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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Jan 15, 2025 • 34min
EP 496 - Unified Ground CEO on Leveraging SaaS/AI to Enhance Environmental Justice and Community Engagement
How can SaaS/AI be leveraged to enhance environmental justice and community engagement? The scale and urgency of the transformation required to fight climate change has never been more clear. Building hardware and software products, acquiring the funding and creating a diverse community to enhance talent capacity and to drive innovation, is essential to tackling this global environmental crisis. In this podcast, host and Silicon Valley Bank (a division of First Citizens Bank) Climate Tech & Sustainability SVP Maggie Wong will be interviewing Unified Ground Founder & CEO Jamil Ellis to discuss building SaaS technology to enhance environmental justice and community engagement, best practices utilizing AI for data analytics and relationship development, as well as leveraging the climate ecosystem to optimize partnerships and growth.
Jan 13, 2025 • 47min
EP 495 - DUOS Chief Strategy & Growth Officer on Delivering Value-Based Care Through Customer-Centric Innovation
What do product leaders need to consider to deliver value-based care through customer-centric innovation? In this podcast hosted by Chenny Solaiyappan, DUOS Chief Strategy and Growth Officer Jenn Kerfoot shares insights on the evolving healthcare landscape, the role of technology and data, and her advice for aspiring healthcare entrepreneurs. Tune in to learn how Jenn is helping DUOS bridge the gaps in healthcare and deliver personalized, coordinated care.
Jan 8, 2025 • 45min
EP 494 - Rheaply VP of Product on Navigating the Challenges of Building Circular Economy Solutions
How can product leaders build innovative solutions to tackle the complex challenges of the circular economy? In this episode hosted by Jonathan Ozeran, Rheaply VP of Product Sabira Lakhani shares insights on navigating the journey of creating asset reuse, material exchange, and empowering industries to transition from a linear to a circular model. From her early experiences witnessing the global waste crisis to building technology that enables circularity at scale, her story offers valuable lessons on driving systemic change through product development.
Jan 6, 2025 • 48min
EP 493 - Treasuer Financial CPO on Scaling Enterprise Businesses Through Personalization and Embedded Finance
How can product leaders scale enterprise businesses in the highly regulated financial industry? In this episode hosted by Sid Shaik, Treasuer Financial CPO Julia Stefani shares insights on leveraging personalization powered by AI and the potential of embedded finance to drive innovation and accessibility in FinTech. Tune in to learn Julia's strategies for preparing teams, identifying growth engines, and sustaining success in a rapidly evolving market.
Jan 2, 2025 • 48min
EP 492 - Sentara Health Head of Product on Effectively Leading Product Teams in New Industries
How can product leaders effectively lead teams and drive success when entering a new industry? In this episode hosted by Mark Bailes, Sentara Health Head of Product Cybersecurity Commercialization Shane Wooten shares his insights on positioning yourself for success when transitioning to a new vertical. Learn how to build trust and credibility with experienced teams, sell a compelling product vision, and leverage your core product skills to make an impact - even without prior industry expertise. Shane draws on his diverse background, spanning entrepreneurship, Fortune 500 companies, and now healthcare, to provide practical advice for product managers looking to take on new challenges and accelerate their careers by expanding into unfamiliar markets.
Jan 1, 2025 • 36min
EP 491 - Five Predictions For Product Leaders You Don't Want to Miss
In this discussion, SC Moatti, Founder and Board Chair of Products That Count, shares vital insights for product leaders. She predicts that product-led companies will dominate financially by 2025. The rise of Chief Product Officers as potential CEOs is highlighted, along with the importance of reskilling for the AI era. Moatti emphasizes the urgent need for product managers to adapt to AI's impact, balancing innovation with ethical considerations. Real-world data and trends provide a roadmap for success in an ever-evolving industry.
Dec 23, 2024 • 44min
EP 490 - mPulse CPO on Driving Healthcare Innovation Through Data-Driven Engagement
Saeed Aminzadeh, Chief Product Officer at mPulse, shares his expertise in healthcare innovation and data-driven solutions. He discusses how predictive analytics and AI are transforming patient engagement and driving better outcomes. The conversation dives into cultivating a creative culture in healthcare, exploring innovative strategies to enhance member experiences while managing costs. Aminzadeh emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to population health management, moving from reactive care to proactive wellness.
Dec 20, 2024 • 37min
EP 489 - News Corp VP of Strategic Products on Developing a Unique Product Management Style
Nicole Castillo, VP of Strategic Products at News Corp, shares her journey from customer service to product management and the importance of empathy in leadership. She discusses cultivating a personal brand and the need for self-awareness in product development. Castillo emphasizes the significance of psychology safety in teams to embrace failure and drive innovation. Additionally, she advocates for women's empowerment in tech, highlighting a global initiative aimed at increasing female representation in leadership roles.
Dec 18, 2024 • 26min
EP 488 - CPO Super Episode #3: How CPOs are Leveraging AI
In a riveting discussion, Alex Hardiman, CPO of The New York Times, shares his insights on the responsible integration of AI in journalism, enhancing storytelling and accessibility. The panel also unveils how generative AI is transforming product roadmaps at companies like Target and SAP. With a focus on balancing innovation and risk, they explore AI's dual capabilities in legal tech and the importance of maintaining trust in customer relationships. This captivating conversation reveals how CPOs are navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI in today's tech landscape.
Dec 16, 2024 • 35min
EP 487 - Launch Code Project CPO on Building Successful Cross-Functional Product Launch Teams
James Whitman, author of 'Launch Code' and expert in product launches, shares essential strategies for building successful cross-functional product launch teams. He emphasizes the importance of trust and collaboration among product, sales, and engineering teams. Whitman discusses lessons learned from both successful and failed launches, underscoring the need for a continuous product introduction mindset. He also explores the impact of AI on product innovation and highlights the necessity of embracing change and fostering a culture of learning in product management.
