Podcast appearances and mentions of lenny rachitsky

What happens when everyone can build, but no one breaks through the noise?In this episode of Supra Insider, Ben Erez sits down with Elan Miller, founder and CEO of branding and design studio Off-Menu, for the podcast's first live in-person recording. Elan unpacks why this moment is uniquely challenging for brand storytelling—AI has made it easier than ever to build and ship products, but harder than ever to get people to care. He explains how the standard tech playbook (great product + clever go-to-market) no longer works when 10 competitors can copy you within a month, and why honorable points of view are the only sustainable moat.They explore Anthropic's Keep Thinking campaign and Super Bowl ads as a masterclass in positioning against OpenAI, discuss why successful positioning must repel people as much as it resonates, and unpack the Granola rebrand (including Ben's honest reaction as a customer). Elan shares why most rebrands fail (visual makeover without moving anything forward), the different reasons companies should rebrand (talent attraction, internal alignment, crossing the chasm), and his process for finding the “holy s**t insight” that makes people feel seen. Plus, how he's building AI tools that turn brand strategy into practical inputs for higher-quality outputs, and why strong point of view is the antidote to slop.If you're building in a crowded space and struggling to stand out, wondering whether a rebrand is the right move, or trying to articulate what makes you different in a way that actually resonates—this episode is for you.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

People have been asking me to sit on the other side of the mic for a long time. With my wife's debut children's book, Charts for Babies, coming out next month, we figured: why not do it together? What followed was one of the most honest conversations I've had on this podcast. Michelle asked things no one else would think to ask—and many things I've never shared publicly. You'll hear about the specific moments that pushed me to start the newsletter, how I think about quality and iteration, what most stresses me out, and the scariest moment of my life. This was so fun, and so special, and I hope you like it.We discuss:1. The collection of moments that led me to what I do now2. When I added a paywall, and how I knew it was working3. The hidden treadmill behind shipping a newsletter post and podcast episode every week4. The most stressful moments I've had in business and in life5. How I think about stress, consistency, and keeping the business small—Pre-order Charts for Babies: https://www.amazon.com/Charts-Babies-Picture-Book/dp/1419785184—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs: https://workos.com/lennyMetaview—The AI platform for recruiting: https://metaview.ai/lennyDX—The developer intelligence platform designed by leading researchers: https://getdx.com/lenny—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-i-built-a-1m-subscriber-newsletter—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Michelle Rial:• X: https://x.com/TheRialMichelle• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellerial• Website: https://www.michellerial.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 and role reversal(04:06) What would Lenny be doing without the newsletter?(07:20) The moments that led to starting the newsletter(09:58) Does Lenny still enjoy the work?(12:42) Stress management and misophonia(14:00) The psychedelic trip that changed everything(15:45) Online happiness course and baseline optimization(17:30) Thunder round: Lenny's misophonia worst sounds(20:20) What makes Michelle's charts so shareable(23:55) Where chart ideas come from (and why meditation helps)(26:59) Where does “Lenny” come from?(28:54) Being recognized in public(31:24) Early projects(36:30) Michelle and Lenny's yin and yang(37:49) Missing office culture (but not really)(39:37) Lenny's face blindness(40:47) The $100M fraud attack story(42:50) Michelle's childbirth emergency(47:22) Michelle's creative process(51:58) Lenny's favorite children's books(54:00) Product management lessons in parenting(55:31) Defining product management in five words(58:23) Why Michelle pivoted to children's books(01:01:30) The power of iteration and real experience—Resources and episode mentions: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-i-built-a-1m-subscriber-newsletter—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

What if your computer didn't need a screen in front of you to get work done? That's the shift Ben Guo, co-founder of Zo, is building toward, and this conversation gets into the specifics of what that actually looks like day to day.In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc Baselga and Ben Erez sit down with Ben Guo to explore Zo: a personal cloud computer with built-in AI agents, file storage, scheduled tasks, and the ability to receive commands over text or email. Together, they unpack how Zo differs from the OpenClaw movement and why Ben thinks the personal cloud becomes a device category everyone eventually owns.The conversation goes deep on how the Zo team actually builds software: writing AI-generated markdown plans before touching any code, reviewing those plans as GitHub PRs, and largely abandoning the traditional to-do backlog in favor of just prompting something and letting it run. They also get into the real overhead that comes with this new way of working, including context management, delegation judgment, and figuring out what belongs where.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

What does it take to go from “1 out of 10 chance we hit 100 episodes” to actually getting there?In this special milestone episode, Marc Baselga and Ben Erez reflect on reaching 100 episodes of Supra Insider. They share the raw truth about early imposter syndrome—having a Google Doc with pre-written questions, worrying about sounding stupid, focusing more on optics than enjoyment. They discuss the key turning points that made the podcast sustainable: bringing in an editor (reducing their workload from 6-8 hours per week to just recording), stopping the intro recordings, and setting fixed “sacred” time slots that never move.They explore what they've learned about guest selection (intuition-based, not heavily strategic), the tension between timeless vs. timely content, and what successful podcasts have in common—regardless of format. Whether it's Acquired (catalog value, timeless deep dives) or TBPN (daily, day-of relevant), the common thread is two co-hosts who genuinely enjoy each other, are obsessed with making it better over time, stay authentic, and avoid inorganic pressures that force the show to be something it isn't.If you're thinking about starting a podcast, struggling to make one sustainable, or wondering how to build something meaningful that fits your life—this episode is for you.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

