Product Insider With Dr. Nancy Li

Are you a senior product manager feeling stuck in your career, unsure how to break into higher roles like Director or VP? In today's podcast, I chat with Hari Ramadasu, a seasoned product leader at AT&T with 15+ years of experience, to unpack why most PMs don’t get promoted—and what it actually takes to move up. 03:00 – Hari’s journey from India to the U.S. and breaking into tech. 05:00 – How Hari transitioned from engineering into product leadership. 10:00 – What product leaders do in Fortune 500 companies. 12:00 – Skills needed to navigate silos and lead across teams. 17:45 – What hiring managers want in Directors and VPs today. 19:30 – How to demonstrate leadership before you have the title. 21:00 – Taking initiative internally to prove product ownership. 23:00 – Use storytelling, financial impact, and vision to gain buy-in. 24:30 – The power of curiosity and continuous learning in senior roles. ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= 🌟 🌟 🌟 Interested in Product Manager Accelerator to increase your income while doing the work you love? 🌟 🌟 🌟 Step 1️⃣: Attend the Product Masterclass to learn more about the program details, price, different packages, and stay until the end to get FREE AI Course.  For Senior Product Manager:From unstack to unstoppable: How To Land A High-Impact Sr. PM Role in 60 Days & Use AI To Shine—Even in a Tough Job Market https://www.pmaccelerator.io/seniorproductmanager Step 2️⃣: Reserve your early bird ticket and submit an application to talk to our Head of Admission Step 3️⃣: Successful applicants join our PMA Pro community to receive customized coaching! ========= ▶️Contact Hari here: (6) Hari Prasad Ramadasu | LinkedIn ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

Curious about how to break into AI product management with NO experience? In this video, I sit down with my student Ken Xu, an AI Product Manager, to share strategies on how to stand out in interviews, build a strong portfolio, and develop the skills that hiring managers are looking for, like problem-solving and a solid foundation in AI. 0:00 – Intro to Ken & how he broke into AI PM 2:10 – What hiring managers truly value 4:30 – Prep: Research company, pitch ideas 6:50 – How to stand out in fierce competition 12:10 – Motivation and Growth mindset 17:45 – Use structured programs & projects to break in 23:00 – Execution matters: Plan + action = success 28:00 – Final tips: Focus, learn, go all in ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Please follow the three steps below to learn more about our hands-on AI PM bootcamp with developer access and get real user engagement of your AI product. Step 1️⃣: Download the hands-on AI PM Bootcamp Syllabus here https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AI-PM-course Step 2️⃣: Attend the AI PM Workshop to learn about how we do developer team matching, AI PM hiring trend, and pricing of the program How to become an AI Product Manager and fast track your career https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AIPM Step 3️⃣: Talk to our team to address your remaining questions https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AI_PM_Course_Application ========= ▶️Contact Ken Xu here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ke-ken-xu/ ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

As AI rapidly evolves, how should developers and product leaders adapt? Will AI become an invisible infrastructure powering all products, or will AI-native products dominate the market? Join Dr. Nancy Li as she hosts Austin Sun, AI expert and Senior Director of Data Engineering @ATD, for an insightful AI lightning talk on The Future of AI and Product Development Through the Disruption of DeepSeek. Key Timestamps: ⏲ 02:00 | Introduction to DeepSeek and guest speaker Austin Sun. ⏲ 11:45 | Comparison with GPT-4, Microsoft adoption, and DeepSeek’s GRPO algorithm. ⏲ 22:30 | AI’s impact on developer roles and the rise of reinforcement learning. ⏲ 32:00 | Performance vs. cost trade-offs and industry adoption. ⏲ 43:00 | Real-world applications and the future of AI development. ⏲ 52:00 | Final thoughts on AI literacy and career advice. 🌟 FREE AI PRODUCT MANAGER WORKSHOP | Learn how to become an AI Product Manager and Fast-track Your Career: https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AIPM ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

Stuck in a low-visibility product role and want to break into leadership? In this video, I sit down with Dan Noyes, Ex-CEO Of Tech Goes Home to discuss how to develop strategic thinking, increase your visibility, and position yourself for leadership opportunities.  02:30: Introduction to career growth for senior PMs. 06:15: Why senior PMs feel stuck in low-visibility roles. 12:30: Career journey from politics to nonprofit leadership. 20:00: The digital divide and its impact on underserved communities. 28:00: Key leadership traits: inclusivity, listening, and accountability. 36:00: Hiring smarter, embracing diversity, and firing when necessary. 45:00: Strategies for scaling an organization effectively. 52:00: Investing in coaching, time off, and continuous learning. 🌟 Download the top 50 product manager interview questions database at tier 1 companies to land a job offer in 60 days:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/50FAANG ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!  

