Podcasts about CPO

In this episode of The Product Experience, Lily Smith speaks with Vidya Dinamani, product veteran, coach, and Co-founder of Product Rebels, about how to tell if your team is truly product-led or just paying lip service. With over a decade of experience coaching hundreds of teams, Vidya shares her insights into the critical elements of product maturity, the most overlooked barriers to effective product work, and how Product Rebels' diagnostic framework is helping companies move from chaos to clarity. Chapters00:00 – The customer conversation gap01:28 – Meet Vidya Dinamani and Product Rebels03:35 – Why they built a diagnostic, not an assessment04:45 – Mindsets, competencies, and the missing piece: resources06:28 – AI readiness: the new fourth pillar07:40 – What it really means to be product-led09:59 – How teams are using the diagnostic13:10 – Breaking down the four pillars16:01 – Why access to customers remains a key obstacle17:38 – Patterns, or lack thereof, in product maturity20:26 – AI readiness in context23:59 – A case study: product maturity at scale27:52 – Final thoughts on assessment vs namingWhat we learned from Vidya Most product teams lack customer access: 70–80% of PMs Product Rebels encounter say they've never spoken to a customer.Being product-led requires more than intent: It demands mindset, core competencies, supportive resources—and now AI readiness.Diagnostic, not assessment: Their tool isn't about performance reviews; it's a heat map that reveals where to begin your transformation.AI is not a bolt-on: AI readiness is most effective when integrated into the broader product maturity conversation, not treated as a silo.Start with one thing: Rather than trying to become product-led across the board, identify a single focus area and build momentum from there.Internal PMs need customer framing too: Even teams building internal platforms need customer advocacy and insight.Featured Links: Follow Vidya on LinkedIn | Product Rebels We're taking Community Questions for The Product Experience podcast.Got a burning product question for Lily, Randy, or an upcoming guest? Submit it here. Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A...

Send us a textIn this episode of Serious Privacy, Ralph O'Brien and Dr. K Royal discuss the weekly news, including the Google settlement in Texas, ClearviewAI and much more. If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us! From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.

Jen Abel is GM of Enterprise at State Affairs and co-founded Jellyfish, a consultancy that helps founders learn zero-to-one enterprise sales. She's one of the smartest people I've ever met on learning enterprise sales, and in this follow-up to our first chat two years ago (covering the zero to $1 million ARR founder-led sales phase), we focus on the skills founders need to learn to go from $1M to $10M ARR.We discuss:1. Why the “mid-market” doesn't exist2. Why tier-one logos like Stripe and Tesla counterintuitively make the best early customers3. The dangers of pricing your product at $10K-$20K4. Why you need to vision-cast instead of problem-solve to win enterprise deals5. Why services are the fastest way to get your foot in the door with enterprises6. How to find and work with design partners7. When to hire your first salesperson and what profile to look for—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsLovable—Build apps by simply chatting with AICoda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Where to find Jen Abel:• X: https://x.com/jjen_abel• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earlystagesales• Website: https://www.jjellyfish.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome back, Jen!(04:38) The myth of the mid-market(08:08) Targeting tier-one logos(10:50) Vision-casting vs. problem-selling(15:35) The importance of high ACVs(20:45)  Don't play the small business game with an enterprise company(25:09) Design partners: the double-edged sword(28:11) Finding the right company(36:55) Enterprise sales: the art of the deal(43:21) The problem with channel partnerships(44:41) Quick summary(50:24) Hiring the right enterprise salespeople(56:49) Structuring sales compensation(01:01:01) Building relationships in enterprise sales(01:02:07) The art of cold outreach(01:07:31) Outbound tooling and AI(01:14:08) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• The ultimate guide to founder-led sales | Jen Abel (co-founder of JJELLYFISH): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/master-founder-led-sales-jen-abel• Mario meme: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/missing-meme-led-me-woman-johann-van-tonder-im6df• Kathy Sierra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy_Sierra• Cursor: https://cursor.com• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Justin Lawson on X: https://x.com/jjustin_lawson• Stripe: https://stripe.com• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• He saved OpenAI, invented the “Like” button, and built Google Maps: Bret Taylor on the future of careers, coding, agents, and more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/he-saved-openai-bret-taylor• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• Anthropic's CPO on what comes next | Mike Krieger (co-founder of Instagram): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropics-cpo-heres-what-comes-next• Linear: https://linear.app• Linear's secret to building beloved B2B products | Nan Yu (Head of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/linears-secret-to-building-beloved-b2b-products-nan-yu• Gemini: https://gemini.google.com• Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com• How Palantir built the ultimate founder factory | Nabeel S. Qureshi (founder, writer, ex-Palantir): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-palantir-nabeel-qureshi• McKinsey & Company: https://www.mckinsey.com• Deloitte: https://www.deloitte.com• Accenture: https://www.accenture.com• Building a world-class sales org | Jason Lemkin (SaaStr): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-a-world-class-sales-org• Peter Dedene on X: https://x.com/peterdedene• Hang Huang on X: https://x.com/HH_HangHuang• Hugo Alves on X: https://x.com/Ugo_alves• A step-by-step guide to crafting a sales pitch that wins | April Dunford (author of Obviously Awesome and Sales Pitch): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/a-step-by-step-guide-to-crafting• Clay: https://www.clay.com• Apollo: https://www.apollo.io• Jason Lemkin on X: https://x.com/jasonlk• Gavin Baker on X: https://x.com/GavinSBaker• Jason Cohen on X: https://x.com/asmartbear• Baywatch on Prime Video: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Baywatch/0NU9YS8WWRNQO1NZD5DOQ3I8W6• Playground: https://www.tryplayground.com• ClassDojo: https://www.classdojo.com• Jason Lemkin's post about Replit: https://x.com/jasonlk/status/1946069562723897802—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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In der aktuellen Podcast-Folge habe ich mit Julian Dürk gesprochen, der bei Zunder für Business Development und Key-Account-Management in der D-A-CH-Region verantwortlich ist. Das spanische Unternehmen, das bis 2022 unter dem Namen Easy Charger bekannt war, hat sich vom reinen Ladeinfrastrukturbetreiber zu einem Technologieunternehmen entwickelt. Seit der Gründung 2017 verfolgt Zunder das Ziel, das Leben von E-Auto-Fahrer:innen einfacher zu machen – und das mit einem klaren Fokus auf High Power Charging. Julian erklärt, dass Zunder in Spanien inzwischen zu den wichtigsten unabhängigen Anbietern gehört: „Wir sind mittlerweile mit 185 HPC-Hubs in Spanien aktiv, dazu kommen 16 in Frankreich. Weitere Standorte in Portugal und Belgien sind geplant.“ Dabei hebt er hervor, dass Zunder anders als viele Wettbewerber nicht an große Energieversorger gebunden ist. Diese Unabhängigkeit ermöglicht es dem Unternehmen, flexibel zu agieren und innovative Lösungen schneller umzusetzen. Besonders spannend ist der doppelte Ansatz des Unternehmens: Neben dem Aufbau und Betrieb eigener Schnellladestationen entwickelt Zunder auch die gesamte Software selbst – vom Backend bis hin zur White-Label-App für Flottenkunden. „Wir verstehen uns nicht nur als CPO (Charge Point Operator), sondern auch als Technologieunternehmen. Unser Ziel ist es, ein zuverlässiges und einfaches Ladeerlebnis zu schaffen – für Privatnutzer ebenso wie für Logistikflotten,“ so Julian. Ein wichtiger Faktor für den Erfolg ist die vertikale Integration. Zunder deckt Planung, Betrieb, Monitoring und Kundenservice intern ab. Das sorgt für kurze Wege und schnelle Reaktionen, wenn etwas nicht funktioniert. „Unsere Kommunikationswege sind kurz, und wir kümmern uns persönlich um jeden Kunden. Das ist einer unserer größten Vorteile“. Neben dem Energieverkauf gewinnt auch die Software-Sparte zunehmend an Bedeutung. Mehrere Anbieter aus der Branche setzen bereits auf Zunders Lösungen. Der Fokus bleibt jedoch klar: „Unsere Investoren planen weiterhin mit Energieverkauf über eigene Stationen. Das Softwaregeschäft ergänzt unser Kerngeschäft – es ersetzt es nicht.“ Für die D-A-CH-Region verfolgt Julian einen klaren Auftrag: die Marke bekannt machen und erste Partner gewinnen. „In Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz kennt uns bislang kaum jemand. Das möchte ich ändern. Wenn jemand an Zunder denkt, soll er sofort an zuverlässiges Laden und gute User Experience denken.“ Denn dort soll es vor allem um die Software und weniger darum gehen, dass Zunder als nächster CPO an den Markt geht. Nun aber genug der Vorworte – lasst uns direkt ins Gespräch einsteigen.

