Everything Product Podcast

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Nithin Hassan, former tech leader at Meta and Microsoft, who shares his fascinating journey of leaving Silicon Valley to pursue entrepreneurship in India. Get an honest, no-holds-barred perspective on the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from big tech to founding startups, and learn why India's growing economy presents unique opportunities for product leaders and entrepreneurs. Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Sid - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/ [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi] For more updates from Everything Product Checkout our LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-product-podcast 💎 Here are more resources for you 🚀 The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! 🚀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt 🧰 Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! 🧰 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE ⚡️ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! ⚡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33o Nithin, currently the founder of My Garden Emporium and Career Kickstart Club, breaks down the myths of relocating, shares practical advice for families considering the move, and offers valuable insights for product leaders contemplating similar career transitions. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Background 0:13 - The Decision to Return to India 2:15 - Family Considerations & Cultural Adjustment 3:56 - Risk Analysis: Worst Case vs. Best Case Scenarios 7:25 - Debunking the Vacation Mindset 9:43 - The One-Year Trap: Why Short-Term Trials Fail 12:14 - Cultural Readjustment Challenges 15:38 - Advice for Families with Kids 19:02 - Book Recommendations for Entrepreneurs Key Highlights: Real talk on leaving a $1-2M potential earnings in the US Practical framework for evaluating the return decision Honest discussion about family dynamics and cultural readjustment Strategic insights for product leaders considering international moves Tips for maintaining career growth while transitioning markets Tags: #ProductManagement #TechCareers #ReturnToIndia #StartupLife #ProductLeadership #TechTransition #MetaCareers #MicrosoftCareers #IndianStartups #CareerTransition #ProductStrategy #InternationalCareers #TechLeadership #ProductManagementCareers #StartupAdvice #GlobalTech #TechEntrepreneurship #ProductManagerLife #BigTechToStartup #careergrowth This description strategically highlights the intersection of product management and career transitions, while the timestamps make it easy for busy product managers to navigate to the most relevant sections. The tags target both product management and career transition audiences.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Nithin Hassan, former Product Leader at Meta and Microsoft, who left his corporate career to revolutionize urban gardening through technology. Learn how he's applying product thinking to solve sustainability challenges with My Garden Emporium, tackling everything from plant delivery logistics to AI-powered plant care. Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Sid - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/ [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi] Key highlights: ~Journey from FAANG companies to entrepreneurship ~Why sustainability and urban greenery present a massive opportunity ~How technology can transform traditional gardening and urban farming ~Building a pan-India plant delivery platform with local supply chains ~Using AI and IoT for plant care and maintenance ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:01 - Welcome and guest introduction 3:40 - From corporate leader to entrepreneur 5:56 - Why My Garden Emporium? 9:00 - Urban sustainability challenges 11:10 - Pan-India expansion strategy 14:17 - Corporate gifting segment 16:55 - Product & technology challenges 19:45 - AI in plant care 21:49 - Future of plant retail 24:03 - Book recommendations 🔗 Connect with Nithin: My Garden Emporium - [Insert website] Career Kick Club - [Insert website] #ProductManagement #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #TechStartup #UrbanGardening #ProductLeadership #StartupJourney #MetaAlumni #GardenTech #Innovation #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #IoT #ECommerce #Sustainability #UrbanFarming #CorporateToFounder #ProductStrategy #TechForGood Related Topics: Product Management in Non-SaaS Ventures Sustainable Technology Solutions Supply Chain Innovation AI/IoT in Traditional Industries E-commerce Logistics Urban Sustainability

