

Product Growth Podcast
Aakash Gupta
The latest insights into how great products grow, how to be a better PM or product leader, and how to get a PM job. www.news.aakashg.com
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Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 3min
Complete Course: AI Experimentation
Frederic De Todaro, the Chief Product Officer at Kameleoon, shares insights from over 12 years of driving AI experimentation. He discusses how AI has revolutionized the experimentation landscape, highlighting its role in speeding up the build process and fostering collaboration among teams. Frederic breaks down the evolution of AI tools, contrasting traditional A/B testing with advanced methods like multi-arm bandits. He also dives into vibe coding's impact on rapid prototyping, and offers tips on measuring AI feature success, emphasizing the importance of clear metrics.

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Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 21min
OpenAI Head of Product (Integrity) on the Future of AI Agents, PM, and AI threats
Jake Brill, Head of Integrity Product at OpenAI, shares insights from his pivotal role in the GPT-5 launch. He discusses the evolving responsibilities of product managers in the age of AI, emphasizing the need for AI-first strategies and agentic products. Brill explains the importance of maintaining integrity and safety in AI development, while exploring how AI agents can enhance productivity. He also offers advice for aspiring professionals looking to break into the AI field, highlighting the value of empathy and adaptability in product management.

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Aug 18, 2025 • 53min
He built the top AI agent startup | Flo Crivello, Former PM, now CEO & Founder, Lindy AI
Flo Crivello, CEO and Founder of Lindy AI and former PM at Cruise/YC, discusses how his customizable AI agents can serve as personal assistants in real time. He shares insights on leveraging AI for productivity, eliminating repetitive tasks effortlessly. From triaging emails to managing contacts, Crivello explains how AI is reshaping roles from doers to orchestrators. He also humorously recounts a hiring mishap that highlights the importance of vetting candidates. The conversation emphasizes acting decisively in entrepreneurship and embracing the transformative potential of AI.

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Aug 12, 2025 • 56min
Teresa Torres' Step-by-Step Guide to AI Product Discovery
Teresa Torres, a renowned product coach and author of Continuous Discovery Habits, shares her wealth of knowledge on effective product discovery. She discusses innovative techniques like story-based interviewing and assumption testing, emphasizing their significance in understanding user experiences. The conversation explores how AI can enhance discovery processes without overshadowing essential human insights. Teresa also highlights the importance of context engineering and alignment in AI product management, offering practical insights for navigating the unique challenges of this evolving landscape.

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Aug 9, 2025 • 31min
Building in Public: The 7 AI Tools I'm Using in My $1M+/Yr Business
Discover how one entrepreneur achieved $1M in a year without any full-time staff, thanks to seven powerful AI tools. Learn about automating tasks like inbox management and SaaS prototype development to save time and money. Explore innovative strategies for podcast growth, including content repurposing and guest booking. With these AI workflows, you can streamline your operations and launch multiple income streams, all while dramatically cutting costs!

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Jul 27, 2025 • 1h 21min
Full Roadmap: Become an AI PM in 2025 | Ankit Shukla, HelloPM Founder
Ankit Shukla, founder of HelloPM, shares his insights on becoming an AI product manager, even without a tech background. He discusses the two main categories of AI PMs and how to transition into either. The podcast dives into the financial prospects in the field and the impact of AI on product management processes. Shukla emphasizes the importance of building an AI portfolio, mastering evaluation frameworks, and understanding predictive versus generative AI. Listeners also learn how to create actionable roadmaps and tailor products to user needs.

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Jul 19, 2025 • 1h
How Linear Built a $1.25B Unicorn with Just 2 PMs
Nan Yu, Head of Product at Linear and a former leader at Everlane and Mode, shares insights on building a $1.25B company with just two product managers. She explores the efficiency of the Linear Method, emphasizing the importance of solving real problems for actual users. Listeners learn about building AI features, the significance of clarity in project planning, and strategies for creating lean products that customers love. Nan also provides valuable advice for aspiring product managers, making this discussion a goldmine for those in the field.

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Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 35min
The PM’s Role in AI Evals: Step-by-Step
Join Hamel Husain and Shreya Shankar, AI experts who’ve shaped the best AI Evals cohort, as they dive into the essentials of AI evaluations for Product Managers. They unveil why these evaluations are crucial for successful AI product development, highlighting common pitfalls to avoid. Discover the concept of 'hill climbing' for enhancing AI performance, and learn how improper reliance on subjective measures can lead to pitfalls like the hallucination problem in AI. Their insights provide a valuable blueprint for mastering AI evaluations.

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Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 28min
AI Product Discovery: Complete Course
Tanguy Crusson, Head of Product for Jira Product Discovery at Atlassian, shares insight into the transformative role of AI in product discovery. He discusses how his team uncovers real user problems and validates solutions quickly, cutting down on wasted time. Tanguy delves into a structured four-stage discovery process emphasizing the importance of user interviews and iterative testing. He also explains why traditional PRDs are out of favor and highlights effective strategies for engaging customers to enhance product development.

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Jul 6, 2025 • 43min
This $20M AI Founder Is Challenging Elon and Sam Altman | Roy Lee, Cluely
Roy Lee, founder of Cluely, a trailblazing AI startup, shares his audacious journey from getting expelled from Ivy League schools to building a $6M ARR business. He reveals how controversy can drive growth, discussing his viral marketing tactics and unconventional fundraising strategies. Roy highlights the importance of user behavior over traditional rules in product design and engages in a lively comparison with industry giants like Elon Musk and Sam Altman. His insights on the impact of AI in today’s marketplace are both thought-provoking and entertaining.