
One Knight in Product
I’m your host, Jason Knight, and One Knight in Product is your chance to go deep into the wonderful world of product management, product marketing, startups, leadership, diversity & inclusion and much more!
My goal with One Knight in Product has always been to bring real chat to the over-idealised world of product management and mix thought leader interviews with day-to-day practitioners from around the world. I want to ask hard, but fair, questions and bring some personality and good, old-fashioned dry British humour to building products.
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Latest episodes

Jun 27, 2025 • 22min
Shobhit Chugh's Hot Take - Product Managers Should Relentlessly Self-Promote (with Shobhit Chugh, CEO @ Intentional Product Manager)
Shobhit Chugh is a former Google PM who now helps product managers build their own brand, habits, confidence and career with Intentional Product Manager, and he also runs his own podcast of the same name.
Shobhit's hot take? That too many product managers think that their work will speak for itself but, if they want to get ahead, they should start relentlessly promoting themselves; both inside and outside of the company they work for.
Find Shobhit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobhitchugh/.
Check out Intentional Product Manager: https://www.intentionalproductmanager.com/
Check out my appearance on The Intentional Product Manager podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399157/episodes/16218073-fractional-product-management-with-jason-knight

Jun 22, 2025 • 23min
Valeria Stromtsova's Hot Take - Product Managers Must Take The Lead in Designing Sustainable Solutions (with Valeria Stromtsova, Product Manager @ Treeapp)
Valeria Stromtsova is a Product Manager who traded fintech for sustainability and now works at Treeapp, helping plant trees where they're needed the most.
Valeria's hot take? That product managers need to take the lead in creating a sustainable future, making sure they make a difference by considering the impact of their product decisions on their users, their stakeholders... and the planet we live on.
Find Valeria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lerastromtsova/.

Jun 9, 2025 • 53min
CPO Stories: Bhavesh Vaghela - London Marathon Events
Welcome to CPO Stories!
In this new "podcast within a podcast", I'll be speaking to executive product leaders from the UK's biggest companies as well as up-and-coming stars of the future. I'll be digging into how they approach product management within their organisations, how they approached the leap into executive product leadership and trying to get some deep insights into how they view product management practices and culture. If you're a CPO and would like to come on, drop me a line! Or, forward this episode to your CPO and tell them you want them to come on 🙂
About this Episode
In this episode, I speak with Bhavesh Vaghela, Chief Product & Technology Officer at London Marathon Events. Bhavesh started out working as an engineer at HP before a rich career journey through Barclays, TSB, Callsign and Collinson, before moving into the CPTO role at London Marathon Events.
We cover a lot, including:
What London Marathon Events actually does beyond race day, and how it drives physical activity across society
How London Marathon Events approaches Product in a hybrid digital/physical world, and why product goes far beyond apps and websites
Balancing a seamless B2C customer experience with the hard technical demands of world-class live events
What it means for Product and Technology planning when the date can't slip, and getting it wrong could ruin a world record attempt
Balancing the CPO and CTO hats: how combining Product and Technology under one role can drive alignment and delivery in the right type of organisation
Product Management at London Marathon Events: a small team of unflappable, smart people driving high impact with strong purpose
Why domain expertise matters, but curiosity matters more, and what to do when everyone has an opinion about your product
The importance of building a culture of learning through experimentation, humility, air cover and making it ok to fail
Why now is a brilliant time to join London Marathon Events: purpose, opportunity, and the irresistible rise of running
Check out London Marathon Events
Check out London Marathon Events' website: https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/, or their careers page: https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon-events/careers.
Connect with Bhavesh
You can connect with Bhavesh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhaveshvaghela/.

