The Product Manager

Kevin Gentry, Principal Product Manager at Hilton Grand Vacations, & Product Coffee Podcast Co-founder, shares insights on distilling user feedback effectively, overcoming challenges in user research, maximizing feedback through customer co-building experiences, and navigating product evolution through iterative development strategies.

Laura Klein, Principal at Users Know, joins the podcast to discuss combining qualitative and quantitative research in product management. They explore challenges in prioritizing qualitative research, segmenting data in UX research, and engaging in fun and creative research methods like using Legos.

Manuel Da Costa, Founder of Effective Experiments, discusses bridging the product-process gap in organizations. Topics include setting the right KPIs, fostering a culture of experimentation, implementing guardrails for better decisions, and a success story of transforming outcomes through experimentation.

Daniel Danker, CPO at Instacart, discusses how the company evolved into a lifeline during the pandemic, highlighting operational strategies, career development opportunities, and the importance of understanding product economics for sustainable business structures. The podcast also explores Instacart's focus on career trajectories, adapting to changes in the tech industry, and offers strategic scaling advice for product leaders.

Join Roman Pichler, a product strategy expert, as he discusses the importance of a comprehensive product strategy for driving success. Explore elements of a product strategy, empowering product teams, overcoming the feature factory mindset, and auditing organization strategies to enhance product value.

Victoria Ku, Head of Product & Design at Highnote, shares insights on mastering product war rooms, emphasizing diverse expertise, team collaboration, and balancing tactical & strategic roles. Discussions include managing energy flow, empowering Pentagon & SWAT team members, and the importance of recognizing individual strengths within the team.

Product Manager at TikTok, Jeff Orange, shares tips on developing ecommerce platforms, overcoming purchasing barriers, and key trends in e-commerce. Topics include social commerce, AI integration, UX strategies, and the influence of TikTok culture on interactive shopping experiences.

Brendan Fortune, Chief of Staff at Customer.io, discusses embracing a founder mindset in product management, managing tensions, failing fast, and the importance of radical candor in the workplace. Insights shared on team dynamics, success metrics, 'mom test', and navigating tensions in leadership roles.

Dr. Nancy Li shares insights on breaking into AI Product Management without prior experience. Topics include leveraging AI in product management, recommended AI learning resources, aggressive hiring of AI Product Managers, salary differences between companies and startups, and the growth of AI startups.

Dr. Nancy Li, Founder of Product Manager Accelerator, shares tips on negotiating PM salaries. They discuss when to ask for a raise, overcoming discomfort in comp conversations, and strategies for securing better compensation. Learn about the importance of timing, mindset, and building a personal brand for salary negotiations.