Everything Product Podcast

Aakash Gupta, a successful content creator and product manager, reveals his secrets to amassing over 200K LinkedIn followers and 100K newsletter subscribers. He discusses the pivotal moments that boosted his paid subscriptions and shares insights on mastering content strategies and audience engagement. Aakash also addresses the challenges of creator hate, emphasizing the value of niche content for monetization. As a product management leader, he offers essential skills and career tips to help aspiring managers thrive in a competitive landscape.

In this engaging episode 🎙️, join our guest Carlos González de Villaumbrosia, CEO of  @ProductSchoolSanFrancisco  as he shares his insights on the product management landscape.  @villaumbrosia  discusses product management's growth, AI's rising importance, advice for aspiring and current PMs, moving from IC to leadership, and more. Get actionable tips on developing the strategic skills needed as a PM today. Highlights: The importance of following your passion and keeping work fun (2:25) The rising strategic importance of product functions in companies (7:20) Tips for leveraging AI as a PM today (13:15) Advice for aspiring PMs on entering the field (20:00) How to expand influence and lead without formal authority (29:45) Building skills to move from PM to product leader (33:40) Connect with the guest - https://www.linkedin.com/in/villaumbrosia/ The Product Book - https://productschool.com/book The Product podcast - https://productschool.com/podcast Connect with the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] 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 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Carlos and Product School 1:10 - Advice Carlos would give his 20-year-old self 2:20 - What motivates Carlos 3:15 - The future landscape of product management 6:15 - Building AI products 8:20 - Recent changes to PM roles at companies 11:00 - Entering product management today 14:30 - Key skills for first-time PMs 18:40 - Overcoming the influence challenge as a PM 23:20 - Moving from PM to product leader 28:35 - Recommended books & podcasts Tags: #productmanagement #productleader #productstrategy #artificialintelligence #AIPM #futureofproductmanagement #aspiringproductmanager #newPM #productcareer #influencingwithoutauthority #movingfromICtoleader #productdevelopment #technology #SaaS #software #careeradvice #business #leadership #management

In this engaging episode 🎙️, join hosts Sid Saladi and Phani as they talk with Anup Sheshadri, Head of Product at Rout Spring. Anup shares invaluable insights 🔍 on the nuances of product management, emphasizing prioritization and product-led growth strategies. Discover the SU-Rice framework 📊, Anup's innovative approach to enhancing decision-making in product development. Dive into the challenges faced during the pandemic 🌐 and how Rout Spring navigated these uncertain times, focusing on organic growth and a strategic balance between product-led and sales-led growth. Anup also discusses his insightful books 📚 on product management and recommends essential resources like 'The Design of Everyday Things' and the Product Lead Alliance Podcast. A must-listen for anyone in the product management field! Highlights: Anup Sheshadri's journey through the complexities of product management and the crucial role of prioritization 🌟. Deep dive into the SU-Rice framework: A game-changer in product management decision-making 🛠️. Lessons from pandemic: Strategies for product-led growth and maintaining market balance ⚖️. Insights from Anup's books on product management: Guiding lights for professionals 📘. Top recommendations for product managers: 'The Design of Everyday Things' and the Product Lead Alliance Podcast 🎧. Connect with Anup here LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupsheshadri Anups Books: The Art of Prioritization- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLJH5J53?nodl=1&dplnkId=0f5a655c-b399-45ed-bbb8-ad45a90a2e85 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0CLJH5J53?nodl=1&dplnkId=c3725440-3541-4440-86a9-064cf0b50322 Building A Career In Product Management- Is There A Logical Path To Success? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9YTMLX4?nodl=1&dplnkId=2bd46f07-d19c-4d6b-9547-2e1567313ae0 https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0C9YTMLX4?nodl=1&dplnkId=29a0c87d-5491-46fb-a311-22dd960e1304 Connect with the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] 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 ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Anup Shad's Background 5:00 - The Importance of Prioritization in Product Management 11:00 - Developing the Su-Rice Framework 17:00 - Application and Impact of the Su-Rice Framework 23:00 - Transition to Product Management from Different Fields 29:00 - Anup's Books on Product Management 34:00 - Product-Led Growth and Strategies During the Pandemic 41:00 - Balancing Product-Led and Sales-Led Approaches 47:00 - Measuring Success and Growth Metrics at Rout Spring 54:00 - Book Recommendations and Wrap-up

