Product Talk
Products That Count
Produced by Products That Count, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products, this podcast is an award-winning show by and for product minds, with millions of downloads and a 5-star rating on most major platforms. Each of the 300+ episodes features a product leader interviewing another product leader and exploring what it takes to build great products. Recent ones feature the Chief Product Officers of Brex, Glassdoor, Experian and more.
About Us: Products that Count is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products. It celebrates product excellence through coveted Awards that inspire 500,000+ product managers and honor great products and the professionals responsible for their success. It accelerates the career and rise to the C-suite of 30% of all Product Managers globally by providing exceptional programming – including award-winning podcasts and popular newsletters – for free. It acts as a trusted advisor to all CPOs at Fortune 1000, and publishes key insights from innovative companies, like Capgemini, SoFi, and Amplitude, that turn product success into business success. Learn more at ProductsThatCount.com.
About Us: Products that Count is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products. It celebrates product excellence through coveted Awards that inspire 500,000+ product managers and honor great products and the professionals responsible for their success. It accelerates the career and rise to the C-suite of 30% of all Product Managers globally by providing exceptional programming – including award-winning podcasts and popular newsletters – for free. It acts as a trusted advisor to all CPOs at Fortune 1000, and publishes key insights from innovative companies, like Capgemini, SoFi, and Amplitude, that turn product success into business success. Learn more at ProductsThatCount.com.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 40min
Velox Health Metadata CEO on Transforming Healthcare Data Interoperability
In this insightful discussion, Michael Klotz, Founder and CEO of Velox Health Metadata with over 20 years in digital health, shares his journey through process automation into healthcare technology. He highlights how intelligent metadata automation can transform data interoperability to reduce healthcare costs. Klotz also delves into the impact of standards-based data access, collaborations that enhance clinical data quality, and the crucial role of team culture in driving innovation. His vision? Accessible care where systems work seamlessly for everyone.
Nov 12, 2025 • 53min
Designing Products in the AI Era with Handshake AI
What if you could design a product that transforms an entire industry in just 12 months? In this special episode of Product Talk hosted by Products That Count CEO Hoda Mehr, Handshake AI Head of Design Gabe Schindler speaks about the company's rapid growth from a job marketplace to a $100 million AI company. Gabe discusses the challenges of designing for AI, emphasizing storytelling, collaboration, and anticipation. Discover the insider strategies that helped grow a startup from zero to massive scale by reimagining product design principles for artificial intelligence.
Nov 10, 2025 • 38min
Smartling VP of Product on AI's Revolutionary Impact on Global Communication
What if your product could solve a problem that keeps 44 million Americans up at night? In this podcast hosted by iDonate VP of Product Nacho Andrade, Summer Chief Product Officer Michael Scully will be speaking on turning complex financial challenges into strategic product opportunities. Drawing from his entrepreneurial background and deep product expertise, Scully reveals how product leaders can transform seemingly intractable problems into innovative solutions that create real human impact.
Nov 7, 2025 • 54min
CPO Rising Series: AI-Driven Digital Transformation in Legal Tech
How is AI transforming legacy industries? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by NEOGOV CPO Denise Hemke, product executive Amira Youssef will be speaking on digital transformation in legal tech. Amira shares insights from her startup journey, exploring how AI can streamline complex processes and create innovative marketplace solutions for lawyers and clients.
Nov 6, 2025 • 50min
Appfire Fmr CPO on Strategic Vision and Team Building
How does hands-on technical experience shape the journey to becoming a CPO? In this podcast hosted by Boston New Technology CPO Shweta Agrawal, Appfire Fmr CPO Andy Boyd will be speaking on strategic vision and team building in product management. Andy shares his unconventional journey, insights on developing long-term product strategies, and the critical skills needed to lead product teams across different organizational stages.
Nov 3, 2025 • 31min
Sam's Club VP of Product on Building High-Performing Product Teams
Sharon Plasser, Vice President of Product Management at Sam's Club, dives into the transformative role of AI in product management. With a rich background in analytics and digital transformation, she discusses the importance of curiosity in product leadership and building high-performing teams. Sharon shares her vision for hybrid PM roles and emphasizes the value of internal tools in reducing organizational debt. She advocates for a culture of trust and ownership, encouraging teams to embrace failure as a growth opportunity.
Oct 31, 2025 • 35min
CPO Rising Series: ADT SVP & CPO on Transforming Home Security Through Innovative Product Design
How can complex products be turned into delightful user experiences? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, ADT Chief Product Officer Naveen Chhangani will be speaking on product innovation and user experience. Discover how AI, trust, and customer-centric design are transforming the way we think about safety and technology in our homes.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 32min
Amazon Sr Technical Product Lead on Scaling SaaS Products and Navigating Post-IPO Innovation
How do top product leaders navigate the complex journey from startup to IPO? In this podcast hosted by EY Platform Operations Lead Justin Leibow, Amazon Senior Technical Product Lead Suvarsha Rai will be speaking on scaling SaaS products and driving innovation in enterprise technology. Drawing from her extensive experience across Oracle, Freshworks, and Amazon, Suvarsha shares critical insights into product management strategies, AI integration, and the evolving landscape of technology leadership.
Oct 29, 2025 • 41min
CPO Rising Series: Berkadia Fmr CPO on the Evolution of Product Management
Eglae Recchia, the former Chief Product Officer at Berkadia, shares her extensive experience in product and technology within the financial services sector. She discusses the shift from traditional project management to agile, data-informed approaches. Eglae emphasizes the importance of empathy and human connection in shaping products amidst rising AI influence. Additionally, she highlights strategies for balancing innovation with ROI and fostering psychological safety in teams, showcasing how cultural elements are vital for product experimentation and success.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 56min
Cengage Group SVP of Product on Ethical AI and Value-Driven Product Development in EdTech
How can AI transform education without compromising learning? In this podcast hosted by Boston New Technology CPO Shweta Agrawal, Cengage Group SVP of Product Ghazal Badiozamani will be speaking on ethical AI and value-driven product development in EdTech. Ghazal shares her innovative approach to creating AI tools that enhance student learning by focusing on critical thinking and pedagogical outcomes, rather than simply providing answers.
