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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Oct 9, 2019 • 31min
EP73- Tech du Jour #5: Juniper Networks Head of Product on AI & ML Product Design, Development, and Adoption
Surbhi Kaul is a bit of an inspirational enigma. Growing up in an environment with minimal exposure to computers, gadgets, and other tech, she still became a leading figure in the AI and ML field. Where does she see AI and ML's role in today's society and where is it heading? From programs recognizing images to self-driving cars, Surbhi Kaul's perspective is one you don't want to miss out on. Especially with her role as Head of Product & Sr. Director at Juniper Networks.
Oct 2, 2019 • 30min
EP72- High Velocity R&D #2: Ginkgo Bioworks Head of Product on Bioengineering Products
Zsofia Magarian, Head of Product at Ginkgo Bioworks, discusses applying PhD skills to product management in bioengineering. Topics include sustainable food proteins, agile principles in science, and agile scrum team dynamics in biotechnology. The podcast explores the intersection of bioengineering and product management, optimizing resource allocation in software development, and navigating complex projects with agile scrum teams.
Sep 25, 2019 • 33min
EP71- The Feature is Now the Operating System #1: Quibb Founder on The Vectors Behind Winning Products
The world of product is full of stellar technology and innovation that truly deserves worldwide recognition. However, every now and then there is a product out there that does not meet everyone's expectations, yet it still manages to thrive. This prompted someone to ask, why doesn't the best product always win? As part of our The Feature is Now the Operating System Series, Christina Lucey interviews Quibb Founder, Sandi MacPherson, on why the best products don't always win.
Sep 4, 2019 • 29min
EP70- Book du Jour #1: Bestselling Author Nir Eyal on Managing Workplace Distractions
Technology has enabled us to be more connected to everything that's going on in the world. That said, it's easy for us to get overwhelmed with never-ending notifications - distracting us from getting things done and staying focused. How can we manage workplace distractions while staying on top of everything? In this special Book du Jour episode, Bestselling Author Nir Eyal shares insights from his new book "Indistractable" on how to take control of your day and mitigating the effects of rings/pings/dings.
Aug 7, 2019 • 28min
EP69- Tech du Jour #4: Credit Suisse Labs CEO on Using AI/ML to Build Smarter Products
More than ever, AI/ML technology is making an impact on how we interact with products that we use every day. From voice-enabled commands to learning assistants, everyday tools are smarter and more interactive. That said, it's important to understand how data plays a role in building these products and ultimately provide true value to users. What impact does data input have in making products "smarter" - and how do we analyze overall performance? As part of our Tech du Jour series, Credit Suisse CEO Jacob Sisk talks about how AI/ML is making an impact on people's everyday routine and how product managers can utilize "smart functionality" to deliver value at scale to users.
Jul 24, 2019 • 34min
EP68- High Velocity R&D #1: Modern Fertility CEO on Building Personalized Health Products
Access to healthcare resources is rapidly changing through innovations in mobile apps and testing practices. Unlike other products, there is no margin for error in delivering quality health information and results. It's one thing to build great products - but how do you build quality health products at scale? As part of our High Velocity R&D series, Modern Fertility CEO Afton Vechery talks about personalized health products and infusing science into product development - exploring the overall impact on the product lifecycle & how to interact with users.
Jul 10, 2019 • 25min
EP67- Tech du Jour #3: CognitiveScale Product VP on The Maturation on AI Tech
AI is often seen as a solution that replaces humans with automated solutions. However, the expansion of augmented AI has changed the game for how this technology can enhance user experiences. How can AI technology amplify everyday experiences that enhance how people look at the world? As part of our Tech du Jour series, CognitiveScale Product VP Jon Richter talks about the early days of Watson being used on Jeopardy to its current applications in making a difference for how people see the world.
Jun 12, 2019 • 33min
EP66- Tech du Jour #2: Capital One Managing Product VP on Building "Smarter" AI Products
In today's tech world, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to re-define how we build products and their overall performance. That said, these products are only as effective as the humans who build them. When building AI products, how do you leverage the right data and insights to drive results? As part of our Tech du Jour series, Capital One Managing Product VP Margaret Mayer talks about AI's impact on fintech, the finer points of machine learning & what defines great products.
May 29, 2019 • 34min
EP65- Diverse Voices #7: Authentic Design Founder on Building With Design Swarms
Most people assume that designers and "creatives" represent a small portion of the population. However, the opposite is true when you enable creativity through interactive processes. What happens when product design becomes democratized and everyone gets involved? As part of our Diverse Voices series, Authentic Design Founder Surya Vanka talks about the impact of design swarms - from breaking down traditional product barriers to solving problems at scale.
May 8, 2019 • 29min
EP64- Tech du Jour #1: Jane.ai Founder on The Facts (and Myths) of AI
The rise of artificial intelligence or AI is impacting how products are made and their overall capacity for learning. That said, it can be difficult to understand its overall impact. What do we know about AI's capabilities - and where are we still figuring it all out? As part of our Tech du Jour series, Jane.ai Founder David Karandish talks about AI's impact on software, where it's most over-hyped and how product teams should evaluate its potential for their roadmap.