What does it take to go from zero tech experience to founding PM at a cybersecurity startup in three years?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc Baselga and Ben Erez sit down with Yaniv Fatal, founding product manager at Blast Security, to unpack his remarkable journey from elite Israeli Air Force pilot to tech. After 13 years in the military and zero technical background, Yaniv failed 20+ interviews before landing at Wiz (later acquired by Google for $32B). He shares how he applied pilot debriefing methodology to each rejection, learned cloud security from absolute zero in weeks, and built credibility through relentless questioning and delivering results nobody else could.They explore Yaniv's philosophy on learning: mastering fundamentals first (no shortcuts), being comfortable asking “dumb questions,” and the belief that you don't really understand something until you can teach it. Plus, his approach to long-term goal setting—he and his wife keep a notebook with goals for where they want to be at age 45, including his aim to be CEO or C-level, which drives every decision he makes today. And why product management is his chosen path to that goal, inspired by the fact that CEOs of Google and Microsoft were all PMs first.If you're considering a major career transition, struggling with imposter syndrome while learning something completely new, or trying to figure out how to set goals that actually drive your daily decisions—this episode is for you.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

What if the biggest barrier to learning AI isn't the tools—it's how we approach learning itself?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc Baselga and Ben Erez sit down with Gagan Biyani, CEO and co-founder of Maven, to unpack why this moment is critical for mid-career professionals to prioritize self-learning. Gagan shares lessons from running a cohort-based learning platform and conducting 30-50 interviews with companies struggling to adopt AI. He explains why AI is like witnessing the internet as a child—you can't afford not to learn it—and why building the learning habit matters more than what you learn first.They explore the five problems companies face with AI education: trying to generalize training when every role needs different tools, listening to tinkerers instead of bridge adopters, and delegating to chiefs of staff instead of having C-level sponsors run the trainings. Gagan shares Maven's own journey—why their design team needed to rebuild the design system before AI could be useful, how they're changing team ratios from 3-4 engineers per designer to just 2, and why social media is terrible for learning anything that requires weeks of dedication.If you're a mid-career professional feeling overwhelmed by AI, a leader trying to build a culture of self-learning at your company, or wondering how to actually integrate AI into your workflows—this episode is for you.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

What if the thing holding you back from building a public presence is exactly what would make you stand out?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc Baselga and Ben Erez sit down with Mallory Contois, VP of Growth at Maven, to unpack why this is the perfect moment for product leaders to start sharing publicly—even if they don't feel polished, interesting, or like they have it all figured out. Mallory explains how we're leaving the era of glossy, aspirational influencer content and entering one where audiences crave authenticity, relatability, and actionable takeaways.They tackle the three biggest mindsets that hold people back: the “influencer hater” who rejects performative content, the person who doesn't think they're interesting enough, and the professional who believes their work should speak for itself. Mallory breaks down why good work alone isn't enough, why consistency beats virality, and how to find your authentic voice without trying to game algorithms or chase trends.If you're a product leader who's been holding back from sharing publicly, wondering whether anyone would find your perspective valuable, or questioning whether personal branding is worth the effort—this episode is for you.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

Recently, Marc Andreessen joined Lenny Rachitsky on Lenny's Podcast. They talked about why 2025 may be the most significant year in tech history, how AI is reshaping the future of product managers, designers, and engineers, and what founders need to understand about building in this moment—from where moats actually exist in AI to what the most AI-native companies are doing differently to the skills Marc is teaching his own kids to thrive in what comes next. Resources:Follow Marc Andreessen on X: https://twitter.com/pmarcaFollow Lenny Rachitsky on X: https://twitter.com/lennysanCheck out Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/podcast Stay Updated:If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see http://a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we sail with the Category Pirates to unpack why career success in the coming years hinges on moving beyond using AI as just another productivity tool and embracing it as a co-founder and thought partner. The insights aren't just for techies or founders, they are relevant for anyone who wants to future-proof their career and unlock uncommon leverage in a world being remade by generative AI. As we find ourselves deep in the rise of artificial intelligence, the ways people define their careers and generate value are evolving rapidly. This episode dives into two key research reports that uncover a powerful trend shaping the very foundation of work and entrepreneurship. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   LinkedIn and Lenny: Two Data Sets Signal a Seismic Shift Very recently, two independent research efforts converged on a striking insight. LinkedIn, with its enormous database tracking millions of real career moves, revealed the fastest-rising roles: founder, AI engineer, independent advisor, and AI strategist and consultant. The title “founder” alone is up 60 percent year-over-year and has nearly tripled since 2022. This isn’t just a startup wave; it’s a broad career escape pattern: a mass migration away from conventional jobs towards agency, creativity, and ownership. Meanwhile, the renowned Lenny Rachitsky, together with Noam Segal, surveyed 1750 tech workers who are already deep in the trenches of AI adoption. Their data not only reinforced the LinkedIn findings but made something even clearer. The workers getting the greatest value from AI weren’t simply using it to write faster emails or crank out code a bit quicker. Founders (those who saw themselves as owners) were extracting exponentially more value, driving higher ROI, more time savings, and better work quality by leveraging AI not just to improve execution, but to reimagine strategy and decision making.   Moving Beyond Tool: AI as Your Career's Co-Founder What's the real difference between the “founders” in these studies and many other professionals? It's not intelligence or technical skill. It's mindset and operational practice. Founders use AI as a co-founder rather than a generic tool. They treat their careers as if they are companies, and AI is their essential collaborator. While engineers, managers, and designers may use AI to automate tests, generate presentations, or speed up research, founders leverage AI for decision making, vision, and strategic moves. The approach goes even deeper. Top performers are building their own custom AIs, trained on their unique intellectual property: their notes, writing, frameworks, and research. This isn't about using a public ChatGPT prompt or borrowing from generic knowledge bases. The new class of “creator capitalists” construct a persistent AI thought partner that challenges their assumptions, remembers everything they’ve produced, and becomes an always-on collaborator for new ideas, product invention, and critical thinking. At Category Pirates, for example, their internal “Lucy” AI has become the sharpest mind on their team: always ready to spark new value, and even surpassing the domain expertise of its human creators in key areas.   From Execution Labor to Creator Capitalists: The New Career Divide This transformation signals a far deeper change in the job market. The traditional divide of technical versus non-technical roles, or employed versus unemployed, is becoming less relevant. Instead, the real split now is between execution labor and creator capitalists. AI is driving the cost of accessing knowledge and automating rote tasks toward zero. Execution labor (those who focus on applying known inputs to familiar problems) can use AI to go faster but are still replaceable. In contrast, creator capitalists use AI to design new futures, develop judgment, and build intellectual capital that compounds over time. The LinkedIn and Lenny data make it clear: career value is migrating from mere knowledge and execution to originating new insight and value. The people outpacing the pack aren't simply working harder or faster. They've redrawn the boundaries of their roles, shifted from employee to owner in mindset, and made AI their partner in creation, decision-making, and value extraction. The future belongs to those who build and train their own custom AIs, transforming themselves into categories of one, and compounding their expertise every single day. If you want to move from knowledge worker to creator capitalist, and from user to AI collaborator, the playbook is already available and the evidence is hiding in plain sight. The choice is yours: stick with generic tools and returns, or invent the future side by side with your own AI co-founder. If you want to hear more from the Founding Category Pirates themselves, download and listen to this episode.    Links Check out the latest Category Pirates posts and discussions about The Secret to Success in 2026!  Want to join in the conversation? Check out the Category Pirates newsletter and feel free to share your thoughts with the crowd!    We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and subscribe on Apple Podcast / Spotify!  