In this insightful episode of 'Everything Product,' we delve deep into the world of product management job hunting with Richard Chen. Rich is one of the co-founders of Product Gym and he is on a mission to help aspiring and experienced Product Managers take back control of their job hunt. His first job out of college was working as a tech recruiter where he specialized in helping companies recruit and retain top-level Product Managers. During his years as a recruiter, Rich has seen firsthand the emotional toll job hunting can have on even the most experienced Product Managers (not to mention the aspiring Product Managers experiencing constant imposter syndrome) and he is here to give you the ultimate unfair advantage to the win this unfair game designed for you to fail. Rich's philosophy for securing a Product Manager role in any market is, "You don’t need a better background, you just need a better strategy, and that starts with understanding the challenges the hiring team is experiencing before formulating a successful job hunting plan Richard shares invaluable advice on transitioning into product management roles, effective job application strategies, and the importance of skill development in a challenging job market. Whether you're an aspiring product manager or an experienced professional, this podcast is packed with actionable insights and real-world wisdom to help you navigate the brutal tech job market in 2023. Connect with Rich here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-chen-082b868a/ Connect with the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] 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

Welcome to "Everything Product," where we dive deep into the realms of product management and technology insights. In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Soundarya. She is a rare combination of writer, founder, and technologist. She's the 2x author of Admitted and Unshackled, creator of the online community unshackled.club, and ex-product manager at Salesforce. Soundarya shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to pursuing her passion for writing and supporting the immigrant community in the U.S. She discusses the intricacies of product management, the transition to entrepreneurship, and the detailed process of writing and publishing her books. This conversation is packed with valuable insights for product managers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the dynamic world of technology and innovation. Highlights: 🌐 Insights into transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship 🤝 Strategies for building and managing a successful community ✍️ The art and science of content creation for social media and community engagement 📚 Behind-the-scenes of organizing a large-scale book launch event 📖 Comprehensive breakdown of the book writing and publishing process 📚 Personal recommendations on books and podcasts, and valuable advice for future entrepreneurs More about the guest: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/soundarya-balasubramani/ Book - go.readunshackled.com/order Community - https://www.readunshackled.com/community Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecuriousmaverick Learn more about the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] 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 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Saara's journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship 6:05 - The decision to become an entrepreneur and the initial thought process 10:30 - Building and managing a community around her book 15:50 - The process of content creation and managing a team 20:35 - The significance and execution of book launch events 27:10 - Detailed process of writing and publishing a book 34:20 - Recommendations on books, podcasts, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and product managers 38:30 - Conclusion and thank you note

Welcome to another exciting episode of Everything Product. Ketaki Vaidya, an AI product manager at Oracle, joins us this week to discuss personal branding, networking, transitioning into product management, building product sense, and her day-to-day work in AI product management. Ketaki hosts a podcast, "Personal Branding for Professionals" which shares career development strategies to help professionals build a successful career in tech. Today, the podcast serves as a career development resource for over 7000 professionals. As a woman in tech, she is involved with various initiatives like the 1 Million Women in STEM and Women in Data Science that are addressing the gender gap in the industry. She has been featured in the Entrepreneur Magazine, Mind the Product blog, and the 1 Million Women in STEM campaign for her work. - Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/KetakiVaidya - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ketaki-vaidya08/ Newsletters to follow for PMs: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/ https://substack.com/@marilynika https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/ https://tpgblog.com/ Product Case Study: https://medium.com/@tearthemdown Follow Everything Product on Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct Learn more about the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] 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 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Ketaki's motivation and community involvement 4:00 - Time management and work-life balance 6:25 - Personal branding tips 9:00 - Effective networking 12:00 - Becoming a mentor 13:14 - The power of storytelling 16:00 - Transitioning from engineering to product management 25:40 - Building product sense 36:00 - A day in the life of an AI product manager 46:10 - How AI product management differs from traditional product management 50:10 - The future of AI product management 52:00 - Favorite books, newsletters and podcasts 54:00 - Tips for early career product managers #productmanagement , #personaldevelopment , #personalbranding , #networking, #mentorship, #ai , #Oracle, #podcast #productdevelopment

🎙️🔊 Welcome to the Everything Product podcast! In this episode, product managers Srinath Kotela, Phani Vuyuru, and Sid Saladi 🧑🏽‍💼🧑🏽‍💼🧑🏽‍💼 deep-dive into the concept of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and how they can help prioritize goals 🎯 and initiatives for product teams. 🎧 If you're a product manager seeking practical advice on setting and achieving goals for your team, this podcast episode is a must-listen. 📢 We provide clear explanations and real-world examples of how to use OKRs effectively in your day-to-day work. 💼 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced product managers and elevate your team's performance! 🚀 Highlights: - What are OKRs - When do product Managers use OKRs in the product-building process - Discover how OKRs can help product managers prioritize tasks effectively 📋 - Understand the difference between outputs and outcomes and why it matters 🔍 - Gain insights into best practices for setting and monitoring OKRs to hit company goals 💥 - Pitfalls of OKRs Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Explanation of OKRs concept and their significance 2:00 - Detailed example of setting an OKR 5:30 - Reminder to subscribe to 'Everything Product' 6:00 - Outcomes Vs Outputs 9:30 - Antipatterns for OKRs 13:00 - The importance of defining OKRs collaboratively 16:00 - Tips for successful OKR implementation 18:00 - What is the best cadence to do OKRs 20:30 - The role of leadership in setting OKRs 23:00 - Final thoughts on OKRs and wrap-up 24:00 - Pitfalls of OKRs 26:30 - Tips for Organizations implementing OKRs Follow us on: Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct Learn more about the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] 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

