How can PMs strike a balance between prioritizing customers and KPIs to ensure long-term success and growth? In this episode of the PM Awards series with Ticketmaster Fmr VP of Product Andrew Zavattero, Clearspeed PM Justin Fowler speaks on prioritizing customers over KPIs and shares his journey from business owner to product manager. Discover the importance of building essential solutions, how ClearSpeed uses AI for vetting, and their groundbreaking Voice Analytics technology. Justin emphasizes the value of responsible AI deployment, human oversight, and the role of AI as an early warning system. Learn about his accidental path to product management and valuable insights for success, including effective communication and collaboration.

Topps Digital Director of Product, Rudy Saldivar, discusses his journey from investment banking to gaming product management. He explains how his personal gaming experiences shaped his perspective and the importance of accessibility and diversity in product design. Saldivar sees potential for AI to help people with disabilities through personalized experiences.

Pendo CEO shares insights on data-driven innovation, auto-instrumentation, and approachable analytics. Todd discusses prioritizing differentiation over customer requests and leveraging emerging technologies. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of speed, strong opinions, and continuous innovation for product management.

What do product leaders need to consider when building an ESG data management platform? In this episode of the Product Awards Series with Nacho Andrade, Novisto Product VP Lauren Katz discusses her journey building an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data management platform. She shares insights into entering an emerging field with immature roles and processes, capturing granular yet diverse ESG data, maintaining enthusiasm through challenges, and leveraging life experiences and customer service skills in product management.

What should product leaders prioritize when scaling product businesses? In this episode of Product Talk, Sid Shaik meets with Global IIT Artificial Intelligence Forum Co-Founder Tushar Kant to discuss strategies for taking a product business to a larger scale. Key topics include understanding customer problems, developing strong leadership skills, and executing growth plans through defining vision, momentum, and market expansions. They share insights on sustaining growth through ongoing innovations and expanding into new markets as segmentation evolves.

How can leaders drive innovation in product-led companies? In episode #16 of our CPO Rising Series with Renee Niemi, Grainger CPO Brian Walker speaks on driving innovation in product-led companies. He discusses using data to deeply understand customers and create personalized experiences. Brian also covers strategies for digital transformation, emerging technologies, talent acquisition and evaluating investments. Learn how Grainger leveraged insights to power growth, the importance of cross-functional partnerships, and tips for navigating make-vs-buy decisions and accountability models.

What does it take to build successful products and teams? In this episode, Jonathan Ozeran meets with FanDuel SVP Billy Turchin to discuss the art of building a successful sports betting platform, the importance of customer-centric product development, and the contrasting approaches to product development in different regions, including the US and China. From the impact of AI technology to career transitions and the thriving technology hub of Atlanta, Billy provides valuable takeaways and fresh perspectives. Dive into the world of sports betting and product leadership, and uncover the strategies that drive innovation and success in this exciting industry.

How can companies drive success with a product-led culture? In episode #15 of the CPO Rising Series with our host and CPO Renee Niemi, Doximity SVP & GM of Commercial Products Ben Greenberg shares invaluable insights on product management and its evolution. He emphasizes the critical role of product culture, company culture, and the alignment of values with a clear mission in driving success. Discover how Doximity's unique culture of product obsession has led to innovative products, and how a product-led approach prioritizes user feedback, delivering value, and achieving commercial success. Explore the evolving field of product management, the balance between short-term growth and long-term development, and the potential impact of AI on product management and society.

How can product leaders fight climate change with climate tech products and communities? 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 her debut episode of Product Talk, our host, Silicon Valley Bank Director of Product Maggie Wong, will be interviewing Thalo Labs Director of Product and Climate Tech Cities Co-Founder Alec Turnbull to discuss his transition to Climate Tech. Alec speaks on his growth journey as a start-up founder and product leader, as well as the climate tech communities he has built across the US and beyond.

How can product leaders implement empathy and customer centricity to influence decisions within an organization? In episode 14 of the CPO Rising Series with Renee Niemi, Moody's CPO Nick Reed shares insights on how his unique role and empathetic approach drive innovation in one of the top financial analytics companies. Learn about their precision-based culture, data-driven strategies, and the secrets behind 63 consecutive quarters of double-digit growth. Explore the importance of customer-centricity, product interoperability, and the evolution of product management in large organizations. Gain valuable insights into the intersection of technology and finance, all in this engaging conversation with a leader at the forefront of the industry.