405 - Autorevole Senza ScrivereCome costruire credibilità e fiducia anche se non sei uno scrittore. Viviamo in un mondo di sovrabbondanza. Idee ovunque. Contenuti infiniti. Opinioni che si accavallano senza sosta. Un mondo in cui avere nuove idee vale sempre meno. E in cui, invece, diventa sempre più prezioso saper riconoscere quali idee contano davvero. Quali adottare. Come usarle. E cosa fare per evitare che si rompano strada facendo.E per fare questo, no, non serve essere uno scrittore.Serve esperienza. Serve sensibilità. Serve gusto. Serve la capacità di valutare, scegliere e mettere in evidenza ciò che conta da ciò che è superfluo.Ecco cosa mi ha scritto ieri un esperto che ha iniziato da poco a scrivere online: “Capisco che devo aumentare la mia visibilità, dimostrare autorevolezza, costruire fiducia.Il problema è che io non sono uno scrittore. Non l'ho mai davvero fatto, e non è una competenza che ho coltivato dopo la scuola. Come ne esco?” Se sei un esperto, hai probabilmente passato anni a costruire competenze reali. Hai esperienza. Hai visto errori, tentativi, fallimenti, soluzioni che funzionano e altre no. Peccato però che tu non sia uno scrittore. Ecco che allora risale quel pregiudizio silenzioso: Autorevolezza = Scrivere nuove idee. Inventarsi cose nuove. Ma è un pregiudizio sbagliato. La realtà è un'altra. La maggior parte dei cosiddetti “thought leader” non sono creatori puri. Sono curatori. Organizzano. Analizzano. Sintetizzano. Danno senso a ciò che altri producono.Se ti guardi intorno con attenzione, ti accorgi che molti dei nomi che consideriamo punti di riferimento fanno esattamente questo.Alcuni esempi evidenti:Seth GodinCura storie, modelli mentali e idee su marketing e cultura, distillandoli in brevi riflessioni quotidiane.Maria PopovaCura libri, lettere, saggi e opere d'arte, intrecciandoli in riflessioni profonde sul significato e sulla creatività.James ClearCura ricerca scientifica, psicologia ed esempi reali, trasformandoli in framework semplici sulle abitudini.Ali AbdaalCura strumenti, studi e metodi di apprendimento, traducendo sistemi complessi in guide pratiche.Austin KleonCura citazioni, libri, arte e routine creative, remixandoli in incoraggiamenti pratici.Naval RavikantCura intuizioni filosofiche, tweet e interviste, rielaborando il proprio pensiero nel tempo.E l'elenco potrebbe continuare a lungo: Anne-Laure Le Cunff, David Perell, Lenny Rachitsky, Benedict Evans, Daniel Pink, Kevin Kelly, Michel Bauwens, Ben Thompson, Ted Gioia, Cal Newport, Marie Dollé, e molti altri ancora.Il pattern è chiarissimo. Queste persone non si invenatno “idee nuove”. Mappano territori. Collegano punti. Aiutano a vedere ciò che era già lì, ma in modo più chiaro.L'essere autorevoli (influenti) oggi non nasce quindi dall'inventarsi nuove idee, metodi o prompt ad ogni piè sospinto. Nasce dal saper scegliere, dal saper fornire contesto, dal ripetere andando sempre più a fondo. Il problema è che purtroppo, siamo ancora abituati a guardare il mondo come se le idee fossero scarse. Esiste quindi un'altra strada per poter raggiungere questo scopo. E questa è una strada che:non richiede di diventare scrittoricostruisce autorevolezza più velocementesfrutta il tuo vero punto di forza: la capacità di giudizio maturata con l'esperienza.E questa è un'opportunità enorme. Perché i contenuti originali dimostrano che sai pensare. Ma i contenuti curati dimostrano che pensi davvero, con continuità, su ciò che conta per uno specifico pubblico.Oggi, con o senza AI, chiunque può scrivere un buon articolo. Molto meno comune è trovare qualcuno che mantenga una direzione chiara nel tempo. Chi resta focalizzato comunica implicitamente competenza. Come un navigatore esperto che sa dove sta andando. Ed è esattamente questo che le persone cercano: qualcuno che non salti costantemente da un'idea brillante all'altra, ma che scenda in profondità.La praticaAttenzione: curation non significa ripostare link. Curation significa usare formati che dimostrano competenza senza richiedere scrittura classica.Qui trovi 7 formati di contenuti curati, testati, pratici, adatti anche a chi non si sente scrittore. Ogni formato richiede si del tempo per essere creato, ma poi continua a creare valore man mano che il tempo passa. Perché la curation è come una pianta. Va curata, aggiornata, mantenuta. Ed è proprio questo che la rende così potente.1. Directory di StrumentiUna lista curata di 10–20 risorse utili in una nicchia specifica. Breve descrizione per ciascuna.Aggiornata nel tempo. Esempi:Content Finder ToolkitT5 - zero-cost tools for indie entrepreneurs 2. Expert RoundupInvii 3–5 domande a 7–10 esperti. CurI le risposte in guide tematiche. Aggiungi introduzione, analisi e punto di vista personale. Esempi:Most Creators Are Preparing For AI WrongPredictions for Journalism 2026Are AI-generated Images Theft?3. NewsradarUna selezione periodica delle notizie più rilevanti in una nicchia. Con contesto e spiegazione del perché contano. Esempi:This Week in Social4. Learning PathUn percorso guidato di contenuti per imparare qualcosa passo dopo passo. Articoli, video, podcast, ricerche. 5. Raccolta di casi di successoUna libreria di esempi reali. Progetti, persone, strategie che funzionano.6. Best Of Il meglio del meglio su un tema specifico.Non tutto. Solo ciò che vale davvero.7. Pattern LibraryUna raccolta di schemi ricorrenti. Modelli che si ripetono nel tempo. Utilissima per chi vuole capire, non solo imitare.Il punto chiave è: Non serve essere uno scrittore. Serve essere qualcuno che sa vedere, scegliere e mettere in relazione le cose. La fiducia oggi non nasce da chi parla di più. Nasce da chi aiuta gli altri a orientarsi. In un mondo pieno di idee e possibili direzioni, chi disegna mappe diventa una guida.-----------------------Articolo originale (in Inglese) - "✪ The Non-Writer's Authority System: Stop Writing, Start Curating - #62"_______________Info Utili• Sostieni questo podcast:Entra in contatto con me, ottieni feedback, ricevi consigli sul tuo progetto onlinehttps://Patreon.com/Robin_Good•  Musica di questa puntata:"Prismatic" by Birocratic•  Nella foto di copertina:La mano della mia assistente-coloratrice Trilly mentre dipinge il tetto della mia casetta su uno dei mieiscarabocchi creativi - Isola di Terceira, 2018• Ascolta e condividi questo podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/show/dabrandafriend• Archivio del podcast organizzato per temi:https://start.me/p/kxENzk/da-brand-a-friend-archivio-podcast• Seguimi su Telegram:https://t.me/RobinGoodItalia• Instagram channelMomenti di vita non in posa - cosa vedono i miei occhi:https://instagram.com/giggi_canali • Newsletter in Inglese:https://robingood.substack.comFuoco su costruire fiducia per chi fa l'imprenditore online. 