If you've ever wondered what truly separates an HR Director from a Chief People Officer (CPO) or CHRO, you're not alone. It's a common question, and after months of speaking with incredible CPOs for this series, a powerful theme kept coming up again and again.In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis shares the one big difference that defines the step up, a shift that's far more about mindset and perspective than job title. You'll hear clips from Chief People Officers including John Scrooby, Dotty Day, Lorna Bains, Dr Andy Stephenson, and Nebel Crowhurst as they describe what changed for them when they made the move.Fay also shares a monster truck analogy that brings this transformation to life, from leading your HR function to steering the entire business. Whether you're already operating at that level or preparing for the next step, this episode will help you see what it really means to become a business leader, not just a people leader.Join us for reassurance and advice on making that leap.You'll Hear about:The defining difference between HR Director and CPO rolesWhy the CPO role is about leading the businessA monster truck analogy that brings the concept to lifeInsights from five experienced Chief People OfficersHow to start developing business acumen for your next stepUseful LinksConnect with Fay Wallis on LinkedInVisit Fay's websiteLearn about Fay's Inspiring HR leadership development programme Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 146 with John Scrooby - Lessons in HR Leadership: How to Succeed as a Chief People OfficerEpisode 151 with Dotty Day – Could an Interim CPO/CHRO Role Be Your Perfect Career Option?Episode 153 with Lorna Bains – Inside the Fractional CPO/CHRO Role – What It Involves & How to SucceedEpisode 155 with Dr Andrew Stephenson – The Mindset, Skills & Plan to Become a Successful Chief People OfficerEpisode 156 with Nebel Crowhurst – Why Chief People Officers Need Strong Networks (And How to Build Yours)Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Sign up to the free weekly HR Coffee Time email to be notified each time a new episode is released – and get free career tips, tools, and resources.Mentioned in this episode:Check out HR Coffee Time's sponsor!Ready to unlock the power of your people? Join over 15,000 businesses at personio.com today.Personio

MetroTV, Kapolri Jenderal Listyo Sigit Prabowo menyebut temuan pelanggaran ekspor produk turunan CPO merupakan tindak lanjut perintah Presiden Prabowo Subianto untuk mengurangi potensi kerugian negara.

How does hands-on technical experience shape the journey to becoming a CPO? In this podcast hosted by Boston New Technology CPO Shweta Agrawal, Appfire Fmr CPO Andy Boyd will be speaking on strategic vision and team building in product management. Andy shares his unconventional journey, insights on developing long-term product strategies, and the critical skills needed to lead product teams across different organizational stages.

Real-time data isn't just fast—it's collaborative. At Data Streaming Summit 2025, I spoke with Rayees Pasha, CPO, RisingWave, a key partner of StreamNative, about how streaming ecosystems are evolving together instead of in silos. Rayess shared how RisingWave's real-time database helps teams run complex analytics directly on live data, and how their partnership with StreamNative brings true interoperability to customers.We discussed the future of streaming over the next year, where streaming meets AI, and intelligent pipelines start driving automated, data-driven actions. He also appreciated the summit's open and multi-technology approach, which encourages collaboration rather than competition.His favorite moments came from the AI + Stream Processing track, where discussions focused on turning streaming data into real-time intelligence.This conversation captures how openness and partnership are powering the next wave of streaming innovation.#data #ai #streamnative #datastreamingsummit #theravitshow

Welcome to the first episode of our new mini-series, What is a CPO? Hosted by Debbie Mitchell, Director at LACE Partners and lead of our CPO Network, this series explores the evolving role of the Chief People Officer (CPO). Through conversations with experienced CPOs, we'll dive into how the function is changing, the challenges leaders face, and how collaboration is shaping the future of HR. In this mini-series, we'll be speaking with leaders who have held or currently hold the role across different industries and sectors. In this episode, Debbie is joined by Nicky Bliss, People Director at Sainsbury's and a member of our CPO Network. Together, they dive into the central question: What is a CPO?

Operasi gabungan Polri bersama Ditjen Bea Cukai Kementerian Keuangan mengungkap dugaan pelanggaran ekspor produk turunan minyak sawit mentah (CPO) di Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Utara. Sebanyak 87 kontainer berisi 1.802 ton fatty matter PT MMS ditemukan melanggar ketentuan ekspor. Barang yang akan dikirim ke China ini seharusnya dikenai bea keluar karena mengandung turunan CPO.#Polri #BeaCukai #CPO #TanjungPriok #EksporIlegal #MinyakSawit #FattyMatter #Indonesia

Operasi gabungan Kementerian Keuangan (Kemenkeu) dan Kepolisian berhasil mengamankan 87 kontainer berisi 1.802 ton produk turunan minyak sawit mentah (CPO fatty matter) di Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok, Jakarta. Barang milik PT MMS itu diduga melanggar ketentuan ekspor.Muatan senilai Rp 28,7 miliar tersebut hendak diekspor, padahal seharusnya dikategorikan barang tidak kena Bea Keluar (BK) dan bukan termasuk larangan terbatas ekspor. Pemeriksaan Satuan Tugas Khusus Polri menemukan bahwa produk itu mengandung turunan CPO, sehingga berpotensi terkena ketentuan ekspor.Saat ini, penanganan lebih lanjut dilakukan oleh Satgas Nasional di bawah Presiden, dengan fokus memperkuat perizinan, pengawasan lahan, dan konsolidasi sektor sawit.

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Building the right thing is hard. Building the wrong thing is easy and costly. In this episode, Jason Sparks, Principal Product Manager at ReUp Education, dives deep into the discipline of continuous validation inside enterprise environments. From managing stakeholder pressure to proactively engaging customers in discovery, Jason shares battle-tested approaches for avoiding the classic trap of solution-first thinking.Chapters0:00 – The risk of unvalidated assumptions1:02 – Meet Jason Sparks and his mission at ReUp3:02 – From college dropout to product leader5:19 – Product-market fit inside the enterprise6:03 – Why most ideas don't need building8:10 – Misalignment: wrong product, wrong market10:05 – Executive interference and assumption management12:33 – Validation is not a one-off14:44 – Continuous discovery in practice15:38 – How to validate enterprise product ideas17:02 – Story decks, user interviews and field testing19:11 – Grading feedback and customer fit21:11 – The danger of over-friendly users23:08 – The power of early champions25:21 – Preparing for and running discovery sessions27:35 – Value testing and competitor awareness29:08 – When to walk away from the wrong customer31:17 – What happens after the meetings33:30 – The role of AI in user research35:46 – What Jason would do differently todayWhat you'll learn from Jason— Validation should be continuous: One round of user feedback isn't enough. Real product-market fit evolves through repeated conversations and iteration.— Assumptions must be challenged: Build a culture where being proven wrong is celebrated, not feared.— Don't let leadership derail discovery: Product managers must set boundaries and bring clarity on the problem space before execution begins.— Grading users is as critical as grading feedback: Identify the right customers to listen to—being nice isn't the same as being the right fit.— Use discovery decks to guide conversations: Jason uses bold assumptions, interactive sessions, and immediate iteration to refine ideas quickly.— Tech accelerates, but doesn't replace, human insight: AI tools for sentiment and semantic analysis are powerful but should supplement—not substitute—real human interaction.Featured Links:We're taking Community Questions for The Product Experience podcast.Got a burning product question for Lily, Randy, or an upcoming guest? Submit it here. Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A...

Екатерина Загуменнова, руководитель по подбору менеджеров в AvitoTech, в гостях у Андрея Смирнова из Weekend Talk. Блог AvitoTech на Хабре – https://clc.to/UUzBJQ Телеграм-канал Андрея Смирнова – https://t.me/itsmirnov 00:00 Начало 00:29 Чем можешь быть известна моей аудитории? 01:04 Рекламная пауза 02:36 Как ты перешла в IT из консалтинга и чем тебя привлёкла эта сфера? 11:07 Почему executive search работает иначе, чем обычный найм инженеров? 22:54 Как изменилась ситуация на рынке C-Level и что происходит с зарплатами? 35:55 Как появился CPO&CTO клуб в Авито и в чём его уникальность? 48:07 Какие у тебя карьерные амбиции и как ты понимаешь «счастливую карьеру»? 56:55 Нужен ли личный бренд руководителю и, если да, то зачем? 58:50 Кем бы ты стала, если бы не было IT-сферы? 59:58 Почему стоит переехать в Сочи? 1:01:44 В чём сейчас главная проблема современного IT? Ссылки по теме: 1) Катя консультирует на Эйч – https://h.careers/curators/ekaterina-zagumennova 2) Лэндинг клуба Авито для CTO и CPO – https://cpocto.joinee.io/ 3) Интервью с Катей от создателей SouthHub – https://youtu.be/CdsTnvaQyl0

ePower is reminding sports clubs across the island of Ireland who have been selected for grants to install electric vehicle chargers to ensure they have carried out the necessary paperwork to receive the funding. Through the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme, which was launched earlier this year, 227 clubs, of which 179 are in Ireland and 48 in Northern Ireland, have qualified for the installation of a network of publicly accessible chargers. This scheme is administered by Pobal on behalf of Zero Emission Vehicle Ireland (ZEVI). The scheme is designed to cover 100% of the installation costs, allowing clubs to enhance their facilities for both members and visitors at no cost to them. Following a comprehensive tendering process, ePower and two other charge point operators were selected to deliver fast EV charging solutions for both Ireland and Northern Ireland through the scheme. Offers have been sent out to clubs nationwide, across a multitude of sports including athletics, boxing, GAA, golf, hockey, rugby, soccer and tennis clubs. However, ePower is reminding clubs to evaluate the offers they have received, and select their preferred charge point operator via the mini-tender process. ePower is delighted to have already been selected as the preferred CPO for many of the clubs eager to capitalise on this opportunity to lead the charge in sustainability in their community whilst at the same time generating revenue for their clubs. Ivan O'Connor, Commercial Sales Director with ePower says: "This is a wonderful opportunity for sports clubs and ePower is delighted to be part of the scheme. Like with all grants, there's an element of paperwork involved, and the key is for clubs to take the next step and choose their operator, so we would encourage people with questions around this to liaise with the CPOs and Pobal. We look forward to seeing this initiative come to life; further expanding on the public availability of EV charging in communities the length and breadth of Ireland and Northern Ireland." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

