Podcasts about product development

Melissa Palmer inherited a wholesale beauty brand from her mother and rebuilt it into a nine-figure omnichannel business—with direct to consumer, Amazon, TikTok Shop, and more than 1,500 Ulta locations each playing a role in how OSEA Malibu finds and keeps customers. For more on OSEA Malibu and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

How does a company survive for 100 years in one of the most niche industries in America?Ryan sits down with Rod Paul, President & CEO of Bashlin Industries, and Justin Tate, leader in Sales & Product Development, to explore the story behind one of the utility industry's most trusted manufacturers. From humble beginnings to becoming a name generations of lineworkers rely on, Bashlin's journey has been defined by one constant: adapting to change.Rod and Justin share how the company has navigated a century of industry shifts through product innovation, customer feedback, leadership transitions, and a commitment to earning trust one product at a time. They also discuss the challenges facing modern manufacturing, including workforce shortages, automation, robotic welding, and what it takes to continue building products in America.The conversation explores why trust is earned through consistency, how companies stay relevant across generations, the importance of listening to customers, and why every successful business eventually reaches another moment where it must adapt or risk being left behind.Whether you're an apprentice, journeyman, supervisor, contractor, manufacturer, business owner, or simply interested in leadership and innovation, this episode offers valuable lessons from a company that has spent 100 years evolving alongside the industry it serves.Topics covered:The history of Bashlin IndustriesSurviving 100 years in a niche industryWhy innovation never stopsBuilding products lineworkers trustCustomer-driven product developmentLeadership through changeThe future of American manufacturingWorkforce shortages and skilled tradesRobotics and automation in manufacturingLessons from a century of adaptation✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️

In this episode of Strap On Your Boots, I share one of the biggest mindset shifts I've had as an entrepreneur: why I stopped searching for the perfect co-founder and started focusing on building the vision first. Looking back at my early startups, I realized that talented people alone aren't enough if everyone has a different picture of where the company is headed. I explain how building prototypes, attracting early users, and creating momentum on my own helped me find teammates who believed in the vision instead of helping define it. If you've been waiting for the right partner before getting started, this episode may change how you think about launching your next company.

If you've ever felt frustrated by how long it's taking to develop your product, this episode is for you.One of the biggest misconceptions about product development is that once you've got the idea, everything else should happen quickly. In reality, creating a product you're genuinely proud of often takes much longer than expected.In this episode, I'm joined by James Fields, founder of British watch brand Swan and Edgar. Although James designs luxury watches, this conversation is about so much more than watches. It's about building products with purpose, staying true to your vision, and resisting the temptation to rush simply to get to market faster.James shares why developing his first watch took 18 months, how every tiny design decision matters, and why patience has become one of his greatest strengths as a founder.Whether you're creating your first product or expanding an existing range, this episode is packed with practical insights into product development and what it really takes to build something that lasts.One of the things I found most interesting about this conversation was hearing how much thought goes into every single decision. From sourcing components to refining tiny design details, James explains why creating a product isn't about finding the quickest route, it's about making decisions that support your brand for years to come.If you're currently in the middle of product development, or you're about to start creating your first product, I hope this conversation reassures you that taking your time isn't a weakness. Often, it's exactly what's needed to build something you're proud of.Find James here: https://swanandedgar.com/https://www.instagram.com/SwanandEdgarhttps://www.facebook.com/SwanandEdgarWatches/https://www.youtube.com/@swanandedgarhttps://uk.pinterest.com/swanandedgar/https://www.linkedin.com/company/swan-edgar/LET'S CONNECTFollow me on YouTubeFind me on InstagramWork with me Buy My Book: Bring Your Product Idea To LifeIf you enjoy this podcast, and you'd like to leave a tip, you can do so here: https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/supportMentioned in this episode:Amazon Made Easy is now openMy membership, Amazon Made Easy is now open. It's a membership for people who are selling on Amazon (or planning to) and want regular access to support, somewhere to ask questions and talk things through, and a bit of structure and accountability as they grow. Inside, there are live Q&A calls, optional co-working sessions and a small, supportive community. Find out more: https://vickiweinberg.com/membership membership

Jim Moore, VP of OEM & Product Development at SEMA, joins the show from SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, CA to break down the EPA's new ruling recognizing SEMA Certified emissions as a legal pathway, how CAD data and Tech Transfer help aftermarket manufacturers build parts, and why the fight over ADAS and the Right to Modify is the next big battle for the industry. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 0:00 Visiting SEMA Garage and Meeting Jim Moore 5:14 CAD Data, Reverse Engineering & What Is SEMA Garage 14:21 The June 29 EPA Ruling: History of Emissions Regs & SEMA Certified 20:29 How SEMA Garage Helps Small & Large Manufacturers 26:54 SEMA's Economic Impact & Jim's Automotive Roots 32:06 Software-Defined Vehicles 37:49 Growing SEMA: Goals & Protecting Modification Rights 43:31 ADAS Regulation: Getting Ahead of the Next Fight 49:17 Modern Tech, Classic Cars, Crate Engines & EO Certification 54:43 Decoding the VECI Label & Engine Families 1:00:26 From Aftermarket to Factory, Trends, Trucks & Powersports 1:05:58 The Real Cost of Skipping Compliance: Counterfeits & Consequences 1:11:44 Joining SEMA: Costs, Member Benefits & CAD Data Access 1:17:23 PRI, Small Track Advocacy & Trump's Right-to-Repair Order 1:22:13 How SEMA Got the President's Attention