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeHow do you disagree with your CEO, especially a visionary founder, without putting your job or credibility at risk?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Elena Luneva (CPO, advisor, and executive coach) to unpack one of the most common, emotionally fraught challenges in product leadership: what to do when your CEO wants to change direction based on a gut instinct, and you disagree?Drawing from Elena's coaching experience and her own time leading product at high-growth companies, the conversation explores how to navigate power dynamics, set boundaries without losing trust, and protect team momentum amid constant change. They also share tactical frameworks for managing roadmap pivots, setting expectations with execs, and negotiating trade-offs when the team is already stretched thin.Whether you're a PM, product leader, or founder, you'll walk away with practical strategies for navigating tough conversations, advocating for your team, and growing your influence, without losing your job or your sanity.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeIf you've ever considered turning your expertise into a scalable product—or wondered what it actually takes to build and sell a useful AI copilot—this episode is for you.In this episode, Ben shares the full behind-the-scenes story of how he packaged his product management knowledge into a sellable, high-leverage AI Practice Copilot. From initial validation to prototyping in Claude to vibe coding in Cursor and shipping using various AI tools, he walks through every decision point in the journey. You'll learn how to pick the right use case, what tools to use at each step, and the key insights that helped him turn his ideas into a real product in the market.Whether you're a founder, PM, coach, or subject matter expert, this conversation is packed with actionable tactics to help you create, position, and monetize your own AI-native product.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat does it mean to truly be an “AI-native” company? And how are product roles evolving when PMs are expected to both execute faster and make sharper strategic decisions?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Adam Fishman—host of the Startup Dad podcast and longtime product leader and advisor —to unpack the key themes from Reforge's recent AI Product Summit in San Francisco. Adam shares insights from conversations with leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Shopify, Zapier, and LinkedIn on how organizations are tackling AI adoption, redefining PM expectations, and navigating cultural change.The discussion ranges from Zapier's live prototyping interviews for new hires, to LinkedIn's shift from “product managers” to “product builders,” to the tension PMs face between increased executional leverage and the need for sharper strategic taste.Whether you're a PM figuring out how to stay relevant, a product leader navigating culture change, or just curious how AI is transforming product organizations, this episode is packed with lessons you can apply today.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat if interviewing for a PM job at Stripe, Uber, or Figma didn't feel like walking into the unknown?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben take you behind the scenes of building Insider Loops—a new set of interview prep guides designed to give candidates the inside track at some of tech's most competitive companies. They break down why they saw the opportunity, how they rapidly prototyped and shipped their first guides, and what they learned from dozens of conversations with PMs and hiring managers.From uncovering hidden disconnects between great PMs and great interviewees, to the surprising differences in how Uber, Figma, and Stripe run their loops, this episode blends entrepreneurship, product thinking, and tactical job-search insights. Whether you're preparing for your next role or just curious about how Marc and Ben collaborated async to launch a new product, you'll walk away with practical takeaways and fresh perspective.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat if personal finance wasn't just about saving more or investing better—but about designing a life that feels meaningful, intentional, and aligned with your values?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Zach Teutsch, founder of Values Added Financial, to explore a radically human approach to wealth management. Instead of fixating solely on net worth, Zach helps high earners and tech professionals reframe their relationship with money, starting with life satisfaction and working backwards from there.They dive into the core questions that drive meaningful financial management, from how to balance ambition and family, to navigating equity compensation, sabbaticals, early-stage investing, and building a diversified “life portfolio.” Zach also shares tactical frameworks for spiky income years, Roth conversions, QSBS tax planning, and setting up estate plans that reflect your real priorities.Whether you're in tech, product leadership, or just rethinking how you manage money, this conversation will shift how you think about personal finance—from accumulation to alignment.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeIf you've wondered how much AI is really helping engineers - or feared it might replace them - this episode is for you.In this conversation, Marc and Ben sit down with Nick Meehan, a senior engineer and longtime collaborator, to explore how AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude, and Codex are reshaping day-to-day engineering work. Nick shares how his process evolved from copy-pasting into ChatGPT to using AI as a debugging partner, thought collaborator, and junior developer moving at superhuman speed.They cover the productivity gains, the pitfalls of vibe coding entire products, the new skills engineers need (critical thinking, architecture, team coordination), and what might never be replaced by AI. Nick also reflects on job security, how satisfaction in engineering is shifting, and where he sees the field heading over the next five years.Whether you're an engineer experimenting with coding agents, a product leader trying to understand their impact, or simply curious about how AI is changing the craft of engineering, you'll walk away with an insider's perspective on what's actually happening on the ground.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeThink a “portfolio career” makes family life chaotic? Ben argues the opposite.In this special episode of Supra Insider, Ben shares a more personal side of his journey in a conversation originally recorded on the Startup Dad podcast with Adam Fishman.From raising his daughter Gaia (with help from George, the family's golden retriever) to navigating solo parenting in New York without nearby family, Ben opens up about the joys and challenges of fatherhood. He reflects on why a portfolio career actually feels more stable than a full-time job, how intentional routines have transformed his days, and the lessons learned from mistakes, community, and the chaos of parenting.If you're a parent balancing an ambitious career, curious about the realities of raising kids in a big city, or simply want to hear a more personal side of Ben outside of product leadership, this episode offers candid stories, practical takeaways, and a heartfelt look at family life.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeAI is transforming the way product teams approach customer research—but what should remain human, and what can be handed off to AI agents? In this episode, Marc and Ben sit down with Aaron Cannon, co-founder of Outset, to explore the evolving role of AI in discovery and usability testing. Aaron unpacks how AI-moderated research enables unprecedented speed and scale while preserving depth, why intuition remains critical for building great products, and how research teams can shift from execution to framing the right questions and telling better stories. The conversation also dives into the future of PM and UXR roles, collective intuition at companies, and the career paths that might emerge as AI takes on more “entry-level” tasks.Whether you're a PM, designer, or researcher wondering how to integrate AI without losing the magic of human insight, this episode offers practical frameworks and a forward-looking perspective on what's next.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