Do you know how to how to answer Strategy Questions? What's the best sample answer for Google Product Strategy mock interview? In this video, I sit down with one of my students in the PM Accelerator, Barbara, where we use the GUCCI framework I invented to answer this kind of very challenging product strategy interview questions. 01:10 - Barbara shares how she land a PM role.02:20 - Strategy interview for FAANG companies.05:00 - GUCCI framework for interviews.10:00 - Discussion on customer segments and unmet needs in education.15:40 - Barbara talks about COVID’s impact on online education.18:50 - Meta’s competition in the education space is explored.22:00 - Education costs and Meta’s potential solutions.30:00 - Exploring Meta’s role in community-based learning.33:00 - Using VR to create immersive education experiences. 🌟 Download the top 50 product manager interview questions database at tier 1 companies to land a job offer in 60 days:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/50FAANG ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

Interested in product marketing or looking for career inspiration? In this video, I sit down with Viv Luu, the Director of Product Marketing at Uber Freight. Viv shares insights into the field of product marketing and her own career journey. Offering both valuable guidance and a motivational story of how strategic decisions, networking, and resilience can lead to success. 00:00: Introduction to Viv’s career journey and product marketing.05:00: Difference between product marketing and product management.10:00: Viv’s intentional career growth strategy.15:00: How rejection contributed to career growth.20:00: Importance of research and networking in job search.25:00: Viv’s experience at Uber Freight.30:00: Key takeaways on career development. 🌟Download The Killer Product Manager Resume Template here:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/pmresume ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

Curious about how to break into AI product management and thrive? In this video, I sit down with AI product manager Katherine Sao to explore her journey into the world of AI product management. We discuss her transition from software development and business analysis to AI, the hurdles she faced, including being laid off last year, and how she upskilled with hands-on AI courses. 2:00 - AI Product Management Demand 4:00 - Katherine’s Background 7:00 - Challenges After Being Laid Off 10:00 - Transitioning into AI Product Management 13:00 - The Importance of Hands-On Experience 16:00 - Real-World Project: Helping Small Businesses 19:00 - The "Aha" Moments 22:00 - Shifting the AI Landscape 26:00 - Conclusion & Key Takeaways ▶️Contact Katherine here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinesao/ ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe Please follow the three steps below to learn more about our hands-on AI PM bootcamp with developer access and get real user engagement of your AI product. Step 1️⃣: Download the hands-on AI PM Bootcamp Syllabus here https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AI-PM-course Step 2️⃣: Attend the AI PM Workshop to learn about how we do developer team matching, AI PM hiring trend, and pricing of the program How to become an AI Product Manager and fast track your career https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AIPM Step 3️⃣: Talk to our team to address your remaining questions https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AI_PM_Course_Application ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

Do AR/VR Products ACTUALLY Have A Bright Future? In this podcast, I sit down with VR entrepreneur Cristian Waitman to explore the future of AR and VR. We discuss the market landscape, major players like Meta and Apple Vision Pro, and the differences between AR glasses and VR headsets. Learn about the challenges, ethical concerns, and groundbreaking applications of AR/VR beyond gaming, including health, education, and mindfulness. 5:00: AR/VR Market Overview8:00: AR vs. VR Segments12:00: Challenges and Ethical Considerations16:00: Applications Beyond Gaming20:00: Barriers to Adoption24:00: Health and Industry Progress28:00: Real-Life VR Applications in Health32:00: Future Integration with AI36:00: Entrepreneurship in VR/Tech38:00: Growth Mindset and Final Reflections ▶️13 Side Projects to Create a Product Portfoliohttps://www.pmaccelerator.io/pm-project-list ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

Want to unlock unstoppable product growth with insights from a 12x success story? In this video, I sit down with Aakash Gupta to reveal the secrets behind crafting a successful product growth strategy. We discuss dynamic pricing systems, data-driven decision-making, and a seven-layer growth model for prioritizing opportunities effectively. Gain valuable insights into personal development, continuous learning, and using feedback to refine your skills and achieve unstoppable product growth. 1:01: Aakash Gupta’s career journey and key questions in product management. 3:01: ThreadUp’s 12x growth driven by pricing, referrals, and conversions. 10:01: Dynamic pricing systems and data-driven strategies. 20:01: Seven-layer growth model for opportunity prioritization. 30:01: Collaboration between core and growth product teams. 35:01: Using AI tools to boost productivity in product management. 40:01: Feedback, personal development, and continuous learning. ▶️13 Side Projects to Create a Product Portfoliohttps://www.pmaccelerator.io/pm-project-list ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

Ever wondered what it takes to land a Product Manager role at top tech companies like Google? In this video, I sit down with Alex Tang, a Product Manager at Google, who shares his career journey and strategies for breaking into competitive tech companies. Learn what it takes to stand out in top tech interviews, including the importance of domain expertise, transferable skills, and a growth mindset. 0:06 - Introduction to Google’s competitive hiring process. 0:28 - Overview of Alex's career journey and experience. 5:50 - Details on Google’s multi-stage interview process and hiring committee. 6:42 - Importance of relevant experience for roles at top tech companies. 12:12 - How product management differs at Apple. 16:01 - Alex’s role at Google as a Product Manager for the Pixel Watch. 18:01 - Tips for breaking into major tech companies. 23:30 - Growth mindset and Mindset by Carol Dweck. ▶️13 Side Projects to Create a Product Portfolio https://www.pmaccelerator.io/pm-project-list ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!