Key takeaways: Manufacturing is becoming faster by bringing design, quoting, manufacturability feedback, and sourcing into one connected workflow.  AI should augment engineers, automating repetitive tasks while leaving complex decisions and relationship-building to people.  The biggest bottlenecks in manufacturing are often information flow and connectivity, not the manufacturing process itself.  Great manufacturing partners don't always have the newest technology. Strong processes, culture, and operational excellence matter more than flashy equipment.  Global manufacturing networks are becoming more resilient through flexibility, allowing companies to adapt quickly to changing supply chain conditions.  The best engineering careers are built through intentional career choices, strong mentors, and continuous learning, not by following a predetermined path. (00:00) Introduction to Oscar Lovera and Xometry (04:50) The Evolution of Manufacturing and Xometry's Role (07:53) Challenges in Traditional Manufacturing (10:42) Technological Innovations in Manufacturing (13:47) Supply Chain Dynamics and Xometry's Approach (16:39) Human vs. AI in Manufacturing (19:39) Benefits for Partners in the Xometry Ecosystem (22:39) The Future of Manufacturing and Xometry's Vision (33:29) Evolution of Maintenance and Technology (36:20) Technology Adoption in Manufacturing (39:49) The Importance of Fundamentals in Manufacturing (48:37) Hot Takes on Local Sourcing and Data (53:32) Career Advice for Future Engineers Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Nico Roesler, North American pretzel and snack equipment sales manager at Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), sits down with Lucas Cuni-Mertz, features editor of Baking & Snack, to share what producers achieve by partnering with RBS' Science and Innovation center to develop their latest products.

For the past 5 years, the ITX Product + Design Conference stands at the top of the company's calendar. In this Topics in Product Series (TiPS) episode, Product Momentum co-host Sean Murray called the 2-day conference event “my favorite two working days of the year,” complete with workshops, keynotes, spotlight sessions, and live podcast recordings. Sean (Director of Product Management) is joined by ITX colleagues Shannon Baird (Lead UX Designer), Kyle Psaty (VP of Business Development), and Dan Sharp (Product Manager, Product Momentum co-host). With conference excitement still fresh on their minds and drawing from their experiences across product management, UX design, and business development, the panel explored the conference’s most relevant takeaways. As you'll see and hear, one theme emerged: the boundaries that once separated the roles of Product and UX are rapidly fading. As AI changes how teams work, their success depends less on tools and more on the collaborative problem solving that grows from a deeper understanding of our products' users. Here's a look at what they learned: AI Amplifies Existing Product Practices Not surprisingly, Conference speakers discussed artificial intelligence and its impacts – but not as the primary topic. Instead, they focused on ways AI can be used to strengthen good product thinking, not to replace it. David Pereira, author of Untrapping Product Teams, explained that AI is most valuable when it enhances sound discovery, user research, and decision-making. Teams that already practice strong product fundamentals will benefit the most, he added. “AI accelerates what you are already doing,” David says. Leadership Is Something You Do, Not Someone You Are Leadership emerged as another major theme during the Day 1 workshops. In a Product track session guided by Rachel Kohman, attendees explored how leadership happens through everyday actions. Rather than being defined by job title or authority, leadership is revealed at all levels of the organization by speaking up, creating space for others, and helping teams navigate difficult problems. As Dan points out, “It’s really easy to think about leadership as a thing that happens when ‘somebody's in charge.’ But that’s not always the case. Leading is a verb that you do, not an overall overarching principle. I think there’s a lot of power in that.” Product and UX Deliver Stronger Results Together Our TiPS panelists believe that the Conference's most actionable takeaway is the growing convergence of Product and UX. Even though AI is enabling professionals to work across traditional role boundaries, a focus on shared customer and business outcomes are bringing the disciplines even closer together. “In past years,” Kyle shares, “guests like Jesse James Garrett, Jared Spool, and Rich Mironov really celebrated our conference because it brings together product and design. Historically, the impetus has been to actively bring those departments together. Now, those roles are converging in this kind of natural way; the game board is tilting us all together toward unified problem solving and shared solutioning.” [04:11] The ITX Product + Design Conference is my favorite two working days of the year! — Sean Murray, Director of Product Management, ITX. [13:28] I'm now building my own AI design expertise, and it's important to stop for a beat and make sure I'm asking the right questions as I design these tools. — Shannon Baird, Lead UX Designer, ITX. [18:51] One thing is clear: the work we’re doing – designers, engineers, product managers – is figuring out what brings value. It’s adaptive problem solving, right? — Dan Sharp, Product Manager, ITX. [19:50] The Product and Design roles are converging in this natural, authentic way that is tilting us all toward unified problem solving and shared solutioning. — Kyle Psaty, VP of Business Development, ITX. [21:05] That’s why this Product + UX Conference was killer for me. With AI technology becoming readily available, we’re seeing designers coding their own prototypes and product owners designing their own solutions. Our roles are more closely aligned and offering more opportunities to cross-collaborate. — Shannon Baird, Lead UX Designer, ITX. [22:33] I think we’ve lost a little bit of the in-person career development. And we wouldn’t have been able to make the observations that we were making about the blending of these worlds. There’s so much value for both distinct role sets; the opportunity to be there in person and the opportunity to talk with other people is really unique these days. — Sean Murray, Director of Product Development, ITX. Sean Murray. Sean is the Director of Product Management at ITX. His expertise lies in aligning teams with product goals, business objectives, and user value, all while creating a fun and collaborative environment where everyone can thrive. Dan Sharp. Dan is a Product Manager at ITX focusing on enterprise level clients and technology solutions. He enjoys shaping product strategy and turning a strategy into valuable solutions. Kyle Psaty. Kyle is ITX’s VP of Business Development. In this role, Kyle is the executive sponsor of the annual ITX Product + Design Conference. Shannon Baird. Shannon is a Lead UX Designer at ITX. She thrives on solving challenging problems with a user-centered design process, taking problems through research, ideation, prototyping, and testing design phases. The post 191 / TiPS: ITX 2026 P+D Conference – Converging Around Better Problem Solving appeared first on ITX Corp..