If Procurement is still a ‘your wish is my command' function at your company, you're leaving value on the table.In this episode, host Mike Jansen speaks with Niels Walberg, CPO at K+S Aktiengesellschaft. With over 25 years in procurement, Niels shares how he's driving the shift from reactive service provider to strategic partner at a €1.5 billion spend organisation.He explains why clear KPIs and supplier performance management matter, why stakeholder buy-in is the true lever for lasting change, and how Procurement can embed itself into complex CapEx projects to deliver real business value.You'll learn:1. How Procurement can shift from service provider to strategic partner2. Why strategic coverage outperforms savings as a steering KPI3. The role of stakeholder engagement in driving lasting change4. What makes performance management with contractors effective5. Practical lessons from digitising and simplifying procurement processes___________Get in touch with Niels Walberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niels-walberg-023308b0/___________About the host Mike Jansen:Mike Jansen is Partner at H&Z Management Consulting with over a decade of experience enhancing the value that procurement delivers to organisations. Driven by a passion for tackling challenges, Mike thrives on competition—whether with others or himself. Outside of work, Mike enjoys quality time with his wife and children.Get in touch with Mike Jansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jansen-mike/

So tired. Tired of waiting. Tired of waiting for you. So, what are you waiting for? Colleen Klimczak, CPO, discusses organizing home offices & small businesses, paper & time management, using home spaces in their best possible way, and creating time with family in this weekly podcast. Learn more at PeaceOfMindPO.com!

Pippa Hudson speaks to acclaimed South African pianist Jan Hugo, who will be performing the opening concerto of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. It kicks off its Summer Symphonies at City Hall this Thursday, 6 November. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Talent Talks, Rob Douglas joins Martin Smith to share lessons from a remarkable 30-year career spanning Ford, Capgemini, Barclays, Currys, National Grid, and Direct Line Group. From his first role in “purchasing” to his evolution as Chief Procurement Officer, Rob reveals what it takes to build influence, lead through change and stay curious in a fast-evolving profession.He discusses leadership lessons learned from the Army, the art of supplier relationships, the challenges of attracting new procurement talent and how AI will shape the future of commercial decision-making.This episode is proudly sponsored by Omnea.Tune in for a masterclass in leadership, strategy and staying adaptable in an ever-changing procurement landscape.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it with a colleague and leave us a quick review. It really helps the show grow!Some of the key moments during this podcast include:How Rob started his career in procurement after the ArmyLessons learned from Ford's legendary graduate programBuilding lasting supplier relationships and trustAdapting across industries: retail, energy and financial servicesWhat defines “the buyer's instinct” and how to spot itHow procurement has evolved over three decadesThe growing role of risk management and cyber resilienceWhy graduate programs are disappearing, and why that's a problemRob's advice for aspiring CPOsHow AI and automation could enhance, not replace, procurementSoundbites“You can be fact-driven without being horrible.”“The buyer's instinct. You either have it or you don't.”“Procurement isn't just about savings anymore. It's about resilience and relationships.”“As a leader, it's not about winning every argument. It's about helping your team make great decisions.”“Treat suppliers well. It's a small industry, you'll meet them again.”“We've lost too many graduate programs, and the profession will feel that gap.”“Curiosity has taken me further than ambition ever did.”“AI will enhance procurement. It won't replace human instinct.”“Preparation is everything. You can't fake being ready.”“If you want to be a great CPO, keep lifting the bonnet and stay curious.”Chapters00:00 – Intro01:00 – Early Career and Army lessons03:00 – Learning the Foundations at Ford05:20 – Building Strong Supplier Relationships08:10 – Adapting Across Industries11:50 – How Procurement has Evolved13:10 – Buyer's Instinct18:00 – Balancing Risk and Commerciality20:40 – Leadership Lessons and Developing Teams24:30 – The Future of Procurement Talent30:10 – Advice for Aspiring CPOs37:00 – Quickfire Questions

There's a lot of smoke and mirrors in product right now—especially when it comes to AI. Shiny tools and slick prototypes are masquerading as production-ready solutions, and teams are feeling the pressure to keep up. But what happens when the hype outpaces the fundamentals?Hannah sits down with Matt Graney, CPO of Celigo, to talk about bad product plays in disguise—from vibe coding and no-code illusions to AI-fueled shortcuts that chip away at real product rigor. With decades in B2B product and a track record scaling teams, Matt offers a sharp, grounded view on what's actually changing, what's staying the same, and how to keep your product sense intact through it all.Resources from this episode:Subscribe to The CPO Club newsletterConnect with Matt on LinkedInCheck out Celigo

Procurement's toughest problems rarely come from spreadsheets or contracts. They come from people. In this episode of "Buy: The Way…To Purposeful Procurement," David Loseby – professor, former CPO, and self-described "pracademic" – joins Philip Ideson and Rich Ham to explore why procurement's incentive systems often fail not because they're wrong on paper, but because they ignore how people actually think and act. Unfortunately, he says, most systems are designed for tidy models, not messy human behavior. Drawing on behavioral science and front-line experience, David introduces the idea of "behavioral architecture," a practical approach to shaping decisions by understanding how different audiences think, decide, and act. Finance wants the spreadsheet. Marketing wants the story. The CEO wants 30 seconds and a decision. A single, one-size-fits-all KPI (which we know is usually "savings") can't carry that load, and when it tries, it often drives the wrong behaviors. Instead, David makes the case for incentives that create shared ownership of outcomes across functions. He walks through a concrete example of shifting an energy "re-tender" into an enterprise-wide consumption program that improved P&L results through local engagement, gamification, and rapid payback actions – all proof that when the metric matches the mission, the business moves. He then applies the same logic to sustainability, customer experience, and resilience, showing how to frame the same initiative in different "languages" across the business without diluting the goal. David also offers actionable guidance: build balanced scorecards that include the business's priorities (not only procurement's), tie a portion of bonuses to stakeholder metrics, and tailor communications so each audience sees their value in the work. It's a call to action for procurement that may be uncomfortable, but it's exactly what they need to hear: if you want purposeful outcomes, you have to design for human behavior, not inhuman systems and processes. Links: David Loseby on LinkedIn Rich Ham on LinkedIn Learn more at FineTuneUs.com

Why do great product ideas fail to gain traction? According to Elena Luna, it's rarely about the strategy and more often about the storytelling. In this episode of The Product Experience, Elena Luneva, a seasoned CPO, GM, and Maven instructor, joins Randy Silver live from INDUSTRY 2025 to explore how product leaders can better communicate the why behind their product decisions. What we learned from Elena— Speaking 'User' isn't enough – Executives care about business impact, not just engagement metrics.— Translate features to financials – Frame product initiatives in terms of ARPU, opex savings, or revenue impact.— Use storytelling with data – Combine real user insights with projections to make your case.— Seasonality matters – Product testing should account for time-of-year and market behaviour.— Align go-to-market early – Synchronising product and sales is key to driving measurable outcomes.— Ask better questions – Start with: What is it? Why does it matter? How much will it cost? When will we get it?Chapters 2:45 – The Ceiling for Great PMs4:09 – Speaking Executive5:22 – Case Study: Nextdoor Maps9:52 – Translating Engagement to Revenue10:49 – Embedding Finance into Product Thinking12:43 – Pivoting During COVID14:36 – Business Fluency at All Levels16:00 – Building Context Across Teams18:26 – The Four Questions20:06 – Thinking in Horizons22:43 – Shifting Accountability26:23 – CPMO vs. CPTO27:43 – Common Mistakes29:42 – Seasonality & Cannibalisation32:29 – Practical First Steps34:21 – Credits & OutroFeatured Links: Follow Elena on LinkedIn | Elena's Substack | Industry Conference Cleveland 2025 recap at Mind The Product | Sign up to Elena's coaching course We're taking Community Questions for The Product Experience podcast.Got a burning product question for Lily, Randy, or an upcoming guest? Submit it here. Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A...

Send us a textJoin us on this episode of Serious Privacy, as Paul Breitbarth and Ralph O'Brien present the breaking news and hot events in data protection and privacy while Dr. K Royal was out this week. Tune in for a great discussion and catch up! If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us! From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.

