Product Led Growth Leaders

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Elemental, Angelo Zanetti. Angelo discusses the role of AI tools in early-stage product prototyping, their limitations, and the challenges of turning prototypes into scalable MVPs. Angelo shares how Elemental helps startups and established companies innovate by designing and building custom tech products, emphasizing security, usability, and user experience. He also covers digital transformation, client engagement processes, and the importance of thorough discovery sessions.Learn more about Angelo's work HERE.Connect with Angelo on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Senior Experience Specialist at Nielsen Norman Group, Therese Fessenden. Therese discusses the critical role of user experience in product-led growth, the limitations of AI-generated design, and the enduring value of real user research. Therese highlights practical UX education, the importance of authentic user insights, and opportunities for podcast collaboration. She emphasizes that while AI tools can assist, foundational UX work and direct user engagement remain essential for building successful products.Learn more about Therese's work HERE.Connect with Therese on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Fractional B2B Chief of Staff and CMO at Loreta Today, Loreta Tarozaite. Loreta discusses the challenges B2B companies face when integrating AI, emphasizing the need for strong foundations in people, processes, and presence before adopting new technologies. She shares practical strategies for AI adoption, content marketing, and organizational growth, highlighting the importance of human creativity and thoughtful change management.Learn more about Loreta's work HERE.Connect with Loreta on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CPO at Ataccama, Jay Limburn. Jay discusses the growing challenges organizations face in managing data for regulatory compliance and AI initiatives. He explains how Ataccama ONE’s unified data trust platform streamlines data cataloging, governance, and quality, enabling both technical and business users to create trusted data products. Jay emphasizes the rise of AI, the importance of explainability and trust in multi-agent AI environments, and how Ataccama ONE empowers companies to leverage data confidently for analytics and innovation.Learn more about Jay's work HERE.Connect with Jay on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO and Founder at Gelt, Tal Binder. Tal explains how Gelt combines expert CPAs with proprietary technology to tackle tax compliance, quarterly payments, and optimization. He discusses the complexity and opportunities in the U.S. tax code compared to other countries, and Gelt’s vision to become the first AI-native tax firm. Learn more about Tal's work HERE.Connect with Tal on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder and CEO, Keynote Speaker, and Leadership Consultant at Rock Career Development, Julia Rock. Julia shares her expertise in leadership, people management, and organizational development, focusing on the challenges startups face as they scale. She emphasizes the importance of leadership values, company culture, and employee engagement, advising founders to prioritize people alongside metrics. Julia discusses her consulting approach, the pitfalls of rapid growth, and the need to address root causes before making staffing changes. Learn more about Julia's work HERE and HERE.Connect with Julia on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at Frontline Performance Group, Geoffrey Toffetti. Geoffrey discusses how hotels and service businesses can boost revenue by empowering frontline employees—like front desk agents and servers—with the Engage SaaS platform. He explains how Engage uses AI-driven insights, goal tracking, and incentives to transform staff from order takers into service-based sales professionals. Geoffrey highlights the importance of natural, customer-focused upselling, and shares real-world results, including significant revenue growth and improved guest experiences, demonstrating the value of investing in frontline employee development.Learn more about Geoffrey's work HERE.Connect with Geoffrey on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at Priceagent, Robert Tinterov. Robert shares how Priceagent uses AI and behavioral economics to help businesses optimize pricing strategies across industries. He explains the platform’s user-friendly approach, real-time pricing insights, and adaptability to market changes. Robert covers the impact of global uncertainties on pricing, the importance of continuous monitoring, and how Priceagent empowers companies to make data-driven decisions. Learn more about Robert's work HERE.Connect with Robert on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO of Motiv and ContentLion, David Ewing. David discusses how Motiv helps large companies drive revenue growth through data-driven, scalable customer experience strategies using Oracle CX. He shares real-world examples of creating meaningful customer connections at scale. David also introduces ContentLion, a content management platform designed for global organizations to manage and distribute content efficiently, replacing legacy Oracle systems. He highlights the importance of holistic customer experience and effective content management in achieving business growth.Learn more about David's work HERE and HERE.Connect with David on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder and CEO of Intellectual Strategies, Jeff Holman. Jeff discusses the essential legal foundations startups need—covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—and common pitfalls like founder disputes and unclear IP ownership. Jeff shares practical advice on legal roadmaps for growth, highlights the value of proactive legal planning, and introduces his new podcast, The Breakout CEO. Learn more about Jeff's work HERE.Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.