

Product Insider Podcast With Dr. Nancy Li
Dr. Nancy Li
Welcome to Product Insider, the podcast that uncovers everything there is to know about Product Management. Hear from guests like Google's VP of Product as we discuss challenges, failures, success strategies, AI product management, and more. Your host? Dr. Nancy Li, who moved to the US with $800 in her pocket and became a Director of Product in 4 years. Since then she has created Product Manager Accelerator - a program to help people accelerate their product management careers, whatever stage they're at.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 1h
3 Proven Ways To Master Leadership & Executive Presence With Dan Noyes, Ex-CEO Of Tech Goes Home
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.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 41min
How To Prepare For Google Product Strategy Mock Interview and Land an Offer
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.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 36min
Three Things You Need To Know About Product Marketing With Director of PMM At Uber
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.
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"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!

Jan 20, 2025 • 31min
The ONLY Way to Become an AI Product Manager in 2025 Even If You Were Laid Off or Have No Experience
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/
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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
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"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!

Jan 2, 2025 • 43min
Do AR/VR Products ACTUALLY Have A Bright Future? Apple Vision Pro, Meta Project Orion
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
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"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!

Dec 10, 2024 • 48min
3 Secrets To Create An Unstoppable Product Growth Strategy With Aakash Gupta
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
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"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!

Dec 6, 2024 • 29min
His 3 Secrets To Become A Google Product Manager
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
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"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!

Oct 30, 2024 • 42min
How Generative AI Tools Transformed Product Management FOREVER
Curious how generative AI tools are reshaping product management and boosting innovation?
In this episode, I discuss how AI is revolutionizing product management with AI expert Anna Anisin, a successful entrepreneur with two Silicon Valley exits. We explore how AI tools are making product managers more efficient and innovative, and the key differences between traditional product management and AI-driven product management.
0:00 - Introduction to AI in product management and guest Anna Anisin. 2:00 - Anna’s background and early entrepreneurial success. 5:00 - Difference between traditional and AI Product Managers. 9:00 - AI tools for PMs and their applications. 13:00 - Practical use cases of AI in industries like healthcare. 18:00 - Challenges with AI adoption, risks like hallucination, and how to mitigate them. 22:00 - How AI is improving productivity and reducing routine tasks in product management. 26:00 - Upskilling in AI: tools and courses for learning AI. 32:00 - Growth mindset and how to stay grounded as a product manager in the AI space. 36:00 - Final thoughts on integrating AI into product management and continuous learning.
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▶️ Gain Real AI Experience By Building Real AI ProductsAI Product Management Certification (pmaccelerator.io)
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Oct 17, 2024 • 37min
3 Secrets to Break into Generative AI Without Changing Your Job
Want to uncover the secrets to breaking into generative AI without leaving your current job?
In this episode, we have Apoorva Joshi, a Senior AI Developer Advocate at MongoDB. As someone who regularly works with various customer-facing teams that are having to learn how to talk about AI, Apoorva will share helpful tips on how to break into AI on the job. We will also talk about what employers can do to set their employees up for success, and resources to help you get started.
[1:30] Introduction of Approva Joshi
[3:00] Approva's Experience
[5:00] Daily Responsibilities
[8:30] How to Break into AI
[12:00] Managing Overwhelm with AI Tools
[15:00] Building AI Applications
[18:00] AI Centers of Excellence
[21:00] Engaging with Customers
[24:00] Learning Resources for AI
[28:00] Can AI Replace Developers?
[32:00] AI-Generated Code
▶️ Access The Top 8 Recommended AI Courses herehttps://www.pmaccelerator.io/aicourses
▶️ Gain Real AI Experience By Building Real AI ProductsAI Product Management Certification (pmaccelerator.io)
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"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!

Sep 27, 2024 • 57min
Amazon, TikTok, Kajabi, How I Select Companies and Grow my Career to be a Chief Product Officers
Sean Solme Kim, the President and Chief Product Officer at Kajabi, shares his dynamic career journey from Amazon to TikTok. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and how early experiences shaped his path in tech. Sean dives into the challenges of career transitions and effective product prioritization strategies. He also discusses building user-centric educational content and the unique branding strengths of Kajabi, showcasing how he navigates the creator economy. A wealth of insights for aspiring product leaders!