Join us in this enlightening episode of Everything Product as we host Suzanne El-Moursi, Co-founder & CEO of BrightHive, a pioneer in AI-driven data management. Suzanne shares her transition from big corporate roles at IBM and GE Healthcare to founding startups, her mission to simplify data, and her vision to empower enterprises to become truly data-driven. If you're a product manager, an aspiring entrepreneur, or fascinated by the interplay of AI, data, and product strategy, this conversation is a must-watch. Suzanne's practical advice, reflections on leadership, and actionable insights will inspire you to think differently about your role in technology and innovation. Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Sid - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/ [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi] For more updates from Everything Product Checkout our LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-product-podcast Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Suzanne El-Moursi & BrightHive 1:09 - Entrepreneurship as a lifestyle: Suzanne’s daily grind 4:22 - Suzanne’s journey from Cairo to the U.S. and her corporate career beginnings 10:08 - Transitioning from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship 15:11 - Founding BrightHive: Solving data challenges with AI 18:01 - Why organisations struggle with data maturity 24:42 - Role of agentic AI in transforming data workflows 34:45 - Real-world examples of BrightHive’s impact in education and enterprise 47:37 - The vision for democratising data and empowering data consumers 52:28 - Advice for product managers and aspiring entrepreneurs 56:41 - Connect with Suzanne on LinkedIn Highlights for Product Managers: Transitioning from Big Corporate to Startups: Suzanne discusses the challenges and motivations behind her shift from corporate leadership roles to entrepreneurship, a journey that resonates deeply with aspiring product leaders. Simplifying Data for Enterprises: Practical insights on how BrightHive’s AI-driven platform tackles messy, inaccessible data to accelerate time-to-insights for businesses. Leveraging Data for Competitive Advantage: The importance of creating clean, actionable data to inform strategy and decisions across product teams. Building AI-Ready Products: Suzanne’s insights on the prerequisites for successful AI adoption and how to avoid “garbage in, garbage out. Advice for Aspiring Product Leaders: The importance of product thinking, betting on oneself, and small wins in achieving long-term entrepreneurial and career success. Brighthive, would love to hear from who are tasked with data management work https://take.supersurvey.com/Q6ZRTRV5H Feel free to participate in the survey and share your thoughts

Dive into the game-changing world of Microsoft Ignite 2024! 🌟 Join us as we break down the most exciting AI and tech innovations that will revolutionize product management forever! Check out the Everything Product GPT - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-2XhHEsXId-everything-product-podcast-expert Check out the Sid's Product GPT - https://chatgpt.com/share/674b1030-eddc-8006-8de1-9c4d2377bdb1 Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Sid - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/ [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi] For more updates from Everything Product Checkout our LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-product-podcast Key Highlights: 📌 Microsoft 365 Copilot: The AI Assistant Transforming Workplace Productivity How AI is reshaping product management workflows Potential job optimisation and automation strategies Real-world examples of AI enhancing productivity 🤖 Azure AI Foundry: Democratising AI Agent Creation Create custom AI agents without complex coding Side project opportunities for aspiring product managers Building intelligent chatbots with minimal technical expertise 🔒 Microsoft's Security Innovations $4 Million Zero Day Quest Challenge Gamifying developer security Making cybersecurity engaging and rewarding Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Microsoft Ignite 2:24 - Microsoft 365 Copilot Deep Dive 12:22 - Potential AI-Replaced Roles 14:23 - Azure AI Foundry Explained 19:49 - Microsoft Security Gamification 22:30 - Windows Link and Azure Local Innovations 24:55 Earth Co-Pilot Collaboration with NASA Who Should Watch: -- Product Managers -- Tech Enthusiasts -- AI Innovators -- Aspiring Entrepreneurs 💡 Pro Tip: Learn how AI is not replacing jobs, but supercharging human potential! #MicrosoftIgnite2024 #AIInnovation #ProductManagement #techtrends #AIAssistants #WorkplaceProductivity #MicrosoftCopilot #AzureAI #techcareers #microsoftignite #agenticai #aiagents #aiforproductmanagement How Microsoft co-pilot helps product managers Innovations at Microsoft Ignite for developers Microsoft Ignite 2024 Innovations for Product Managers

Gautam Madaan, Co-founder and CTO of Aura AI, shares his journey from engineering leadership at PayPal and Twilio to launching an AI-driven startup. He discusses how Aura is revolutionizing HR by turning weeks-long compensation planning into mere minutes. Gautam emphasizes the importance of balancing automation with human oversight in AI applications and sheds light on harnessing customer insights to validate product-market fit. His practical advice serves as a guide for aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the highs and lows of startup life.

Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder of Sendoso, a corporate gifting platform valued at over $152 million, shares his inspiring journey from salesperson to gifting innovator. He discusses the challenges of building a meaningful gifting solution and how AI drives hyper-personalized gifting strategies. Kris highlights the importance of understanding customer needs and shares growth tactics for successful B2B engagement. His insights offer practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and product managers looking to make a real impact in their fields.

