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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Aug 26, 2024 • 37min
EP 446 - CPO Rising Series: Faire CPO on Simplifying Product Development Through Clear Vision and Customer Focus
How can product leaders simplify product development through clear vision and customer focus? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Faire CPO Ami Vora speaks on her experiences as a product leader, including her work at WhatsApp. She discusses her superpower of simplifying complex problems, her philosophy on prioritizing customer needs, and her approach to time management and decision-making as a CPO. Ami also shares her perspective on the impact of AI and generative AI on the role of product management. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of clarity, execution, and building strong customer relationships as key to effective product leadership.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 43min
EP 445 - New Relic Fmr VP of Engineering on Effective Remote Communication Strategies
Jade Rubick, a former VP of Engineering at New Relic and now an engineering advisor and author, shares invaluable insights on remote communication strategies. He discusses navigating the challenges of asynchronous communication, advocating for structured patterns to enhance productivity. Jade offers practical tips for using Slack effectively, focusing on nuances like threaded replies and notification management. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of empathy, clarity in roles, and ongoing professional development resources to foster a healthy remote work culture.
Aug 21, 2024 • 50min
EP 444 - Better RX Head of Product on Operating at the Top of Your License in Product Management
As a product leader, what does it mean to operate at the top of your license? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by VNS Health Product Director Mark Bailes, Better RX Head of Product Todd Blaquiere discusses the concept of "operating at the top of your license" in product management, and how product managers and leaders can work towards this goal. The conversation covers the challenges of transitioning from a well-trodden path of product management to a more "righteous path" focused on customer discovery, outcomes, and continuous improvement. Todd shares his insights on how individual contributors can take on additional responsibilities to demonstrate leadership, as well as how product leaders can create an environment that enables their teams to operate at the top of their license.
Aug 19, 2024 • 41min
EP 443 - NEOGOV CPO on Navigating Product Leadership in Uncertain Times
How can product leaders navigate product leadership in uncertain times? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, NEOGOV CPO Denise Hemke speaks on navigating the role of product leadership during a period of significant change and uncertainty. Denise shares insights on balancing compliance and innovation in a regulated government software space, the evolving expectations of the Chief Product Officer, and strategies for continuous learning and transparency within product teams. She also discusses the impact of AI on product management, including opportunities for automation, improved decision-making, and personalized customer experiences.
Aug 16, 2024 • 43min
EP 442 - Matereal CEO on Decarbonizing and Detoxifying the Plastic Supply Chain
Jacqueline Ros Amable, the CEO and co-founder of Matereal, is revolutionizing the plastic supply chain with a focus on sustainability. She discusses the urgent need to decarbonize and detoxify plastics, revealing innovative solutions like the renewable resources-based Polaris product. Jacqueline emphasizes the importance of effective go-to-market strategies for startups and the role of diverse teams in product development. She also addresses the challenges of creating eco-friendly textile innovations, highlighting the need for transparency and education in climate tech.
Aug 14, 2024 • 34min
EP 441 - Appfire CPO on Leveraging AI for Customer Insights
How can AI be leveraged for customer insights? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Kaboo Founder Neha Shah, Appfire CPO Andy Boyd speaks on scaling product teams and leveraging AI to gain deeper customer insights. He discusses the role of the CPO in defining a winning product strategy across a portfolio, building high-performing teams, and putting systems in place to drive organizational effectiveness. Andy also highlights how AI can complement product management by helping teams better understand the voice of the customer through data analysis and synthesis. He provides practical advice for product managers looking to break into the field, emphasizing the importance of cultivating curiosity, connecting with product leaders, and taking advantage of training resources.
Aug 12, 2024 • 35min
EP 440 - CPO Rising Series: WISEcode CPO on Leveraging Context and Frameworks for Product Success
What key frameworks and strategies can be implemented to drive product success? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, WISEcode CPO Dylan Casey speaks on his unique background as a former professional cyclist who transitioned into product management at companies like Google and Goldman Sachs. He shares insights on developing a strong product development framework, establishing rituals and processes to free up time for creative work, and how AI is poised to impact and empower product managers.
Aug 9, 2024 • 41min
EP 439 - Solsten CEO on Optimizing Product Design and Marketing With Psychology and AI
How can product design and marketing be optimized with psychology and AI? In this episode hosted by Nacho Andrade, Solsten CEO & Co-Founder Joe Schaeppi speaks on his background in UX design, clinical psychology, and adventure therapy, and how that blend of skills informs his approach to product development. He highlights the limitations of demographic and behavioral data in predicting customer behavior, and explains how Solsten uses AI and psychology to provide companies with more accurate insights to optimize their product design, marketing, and advertising. Joe also offers his thoughts on the role of AI in creativity and the future of human-computer interaction.
Aug 7, 2024 • 58min
EP 438 - Globalization Partners SVP on Scaling Enterprise Tech Businesses
How can product leaders scale enterprise tech businesses? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Sid Shaik, Globalization Partners SVP and Head of Product Gangadhar "GK" Konduri shares his extensive experience building and scaling products across various industries, including customer data platforms, digital customer experience, and HR tech. Listeners will gain valuable insights into establishing product-market fit, navigating compliance requirements for SaaS product, and the role of AI in product development.
Aug 5, 2024 • 38min
EP 437 - CPO Rising Series: Cox Automotive CPO on Driving Product Innovation Through Organizational Agility and AI Adoption
How can product leaders drive product innovation through organizational agility and AI adoption? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Cox Automotive EVP and CPO Marianne Johnson discusses her approach to leading product development at scale. She shares insights on leveraging organizational agility, data-driven decision-making, and the transformative potential of AI to deliver exceptional customer experiences. From aligning product strategy with corporate vision to building high-performing teams, this conversation offers a masterclass in product leadership that can inspire leaders across industries.
