Product Thinking

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kate Leto, an Executive Coach for Product Leaders, joins Melissa Perri to discuss the value of coaching skills for product leaders. They explore the difference between coaching and mentoring, effective coaching techniques, and managing tension and conflict as a leader.

Tommy Richardson, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Litmos, joins Melissa Perri to discuss moving from an operating role to a board role and working with Private Equity and VC firms. They talk about the importance of building a business case, transitioning from startups to private equity, angel investing, effective executive skills, improving communication and building trust, and the role of a CTO/CPO as a board member or operating partner.

Quincy Hunte, product innovation specialist, discusses key components of successful product management, including decision-making, product leadership, and outcome-based funding. They explore organizational speed in decision-making. The episode also covers product strategy frameworks, communicating progress in product development, transitioning to a consulting role at Amazon, dual-sided outcomes in product management, the role of decision making in product teams, and the evolution and challenges of product management.

Joshua Keievsky, founder and CEO of Industrial Logic, joins Melissa Perri to discuss the evolution of Agility in business. They talk through his book, 'The Joy of Agility,' and the six mantras he's identified in the implementation of Agile working into business strategy. They discuss the importance of understanding when to be slow and when to be fast in product development. They also explore the benefits of being product led and working with executives and other departments. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of automated testing and test-driven development for software quality and the significance of starting small and evolving for agility in building products. Cross functional collaboration in Agile teams is highlighted as well.