
Unsolicited Feedback
Tired of interview podcasts? Us too. That's why we created Unsolicited Feedback - the podcast that should have come out 5 years ago, but we're making it anyway. In this podcast, Brian Balfour (Reforge, HubSpot), Fareed Mosavat (Reforge, Slack) and friends provide unfiltered feedback on the products they actually use, along with key product lessons.Essentially, we're taking the conversations that happen between experts at invite-only happy-hours and delivering them to the podcast platform of your choice.Although no one asked for their opinions, they're sharing them. It's like eating Goodles when you want Kraft Mac n Cheese, or Olipop when you want Pepsi - it feels wrong, yet so right.Each week, they analyze recent announcements, features, and releases across product and growth. The hosts make predictions about where Threads and Twitter will be in a year, and analyze unparalleled growth loops at LinkedIn. They give respect where it's due, but also deliver tear-downs when the writing’s on the wall. Sorry, not sorry!
Latest episodes

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Apr 16, 2024 • 49min
Analyzing Google's Rumored HubSpot Buy & The Future of CRMs w/ Penelope Talbot-Kelly & Austin Hay
Penelope Talbot-Kelly and Austin Hays discuss the potential Google-HubSpot acquisition and its impact on the CRM landscape, exploring enhanced user experiences, intelligence integration, challenges of cultural integration, and transformative CRM possibilities. They also delve into the strategic implications for business operations and market creation.

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Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 5min
Erik Allebest of Chess.com: Transforming a Niche Business into a Global Phenomenon
Erik Allebest, CEO of Chess.com, discusses how Chess.com leverages AI to revolutionize the game while confronting challenges like cheating. The podcast explores the intersection of technology, human behavior, and ethics in online chess, providing insights into innovation, user engagement, and growth strategy.

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Apr 4, 2024 • 41min
Kipp Bodnar on Marketing Experiments at HubSpot and Harnessing HeyGen to Improve Conversion
Marketing experimentation expert Kipp Bodnar from HubSpot discusses the rise of Martech tools, the role of AI in marketing, and the potential of HeyGen for improving conversion rates. The conversation touches on AI tools, distribution channels, challenges in digital marketing, and the impact of AI video technology on marketing strategies.

Apr 2, 2024 • 26min
Kipp Bodnar on LinkedIn's Gamification Gambit - Game On or Game Over?
HubSpot CMO Kipp Bodnar, along with the hosts, discusses LinkedIn's venture into in-app games and the mixed reactions it has sparked. They dive into the concept of gamification on LinkedIn, its alignment with the platform's goals, and the potential impact on user engagement. The episode also explores the company's strategies for expanding its reach to non-professional workers worldwide.

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Mar 28, 2024 • 59min
Adam Nash Applies Clay Christensen’s Innovator's Dilemma to Modern Fintech
Adam Nash, CEO of Daffy, discusses applying Clay Christensen's Innovator's Dilemma to modern fintech. Topics include AI's impact on fintech, understanding competitors, value creation, and the importance of learning from history. The conversation delves into strategic competition, innovation, market dynamics, and talent movement in the industry.

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Mar 26, 2024 • 51min
Adam Nash Explores the Art of Process-Strategy Fit at eBay and LinkedIn, with a Side of Diet Coke and Legos
Adam Nash, CEO of Daffy, discusses process creation at eBay and LinkedIn. They delve into Coke Freestyle machines and Lego sculptures at LinkedIn, emphasizing the evolution of product management and writing culture. The conversation highlights the importance of alignment on strategy, leadership dynamics, and learning from failures in tech markets.

Mar 20, 2024 • 52min
Shaun Clowes Analyzes Cognition Labs' Devin & Reddit’s IPO
A deep dive into Cognition Labs' AI Coder, Devin, and Reddit's pending IPO. Explore the future of programming with autonomous AI, tech hiring trends, human creativity with new tools, guidance for young product managers, and Reddit's evolution and monetization strategies.

Mar 19, 2024 • 42min
Shaun Clowes (Confluent, Salesforce) Riffs on Waymo, Legos, and Process Advancement
Product leaders chat about autonomous vehicles, AI tools for creativity, evolution of user experience design, technological advancements, impact of technology on cognitive processes, and more in a classic happy hour conversation.

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Mar 14, 2024 • 51min
Casey Winters Dives Deep Into Prioritization, Second Product Mishaps, Meta & Square
Casey Winters discusses prioritization challenges, Meta's decisive history, mishaps with second products, and Square's organizational shift. The podcast explores improving product expansions, recognizing signs of trouble, and the impact of organizational structure on growth. Join us for more insights at Unsolicitedfeedback.co.

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Mar 12, 2024 • 40min
Casey Winters (Eventbrite, Pinterest) Riffs on Whether Consumer Is Back and What It Means for Product Leaders? 🤔
Former CPO at Eventbrite and growth expert at Pinterest and Grubhub, Casey Winters, discusses the resurgence of consumer tech and the opportunities it brings. People are more open to trying new products, but big players like Apple and Amazon dominate the landscape. Despite challenges, consumer markets are vibrant and growing, offering potential for innovative founders and product leaders.
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