It is never too late to learn something about yourself. When it turns out you had ADHD all along, that knowledge is a positive thing. Colleen Klimczak, CPO, discusses organizing home offices & small businesses, paper & time management, using home spaces in their best possible way, and creating time with family in this weekly podcast. Learn more at PeaceOfMindPO.com!

In this episode, Honey Mittal, CEO and co-founder of Locofy.ai, explores one of the most exciting transformations in software development: the convergence of design and engineering through AI-powered automation.Honey shares the fascinating journey of building Locofy, a tool that converts Figma designs into production-ready front-end code. But this isn't just another AI hype story. It's a deep dive into why Large Language Models (LLMs) fundamentally can't solve design-to-code problems, and why his team spent four years building specialized “Large Design Models” from scratch.Key topics discussed:Why 60-70% of engineering time goes to front-end UI code (and how to automate it)The technical limitations of LLMs for visual design understandingHow proper design structure is the key to successful code generationThe emergence of “design engineers” who bridge design and developmentLessons from pivoting from consumer to enterprise SaaSBuilding global developer tools from Southeast AsiaThe real challenges of building deep tech startups in Southeast AsiaCareer advice for staying relevant in the AI eraWhether you're a front-end engineer tired of translating design pixel-by-pixel, a designer curious about coding, or a technical leader evaluating AI development tools, this episode offers practical insights into the future of software development.Timestamps:(00:00:00) Trailer & Intro(00:02:13) Career Turning Points(00:05:28) Transition from Developers to Product Management(00:09:53) The Key Product Lessons from Working at Major Startups(00:14:12) Learnings from Locofy Product Pivot Journey(00:19:36) An Introduction to Locofy(00:22:40) The Story Behind The “Locofy” Name(00:23:27) How Locofy Generates Pixel Perfect & Accurate Codex(00:28:01) Why Locofy Pivoted to Focus on Enterprises(00:29:39) The Locofy's Code Generation Process(00:32:13) Why Locofy Built Its Own Large Design Model(00:39:25) Locofy Integration with Existing Development Tools(00:42:44) LLM Strengths and Weaknesses(00:48:47) Other Challenges Building Locofy(00:50:59) The Future of Design & Engineering(00:58:35) The Future of AI-Assisted Development Tools(01:02:53) There is No AI Moat(01:04:37) The Potential of SEA Talents Solving Global Problems(01:08:14) The Challenges of Building Dev Tools in SEA(01:10:39) The Challenges of Being a Fully Remote Company in SEA(01:14:36) Locofy Traction and ARR(01:18:09) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Honey Mittal's BioHoney Mittal is the CEO and co-founder of Locofy.ai, a platform that automates front-end development by converting designs into production-ready code. Originally an engineer who built some of the first mobile apps in Singapore, Honey transitioned into product leadership after realizing his natural strength lay in identifying high-impact problems. He set a goal to become a CPO by 30 and achieved it, leading product transformations at major Southeast Asian scale-ups like Wego, FinAccel, and Homage.Driven by a decade of experience and the “grunt work” he and his co-founder faced, he started Locofy to solve the costly friction between design and engineering. Honey is passionate about the future of AI in development, the rise of the “Design Engineer”, and proving that globally competitive, deep-tech companies can be built from Southeast Asia.Follow Honey:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/honeymittalTwitter – x.com/HoneyMittal07Website – locofy.aiLike this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/236.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

Dhanji R. Prasanna is the chief technology officer at Block (formerly Square), where he's managed more than 4,000 engineers over the past two years. Under his leadership, Block has become one of the most AI-native large companies in the world. Before becoming CTO, Dhanji wrote an “AI manifesto” to CEO Jack Dorsey that sparked a company-wide transformation (and his promotion to CTO).We discuss:1. How Block's internal open-source agent, called Goose, is saving employees 8 to 10 hours weekly2. How the company measures AI productivity gains across technical and non-technical teams3. Which teams are benefiting most from AI (it's not engineering)4. The boring organizational change that boosted productivity even more than AI tools5. Why code quality has almost nothing to do with product success6. How to drive AI adoption throughout an organization (hint: leadership needs to use the tools daily)7. Lessons from building Google Wave, Google+, and other failed products—Brought to you by:Sinch—Build messaging, email, and calling into your product: https://sinch.com/lennyFigma Make—A prompt-to-code tool for making ideas real: https://www.figma.com/lenny/Persona—A global leader in digital identity verification: https://withpersona.com/lenny—Where to find Dhanji R. Prasanna:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhanji/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Dhanji(05:26) The AI manifesto: convincing Jack Dorsey(07:33) Transforming into a more AI-native company(12:05) How engineering teams work differently today(15:24) Goose: Block's open-source AI agent(20:18) Measuring AI productivity gains across teams(21:38) What Goose is and how it works(32:15) The future of AI in engineering and productivity(37:42) The importance of human taste(40:10) Building vs. buying software(44:08) How AI is changing hiring and team structure(53:45) The importance of using AI tools yourself before deploying them(55:13) How Goose helped solve a personal problem with receipts(58:01) What makes Goose unique(59:57) What Dhanji wishes he knew before becoming CTO(01:01:49) Counterintuitive lessons in product development(01:04:56) Why controlled chaos can be good for engineering teams(01:08:07) Core leadership lessons(01:13:36) Failure corner(01:15:50) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Jack Dorsey on X: https://x.com/jack• Block: https://block.xyz/• Square: https://squareup.com/• Cash App: https://cash.app/• What is Conway's Law?: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-life-hacks/organization/what-is-conways-law#• Goose: https://github.com/block/goose• Gosling: https://github.com/block/goose-mobile• Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/• Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com/• Claude: https://claude.ai/• Anthropic co-founder on quitting OpenAI, AGI predictions, $100M talent wars, 20% unemployment, and the nightmare scenarios keeping him up at night | Ben Mann: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropic-co-founder-benjamin-mann• OpenAI: https://openai.com/• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• Llama: https://www.llama.com/• Cursor: https://cursor.com/• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Top Gun: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/• Lenny's vibe-coded Lovable app: https://gdoc-images-grab.lovable.app/• Afterpay: https://github.com/afterpay• Bitkey: https://bitkey.world/• Proto: https://github.com/proto-at-block• Brad Axen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyaxen/• Databricks: https://www.databricks.com/• Carl Sagan's quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/32952-if-you-wish-to-make-an-apple-pie-from-scratch• Google Wave: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Wave• Google Video: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Video• Secret: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_(app)• Alien Earth on FX: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/alien-earth• Slow Horses on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/slow-horses/umc.cmc.2szz3fdt71tl1ulnbp8utgq5o• Fargo TV series on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Fargo-Season-1/dp/B09QGRGH6M• Steam Deck OLED display: https://www.steamdeck.com/en/oled• Doc Brown: https://backtothefuture.fandom.com/wiki/Emmett_Brown—Recommended books:• The Master and Margarita: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Margarita-Mikhail-Bulgakov/dp/0802130119• Tennyson Poems: https://www.amazon.com/Tennyson-Poems-Everymans-Library-Pocket/dp/1400041872/Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed.My biggest takeaways from this conversation: To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

 The region of space at 550,000 kilometers above Earth poses unique physical engineering challenges for space flight and operations. We explore cislunar space on the Nexus. Parker Wishik, Senior Communications Specialist at The Aerospace Corporation, is joined by Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Global Space Programs at the Space Foundation, Walter Schroeder, PhD, Co-Founder & CPO at Cislunar Industries, and Ronald J. Birk, Principal Director  Space Enterprise Evolution Directorate at The Aerospace Corporation. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading Charting a Course Through Cislunar Master Planning Into the LUNAverse: Evolving a Digital Commons for Space Innovation Simulating Cislunar Space: Why Experts Want to Construct a Digital Moon Colorado ONE Fund Invests in CisLunar Industries, Advancing Critical Power Infrastructure for the Space Industrial Economy Space Exploration- The Aerospace Corporation Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do Chief People Officers need strong networks — and how can you build one that truly supports you?In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Nebel Crowhurst, who's featured on the HR Most Influential list several years running and has held senior roles with Virgin, River Island, Roche, and Reward Gateway.Nebel talks about the realities of being a CPO — the highs, the pressures, and how she protects her wellbeing — along with brilliant advice on building your own community of support (even if you find networking uncomfortable).In this episode, you'll learn:The key differences between being an HR Director and a Chief People Officer.How to protect your boundaries and wellbeing in a demanding role.What it means to be a business leader, not just a functional one.How to reframe networking into “building your community.”Practical tips for creating and nurturing a supportive network.Nebel also explains her move into fractional CPO work, what it involves, and why this model is becoming increasingly popular in growing organisations.