In this episode of the Everything Product Podcast, we sit down with Sunil Subramanian, Group Product Manager at Volvo Cars, to dive deep into the digital transformation sweeping the automotive industry. From the challenges posed by global supply chains to the future of electric and autonomous vehicles, Sunil shares invaluable insights from his leadership at Volvo. We explore how product management differs between automotive hardware and digital products, the evolution of connected cars, and how AI is shaping the future of mobility. If you're a product manager or interested in the future of automotive technology, this episode is packed with must-know insights! Topics Covered: The shift towards electric and connected cars. AI’s role in personalizing automotive experiences. The intricacies of managing both physical and digital products in the automotive industry. How to transition into product management within automotive. The future of autonomous driving. Don't miss Sunil’s recommendations on must-read books for aspiring product managers! Connect with Sunil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilssubramanian/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Sunil’s background and role at Volvo Cars 02:08 - The challenges of digital transformation in the automotive industry 04:30 - Electric cars, quantum computing, and the future of mobility 05:00 - Bridging online and offline experiences for car buyers 06:38 - How products are built in the automotive industry 08:36 - The rise of subscription models in the automotive sector 10:31 - Managing automotive products vs. SaaS products 13:00 - The long development cycles of automotive products 14:25 - How product managers handle feedback for automotive hardware and digital products 17:26 - The role of AI in future automotive experiences 25:17 - Autonomous vehicles and LIDAR technology in Volvo cars 30:02 - Future vision: Mobility, car-sharing, and changing ownership models 31:30 - Product management in Europe vs. the US 35:00 - How to break into product management in the automotive industry 48:09 - Book and podcast recommendations for product managers Where to find Srinath LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Where to find Phani Linkedin - ([https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyy...] Where to find Sid Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/) Newsletter: ([https://sidsaladi.substack.com/] Twitter: ([https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi] For more updates from Everything Product Checkout our LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-product-podcast

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dan McCreary, a veteran in the field of generative AI and current head of artificial intelligence at TigerGraph. Discover how product managers can leverage AI to drive innovation and solve complex business problems. Key Highlights: Understanding the evolution of AI and its impact on product development Practical strategies for integrating GenAI into your products and processes The role of intelligent agents in problem-solving Balancing the risks and rewards of AI adoption in company culture Perfect for AI enthusiasts, business leaders, and product managers looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of generative AI. Where can you find Dan McCreary, Medium - https://dmccreary.medium.com/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmccreary/ Where to find Srinath LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Where to find Phani Linkedin - ([https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyy...] Where to find Sid Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/) Newsletter: ([https://sidsaladi.substack.com/] Twitter: ([https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi] For more updates from Everything Product Checkout our LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-product-podcast 💎 Here are more resources for you 🚀 The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! 🚀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt 🧰 Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! 🧰 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE ⚡️ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! ⚡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33o Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Dan McCreary's background 03:06 Defining generative AI and its importance 06:49 The role of product managers in AI integration 13:05 Intelligent agents and problem-solving 18:28 The future of AI and modeling the world 25:37 AI tools and company culture 31:11 Balancing risks and rewards of AI adoption 36:20 Measuring the business value of AI 44:52 Types of problems GenAI solves 48:22 Challenges in GenAI implementation

In this engaging discussion, guest Abhinav Asthana, a seasoned expert in B2B product scaling, shares his insights on navigating the complex landscape of enterprise sales. He dives into strategies for effective go-to-market planning and highlights the critical factors for achieving product-market fit. Abhinav also emphasizes the importance of understanding customer pain points over mere feature requests and discusses the significance of repeatability in scaling products for lasting success.

Here's a podcast description and highlights with timestamps you can use for the YouTube description: Podcast Description: In this episode of Everything Product, we sit down with Ibrahim Basher, VP of Product at Amplitude and author of the "Run the Business" newsletter. Ibrahim shares invaluable insights on advancing from principal to director-level product roles, building cross-functional relationships, effective storytelling, and finding the right mentors. Drawing from his extensive experience at companies like Box, Twitter, and Amazon, Ibrahim offers practical advice for product managers looking to take their careers to the next level. Where can you find Ibrahim Bashir Newsletter - https://runthebusiness.substack.com/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahimbashir/ Where to find Srinath LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Where to find Phani Linkedin - ([https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyy...] Where to find Sid Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/) Newsletter: ([https://sidsaladi.substack.com/] Twitter: ([https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi] 💎 Here are more resources for you 🚀 The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! 🚀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt 🧰 Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! 🧰 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE ⚡️ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! ⚡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33o Highlights and Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Ibrahim's background 5:43 - Strategies for advancing from principal to director-level product roles 9:52 - The importance of storytelling in product management 14:59 - Building and maintaining cross-functional relationships 21:36 - Networking strategies for introverted product managers 27:41 - Finding and cultivating mentor relationships 34:31 - Book recommendation: "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown 36:36 - Podcast recommendations for product leaders 37:20 - The SCARF model for understanding people's motivations Don't forget to check out Ibrahim's newsletter "Run the Business" and connect with him on LinkedIn for more insights on product management and leadership.