Product Led Growth Leaders

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.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at StudioX, Ajay Malik. Ajay shares how StudioX helps companies integrate AI into daily workflows for greater efficiency and innovation. He covers industry pain points, the importance of seamless AI integration, and the value of strong UX and storytelling in communicating AI’s benefits. Learn more about Ajay's work HERE.Connect with Ajay on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at Local Falcon, David Hunter. David shares his journey from finance to digital marketing and explains how Local Falcon helps businesses visualize and improve their local SEO rankings using a geo grid system. He covers the unique challenges of local SEO, the evolution of Local Falcon from a pure SaaS analytics tool to offering AI-driven insights and professional services, and the future role of automation and AI in local search optimization.Learn more about David's work 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 CEO and Co-Founder at Concrete Engine, Meltem Ballan. Meltem discusses the company’s mission to make AI infrastructure accessible, secure, and scalable for businesses of all sizes. She explains the challenges companies face with current AI solutions and how Concrete Engine offers a managed service that simplifies deployment, reduces costs, and supports both cloud and on-premises needs.Learn more about Meltem's work HERE.Connect with Meltem on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Software Engineering and Effectiveness Coach and Technical Leader at Cosmic Teacups, Thanos Diacakis. Thanos shares his approach to helping software teams deliver features faster and with higher quality. He discusses the pitfalls of over-planning, the value of agile principles (without rigid ceremonies), and the importance of team communication and iterative development. Thanos emphasizes tailored coaching, practical frameworks, and mental models to boost productivity. The conversation also highlights the host’s company, Three Leaf, and its user-centered UX design philosophy. Thanos explores how flexibility and customization drive successful software and product development.Learn more about Thanos' work HERE.Connect with Thanos on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at Saily, Vykintas Maknickas. Vykintas discusses the challenges of traditional SIM cards and roaming charges, explaining how Saily’s eSIM technology offers flexible, cost-effective data plans with global coverage. Vykintas covers Saily’s user-friendly app, upcoming subscription service for frequent travelers, and the company’s approach to optimizing coverage through multiple provider partnerships. Vykintas also shares insights from his product management background..Learn more about Vykintas's work HERE.Connect with Vykintas on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder at EventMagic, Jon Werner. Jon discusses EventMagic’s role in connecting Austin’s startup community and the challenges of managing event networking. Jon shares how EventMagic was created to streamline check-ins, badge printing, and meaningful connections, offering features like contextual contact notes and a networking dashboard. Learn more about Jon's work HERE.Connect with Jon on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at Learner Mobile, Mike Thompson. Mike shares his journey from advertising to founding Learner Mobile after a personal tragedy, aiming to make work meaningful for field-based employees. He explores Learner Mobile’s mobile-first, AI-powered LMS, designed for rapid, accessible training tailored to frontline workers. Mike highlights the company’s unique blend of services and software, their culture of speed and innovation, and how they empower clients to create and update content efficiently. Learn more about Mike's work HERE.Connect with Mike on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the VP of Product at Mozilla, Raj Singh. Raj shares his extensive experience in both startups and large companies, discussing the unique challenges of new product development in each environment. He explores differences in talent needs, mindsets, and organizational structures, highlighting frameworks like "Explore, Expand, Extract" for product growth. Raj addresses why innovation often stalls in big companies, the importance of matching talent to product phases, and strategies for fostering startup-like agility within established organizations.Learn more about Raj's work HERE.Connect with Raj on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO and Co-Founder of Vengo AI, Jason Sherman. Jason discusses his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges businesses face in converting website visitors into leads. He explains how Vengo AI’s conversational agent uses AI to engage visitors, answer questions, and generate leads more effectively than traditional forms or chatbots. He also covers Vengo AI’s simple implementation, focus on user experience, and expansion plans into university and government websites. Jason shares insights on startup growth and the importance of targeted, user-friendly AI solutions for business success.Learn more about Jason's work HERE.Connect with Jason on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.