I didn't plan to make a video today. I'd just wrapped a client call, remembered that OpenAI had released Atlas, and decided to record a quick unboxing for my Fireside PM community.I'd heard mixed things—some people raving about it, others underwhelmed—but I made a deliberate choice not to read any reviews beforehand. I wanted to go in blind, the way an actual user would.Within 30 minutes, I had my verdict: Atlas earns a C+.It's ambitious, it's fast, and it hints at a radical new way to experience the web. But it also stumbles in ways that remind you just how fragile early AI products can be—especially when ambition outpaces usability.This post isn't a teardown or a fan letter. It's a field report from someone who's built and shipped dozens of products, from scrappy startups to billion-user platforms. My goal here is simple: unpack what Atlas gets wrong, acknowledge what it gets right, and pull out lessons every PM and product team can use.The Unboxing ExperienceWhen I first launched Atlas, I got the usual macOS security warning. I'm not docking points for that—this is an MVP, and once it hits the Mac App Store, those prompts will fade into the background.There was an onboarding window outlining the main features, but I barely glanced at it. I was eager to jump in and see the product in action. That's not a unique flaw—it's how most real users behave. We skip the instructions and go straight to testing the limits.That's why the best onboarding happens in motion, not before use. There were some suggested prompts which I ignored but I would've loved contextual fly-outs or light tooltips appearing as I explored past the first 30 seconds of my experience:* “Try asking Atlas to summarize this page.”* “Highlight text to discuss it.”* “Atlas can compare this to other sources—want to see how?”Small, progressive cues like these are what turn exploration into mastery.The initial onboarding screen wasn't wrong—it was just misplaced. It taught before I cared. And that's a universal PM lesson: meet users where their curiosity is, not where your product tour is.When Atlas StumbledAtlas's biggest issue isn't accuracy or latency—it's identity.It doesn't yet know what it wants to be. On one hand, it acts like a browser with ChatGPT built in. On the other, it markets itself as an intelligent agent that can browse for you. Right now, it does neither convincingly.When I tried simple commands like “Summarize this page” or “Open the next link and tell me what it says,” the experience broke down. Sometimes it responded correctly; other times, it ignored the context entirely.The deeper issue isn't technical—it's architectural. Atlas hasn't yet resolved the question of who's driving. Is the user steering and Atlas assisting, or is Atlas steering and the user supervising?That uncertainty creates friction. It's like co-piloting with someone who keeps grabbing the wheel mid-turn.Then there's the missing piece that could make Atlas truly special: action loops.The UI makes it feel like Atlas should be able to take action—click, save, organize—but it rarely does. You can ask it to summarize, but you can't yet say “add this to my notes” or “book this flight.” Those are the natural next steps in the agentic journey, and until they arrive, Atlas feels like a chat interface masquerading as a browser.This isn't a criticism of the vision—it's a question of sequencing. The team is building for the agentic future before the product earns the right to claim that mantle. Until it can act, Atlas is mostly a neat wrapper around ChatGPT that doesn't justify replacing Chrome, Safari, or Edge.Where Atlas ShinesDespite the friction, there were moments where I saw real promise.When Atlas got it right, it was magical. I'd open a 3,000-word article, ask for a summary, and seconds later have a coherent, tone-aware digest. Having that capability integrated directly into the browsing experience—no copy-paste, no tab-switching—is an elegant idea.You can tell the team understands restraint. The UI is clean and minimal, the chat panel is thoughtfully integrated, and the speed is impressive. It feels engineered by people who care about quality.The challenge is that all of this could, in theory, exist as a plugin. The browser leap feels premature. Building a full browser is one of the hardest product decisions a company can make—it's expensive, high-friction, and carries a huge switching cost for users.The most generous interpretation is that OpenAI went full browser to enable agentic workflows—where Atlas doesn't just summarize, but acts on behalf of the user. That would justify the architecture. But until that capability arrives, the browser feels like infrastructure waiting for a reason to exist.Atlas today is a scaffolding for the future, not a product for the present.Lessons for Product ManagersEven so, Atlas offers a rich set of takeaways for PMs building ambitious products.1. Don't Confuse Vision with MVPYou earn the right to ship big ideas by nailing the small ones. Atlas's long-term vision is compelling, but the MVP doesn't yet prove why it needed to exist. Start with one unforgettable use case before scaling breadth.2. Earn Every Switch CostChanging browsers is one of the highest-friction user behaviors in software. Unless your product delivers something 10x better, start as an extension, not a replacement.3. Design for Real Behavior, Not Ideal BehaviorMost users skip onboarding. Expect it. Plan for it. Guide them in context instead of relying on their patience.4. Choose a Metaphor and CommitAtlas tries to be both browser and assistant. Pick one. If you're an assistant, drive. If you're a browser, stay out of the way. Users shouldn't have to guess who's in control.5. Autonomy Without Agency Frustrates UsersIt's worse for an AI to understand what you want but refuse to act than to not understand at all. Until Atlas can take meaningful action, it's not an agent—it's a spectator.6. Sequence Ambition Behind ValueThe product is building for a world that doesn't exist yet. Ambition is great, but the order of operations matters. Earn adoption today while building for tomorrow.Advice for the Atlas TeamIf I were advising the Atlas PM and design teams directly, I'd focus on five things:* Clarify the core identity. Decide if you're an AI browser with ChatGPT or a ChatGPT agent that uses a browser. Everything else flows from that choice.* Earn the right to replace Chrome. Give users one undeniably magical use case that justifies the switch—research synthesis, comparison mode, or task execution.* Fix the metaphor collision. Make it obvious who's in control: human or AI. Even a “manual vs. autopilot” toggle would add clarity.* Build action loops. Move from summarization to completion. The browser of the future won't just explain—it will execute.* Sequence ambition. Agentic work is the destination, but the current version needs to win users on everyday value first.None of this is out of reach. The bones are good. What's missing is coherence.Closing ReflectionAtlas is a fascinating case study in what happens when world-class technology meets premature positioning. It's not bad—it's unfinished.A C+ isn't an insult. It's a reminder that potential and product-market fit are two different things. Atlas is the kind of product that might, in a few releases, feel indispensable. But right now, it's a prototype wearing the clothes of a platform.For every PM watching this unfold, the lesson is universal: don't get seduced by your own roadmap. Ambition must be earned, one user journey at a time.That's how trust is built—and in AI, trust is everything.If you or your team are wrestling with similar challenges—whether it's clarifying your product vision, sequencing your roadmap, or improving PM leadership—I offer both 1:1 executive and career coaching at tomleungcoaching.com and expert product management consulting and fractional CPO services through my firm, Palo Alto Foundry.OK. Enough pontificating. Let's ship greatness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit firesidepm.substack.com

Chip Huyen is a core developer on Nvidia's Nemo platform, a former AI researcher at Netflix, and taught machine learning at Stanford. She's a two-time founder and the author of two widely read books on AI, including AI Engineering, which has been the most-read book on the O'Reilly platform since its launch. Unlike many AI commentators, Chip has built multiple successful AI products and platforms and works directly with enterprises on their AI strategies, giving her unique visibility into what's actually happening inside companies building AI products.We discuss:1. What people think makes AI apps better vs. what actually makes AI apps better2. What pre-training vs. post-training is, and why fine-tuning should be your last resort3. How RLHF (reinforcement learning from human feedback) actually works4. Why data quality matters more than which vector database you choose5. Why high performers are seeing the most gains from AI coding tools6. Why most AI problems are actually UX issues—Brought to you by:Dscout—The UX platform to capture insights at every stage: from ideation to production: https://www.dscout.com/Justworks—The all-in-one HR solution for managing your small business with confidence: https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N9515.5688857LENNYSPODCAST/B33689522.423713855;dc_trk_aid=616485030;dc_trk_cid=237010502;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$Persona—A global leader in digital identity verification: https://withpersona.com/lenny—Where to find Chip Huyen:• X: https://x.com/chipro• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiphuyen/• Website: https://huyenchip.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Chip Huyen(04:28) Chip's viral LinkedIn post(07:05) Understanding AI training: pre-training vs. post-training(08:50) Language modeling explained(13:55) The importance of post-training(15:20) Reinforcement learning and human feedback(22:23) The importance of evals in AI development(31:55) Retrieval augmented generation (RAG) explained(38:50) Challenges in AI tool adoption(43:19) Challenges in measuring productivity(45:20) The three-bucket test(49:10) The future of engineering roles(55:31) ML Engineers vs. AI engineers(57:12) Looking forward: the impact of AI(01:05:48) Model capabilities vs. perceived performance(01:08:23) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Chip's LinkedIn post on what actually improves AI apps: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chiphuyen_aiapplications-aiengineering-activity-7358971409227792384-y0mf/• Prediction and Entropy of Printed English: https://www.princeton.edu/~wbialek/rome/refs/shannon_51.pdf• Why experts writing AI evals is creating the fastest-growing companies in history | Brendan Foody (CEO of Mercor): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/experts-writing-ai-evals-brendan-foody•Inside the expert network training every frontier AI model | Garrett Lord (Handshake CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-handshake-garrett-lord• First interview with Scale AI's CEO: $14B Meta deal, what's working in enterprise AI, and what frontier labs are building next | Jason Droege: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/first-interview-with-scale-ais-ceo-jason-droege• Anthropic's CPO on what comes next | Mike Krieger (co-founder of Instagram): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropics-cpo-heres-what-comes-next• Why AI evals are the hottest new skill for product builders | Hamel Husain & Shreya Shankar (creators of the #1 eval course): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/why-ai-evals-are-the-hottest-new-skill• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Stanford webinar—How AI Is Changing Coding and Education, Andrew Ng & Mehran Sahami: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J91_npj0Nfw• He saved OpenAI, invented the “Like” button, and built Google Maps: Bret Taylor on the future of careers, coding, agents, and more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/he-saved-openai-bret-taylor• Anthropic co-founder on quitting OpenAI, AGI predictions, $100M talent wars, 20% unemployment, and the nightmare scenarios keeping him up at night | Ben Mann: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropic-co-founder-benjamin-mann• Lenny's vibe-coded app made on Lovable: https://gdoc-images-grab.lovable.app/• Story of Yanxi Palace: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8865016/• Steve Jobs's quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/427317-remembering-that-i-ll-be-dead-soon-is-the-most-important—Recommended books:• The Complete Sherlock Holmes: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Sherlock-Holmes-Volumes/dp/0553328255• AI Engineering: Building Applications with Foundation Models: https://www.amazon.com/AI-Engineering-Building-Applications-Foundation/dp/1098166302• The Selfish Gene: https://www.amazon.com/Selfish-Gene-Anniversary-Introduction/dp/0199291152• From Third World to First: The Singapore Story: 1965-2000: https://www.amazon.com/Third-World-First-Singapore-1965-2000/dp/0060197765—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Send us a textOn this week of Serious Privacy, Dr. K Royal connects with Tash Whitaker to cover all things top of mind in data protection. Paul Breitbarth and Ralph O'Brien were out, so Tash and K hit the microphone unfettered! Join us as we discuss DSARs, AI, and more - in the run up to the Privacy Space in London in less than a month away. If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us! From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.