Ex-Product Manager chez Airbnb, il gagne aujourd'hui plusieurs millions par an en écrivant une newsletter :Lenny Rachitsky prouve qu'on peut transformer son expertise professionnelle en empire digital sans perdre son authenticité. Son approche révèle comment traiter sa newsletter comme un vrai produit tech.Tu découvriras comment il a transformé un article viral en business à plusieurs millions, pourquoi il traite sa newsletter comme un laboratoire pour comprendre son marché, et comment il a construit un écosystème complet autour de son expertise.

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat if you could cut your QA cycles from days to minutes—and draft PRDs that actually update themselves as your product evolves?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Amir M, cofounder of Humblytics, to explore how he's running a two-person startup across engineering, QA, and product using Cursor and Model Context Protocols (MCPs). Amir shares how he builds context-rich workflows, turns documentation into living systems, and uses agentic tools like Firecrawl and Playwright to automate the “boring” but critical parts of product development.If you've been curious about how to bring AI deeper into your product org—not just for brainstorming but for end-to-end execution—this conversation is packed with practical demos and mindsets you can apply today.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeAs AI agents become the new interface for work, a major question looms: how will your product connect into this ecosystem?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sat down with Reid Robinson, product manager leading AI at Zapier. They talked about the rise of Model Context Protocols (MCPs) — the new standard for connecting AI agents to tools and data sources.Reid explains the fundamentals of MCP clients vs. servers, why the standard is gaining traction across players like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Atlassian, and how product leaders can decide where to start. He also shares concrete examples, from personal productivity hacks to enterprise integrations, showing what's possible when you combine MCP with Zapier's 8,000+ app ecosystem.Whether you're building your first AI copilot, figuring out how to expose your product's data to agents, or just want to understand where this ecosystem is headed, this episode will give you a front-row seat to the future of AI interoperability.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat happens to product management when building becomes nearly frictionless—and AI threatens to replace the “busy work” PMs have traditionally done?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with legendary product coach Rich Mironov to explore the shifting value of product leadership in the AI era. They unpack why great PMs must now double down on customer insights, business understanding, and organizational influence rather than execution—and how this shift impacts hiring, mentorship, and career paths.From the dangers of AI-washing and backlog bloat to the rise of lifestyle businesses and the blurred line between product and business leadership, this conversation is packed with perspective for Product Leaders, aspiring founders, and anyone navigating today's chaotic tech landscape.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat if the key to showing up as a great leader had nothing to do with your title, metrics, or credentials—and everything to do with knowing who you are outside of work?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with executive coach Charles Ruiz to explore how leaders can shift from external validation to authentic presence. Charles shares the origins of his mantra “Presence over Preference,” his Four Cs framework (Core, Craft, Community, Creativity) and the transformative practice of running an “identity marathon” through meaningful places from his past.You'll hear benefits of executives ditching scripted presentations for personal anecdotes (including burrito orders), reframing failure as fuel, and designing your own “games” and “seasons” of life instead of playing someone else's. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, pivoting careers or just questioning who you are beyond your job, this conversation will help you reconnect with your story—and turn it into your superpower.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat if walking away from your polished product career was the exact move you needed to grow?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Jori Bell to explore her unconventional journey from PM roles at Spotify, SoundCloud, and Audible to building a coaching practice, curating intimate community spaces, and teaching at Cornell Tech. After two years of self-exploration and reinvention, Jori is now bringing her rediscovered superpowers—curiosity, empathy, and intuition—into her new role at Hampton, helping founders and CEOs cultivate meaningful peer connections.This conversation is a must-listen for anyone considering a career pivot, rethinking their relationship with work, or exploring how product skills can show up in unexpected, high-impact ways.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