Welcome to another episode of Everything Product. In this podcast, we had an engaging conversation with Mr. Vishal Kapoor, a Product Executive who has built, launched, and scaled products at Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Zynga, Lyft, and Shipt, impacting $Billions of P&L. He is passionate about solving audacious problems through a principled, outcome-oriented, and collaborative approach. We had an insightful discussion on product experimentation, OKRs, and strategies for marketplace products. He shares tips on goal-setting, metrics tracking, and ramping up experiments. Other topics include prioritization frameworks, stakeholder management, career growth, and his favorite books/podcasts. Connect with Vishal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vee/ Follow us on: Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct Learn more about the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] 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 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - Experimentation in product development 6:00 - Setting goals and objectives for experiments 10:09 - Tackling complex marketplace scenarios 18:01 - Balancing metrics and qualitative factors 23:02 - Managing 0 to 1 and unmeasurable projects 25:14 - Personal growth and giving back 29:13 - Favorite books: High Output Management, Alice in Wonderland 35:14 - Favorite podcasts: Everything Product, How I Built This #productmanagement #startup #productledgrowth #podcast #interview #learning #productdevelopment #productexecution #zerotoone #scale #cpo #intuit #microsoft #slacklife #investor #shipt #metrics #okr #prioritization

Welcome to another episode of Everything Product. In this podcast, we had an engaging conversation with Mr. Vishal Kapoor, a Product Executive who has built, launched, and scaled products at Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Zynga, Lyft, and Shipt, impacting $Billions of P&L. He is passionate about solving audacious problems through a principled, outcome-oriented, and collaborative approach. He shared insights into running a successful 3-way marketplace, and how Shipt balances demand, supply, and inventory to optimize the experience for customers, retailers, and delivery partners. Vishal also discusses prioritizing growth vs profitability, ensuring product quality and market fit, and keeping the end customer at the heart of decision-making. Connect with Vishal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vee/ Highlights for Product Managers: - Starting out by finding product empathy and intrinsic motivation (6:50) - Understanding network effects for marketplaces (14:11) - Key metrics: Growth, profitability, product quality/market fit (43:31) - Balancing customers, retailers, and delivery partners (29:02) - Managing the "elusive" problem of product quality (44:33) Follow us on: Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct Learn more about the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] 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 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Vishal's Journey 12:01 - Managing the algorithmic systems for order fulfillment at Shift 15:25 - Explaining the complexity of 3-sided marketplaces 23:31 - The economics and levers of balancing supply and demand 26:05 - Adding inventory as another variable to control 35:20 - Eyeballs vs transactional business models 45:07 - Prioritizing bug fixes versus quality issues #productmanagement #productdevelopment #podcast #interview #products #growth #shipt #learning #engineering

Join us for an insightful podcast with James, a veteran product leader, as he shares key insights on product-led growth, business unit economics, and how to foster innovation within large enterprises. Key Highlights: - How to align OKRs and roadmaps to your company's overall business goals - Leveraging usage data and internal dogfooding to validate product ideas - Key attributes of successful startup founders like analytical thinking and salesmanship - Advice for startup founders on identifying big markets, solving frequent pains, and getting distribution right - Managing change when transitioning pricing models and packaging for customers Tags: #productmanagement #productledgrowth #innovation #startups #saas #products #podcast # Follow us on: Spotify: https://anchor.fm/everythingproduct Learn more about the hosts: Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] 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 Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Transitioning from a startup to a scaleup 02:10 - Aligning OKRs with business goals 04:00 - Improving business unit economics 06:10 - Fostering innovation in large enterprises 08:30 - Evaluating startup ideas 11:30 - Distribution mechanisms for startups 14:40 - Validating ideas by dogfooding 17:30 - Key attributes of successful founders 20:10 - Getting startup advising opportunities 23:25 - Qualifying startups to advise 25:00 - Early signs for startups to course-correct 27:40 - Holistic thinking beyond just the product 30:15 - Migrating customers to new pricing models 32:10 - Book recommendations for PMs 34:15 - Favorite podcast for learning & entertainment 35:40 - Final tips for startup founders