In this episode of The Product Experience, Lily and Randy speak with Dan Dalton (Director of Product Management at Sage) about the current state of product management, and how the role must evolve in today's climate.Chapters0:00 Introduction: product management at a crossroads1:00 Dan Dalton's background and path into product3:00 The evolution of product management: 2010 to today8:15 Framework‐fundamentalism, the broken ladder & career expectations13:45 Why many product careers are being set up to fail19:20 Responding to disruption: returning to basics, focusing on impact24:40 The role of soft skills and mindset in product leadership28:55 How Dan's team operates: fast prototyping, design system, code assets31:10 Hiring and developing product talent: soft skills over tick‐boxes35:30 AI, hype and bubbles: what product leaders need to keep in mind40:15 The mental flywheel: pragmatism, curiosity, resilience, detachment45:00 Wrap up & closing remarksFeatured Links: Follow Dan on LinkedIn | Sage | 'Why is everyone hating on Product Managers?' feature by Peter YangWe're taking Community Questions for The Product Experience podcast.Got a burning product question for Lily, Randy, or an upcoming guest? Submit it here. Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A...

Modernization sits at the heart of Florida's procurement transformation. Jessie Marks, Florida's Chief Procurement Officer, shares her fascinating 18-year journey from part-time administrative assistant to CPO, revealing how the relationship-building and clear writing skills from journalism perfectly translated to crafting thoughtful procurements and saving taxpayer dollars. Marks details how her team leverages AI technology, cloud-based solutions, and automated reporting systems to increase efficiency while maintaining transparency. The cloud-based platform they've implemented provides real-time updates on active solicitations and contracts, eliminating the guesswork and bottlenecks that once plagued their process. Rather than making decisions in a vacuum, Florida's approach emphasizes data-driven strategies and stakeholder buy-in.Ready to transform your own procurement approach? Subscribe to NASPO's Pulse for more insights from public procurement leaders across the nation, and discover how relationship-building, technology, and professional development can elevate your procurement outcomes.Follow & subscribe to stay up-to-date on NASPO!naspo.org | Pulse Blog | LinkedIn | Youtube | Facebook

A CMO Confidential Interview with Abhay Parasnis, Founder & CEO of Typeface, Board Member of Dropbox and Schneider Electronic, formerly EVP of Adobe. Abhay discusses the large gap between AI expectations and execution, the human and cultural issues in the way of adoption, and the C-Suite's responsibility to "guide the change" versus demand and monitor progress. Key topics include: recognizing and managing the 3 types of resistance; why specific targeted use cases are the best way to begin; the difference between Moore's Law and Amara's Law; and how to determine if you are a resistor or a pragmatic business leader. Tune in to hear an analogy of why AI is similar to Formula One where everyone has a powerful vehicle and winning is driven by how teams master and manage that power. AI is the biggest shift of our careers—but most companies are stuck at the “cool demo” stage. In this episode, former Adobe CTO/CPO and Typeface founder/CEO Abhay Parasnis joins Mike Linton to unpack the AI cold start problem: how to move from experiments to enterprise impact. We cover where the C-suite is pushing, why practitioners are hesitating, and how to design lighthouse wins that change the org—not just the deck.Abhay shares hard numbers (a 93% lift from email personalization in 120 days), why “watermelon metrics” derail programs, and the new reality that as agents/bots consume more content, your brand narrative must be built for machines and humans. We dig into the accountability shift from agencies to in-house teams, how to evaluate vendors without boiling the ocean, and the culture moves leaders need to close the gap between ambition and adoption.What you'll learnA practical AI playbook: pick one revenue-adjacent use case, rewire the process, measure before/after, then scaleHow to align the board, C-suite, and operators to avoid “innovation theater”Where AI drives top-line growth vs. simple cost takeout—and how to prove itSpotting resistance (job loss fears, “new thing” fatigue, agency incentives) and converting it into momentumThe right vendor questions (and red flags) to separate sizzle from outcomesWhy authenticity, governance, and legal guardrails must ship with your AI stackAbout AbhayFounder & CEO of Typeface (AI-powered personalized marketing). Former CTO & CPO at Adobe; leadership roles at Microsoft and Oracle; board member at Dropbox and Schneider Electric.Sponsor — QuadMarketing only works when everything works together. That's why Quad is obsessed with reducing friction and integrating smarter—so your marketing machine runs faster with better ROI. See how better gets done: https://www.quad.com/buildbetterChapters (38:00)00:00 Intro & sponsor01:10 Guest intro & topic setup03:10 The AI cold start problem & Amara's Law07:00 C-suite urgency vs. practitioner reality11:30 Beyond efficiency: driving top-line growth15:10 Content demand, bots/agents, and “watermelon metrics”19:20 Case study: 93% lift from email personalization23:30 Resistance patterns: job loss, new-thing fatigue, agency economics29:10 Vendor questions & lighthouse projects that actually ship33:10 Legal, authenticity, and governance considerations35:30 Closing advice: beginner's mindset + bet on people37:30 WrapSubscribeNew episodes every Tuesday on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify. If you're a CMO, CEO, CFO, COO, founder, or rising marketing leader—hit subscribe for executive-level conversations that translate directly to results.Host: Mike LintonGuest: Abhay Parasnis ( @typefaceai )Tags:CMO Confidential,Mike Linton,Abhay Parasnis,Typeface,Adobe,AI in marketing,AI cold start,Generative AI,Amara's Law,Marketing leadership,Change management,C suite,Board of directors,Agency model,Marketing efficiency,Top line growth,Email personalization,Content at scale,Marketing ROI,Measurement,Watermelon metrics,MarTech,CDP,Vendors,Quad,Sponsor,Marketing podcast,Digital transformation,Creative operations,PersonalizationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is a big difference between planning and doing. Recognizing this will make you more productive. Colleen Klimczak, CPO, discusses organizing home offices & small businesses, paper & time management, using home spaces in their best possible way, and creating time with family in this weekly podcast. Learn more at PeaceOfMindPO.com!

Send us a textOn this episode of Serious Privacy, hosts Paul Breitbarth, Ralph O'Brien, and Dr. K Royal bring you a full week in privacy and data protection featuring new laws, new decisions, and new enforcement. We span from Pay to Play, to children's privacy, to California's Frontie AI - tune in... it's a hot one! If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us! From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeIf you're a product leader wondering whether climbing the ladder is still the best path - or sensing a shift in where the real leverage is in the age of AI - this episode will change how you think about your role.Gokul Rajaram (DoorDash board member, ex-Square, Google, Facebook) joins Marc and Ben for a powerful conversation about why many senior product leaders are stepping back into IC roles—and why that might be the smartest move you can make in today's tech landscape. They unpack how the AI-native era has redefined leverage, why hands-on experience is critical to building credibility and staying relevant, and how the best PMs are evolving into multi-skilled builders who blend product, design, analytics, and engineering.They also explore what great product execution looks like today, how to hire (or become) a truly modern product leader, and what to prioritize if you're joining a breakout company in a fast-moving space.Whether you're a CPO, aspiring founder, or senior PM eyeing your next move, this conversation offers deep clarity on navigating your career in the AI era.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