Kim Rogers is a former medical insider turned medical rebel—known to millions online as the "Worm Queen." After two decades in Western medicine, Kim nearly died from chronic illness that the system couldn't explain: stage 4 endometriosis, Lyme disease, parasites, mold toxicity, and contaminated water exposure. With nowhere left to turn, she became her own patient advocate and eventually found the answers that saved her life. Today, Kim is the founder of RogersHood Apothecary, creator of the viral ParaFy Parasite Cleanse Kit, and host of the What's Eating U?! podcast. She has built a community of more than one million followers by sharing information about toxins, healing, and what she describes as the epidemic of medical gaslighting. Timestamps may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform.  02:42 Introduction to Kim Rogers and Her Journey 05:49 The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Health 08:49 Identifying Symptoms of Parasites and Mold 11:34 Cleansing Protocols and Maintenance Strategies 14:37 The Role of Social Media in Health Awareness 17:50 Crowdsourcing Health Solutions and Product Development 30:20 The Journey of Entrepreneurship 32:51 Uncovering Health Mysteries 35:16 Navigating Chronic Illness and Business 40:25 The Importance of Self-Advocacy 42:44 The Drive for Medical Reform 50:43 Building a Transparent Business 55:11 Lessons Learned from the Past   Code: briank10 - 10% all products  (Website) RogersHood | Heal Naturally with Kim Rogers, The Worm Queen   (Instagram) www.instagram.com/mrsrogers.hood/   (Youtube) www.youtube.com/@mrsrogershood  

Today's conversation features Brian McCarthy, President of Global Revenue and Field Operations at Cursor and former CRO at Rubrik, where he helped scale the business from $118 million to $1.5 billion in ARR. In this segment, Brian breaks down the rapid evolution of AI in software development, from simple code autocomplete to fully autonomous agent-driven environments, and what that shift means for competition, product strategy, and go-to-market execution. He also explains how Cursor's multi-model approach creates a unique advantage in a fast-moving market, and why aligning that innovation with focused sales execution is critical to winning. Brian McCarthy is President of Global Revenue and Field Operations at Cursor and former CRO at Rubrik, where he helped scale the company from $118M to $1.5B in ARR. He is known for building high-performance revenue organizations and execution-focused cultures in complex enterprise environments. Connect with Brian: LinkedIn Resources mentioned: Ep. 71 - What the Best Sales Leaders Do with Brian McCarthy All In Podcast with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg Listen to the full episode: Why Sales Execution Wins in an AI-First World with Brian McCarthy, President of Global Revenue and Field Operations at Cursor Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management