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeWhat if you had a personalized AI toolkit—not just a chatbot—that actually remembered your projects, your workflows, and even your family's preferences?In this episode, Marc and Ben sit down with Mike Bal, a product leader experimenting at the frontier of AI tooling. Mike shares how he built a local memory system for Claude using Model Context Protocols (MCPs), enabling persistent knowledge graphs that connect everything from his product designs to his family's vacation plans. They walk through how it works—step-by-step—including a live demo of Fleur (essentially a mini app marketplace to make it easy for non technical people to add MCPs to Claude), how Mike structures entities and relationships, and why this setup beats traditional RAG approaches for real-world usage.If you've ever wanted your AI to truly understand you and the work you do—or you're curious how a product leader uses AI to streamline everything from design reviews to family logistics—this episode is packed with real-world inspiration and actionable examples.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

What if you could access a personalized career coach anytime—one who remembers your goals, understands your tendencies, and gives you thoughtful, actionable guidance?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Kavita Anand, a product leader at NewtonX, to explore how she built her own AI-based career coach using tools like Claude and ChatGPT—and then taught 30+ women at her company how to do the same. She breaks down the exact system she used: crafting a system prompt, running a kickoff conversation, and curating relevant context to create a truly helpful AI co-pilot.They also explore how to avoid common pitfalls like getting generic advice or triggering confirmation bias, and why voice-based AI interfaces are changing how people reflect and communicate with AI. Whether you're a product leader, an early-career PM, or just AI-curious, this episode will show you how to start designing an AI coach that works the way you want—even if it takes a little tinkering.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

If you're navigating today's brutally competitive PM job market and wondering what “good” looks like, this episode will become your playbook. In this episode, Ben moderates a candid panel with three veteran product hiring managers:Nickey Skarstad – Director of Product, Duolingo (now leading Duolingo Math)Stephanie J. Neill – Head of Product, Stripe TaxChantal Cox – Director of Product, LTK (LiketoKnow.it creator platform)Together, they reverse-engineer every stage of their 2025 hiring funnels—from 30-second resume scans to offer debriefs—and spell out the signals that turn an applicant into a hire. You'll hear why product-sense interviews have moved to earlier in the process, how AI prototypes are becoming table-stakes, and the red flags (LLM-generated answers, recycled stories etc.) that get instant no-hires. Whether you're an aspiring PM or a manager revamping your own process, you'll leave with concrete, immediately applicable tactics for landing—or giving—an offer.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

Today's read is by one of my favorite startup creators, Lenny Rachitsky. The essay, How To Kickstart & Scale a Consumer Business, breaks down the seven proven strategies to acquire your first 1,000 users as a B2C startup. I'm going to read through each of the strategies, share some examples that Lenny provides, and provide some of my own thoughts on early growth. Original essay: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/consumer-business-find-first-users — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex's Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growthpair.com/ • distro - https://youdistro.com/  • X - https://x.com/businessbarista • Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever launched an AI feature and later realized it wasn't quite ready—or struggled to define what “quality” even looks like in an AI product—this episode is for you.In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Aman Khan, Head of Product of Arize AI and a leading voice in AI product evaluation. Aman has helped dozens of teams—from scrappy startups to massive consumer platforms—build systematic approaches for evaluating LLM-powered features. Together, they explore the dangers of “vibe coding” your way to production, how to define and operationalize evals across different layers of your product, and why even “good” outputs can still lead to bad outcomes without proper measurement.Whether you're a PM under pressure to ship AI features fast, or a product leader figuring out how to instill quality and reliability into your development process, this conversation is packed with frameworks, analogies (like self-driving cars), and hard-won lessons you can use to build smarter and ship more confidently.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

What actually sets you apart in a world where AI can do more and more of your job? In this episode, Marc and Ben are joined by Hilary Gridley—Head of Core Product at WHOOP and instructor of the Maven course How to Be a Supermanager with AI—to unpack how great product leaders can use AI to magnify their strengths instead of dulling them.Hilary breaks down her approach to time allocation, sharing how she dissects messy, ambiguous work into its component parts and uses AI as a thinking partner—not a crutch. They explore how to identify high-leverage tasks, when investing time is essential for clarity, and why doing something the hard way is sometimes the point. The conversation also touches on how PMs can design their roles around their superpowers, what good taste really means in product, and how managers can help their team grow by doubling down on what makes them exceptional.If you're trying to become more intentional with how you spend your time, use AI more thoughtfully, or lead a team of PMs in this new era—this episode is for you.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