欢迎收听雪球出品的财经有深度，雪球，国内领先的集投资交流交易一体的综合财富管理平台，聪明的投资者都在这里。今天分享的内容叫聪明资金正在悄悄买入哪些资产，来自财报翻译官。10月17日的亚太股市可谓是一片哀嚎！日本股市跌了近1%，澳大利亚市场同样表现疲软，咱们A股更是跌得让人心疼，创业板指盘中一度暴跌超过3%，科创5 0指数也跟着遭殃。就连港股市场也没能独善其身，恒生科技指数跌幅一度超过2%。这波下跌来得又快又猛，背后其实是美国区域银行风险重燃和贸易环境再度紧张这两大因素在作祟。全球市场为何突然变脸？华尔街传出的消息让全球投资者都坐不住了。两家美国的区域性银行相继披露遭遇了贷款欺诈，分别计提了5000万美元的减值损失。这一下子勾起了大家对去年硅谷银行倒闭的痛苦回忆，市场神经立刻紧绷起来。摩根大通CEO戴蒙有句话说得很形象：“如果你在厨房看到一只蟑螂，那很可能不止这一只。”现在的市场情绪正是如此。与此同时，贸易领域也是阴云密布。特朗普此前放话要从11月1日起对华进口商品再加征100%关税，这把本已复杂的贸易关系推向了更加紧张的境地。两件糟心事碰在一起，产生了放大效应，让刚刚有所回暖的市场情绪一下子降到了冰点。那么哪些板块能在动荡中受益？虽然大盘近期表现不佳，但总有板块能逆流而上，这就是A股市场一贯的结构性特征，三大主线反而可能从这场动荡中获得机会。银行与高股息资产成了资金的避风港。农业银行股价还创了阶段性新高，这绝非偶然。在市场不确定时期，投资者开始追求确定性，那些现金流稳定、分红大方的公司突然就成了香饽饽。就像雨天里的雨伞，平时不觉得多重要，一到下雨天就格外抢手。黄金与贵金属板块已经有所表现。国际金价最近一路攀升，伦敦现货黄金一度触及历史新高。市场越是恐慌，黄金越受欢迎，这几乎成了铁律。而且这种避险情绪短期内可能不会消退，招商证券的研报就认为金价未来还有上涨空间。内需与防御性板块也值得重点关注。盘面已经显示出这个趋势，保险、燃气、白酒、煤炭等板块都有资金在悄悄布局。当外部环境不稳定时，主要面向国内市场的行业反而显出了优势。这好比外面狂风暴雨时，人们更愿意待在自家安全的屋檐下。那么作为普通投资者该如何应对？面对这样的市场环境，咱们小散该怎么应对？我这里有几点实在的建议。不要急着抄底科技股。半导体、CPO这些前期热门赛道跌得最惨，虽然可能会有技术性反弹，但这波下跌的核心原因就是风险偏好下降，高估值板块最容易受伤。仓位控制比平时更重要。在这种波动加剧的市场里，一定要管住手，别一看到反弹就冲动进场。记住，在股市里活得久比短期内赚得多更重要。密切关注政策动向。市场越是不好，政策托底的预期就越强。最近一些区域性板块的异动，比如福建海西、海南板块的活跃，已经暗示了这个可能性。历史不会简单重复，但总是押着相似的韵脚。回想2023年硅谷银行事件后，A股也经历了一段艰难时光，但随后高股息资产却走出了一波独立行情。这次会不会历史重演？值得我们思考。对咱们投资者来说，关键不是预测市场，而是应对市场。在别人恐惧时咱们要保持冷静，在别人贪婪时咱们要多份谨慎。市场永远不缺少机会，保住本金，耐心等待，该来的机会总会到来。

Crypto payments are closer than most people think—and Polygon is positioning to win the stablecoin war.In this episode of Money Moves Fast, we sit down with John Egan, Polygon's new CPO and former Payments Lead at Stripe, to discuss why he left one of the world's biggest payment companies to bet on crypto infrastructure.We discuss:- From Stripe to Polygon: Why Now?- How Polygon Plans to Win The Stablecoin War- Why 100K TPS Still Isn't Enough- Subsecond Finality & What It Unlocks- The Real Cost of Settlement Delays- Building Through Crypto's Downturns- AG Layer's Interoperability Vision00:00 Intro01:17 John's Background & Path to Polygon03:07 Stripe's Crypto Journey Post-FTX04:08 Why Polygon?05:15 The Vision for Global Payments08:25 Email Analogy & Stablecoin Adoption09:11 Relay Ad, Enso Ad, Talus Ad09:55 Market Entropy & Efficiency13:06 Building Fast, Scalable Payment Infrastructure14:12 What Is REO & Why It Matters16:13 AI Economy & Streaming Payments18:21 Subsecond Finality Explained20:32 Tech vs Distribution Advantage25:24 Product Strategy & Market Fit27:17 Non-Financial Use Cases30:58 Hibachi Ad, Alvara Ad31:22 Community Through Shared Finance33:39 Stablecoin Strategy & RWA Leadership35:49 AG Layer Interoperability38:52 Building Through The Bear MarketWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd...Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+TsM1CRpWFgk1NGZhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

Text us a pool question!Keywordspool industry, CPO, instructor assessment, education, teaching skills, PHTA, pool classes, water chemistry, instructor program, professional developmentSummaryIn this episode of the Talking Pools podcast, Wayne discusses his experiences and insights from being a member of the PHA Instructor Assessment Committee. He shares stories from a recent instructor class, the assessment process for potential instructors, and the importance of teaching skills in the pool industry. Wayne also highlights the broader educational opportunities available in the industry and encourages listeners to consider becoming instructors themselves.TakeawaysWayne has been on the PHA Instructor Assessment Committee for 18 years.The instructor assessment process is rigorous and takes time.Teaching CPO classes requires strong communication skills.The assessment process is mentally intensive for proctors.There are various educational programs available in the pool industry.Sound bites"It's an involved process to become an instructor.""Teaching is mentally intensive but worthwhile.""Consider looking into the instructor program."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview01:15 Insights from the Instructor Assessment Committee06:15 Class Structure and Assessment Process08:50 Opportunities for CPO Instructors16:22 The Importance of Education in the Pool Industry Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

For episode 616 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Michael Stroev, CEO & Co-founder of Venga. Venga is the next go-to crypto app in Europe with the mission of making innovative blockchain technologies accessible to the masses, empowering people to effortlessly discover, invest in, and navigate the world of Web3. Before joining Venga, he was the COO & CPO at Nebeus, a cryptocurrency app he built and grew from zero to tens of millions of Euros in yearly transaction volumes. Michael has over 10 years of experience in product, marketing, operational leadership, including over 6 years in crypto and Web 3.0, while also being an ex-founder. As a strategic leader, he is experienced in formulating and executing business strategies, building cross-functional teams, and driving projects from concept to customer acquisition with a focus on profit maximization and company growth. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Michael Stroev?(3:21) What is Venga?(5:33) Functionality of Venga(10:04) UI/UX(14:32) Educational resources(15:32) App features for users(19:08) Compliance(21:14) MiCA Regulation in Europe(23:03) Crypto in 2025(32:45) Venga website & socials

What does it really mean to be a product rebel? Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Saurabh Sharma, CPO at You.com, as he shares how asking the tough questions can shift an entire company's trajectory. From tackling NFT theft at OpenSea to transforming product leadership with resilience, Saurabh brings real-world insight on thinking systemically, building partnerships, and elevating PM influence. Learn how he uses "relentless subtraction" to stay focused, why RQ matters just as much as IQ, and how understanding your stakeholder's language can unlock big wins. 

Send us a textSeniorLivingCPO.comThe hardest part of a senior move often isn't choosing the right community—it's unlocking the money trapped in the home without losing time or value. We sit down with senior living pros who've lived this from both sides: community managers watching waitlists stall and families scrambling to sell under pressure. Together we map out a practical, humane path that respects a lifetime of savings and accelerates the move into safety, care, and connection.You'll hear why predatory “fast cash” offers can drain 40–60% of equity, and how a Certified Pre-Owned approach flips the script. By pre-inspecting, scoping only high-ROI fixes, coordinating vendors, and launching a transparent, trust-building listing, seniors commonly capture 90–120% of traditional list outcomes while moving sooner and with fewer surprises. When urgency demands it, a fair cash option is on the table; when timelines allow, CPO delivers stronger pricing, fewer contingencies, and less friction. We also share a sobering story of a couple who waited two years to sell, only for the husband to pass weeks after move-in—a stark reminder that speed without panic matters.From Ogden to Cape Cod, the message is clear: involve specialists early. Community teams gain steadier occupancy and fewer heartbreaking turnaways. Families get a step-by-step plan that replaces chaos with clarity, especially around the holidays when adult children spot the signs that it's time. If you or your parents are weighing the next step, this conversation offers concrete tools to protect equity, reduce stress, and make the last move the right move.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone facing these choices, and leave a quick review to help more families find a safer path forward.

The best product leaders don't start in product—they start in customer success.Nick Mehta, former Gainsight CEO, sits down with PathFactory's CPO & CCO, Venk Chandran, who built his product career from the ground up in CS. Venk reveals why working backwards from renewals changes everything, how CS teams can drive AI adoption with their customers, and why websites are dying in the age of AI agents. Plus: the art of asking better questions, the emotional differences between CS and product roles, and what we owe our customers in the era of AI.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:- Why starting your career in renewals teaches you to work backwards from value- How customer success is fundamentally a financial business (and why that matters)- Why AI agents are replacing websites as the primary B2B buying experience- How to help customers adopt AI when they're used to manual workflows- The difference between outbound and inbound product managers (and why you need both)- Why is delayed gratification in product harder than the instant wins of CS- How to retrain yourself (and your customers) to ask better questions of AI---Check out the Key Takeaways & Transcripts: https://www.gainsight.com/presents/series/unchurned/---Where to Find Venk:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkchandran/Where to Find Nick:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmehta/Where to Find Josh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/--- In this episode, we cover:0:00 - Preview & Introduction 1:10 - Venk's Journey From Radio Waves to Product Leadership 7:37 - How Venk Jumped From HR Tech → Sales → CS → Product (and Made It Work)10:32 - Learning at Salesforce: The Surprising Lesson Venk Learned From Renewals12:05 - Why CS Is a Financial Business First — The Real Definition of Customer Value15:19 - CS to CPO: 3 Game-Changing Skills That Make the Transition Possible17:05 - CS vs. Product: The Emotional Shift No One Talks About19:51 - PathFactory's Big Vision — Connecting Content Directly to Revenue (With AI!)22:28 - Why Websites Are Dying — And What's Replacing Them25:35 - Truth, Transparency & Trust: What We Owe Each Other in the AI Era26:51 - The AI Adoption Problem: Why CS Teams Struggle With Change Management31:35 - The Art of Asking Better Questions ---Referenced:Salesforce - https://www.salesforce.com/Perplexity - https://www.perplexity.ai/ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com/

You can't build great products on gut instinct, and yet, according to IBM's global study of 1,000 enterprises, 77% of organisations using generative AI aren't seeing any financial benefit. In this episode on The Product Experience podcast, Lily Smith sits down with Matthew Certner, Digital Product Engineering and Design Partner at IBM, to unpack the four key traits that drive ROI in AI-powered product teams: flexibility, incremental and targeted delivery, data-led decisions, and cross-functional collaboration. Recorded live at the Industry conference, this conversation offers practical lessons for any product leader navigating the hype and reality of AI adoption. Chapters00:00 – The danger of building on gut instinct00:37 – IBM's global study on generative and agentic AI adoption01:00 – Meet Matthew Certner, Digital Product Engineering Partner at IBM02:00 – Why most enterprises aren't realising ROI from AI04:50 – What the top-performing 20% of companies do differently05:10 – The four key behaviours driving success07:00 – Flexibility: adapting quickly to market feedback08:10 – Incremental and targeted delivery — the “golden thread” principle10:30 – Data-led decision-making versus the HIPPO effect11:45 – Cross-functional collaboration and robust adoption13:10 – Behavioural factors that make or break AI adoption14:20 – Inside IBM's “value orchestration” framework15:10 – The Golden Thread in practice — a sticky-note story from Dallas17:10 – Transparency and traceability in product development18:00 – How IBM helps teams that aren't seeing value from AI21:00 – The paradox of moving too fast or too slow with AI24:00 – Making the Golden Thread a living document25:20 – Inside IBM Garage: speed of a startup, scale of an enterprise27:40 – Why productivity savings, not hype, drive AI ROI29:00 – How large organisations structure innovation teams30:00 – The future: 800 million new products by 202631:00 – Why 95% will fail — and what the 5% will get right33:10 – Final reflections: value, purpose and the human elementFeatured Links: Follow Matthew on LinkedIn | IBM Garage | Industry Conference Cleveland 2025 recap at Mind The ProductWe want to hear from you! Help make The Product Experience podcast even better. Share your feedback in a quick form: Share your thoughts here! It takes 2 minutes, and your input will help shape future episodes.

In the span of two weeks, OpenAI launched an app platform with 800 million users, released Agent Kit with visual workflows and custom widgets, and dropped Sora—a social video app that instantly became the #1 and #2 app in the App Store. If you've been following our predictions about the next great distribution shift, this is the moment we've been waiting for. The "open" phase has officially begun. In this episode, Brian Balfour (Founder and CEO of Reforge) is joined by Ravi Mehta (former CPO at Tinder, product leader at Meta and TripAdvisor) and Adam Fishman (former Interim VP Product at Mozilla, previously at Patreon and Lyft) to break down what these launches really mean for product leaders. We discuss why this could be the "uh-oh moment" for Google and Apple, how OpenAI is using memory and context to build their moat, and the specific tactical steps you should be taking right now—before your competitors do. We also dive deep on Sora's surprising product design, why it feels more like Snapchat than TikTok, the dopamine mechanics of AI-generated content, and whether Meta is about to "Stories-ify" the whole thing. Get Your Product Team AI-Native This episode is brought to you by Reforge. Reforge provides the tools and training your team needs to become AI-native: Reforge Insights aggregates your scattered customer feedback into actionable intelligence. Reforge Research runs AI interviews and surveys so you can capture new insights at scale. Reforge Build lets you prototype AI features for your existing product in minutes. Reforge Launch gives you the feature management infrastructure you need for AI products. Key Topics: Why ChatGPT's app platform threatens Google Search and the iPhone home screen The distribution shift playbook and what Phase One means for startups vs. incumbents How to get early access and build on OpenAI's platform before it's too late Sora's design choices, creator-product fit, and the unsustainable economics of AI video Why there's no opting out of this wave—and how to catch it This is the strategically most intense environment we've ever seen. Don't miss this one.

In this week's episode of the podcast, I speak with Kate Minogue, a fractional CPO and advisor for consumer and ad tech companies. Kate also runs the AI Leadership Lab, an AI leadership course. Previously, Kate worked in marketing measurement at Meta. This episode is the fifth installment of the MDM Mailbag series, in which I bring experts onto the podcast to answer questions fielded from the Mobile Dev Memo community.The questions posed to Kate related to:The nature of being a fractional executive (including incentive alignment, compensation, and time commitment)Ad monetization for chatbotsHow companies can establish defensible moats when development costs are eroded through AI toolsThe capabilities needed to optimize AI-native productsHow AI-native apps should design for engagementThanks to the sponsors of this week's episode of the Mobile Dev Memo podcast:Xsolla. With the Xsolla Web Shop, you can create a direct storefront, cut fees down to as low as 5%, and keep players engaged with bundles, rewards, and analytics.INCRMNTAL⁠⁠. True attribution measures incrementality, always on.Universal Ads is Comcast's self-serve TV ads platform that lets you launch campaigns in minutes across premium inventory from NBC, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Roku, and more.Interested in sponsoring the Mobile Dev Memo podcast? Contact ⁠Marketecture⁠.

In today's episode - do you consider steaming TV as a monthly essential? You won't believe how many of us do. So how do you spend less to watch your favorite shows?  And later - does certified pre-owned actually mean anything when you're considering a used vehicle purchase? Clark explains how the CPO program began, and how it's become very problematic. Your Streaming Costs: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 CPO Vehicles: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: STREAMING TV - Clark.com What Disney's New Price Hikes Mean for Your Favorite Streaming TV Bundles Best Free Streaming Services in 2025: Movies and TV for Cord Cutters 4 Things To Know Before You Buy a TV Antenna Clark Howard Is Making These Changes to His Streaming TV Strategy How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles: What You Need to Know Before You Buy Should You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car? Are Car Wash Memberships Worth It? Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Idiodi, Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group, and Co-author of the valuable product book Transformed, dismantles some of the most persistent myths in product leadership. Drawing from his global perspective and work across Africa's fast-emerging tech ecosystem, Christian makes the case for a new kind of leadership, one grounded in clarity, context, and radical trust.Chapters00:00 — The environment, not the people02:00 — Building product leadership in Africa06:00 — Stories of impact10:00 — What real leadership means14:00 — Managing minds, not hands19:00 — The “first team” mindset23:00 — Focus, not prioritisation25:00 — Scaling and the myth of process29:00 — AI and the redefinition of excellence35:00 — Creating space for practice40:00 — Product crits and leadership feedback41:30 — Inspire Africa ConferenceKey Takeaways— Better outcomes start with better environments. Leadership is about designing the conditions for people to do their best work — not managing their output.— Africa is building for Africa, by Africans. The Inspire Africa Conference is catalysing coaching, capital, and community to accelerate meaningful innovation.— Strategy defines focus. If prioritisation is hard, the strategy probably isn't real.— Leadership is a different sport. Managing people's minds, not hands, requires context, clarity, and trust — not control.— AI won't replace good leaders. But it might replace bad leadership. Judgment, product sense, and curiosity are the new differentiators.— Create practice space. Growth requires safety to make mistakes, experiment, and learn — at every level of the organisation.— Critique is culture. Teams that coach and critique together develop sharper thinking and stronger product judgment.Featured Links: Follow Christian on LinkedIn | Silicon Valley Product Group | Inspire Africa Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Send us a textOn this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth, Ralph O'Brien of Reinbo Consulting, talk about the UK's plans to introduce a mandatory digital identity card. This is not the first time a proposal for mandatory ID has come up in the UK, and Ralph has thoughts about it. Paul on the other hand is a little surprised about the uproar, since mandatory ID has been introduced in the Netherlands many moons ago.UK Government press release"‘A hacker's dream': Britons on Keir Starmer's plan for digital ID cards" - The Guardian - 27 September 2025  If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us! From Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.