Jun 2, 2025 • 24min
Kanika Tolver's Hot Take - Some Project Managers are Actually Product Managers (with Kanika Tolver, CEO of Career Rehab)
Kanika Tolver is a Senior Product Manager by day and the founder of Career Rehab. She's also the author of a book of the same name, "Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work"
Kanika's hot take? That some project managers out there are actually product managers in disguise. Their responsibilities have changed, their job titles have yet to catch up, and it's up to them to seize the opportunities of the new world of product management.
Find Kanika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanikatolver/ or check out her website: https://kanikatolver.com/.

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May 27, 2025 • 46min
CPO Stories: Maud Larpent - Treatwell
Maud Larpent, Chief Product Officer at Treatwell, a major European beauty booking platform, shares her journey from Reuters to product leadership roles at TripAdvisor and Expedia. She reveals how Treatwell shines by balancing B2B and B2C needs to enhance user experiences. Maud discusses building a product-led culture, tackling challenges in a sales-focused environment, and the indispensable value of transparent feedback. Plus, she shares her morning routines and the importance of learning from limitations, all while navigating opportunities in the beauty industry.

May 23, 2025 • 22min
Alex Rastatuev's Hot Take - Product Onboarding and Customer Success Beats Features (with Alex Rastatuev, Senior Product Manager @ Keyhole.co)
In this episode, Alex Rastatuev, a Senior Product Manager at Keyhole, discusses his strong belief that effective product onboarding is more crucial than merely showcasing features. He emphasizes how a user-centric approach can significantly improve activation rates. The conversation delves into balancing simple design with essential guidance, managing cross-functional collaboration in products, and the added complexity of ERP system onboarding. Alex shares insights on using AI for enhancing customer success and tailoring strategies for specific user needs.

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May 15, 2025 • 50min
CPO Stories: Debbie McMahon - The Financial Times
Debbie McMahon, Interim Chief Product Officer at the Financial Times, shares her journey from the Department for Work & Pensions to leading product strategy at one of the UK's most iconic newspapers. She discusses the FT's evolution from a traditional paper to a digital powerhouse, emphasizing the importance of transparency in hiring and balancing idealism with real-world challenges. McMahon offers insights on transitioning to a CPO role, fostering collaboration among teams, and the growing influence of AI on journalism and product development.

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May 8, 2025 • 1h 10min
Rich Mironov - Product Managers Need to Understand the Language of Money (with Rich Mironov, Author and CPO Coach)
Rich Mironov, a B2B product management expert and author of "The Art of Product Management," shares insights on bridging the gap between product teams and executives. He emphasizes that leaders care more about financial success than product creation nuances. Mironov argues for improved financial literacy among product managers and the need to communicate in terms executives understand. He also discusses his recent move to Portugal, highlighting cultural adaptation and its influence on product culture.

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Apr 29, 2025 • 23min
Tami Reiss' Hot Take - All Product Managers Are Leaders, Even If They Don't Think So (with Tami Reiss, Executive Coach & Corporate Trainer @ Leader Within)
Join Tami Reiss, an executive coach and author known as "Tami from Miami," as she passionately discusses how all product managers are inherently leaders. She emphasizes the need for PMs to inspire their teams and cultivate personal visions for success. Tami reveals how true leadership comes from empowerment, regardless of titles, and shares insights on effective advocacy and communication strategies. Plus, she introduces her upcoming children's book that aims to inspire young minds about product management and leadership!

Apr 18, 2025 • 27min
Alexander Murauski's Hot Take - The Language Your Product Speaks Is A Part of Your Product's Design (with Alexander Murauski, CEO @ Alconost)
Alexandar Murauski is an expert in all things related to product localisation and the CEO of Alconost, a platform that aims to help product teams unlock global growth through AI-enhanced localisation.
Alexander's hot take? That the language your product "speaks" is a fundamental part of the product's user experience, and is often left lacking. It's important to consider localisation upfront, and ensure that you take cultural considerations into account, not just Google Translate the text as an afterthought.
Find Alexander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amurauski/ or check out his company, Alconost, at https://alconost.com/en.
If you'd like to appear on Hot Takes, please grab a time: https://www.oneknightinproduct.com/hot