If you've ever found yourself torn between chasing a long-term product vision and urgently responding to customer demands—or wondered how to strike the right balance between innovation and pragmatism—this episode is for you.In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Troy Sultan and Austin Cooley, co-founders of Guide, to explore how they transformed their entire product philosophy from idealistic "big bets" into rapid, incremental solutions based on direct customer feedback. Over eight years as co-founders, Troy and Austin have navigated the common pitfalls of visionary product building, learning to validate product ideas faster, communicate clearly with customers, and shift their strategy to achieve real, measurable results.Whether you're a founder trying to align your product roadmap with sales insights, a product leader collaborating closely with visionary executives, or simply want to sharpen your ability to translate customer feedback into actionable decisions, you'll walk away from this conversation with practical insights you can use immediately to build products that customers genuinely love.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Robert Hamilton, executive coach and former Meta and Google PM, to unpack the art and science of behavioral interviews. If you've ever struggled with the infamous “leadership and drive” loop or wondered why your best stories aren't landing, this episode is a must-listen.They explore why behavioral interviews are often harder to prepare for than case-style interviews, how to identify the signal behind the questions, and why storytelling, self-awareness, and emotional authenticity are so critical. Robert shares actionable tactics like the STARLU framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result, Learning, Upgrade) and explains how to build a versatile story bank that reveals your growth mindset and values.Whether you're actively interviewing, coaching others, or just want to improve how you tell your story as a PM, this episode is packed with practical wisdom.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc sat down with Kyle Ledbetter and Andy Keil, the co-founders of Dreambase—an AI-native toolset built on top of Supabase. Despite not having formal engineering backgrounds, Kyle and Andy have built and launched three fully functional products in just nine months.They unpack their unique zero-to-one process—from jamming on whiteboards to building multimodal prompts, doing bake-offs across V0, Bolt, and Lovable, and validating with real users in days, not months.This episode is packed with insights on collaboration, prototyping workflows, and why the best AI builders might not be engineers.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Mike Curti, a recently hired product leader, and Joshua Herzig-Marx, a trusted advisor to early-stage startups and product teams. Together, they unpack one of the most mission-critical and misunderstood topics in product leadership: hiring.They break down what's broken in today's interview processes, especially for product roles and why simply copying Big Tech often leads to poor outcomes. Josh shares lessons from working with founders on their first PM hire, while Mike reflects on his own job search and why structure, calibration and interviewer training are essential.If you're hiring your first PM or your 100th, this episode is full of practical advice to help you sharpen your process, catch bias early and avoid costly mis-hires.grows.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Melissa Perri, author of Escaping the Build Trap and one of the world's leading product strategy experts. Melissa shares lessons from advising CEOs, founders, and product leaders on how to build strategy that works, scale from VP to CPO, and navigate the often tricky dynamic between founder-CEOs and product leaders. They also explore how AI is shifting product management and why the fundamentals still matter more than ever. Whether you're a founder, product leader, or operator, this conversation is packed with practical advice on how to step up as your company grows.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Troy Sultan, co-founder and CEO of Guide, to unpack the state of job searching and recruiting in the AI era.Troy shares a compelling behind-the-scenes look at what's really going on inside recruiting teams today—and why the typical candidate experience is often so broken. He also explains how AI and modern tooling are reshaping hiring in real-time, helping teams scale quality and efficiency without sacrificing humanity.They also dive into how job seekers can regain power in the process by getting crystal clear on what they want, leading with authenticity, and treating interviews like two-way conversations. Whether you're currently on the job market or hiring for your team, this episode is packed with insight on how to play the game better—from both sides.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Sanket Kavishwar, Director of Product at Relyance AI. Sanket is one of the most active members in Supra's AI workflows Slack channel, and in this episode, we explore how he's transforming his company's product development process with AI prototyping tools like V0.We dive into how Relyance AI shifted from traditional PRDs to problem statements and interactive prototypes, dramatically accelerating iteration speed, improving customer feedback loops, and empowering PMs to communicate ideas visually without waiting on design resources. Sanket also shares practical advice for introducing AI prototyping into your company - no matter the size, and how it can unlock faster cross-functional collaboration across product, engineering, and go-to-market teams.If you're a PM, designer, or founder looking for ways to make your product development cycles faster, sharper, and more collaborative, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can apply today.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Will Newton, Principal Product Architect at Amplitude—and one of our most popular past guests—for a follow-up conversation on the fast-evolving world of AI tooling in product design and development.In just a few weeks since our last chat, Amplitude has gone from early AI experimentation to giving Bolt licenses to every designer. Will takes us inside this transition and breaks down how AI is changing design workflows, redefining prototyping, and collapsing traditional linear product development.We also get deep on the concept of taste—what it means to produce high-quality work in a world where the UI layer is increasingly commoditized. Plus, a live Bolt demo, the hidden risks of lazy thinking with AI, and why the future belongs to generalists with strong judgment and taste.If you're a PM, designer, or product leader trying to make sense of the new AI-powered stack, this one's for you.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

