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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Apr 3, 2024 • 39min
Episode 165: The Story of SpotHero & Breaking into Product Management with Matt DiBari, Chief Product Officer
Matt DiBari, Chief Product Officer at SpotHero, shares insights on effective user research, B2B & B2C mindsets, essential skills in high growth companies, and breaking into product management. They discuss SpotHero's journey, adapting to mobility trends during COVID, navigating dual focus of B2B and B2C, assessing suitability for startup environments, hiring product managers, and balancing strategy and execution.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 47min
Episode 164: Positioning Yourself for a Chief Product Officer Role with the CEO & Co-Founder at Artico Search
Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO of Artico Search, discusses the landscape for Chief Product Officers, the importance of technical expertise in the market, and the difference between Head of Product and CPO roles. They explore the impact of COVID-19 on CPOs, the significance of live product exercises in recruitment, evaluating candidates through case studies, and career progression strategies for aspiring CPOs.
Mar 20, 2024 • 47min
Episode 163: A Mold-Breaking IPO and the Power to Redefine CPO & CTO's Role with Tim Armandpour at PagerDuty
In this podcast, Tim Armandpour, CTO at PagerDuty, discusses the IPO success and product-market fit of the company. They also touch on user-centricity, aligning teams, and the evolving roles of CPO & CTO. The episode explores leadership qualities, challenges, and the importance of an overarching company vision. Tim's experience in Product Development and entrepreneurial ventures adds depth to the engaging conversation.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 41min
Episode 162: Product Roadmap: Building a Platform for the Next Decade with Craig Saldanha, Chief Product Officer at Yelp
Craig Saldanha, Chief Product Officer at Yelp, discusses user research, two-sided marketplaces, and future-proofing businesses with Melissa Perri. They delve into customer trust, Yelp's platform importance, and new product launches like 'Yelp Guaranteed' and AI search experiences. The discussion includes the significance of customer reviews, building quality connections in two-sided marketplaces, and the collaboration between user researchers and product managers.
Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 161: Nurturing a Successful Startup Accelerator with Paolo Lombardi, Founder of Techpeaks
Exploring the unique aspects of TechPeaks startup accelerator, focusing on international entrepreneurs and collaboration. Paolo Lombardi shares insights on planning and deploying funds to early stage startups. Melissa describes her transformative experience in the program as a 'People accelerator.' The episode delves into the challenges and successes of building an international startup accelerator and nurturing successful startups through tailored programs.
Feb 28, 2024 • 45min
Episode 160: The Value of Flexibility in Hybrid Work & Product Management: Jon Sadow Shares Scoop's Approach
The podcast discusses Scoop's journey from carpooling app to workplace management. They delve into the impact of COVID, pivoting the business, and the importance of flexibility. Topics include building relationships in remote work settings, future of work innovation, and optimizing product development processes.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 57min
Episode 159: Fueling Product-Led Growth with Leah Tharin, Interim Chief Product and Growth Officer, GotPhoto
Leah Tharin, Interim Chief Product and Growth Officer at GotPhoto, discusses the importance of aligning sales and product teams, leveraging data-driven strategies for growth, and fueling product-led growth through customer success. She shares insights on deciding between product-led and sales-led growth strategies, the evolving dynamics of interactive demos, and optimizing sales through product-led growth.
Feb 14, 2024 • 60min
Episode 158: Turning the Tide with Mauricio Monico's Lessons from eBay, Facebook, and Google
Mauricio Monico, Chief Product Officer at Wish, discusses marketplace dynamics and turnaround strategies. They explore Mauricio's extensive product management expertise gained from roles with Microsoft, eBay, Facebook, and Google. They touch on Mauricio's time with Indigo Ag during a big turnaround. They also discuss challenges faced by eBay, strategies for company turnarounds, and challenges and turnaround efforts at Wish.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 51min
Episode 157: Aligning Pricing with Value in the Technology Space: Insights from Jean-Manuel Izaret of Boston Consulting Group
Jean-Manuel Izaret, Global Leader of Marketing, Sales, and Pricing Practice at Boston Consulting Group, joins Melissa Perri on the Product Thinking podcast to discuss strategic pricing in the technology industry. They explore different pricing models, segmenting users, challenges of pricing AI models, and the concept of fairness in pricing.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 47min
Episode 156: OKRs for Focus and Alignment with Jeff Gothelf of Gothelf.co & Josh Seiden of Seiden Consulting
Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden discuss their new book on OKRs and how they can improve focus and alignment in organizations. They share insights on common mistakes in implementing Lean UX and the benefits of using OKRs. Topics covered include organizational agility, management style, incentive structures, team motivations, and scaling OKRs to executives and teams.
