Product Thinking
Melissa Perri
Successful product management isn’t just about training the product managers who work side by side with developers everyday to build better products. It’s about taking a step back, approaching the systems within organizations as a whole, and leveling up product leadership to improve these systems. This is the Product Thinking Podcast, where Melissa Perri will connect with industry leading experts in the product management space, AND answer your most pressing questions about everything product. Join us each week to level up your skillset and invest in yourself as a product leader.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 13min
Episode 151: Reflections and Revelations: Best of 2023
Guests include Blake Samic from Uber and Stripe discussing product operations, Hubert Palan on standardization of product management, and Jason Fried of 37 Signals on keeping product teams fresh and relevant. Other topics include the importance of tough skills, prioritizing people and process, and why startups fail.
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Dec 20, 2023 • 51min
Episode 150: The Evolution of Growth Hacking and Product Management in SaaS with Hiten Shah, Co-founder and CEO at Nira
Hiten Shah, Co-founder and CEO at Nira, joins Melissa Perri to discuss the evolution of growth hacking in the SaaS industry. They talk about the original intent of growth hacking, the misconceptions around it, and the challenges of reconciling different interpretations of Minimum Viable Product. They also touch on effective customer communication, the importance of product thinking, and evolving products through strategic sequencing.
Dec 13, 2023 • 41min
Episode 149: Fueling Small Business Growth with Kelsey Ruger, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Hello Alice
Kelsey Ruger, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Hello Alice, discusses the triad of tech, UX, and business strategy in product management, empowering small businesses, and the importance of understanding a company's business model. They also explore the evolution of UX, the significance of a viable business model, and their growth ambitions for Hello Alice.
Dec 6, 2023 • 56min
Episode 148: Building a Winning SaaS Startup with Indus Khaitan, CEO and Founder of Quolum
Serial SaaS entrepreneur Indus Khaitan shares his experiences in startup funding and team member-building strategies. He discusses finding a complementary co-founder, the importance of persistence in entrepreneurship, and the need for continuous learning. The episode also delves into solving iPhone access for corporate intranets and offers fundraising advice for entrepreneurs. The significance of co-founders with specific skill sets is emphasized, along with the latest changes and developments in their startup, Quolum.
Nov 29, 2023 • 51min
Episode 147: Empowering Workforce Development with Raluca Apostol, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Nestor
In this episode, Raluca Apostol, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Nestor, talks about how their people intelligence platform empowers workforce development. They discuss Nestor's innovative approach to skills-based talent management, advancing HR practices, and the role of AI in big data for skill matching. They also explore the challenges of starting AI companies without sufficient data and achieving personalization.
Nov 22, 2023 • 38min
Episode 146: Building Your Next B2B SaaS Unicorn with Mikita Mikado, Co-Founder and CEO of PandaDoc
Mikita Mikado, Co-Founder and CEO of PandaDoc, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges of building a B2B SaaS company. He highlights the importance of working with talented people, embracing a growth mindset, and creating a strong organizational culture. They discuss the success factors of PandaDoc, including creating an easy-to-use product and evolving to meet different industries' needs. Mikita's passion for crafting a vision and witnessing individual growth within the company is also emphasized.
Nov 15, 2023 • 45min
Episode 145: The Responsible Tech Revolution with Tanya Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Auror
Tanya Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Auror, discusses responsible and ethical tech. They explore the importance of diverse teams and responsible AI. They also discuss understanding unintended users and the value of in-person visits. The topic of responsibility and accountability in tech is covered along with the framework for responsible tech and AI.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 49min
Episode 144: Banking 2.0 or How to Drive Change and Scale in Financial Organizations with Anish Bhimani, Managing Director and Chief Product Officer at JPMorgan Chase, Commercial Banking
Anish Bhimani, Managing Director and Chief Product Officer at JPMorgan Chase, discusses scaling and leading digital transformation in commercial banking. Topics include building a customer-centric culture, shifting to an outcome-driven mindset, and JP Morgan's digital evolution.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 46min
Episode 143: Harnessing the Power of Wireframes with Ellen Chisa, Partner at boldstart ventures, and Leon Barnard, Education Team Lead at Balsamiq
In this episode, Ellen Chisa and Leon Barnard join Melissa Perri to discuss the importance of wireframing in product development. They explore the collaborative power of wireframes, using wireframes as conversation starters, and the benefits of designers having front-end coding knowledge for efficient product outcomes.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 41min
Episode 142: Mastering Data-Driven Product Management with Bethany Lyons, Chief Product Officer at KAWA Analytics
Bethany Lyons, Chief Product Officer at KAWA Analytics, discusses the role of a data-driven product manager in early-stage startups. They explore operational intelligence, high-demand customers, and the balance between pioneering and optimization. Bethany highlights seamless onboarding and choosing the right customers when scaling. They also touch on integrating AI into products and considerations for joining early-stage startups.