Jonny Miller is the creator of Nervous System Mastery. It teaches evidence-backed protocols to cultivate calm, build resilience, and increase aliveness in 45 days. It's a five-week, cohort-based course that is just wrapping up its sixth cohort in the last three years. In those six cohorts, Jonny has served nearly 1,000 students and earned more than $800,000. Here's the best part – Jonny doesn't have a massive audience. When he launched Nervous System Mastery, he had a couple thousand followers on Twitter and a small email list. This is the magic of a well-designed Signature Product – and Jonny is the perfect example. In this episode, we get into the weeds about how he's grown NSM – what's worked well, what hasn't, and how he's found himself on large podcasts with people like Lenny Rachitsky, Ali Abdaal, Chris Williamson, and more. → Join Nervous System Mastery Full transcript and show notes Jonny's Website / Twitter / Instagram / LinkedIn *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → #221: Ryan Hawk – Anatomy of a $12,500 membership earning $400,000+ per year *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE → Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Ben and Marc sat down with Tal Raviv and Colin Matthews for a candid conversation about how AI is reshaping the work and mindset of modern product managers.They unpack insights from Tal's recent survey on AI prototyping adoption, common challenges for PMs using AI tools, and the importance of learning how to experiment effectively. Colin shares how his approach to evaluating side projects has shifted now that AI accelerates time to build—and why go-to-market remains the biggest bottleneck.They also explore why some companies still penalize failure, how team dynamics are evolving as PMs become more self-sufficient, and why embracing high-leverage work is more critical than ever. If you're a PM, solopreneur, or product leader trying to navigate the new AI era, this episode is packed with honest takes and practical advice.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with John Cutler and Joshua Herzig-Marx for a wide-ranging conversation about how AI is transforming the way product teams build, collaborate, and scale. John shares why he joined a new early-stage startup as Head of Product and how the team is breaking the traditional rules of product development—starting with a platform-first mindset.The conversation explores the rise of highly configurable tools, the new personas emerging in AI-native organizations, and how simulations, knowledge graphs, and organizational ontologies might shape the next generation of work. Whether you're a product leader, founder, or operator curious about the frontier of product ops and AI tooling, this episode offers tons of insight—and inspiration.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Steven Fabre, co-founder and CEO of Liveblocks, a company helping product teams seamlessly build collaborative experiences—now with AI copilots in the mix.In this conversation, Steven shares his journey from being a designer at InVision to leading a developer tools company that's rethinking collaboration in the AI era. They talk about how Liveblocks is evolving from enabling human-to-human collaboration to supporting humans and AI working together in real time—and what that means for interface design, trust, and product differentiation.Steven also shares how he's staying ahead of the curve by studying patterns across tools like Figma, Notion, Stripe, and Claude—and how building great developer tools today means thinking about developer experience and end-user UX at the same time.Whether you're a founder, product leader, or designer thinking about how AI might shape your product, this episode offers a grounded and inspiring look at what's coming next.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc sat down with Phil Ou, founder of Blossomer and former product leader at Google, where he led teams across Google Photos, RCS, and YouTube Ads. Phil now helps early-stage B2B founders get their first 1,000 customers—without hiring a sales team.In this episode, they unpack what it really takes to build a repeatable go-to-market engine, the decision to bootstrap vs. raise VC, and the biggest mistakes founders make when thinking about growth. Phil also shares how he uses AI tools to save hours each week—from custom GPTs to automated sales prep—and why relevance beats personalization in modern outbound.If you're a product leader curious about starting your own business, or a founder looking to improve your GTM strategy and use AI more effectively, this episode is packed with practical insights.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Rodrigo Davies, the product leader shaping Asana's AI strategy. Rodrigo shares his journey leading AI adoption at Asana, from educating internal teams to building a culture of AI experimentation.We explore how Asana integrates AI into work management, balances AI innovation with enterprise needs, and develops features that deliver real value—not just hype. Rodrigo also talks about how AI is changing the product development process, the importance of hands-on tinkering, and why AI needs to earn trust before it can take over critical workflows.Whether you're a PM, designer, or engineer working on AI features—or just curious about how a large tech company approaches AI—this episode is packed with insights.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Randhir Vieira, Chief Product Officer at Omada Health and a Supra facilitator. Randhir has led product teams at companies like Headspace and brings a deep passion for leadership, communication, and the often-overlooked skill of listening.In this episode, we explore why listening is the foundation of strong leadership, how to give feedback that actually lands, and why the best product leaders focus on building psychological safety in their teams. Randhir also shares practical frameworks for improving team collaboration, handling difficult conversations, and fostering a culture of trust.If you're a product leader looking to sharpen your leadership skills, a founder building a team, or someone navigating tricky workplace dynamics, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Ben and Marc sat down with Jacob Bank from Relay.app to dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI workflows, automation, and agent systems. Prior to founding Relay.app, Jacob was a Director of Product Management at Google, which he joined after Google acquired his former startup, Timeful.Jacob shares his firsthand experience building AI-driven workflows, what he's learned from experimenting with AI agents, and how PMs should be thinking about automation in their work. We explore the real-world challenges of implementing AI, why human-in-the-loop remains crucial, and how AI is transforming tasks like content creation, customer insights, and product management.We also discuss the role of AI in product strategy, how to evaluate what's possible today vs. what will be possible in the near future, and why PMs who don't actively experiment with AI risk falling behind. If you're trying to make sense of AI's impact on product work, this episode is for you.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Will Newton, Principal Product Architect at Amplitude. With years of experience at companies like Gusto and Feather, Will shares insights into how AI is transforming the design world—from prototyping workflows to the evolving roles within product teams. The conversation explores how AI tools are blurring roles between product managers, designers, and engineers while speeding up development cycles. If you're interested in AI's impact on product development, don't miss this episode!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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Colin Matthews, instructor of two popular AI prototyping courses on Maven. Colin shared his insights on the evolving landscape of AI-powered prototyping tools and how product managers can leverage them to build and test more impactful features faster.The discussion explored different categories of AI prototyping tools, when to use them, and how they're changing the way teams collaborate. Colin also walked us through a live demo, showing how to prototype and test a new hypothetical AI LinkedIn feature in real time. If you're a PM looking to move faster and validate ideas more efficiently, this episode is for you.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

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Yue Zhao, a former product leader at Thumbtack, Instagram, Meta, and Fuzzy, who now thrives as an executive coach and author. Yue shares her story of moving to Barcelona, exploring new career paths, and writing a book that reshaped her outlook on work and leadership. They dive into key topics like navigating career pivots, staying energized through curiosity, and learning to reframe limiting beliefs.Whether you're a product leader considering new career paths or someone seeking actionable tips for personal growth, this conversation is packed with insights.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

Jonny Miller is the creator of Nervous System Mastery. It teaches evidence-backed protocols to cultivate calm, build resilience, and increase aliveness in 45 days. It's a five-week, cohort-based course that is just wrapping up its sixth cohort in the last three years. In those six cohorts, Jonny has served nearly 1,000 students and earned more than $800,000. Here's the best part – Jonny doesn't have a massive audience. When he launched Nervous System Mastery, he had a couple thousand followers on Twitter and a small email list. This is the magic of a well-designed Signature Product – and Jonny is the perfect example. In this episode, we get into the weeds about how he's grown NSM – what's worked well, what hasn't, and how he's found himself on large podcasts with people like Lenny Rachitsky, Ali Abdaal, Chris Williamson, and more. → Join Nervous System Mastery Full transcript and show notes Jonny's Website / Twitter / Instagram / LinkedIn *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → #221: Ryan Hawk – Anatomy of a $12,500 membership earning $400,000+ per year *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE → Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY