Product Led Growth Leaders
Thomas Watkins
In a world where technology and business intersect, the 'Product Led Growth Leaders' podcast was born out of a desire to bridge the gap between innovation and leadership in the SaaS industry.
Our founder, Thomas Watkins, recognized a need for a platform where the brightest minds in business and technology could converge. This podcast is more than just a series of conversations; it's a beacon for CEOs and product owners who are shaping the future of SaaS products. It's a space where ideas are exchanged, challenges are shared, and strategies for success are uncovered.
Join us as we explore the journey of product-led growth and inspire a new wave of innovation in the software industry.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://go.3leaf.consulting/podcast-guest-home-page.
Our founder, Thomas Watkins, recognized a need for a platform where the brightest minds in business and technology could converge. This podcast is more than just a series of conversations; it's a beacon for CEOs and product owners who are shaping the future of SaaS products. It's a space where ideas are exchanged, challenges are shared, and strategies for success are uncovered.
Join us as we explore the journey of product-led growth and inspire a new wave of innovation in the software industry.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://go.3leaf.consulting/podcast-guest-home-page.
Episodes
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Oct 14, 2025 • 24min
149 - Revolutionizing Podcast Advertising: A Guide for Creators and Brands with Acast's Milly Botes
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the VP of Product at Acast, Milly Botes. Milly discusses the rapid growth of podcasting, the unique power of podcast advertising, and how Acast connects creators and advertisers worldwide. She explains Acast’s AI-driven tools that match advertisers with relevant podcasts, making advertising more accessible and effective. Milly explores challenges in podcast monetization, the importance of cross-platform presence, and the evolving creator economy. Learn more about Milly's work HERE.Connect with Milly on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Oct 9, 2025 • 19min
148 - Automating Empathy: How AI Can Deliver Human-Like Customer Experiences with PolyAI's Nikola Mrkšić
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder and CEO at PolyAI, Nikola Mrkšić. Nikola discusses the evolving challenges of customer service, especially as demand rises and human agents decrease. He explains how PolyAI uses advanced, lifelike AI to automate complex customer interactions with empathy and brand alignment. Nikola emphasizes the technology’s implementation in large enterprises, the balance between AI and humans, and the future of self-serve AI. Learn more about Nikola's work HERE.Connect with Nikola on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Oct 8, 2025 • 22min
147 - Hacking the Hackers: How AI is Revolutionizing Mobile App Security with Appknox's Subho Halder
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder and CEO at Appknox, Subho Halder. Subho discusses Appknox’s unique approach—analyzing app binaries, integrating AI for vulnerability detection, and providing actionable security insights. Subho also previews upcoming features, including an AI-powered ethical hacker bot and expanded fake app detection across app stores. He highlights Appknox’s mission to make mobile app security efficient, scalable, and accessible for businesses worldwide.Learn more about Subho's work HERE.Connect with Subho on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Oct 7, 2025 • 23min
146 - The AI Advantage: Redefining Enterprise Operations Today with IgniteTech's Eric Vaughan
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at IgniteTech, Eric Vaughan. Eric emphasizes the need for cultural change, upskilling, and a human-in-the-loop approach for successful AI adoption. He shares examples of AI-driven products like My Personas and Eloquence AI, which enhance efficiency and customer engagement while preserving human authenticity. Eric highlights both the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into the modern workplace.Learn more about Eric's work HERE.Connect with Eric on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Oct 2, 2025 • 24min
145 - Creating Internal Startups: Fostering Innovation Within Large Enterprises with Box's Adarsh Subramanian
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Group Manager of Product Management at Box, Adarsh Subramanian. Adarsh shares his journey from engineering to product management, discusses Box’s evolution into an AI-first enterprise content platform, and explains how Box delivers end-to-end solutions for enterprise workflows. He explores the challenges startups face when big companies adopt their innovations, the importance of empathy and communication in product management, and how large organizations foster innovation internally. Adarsh also highlights the transformative impact of AI on productivity and Box’s vision for intelligent content management.Learn more about Adarsh's work HERE.Connect with Adarsh on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Oct 1, 2025 • 18min
144 - Turning Trash into Treasure: Shaping the Future of Waste Management with EcoCycle Ng's Daniel Falodun
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder at EcoCycle Ng, Daniel Falodun. Daniel discusses founding EcoCycle, a blockchain-based waste management system that rewards users and pickup agents with tokens for recycling, making waste collection more efficient and fair. He shares insights on his other ventures, Erase (a green AI e-commerce platform) and Power Match (an app store for disabled users), and his motivation to use technology to solve real-world problems in Africa and beyond. Learn more about Daniel's work HERE.Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Sep 30, 2025 • 21min
143 - Breaking Barriers: How Integrated Data Improves Business Performance with Groflex's Eric Berkman
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CMO at Groflex, Eric Berkman. Eric shares his startup journey, discussing the challenges of founding Groflex and the evolution from a niche accounting tool to a broad operational intelligence platform. He discusses how Groflex integrates and analyzes data across business functions, moving beyond traditional dashboards to deliver predictive insights and actionable recommendations, making data-driven decision-making accessible for business leaders without technical expertise.Learn more about Eric's work HERE.Connect with Eric on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Sep 25, 2025 • 21min
142 - Reimagining Product Lifecycle Management: Breaking Free from Legacy Systems with Propel Software's Tom Shoemaker
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the VP of Product Marketing at Propel Software, Tom Shoemaker. Tom discusses how Propel’s cloud-based platform, built on Salesforce, helps manufacturers of physical products streamline collaboration, ensure compliance, and maintain audit readiness—especially in regulated industries like medtech. He explains the importance of usability, security, and role-based experiences, and shares how Propel modernizes outdated processes. Tom also touches on Propel’s future plans for AI integration and concludes with resources for listeners interested in learning more about the platform.Learn more about Tom's work HERE.Connect with Tom on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Sep 23, 2025 • 21min
141 - The Shopify of Voice AI: Making Advanced Technology Accessible for All with thinkrr.ai's Mohan Gulati
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at thinkrr.ai, Mohan Gulati. Mohan discusses how Thinkrr.ai uses advanced voice AI technology to help businesses reduce revenue loss from inefficiencies in sales, customer support, and operations. Mohan explains how their easy-to-deploy AI agents act as virtual receptionists, handle calls, qualify leads, and integrate with CRMs. He covers Thinkrr.ai’s vision to become the "Shopify of voice AI," the platform’s reseller opportunities, and the growing market for voice automation, highlighting its transformative impact on business communication.Learn more about Mohan's work HERE.Connect with Mohan on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Sep 18, 2025 • 18min
140 - Taming the AI Beast: Mastering Governance and Model Management with ModelOp's Dave Trier
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the VP of Product at ModelOp, Dave Trier. Dave explains how ModelOp’s platform centralizes AI governance, automates oversight, and supports diverse models, helping organizations manage risk while enabling innovation.Dave discusses the evolving need for customer support, with some clients now mature enough for self-serve onboarding.Learn more about Dave's work HERE.Connect with Dave on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