Send us Fan MailJustin Rittenhouse is a mechanical engineer, educator, and industry leader whose career sits at the intersection of advanced engineering analysis, manufacturing innovation, and mentorship. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Justin has built a strong technical foundation in structural mechanics, computational methods, and advanced simulation tools such as FEA and DEM. His academic journey is complemented by hands-on expertise in programming, material testing, and product development. Professionally, Justin has spent more than 11 years in industry, including roles with Fortune 500 companies, where he has led projects from early concept through commercialization. His experience spans designing custom cable assemblies for defense and commercial applications, developing automated testing systems using embedded hardware like Arduino, and leading the creation of high-efficiency manufacturing lines that significantly improved throughput.  In addition to his industry work, Justin has a strong passion for teaching and mentorship. He has served as both an assistant professor and instructor of mechanical engineering, where he taught CAD, FEA, manufacturability, and material testing, while also leading senior design programs and advising student engineering teams. His ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical, real-world understanding has made him a valuable guide for aspiring engineers navigating their early careers. Justin is also the author of Secret Keys to a STEM Degree, where he shares actionable strategies for succeeding in demanding technical programs—focusing not just on studying harder, but on thinking differently, avoiding common pitfalls, and building the habits that lead to long-term success. Drawing from his own experiences, including overcoming personal challenges such as being born with a cleft lip and palate, Justin brings a deeply human perspective to engineering—one rooted in resilience, growth, and continuous improvement. Today, Justin is driven by a mission to help engineers better understand what the profession truly looks like, how to transition effectively from school to industry, and how to build confidence in the face of uncertainty. His work bridges theory and practice, offering practical insights that engineers can apply immediately to their careers. LINKS: Justin Rittenhouse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-rittenhouse-phd/ Justin Rittenhouse website: https://justinrittenhousephd.com/ Buy Justin's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/04FtX62u  Aaron Moncur, host PDX 2026 is October 20-21 in Phoenix, AZ. Attendee tickets are 50% off August 3-7 only. Learn more and register at https://pdexpo.engineer/  Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 

Your electronics work. The firmware runs correctly. The mechanical components fit, and every subsystem has passed its individual tests. Then everything is installed inside the final enclosure, and entirely new problems begin to appear. In episode 335 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian is joined again by Paul Adams from the group's contract manufacturer, Agilian Technology, to explore one of the most difficult stages of hardware development: product integration.   Show Sections 00:21 – When Individually Working Parts Fail Together 02:28 – Why Everything Works During Bench Testing 07:40 – What Changes When Integration Begins 08:39 – Designing the Product So It Can Be Debugged 10:16 – Integrating One Subsystem at a Time 13:45 – A Technically Working Product Can Still Fail 15:00 – The Hidden Impact of Heat Buildup 20:19 – The First Complete Build Is Only a Mini Milestone 21:39 – Solving an Enclosure Airflow Problem 23:53 – Paul's Product-Integration Playbook 24:07 – Step 1: Integrate in Stages 24:52 – Step 2: Test Important Risks Early 26:16 – Step 3: Keep Debugging Access Available 27:18 – Step 4: Test the Way the Customer Will Use It 28:20 – Step 5: Treat the Enclosure as Part of the System 29:29 – Final Lessons From the Integration Process   Related content How Many Prototypes Are Needed Before We Get ‘Perfection?' Transitioning to Manufacturing from Product Development | 2 Options Why does new product development take so long? Typical Steps Before You Get Look and Work-Like Prototypes An Effective New Product Development Process for Electronics Final Prototype of your New Hardware Product: When Will You Get There? Manufacturing Pilot Runs Are Great With Quantified Objectives Handover to Manufacturing: What NOT to do & Best Practices Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

Send us Fan MailHave you ever had a business idea you couldn't stop thinking about—but fear, overwhelm, or uncertainty kept you from taking the first step?In this inspiring episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with inventor, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host Lisa Ascolese, better known as "The Inventress." Lisa has spent decades helping entrepreneurs transform ideas into successful products and businesses, and today she's sharing the mindset, strategy, and encouragement every aspiring entrepreneur needs to hear.If you've been relying on Google searches, Facebook groups, or endless free advice to figure out your next move, this conversation is your reminder that sometimes the fastest path forward is learning from someone who's already done it.Lisa shares practical steps for bringing your ideas to life, why waiting for the "perfect time" is holding you back, and how seeking expert guidance can save years of frustration.Whether you're dreaming of inventing a product, launching a business, or simply stepping into your next level with confidence, this episode will leave you inspired to take action.In this episode, you'll learn:✨ How to know if your business or product idea is worth pursuing✨ The first three steps to turning an idea into reality✨ Why "Name it and Claim it" is more powerful than you think✨ The biggest misconceptions about inventing and product development✨ How motherhood can fuel your entrepreneurial journey✨ Why expert guidance is more valuable than relying on free online advice✨ How to stay focused when your business feels overwhelming✨ Practical mindset strategies to overcome fear and self-doubt✨ Why visibility is a skill anyone can learn✨ The importance of taking action instead of waiting for the perfect timeOne of my favorite reminders from Lisa is that your idea was given to you for a reason. The world doesn't benefit when we keep our gifts hidden—it benefits when we're willing to take the first step.

Send us Fan MailDaniel Kurnianto has built his career at the intersection of mechatronics, lab automation, product management, and hands-on mechanical design. With more than 19 years at Formulatrix, he has led and contributed to the development of high-precision life science instruments, including crystallography and liquid-handling platforms used in research and pharmaceutical environments. His experience spans full product lifecycle work: concept development, detailed engineering, injection-molded consumables, motion control, fluidics, manufacturing, assembly, field support, and global customer deployment.  At Formulatrix, Daniel's work has included products like the NT8 Drop Setter and the F.A.S.T. Liquid Handling Platform, where he has combined deep technical fluency with product and team leadership. His background includes micro-scale injection molding, positive displacement liquid handling, fluidic manifolds, precision mechanisms, embedded systems, and DFMEA/GD&T-driven design reviews. That combination gives him a rare perspective: he is not only thinking about whether a design works in CAD, but whether it can be manufactured, assembled, maintained, supported, demonstrated, and improved over time. Outside of Formulatrix, Daniel is the inventor and founder of BOSeTAMPER, a handheld automatic electronic espresso tamper designed and engineered in Boston. The product is described as compact, battery powered, portable, and designed to deliver consistent, repeatable tamping pressure without requiring baristas or home users to apply that force manually. BOSeTAMPER won a Red Dot Product Design Award in 2024, and the public BOSeTAMPER site now highlights the availability of the new 3rd Generation 58mm PRO model with wireless charging and a travel case.  For this episode, Daniel will take us inside the engineering journey behind the new 3rd Generation BOSeTAMPER. Rather than just talking about the finished product, the conversation will explore what changed from earlier versions, why some designs that look impressive on paper may not be the right designs for production, and how Daniel thinks about simplifying a product so it becomes faster, cheaper, and easier to machine, assemble, ship, and support. Daniel also brings a provocative engineering point of view from his work in high-end lab automation: in some systems, he cares more about precision than accuracy. That idea opens the door to a deeper discussion about real-world instrumentation, repeatability, customer expectations, cost, manufacturing reality, and how experienced engineers decide what matters most when a product has to survive outside the lab, outside the CAD screen, and in the hands of real users. LINKS: Daniel Kurnianto LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielkurnianto/ BOSeTAMPER website: https://bosetamper.com/ Aaron Moncur, hostPDX 2026 is October 20-21 in Phoenix, AZ. Attendee tickets are 50% off August 3-7 only. Learn more and register at https://pdexpo.engineer/  Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 

In this episode, we're shaking things up and bringing you the freshest cocktail inspiration for summer. Joining us is Michael Martensen, Corporate Director of Product Development for Food and Beverage, as we explore Caribbean-inspired cocktails that just may be the drink of summer, and how you can make them at home. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or prefer a refreshing mocktail, Michael shares his wealth of expertise, from emerging beverage trends and tropical ingredients to the evolution of the beverage program across Sandals and Beaches Resorts, including a sneak peek of the special 2026 FIFA World Cup beverage menu curated for resort guests to enjoy while watching the World Cup from the Caribbean. Capturing the Caribbean's laid-back spirit, this episode pours sun-soaked inspiration and serves as the perfect reminder that every great summer starts with a well-shaken drink.

Hello voices from the bench community, John Wilson here and I wanted to share some news about the evolution of the Programill lineup. Most importantly, Ivoclar's new PrograMill 7. What stands out right away is the reduced air consumption this mill requires, but what you'll notice first is that impressive new touchscreen. For us, the biggest advantage has been increased spindle power. Next time you see your Ivoclar representative, be sure to ask about the PrograMill 7 and tell them John Wilson sent you. Thank you. At exocad Insights in beautiful Mallorca, we finally caught up with Felix from Imagine USA—and the timing couldn't have been better. As an exocad dealer on the front lines of digital dentistry, Felix shared his excitement about the strong turnout, the familiar faces, and most importantly, the innovation coming from exocad. What stood out most? The new exocad Hub and its cloud-based capabilities, along with powerful AI-driven tools inside DentalDB designed for efficient batch processing. For Felix and the Imagine team, it's not just about seeing what's new—it's about putting it to the test. By running new features through their own production facility first, they ensure real-world performance before bringing solutions to their customers. This week, Elvis and Barb continue their coverage from exocad Insights 2026 in beautiful Mallorca, Spain, where the conversations are just as valuable as the lectures. The episode starts with Dr. Zhiqiang Luo, who shares his perspective on educating the next generation of dentists in an increasingly digital world. The discussion explores how students are adapting to technology, why foundational analog skills still matter, and the challenge of preparing future clinicians for workflows that continue to evolve at a rapid pace. It's an insightful look at where dental education is headed and how digital dentistry is becoming second nature to new graduates. The conversation then shifts to one of the most memorable encounters from the event as Elvis and Barb sit down with Alyson Bravo, a passionate dental technician from Brazil who has traveled across the globe to attend exocad Insights. What starts as a discussion about digital workflows quickly turns into a story about chasing dreams, making connections, and experiencing the international dental community firsthand. Alyson talks about discovering digital dentistry, teaching himself advanced design techniques, and the excitement of finally meeting people he has only known through podcasts, social media, and online education. The episode wraps up with returning friend of the podcast Tobias Specht from Ivoclar. Fresh off several major product announcements, Tobias gives listeners an inside look at the collaboration between Ivoclar and exocad and how customer feedback continues to shape product development. He discusses the integration of Ivotion into the exocad workflow, the importance of training and education, and how Ivoclar works with customers around the globe to refine new products before they ever reach the market.Special Guests: Alyson Bravo, Dr. Zhiqiang Luo, and Tobias Specht.

Send us Fan MailPaul Vizzio is a seasoned hardware engineering leader with deep expertise in building complex electromechanical systems and scaling them from early prototypes to full production. Currently serving as Director of Hardware Engineering at Proteus Motion, Paul led the end-to-end development of a patented 3D resistance training system that has been deployed in more than 400 locations across the U.S. and Canada. His leadership spanned the full product lifecycle—from system architecture and CAD design to manufacturing, supply chain development, and field deployment—culminating in a dramatic cost reduction to approximately 20% of the original prototype while improving assembly efficiency and scalability.  Paul's career reflects a strong ability to operate at both the startup and production scale levels. He has built and led cross-functional teams, driven design-for-manufacturing initiatives, and delivered production-ready systems on aggressive timelines, including bringing initial production units to market in under a year. His work consistently focuses on simplifying complexity—whether through system architecture decisions, supplier strategy, or thoughtful engineering tradeoffs. In addition to his work at Proteus, Paul is the founder of RemieDog, a direct-to-consumer hardware brand, and Vizeng, a consultancy that helps startups accelerate product development from concept to production. Through these ventures, he has worked hands-on across prototyping, injection molding, supplier sourcing, and go-to-market strategy—giving him a well-rounded perspective on both engineering and business execution. Paul is also deeply committed to the broader engineering community. He co-organizes a New York–based hardware meetup with over 14,000 members, serves as a visiting lecturer at Cornell Tech, and has been recognized as one of ASME's Top 25 Early Career Engineers. Across all his work, Paul brings a practical, execution-focused mindset to hardware development—bridging the gap between ambitious ideas and real-world, manufacturable products. LINKS: Paul Vizzio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-vizzio/ RemieDog website: https://remiedog.com/ Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus 

Today our hosts tackle an all-timer of a question: what's the right number of knobs on a pedal? Stay tuned until the end to find out if they arrive at a definitive, unanimously agreed upon answer! They also talk a lot about Andy's exploration of the Chase Bliss Big Time, and take some listener calls. There's product development chat, time signature chat, listen it's just more chat from your favorite chatterboxes. Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

On this episode, Will Tashman, Co-Founder of Uncountable, joins the podcast. Their AI-powered platform helps industries capture, structure, and connect complex formulation and experimental data throughout the full product lifecycle.  Before launching Uncountable with his cofounders, Will was a product design engineer at Apple Inc. He'll share how chemical and advanced materials companies are now using their software […] The post The AI Platform Transforming Product Development—From Lab to Launch first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post The AI Platform Transforming Product Development—From Lab to Launch appeared first on Composites Weekly.

Mehtab Bhogal is the co-founder of Karta Ventures. Reach out to Mehtab by going to www.kartaventures.com.FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREWX: https://x.com/andrewjfarisEmail: podcast@ajfgrowth.comWork With AJF Growth: https://ajfgrowth.comMOVE SUPPLY CHAINReduce your OpEx and create more leverage in your company with financial forecasting, AI, and offshore talent by visiting https://movesupplychain.com/.INTELLIGEMSIntelligems brings A/B testing to business decisions beyond copy and design. Test your pricing, shipping charges, free shipping thresholds, offers, SaaS tools, and more by clicking here: https://bit.ly/42DcmFl. Get 20% off the first 3 months with code FARIS20.

Have you had an idea for a new product you wanted to bring to market or seen new food and wondered how it was created? Social Media influencer and product creator Kevin Escalera talks with Linda Gassenheimer about developing and selling his new foods. He has tips for anyone wanting to bring a product to market. 

Dr. Jason Wersland turned a 3 a.m. garage experiment into the number one percussive therapy brand in the world, with more than 6.5 million Theragun massage devices sold. In this episode, he breaks down the unglamorous eight-year grind behind that overnight success: five prototypes, three bad partners, and a one-to-one credibility-building strategy that eventually landed him in Cristiano Ronaldo''s training room. For more on Therabody and show notes click here   Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Most companies are adopting AI in the wrong order. They start with technology, hand everyone a chatbot, and hope productivity follows. According to Sriram Krishnasamy, that's how you amplify organizational chaos.Sriram led FedEx's DRIVE transformation, which delivered $4 billion in structural cost reductions, and founded FedEx Dataworks, the company's internal data and insights business. Drawing on decades of experience at the intersection of operations, logistics, and digital transformation, he argues that AI isn't just a technology—it's a field. And companies that treat it like a software rollout are missing the point.Join hosts Nick Paladino and Chuck Moxley as they explore Sriram's framework for becoming "AI ready" instead of trying to become "AI native." He breaks down his three-legged stool for transformation: business architecture, experience engineering, and technology. Most organizations start with technology. Sriram believes it should be the last thing you focus on.The conversation dives into how FedEx transformed data from 17 million daily shipments into actionable insights, why companies should chase business value instead of building massive data lakes, and how a predictive model originally designed to optimize network operations helped FedEx achieve a 99.8% service level during the critical COVID vaccine rollout. Sriram also challenges common assumptions about frictionless experiences. The best digital experiences aren't necessarily the most beautiful. They're the ones that understand context and empathy. His favorite example? The Amazon app. Not because of its design, but because it understands his workflow, anticipates mistakes, and adapts to his needs.Key Actionable Takeaways:Start with workflows, not technology – Before deploying AI, define how work actually gets done inside your organization and how your customers accomplish their goals. AI creates the most value when it's applied to well-understood workflows rather than layered on top of existing complexity.Chase business value, not data volume – Most companies don't need massive data lakes before they can create value. Focus on the 20% of data that drives 80% of outcomes, solve a real problem, and expand from there.Become AI ready, not AI native – Don't reinvent your company around AI. Strengthen your existing identity, clarify your goals, understand the people impacted by change, and then apply AI to improve what already makes your business valuable.Want more tips and strategies about creating frictionless digital experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter!https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/ Download the Five Step Site Speed Target Playbook: http://bluetriangle.com/playbook Sriram Krishnasamy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sriram-krishnasamy-ab1679117/ Nick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladino Chuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(03:14) FedEx Career Journey(05:35) Building Dataworks(08:24) Data vs Insights(11:20) Operations to Digital(14:03) Vaccine Distribution(19:57) Three-Legged Stool(22:03) Business Architecture(24:25) Experience Engineering(24:49) Technology Last(28:30) $4B Cost Reduction(29:15) AI and Cognitive Clarity(31:13) Corporate Identity(34:10) Becoming AI Ready(35:35) AI and Human Questions(37:15) Technology Tradeoffs(40:20) Frictionless Experiences(42:07) Where to Connect(42:25) Conclusion

In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born continues the Set It On Fire: The Art of Innovation series by diving into Chapter 6: The Product Development Framework. Joined by Moriah Hidden, Natalie explores practical ways organizations can intentionally surface innovation, move ideas from concept to execution, and create systems that help innovation thrive long-term.This conversation unpacks business plan competitions, hackathons, customer incubation sessions, funding innovation, overcoming organizational barriers, and creating cultures where experimentation and execution become part of everyday work.[00:00 – 03:10] Introduction to The Product Development Framework & Creating Space for InnovationIntroduction to the Product Development FrameworkLeaders must intentionally create opportunities for innovationDifferent organizations require different innovation approaches[03:11 – 07:40] Business Plan Competitions & Learning Through FailureEncouraging employees to bring forward new ideasLessons learned through personal experiences and failureThe value of psychological safety during innovation efforts[07:41 – 11:05] Funding Innovation EffectivelyWhy funding strategy matters as much as the idea itselfAligning financial resources with long-term innovation goalsHow leaders evaluate which ideas receive investment[11:06 – 14:30] Customer Incubation & Innovation ProgramsGathering real-world feedback before launching solutionsBuilding products that solve meaningful problemsBenefits of collaborative innovation environments[14:31 – 19:22] Why Innovation Efforts FailLack of ownership, accountability, and psychological safetyFailure to move from testing to executionLeadership misalignment and competing priorities[19:23 – 22:45] Building a Sustainable Innovation CultureAligning teams around problems worth solvingCreating repeatable systems for testing and learning and establishing accountabilityRemoving fear of failure from organizational culture[22:46 – 23:20] Final Thoughts & ClosingKey takeaways from the Product Development FrameworkResources for learning more about Set It On FireFinal encouragement for leaders pursuing innovationKey Quotes“The urgent work on our plate often suffocates our ability to think about the future.” – Natalie Born“Funding innovation is just as important as generating the ideas themselves.” – Natalie Born“People have good ideas all day long. The challenge is actually executing them.” – Natalie BornResources & LinksInnovation Meets Leadership Website: https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/Set It On Fire Frameworks & Resources: https://setitonfire.co/Natalie Born LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieborn/If this episode encouraged you, share it with a leader, entrepreneur, or innovator looking to build stronger systems for bringing ideas to life.Be sure to subscribe to Innovation Meets Leadership for more conversations on leadership, innovation, culture, and growth.

Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with René, covering:   How a lucky break brought him to Sartorius over 20 years ago, and what has changed and stayed the same over that time His journey from scientist to senior leader, and the evolution of biologics he has witnessed along the way The pace of innovation in bioprocessing, and how he thinks about speed, efficiency and flexibility Why innovation continues regardless of market cycles, through both boom and correction periods His perspective on the current biotech market reset and why it represents a healthy correction Despite building a €3.5bn powerhouse, how Sartorius has maintained a relentless focus on customers   René Fáber, born in 1975, has been Head of Bioprocess Solutions Division and Member of the Executive Board of Sartorius AG since 2019. In the same year, he became a Member of the Board of Directors of Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A.; in 2023 he was appointed as CEO of the company. René Fáber studied chemistry in Bratislava, Slovakia, and earned his Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from the Technical University of Munich in Germany. He joined Sartorius in 2002, where he initially worked as a scientist on membrane modification. As Vice President, he held various management positions in R&D, Marketing for Filtration and Fermentation Technologies, as well as in Key Account Management. In his most recent position, he was responsible for the Product Development unit of the Bioprocess Solutions Division.     Molecule to Market is also sponsored by Bora Pharmaceuticals, and supported by Lead Candidate. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating!  

Hyla Nayeri co-founded 437, a bootstrapped activewear brand, into an eight-figure business— and she did it by simplifying ruthlessly, betting on organic social and influencer marketing, and protecting a culture that includes a four-day workweek. For more on 437 and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Kevin McLaughlin is a Google Analytics and Tag Manager expert specializing in building custom Google Analytics implementations that give you consistent, accurate, and easy to use results that actually help you make better business and product decisions.  Because of his years of experience in product development and management, he knows how to implement your marketing analytics tools so you can derive new insights from your data. As a developer and engineer, Kevin can deal with any level of technical-detail, from quick audits to in-depth, custom javascript setups and maintenance.  He has worked at both large companies and small startups and have setup analytics for both as well as many blogs, small businesses, and non-profits.  Kevin is currently developing several web-applications myself, which keeps me up to date on the latest web technologies and how to implement analytics effectively with them. In This Conversation We Discuss:  [00:30] Intro [01:30] Solving messy data gaps in business [03:33] Building tools to fix your own pain [04:50] Rebuilding analytics for a new internet era [06:20] Adapting to a more privacy-first internet [06:56] Moving beyond session-centric measurement [08:15] Aligning analytics with real shopping sessions [09:24] Shifting from plug-and-play to custom reporting [10:25] Callout [10:36] Overcoming the GA4 learning curve shock [12:37] Unlocking power in custom GA4 explorations [13:13] Fixing tracking before analyzing performance [14:37] Breaking down how GA4 actually receives data [16:53] Understanding why GA4 misses real orders [18:23] Fixing missing orders with server-side tracking [20:44] Choosing build vs buy analytics tools [21:31] Keeping analytics simple for early-stage stores [22:37] Avoiding over-optimization too early [25:01] Staying grounded in real customer acquisition [25:47] Combining clean data with real interpretation [26:49] Making GA4 implementation simple for merchants Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube The leading GA4 integration for Shopify slideruleanalytics.com/ Follow Kevin McLaughlin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mclaughlin-1900/ If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Our guest this week is an entrepreneur with a creative mind and one of the biggest industry powerhouses in action sports and lifestyle brands. With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience, his résumé includes roles as VP of Operations at Paul Frank, President and Global General Manager of RVCA, SVP of Marketing and Product Development at Igloo, and Global President of Quiksilver.After helping lead Quiksilver through the Boardriders era, he parted ways following the acquisition by ABG and was offered the massive responsibility of overseeing and managing the entire action sports portfolio under Authentic Brands Group—a role that would have put him at the center of some of the most iconic brands in our industry. But before he even started the job, he passed on the opportunity.Never one to stand still, he made the jump into the golf world, where he was tasked with building a team from the ground up and launching one of the most anticipated brands in sports alongside the GOAT himself, Tiger Woods. That brand is Sunday Red, and its debut sent shockwaves throughout the golf industry.We're pumped to welcome back for a much-needed Take 2 conversation with our friend, Brad "BRIZZ” Blankinship. 

In this episode of The Product Podcast by Product School, Carlos González de Villaumbrosia sits down with Cristina Cordova, Chief Operating Officer at Linear, the product development system built for teams and agents. Linear raised $82 million in a Series C round in June 2025 at a $1.25 billion valuation. The company has been profitable since 2021, and serves over 20,000 paid business customers, from seed-stage startups to Fortune 100 enterprises, with a team of just 140 people. Before Linear, Cristina joined Stripe as one of its first employees, and led Platform and Partnerships at Notion.What you'll learn:Why keeping headcount intentionally lean is a strategic advantageReplacing traditional interviews with paid two to five-day projectsWhy PMs are the fastest-growing power users of agentic toolsKey takeaways:A small team is not a small business. Revenue, customers, and growth rate matter more than headcount.If you fully delegate your AI thinking, you lose your native understanding of how these products actually workAgentic workflows are now the default, not a feature. The companies that treat them that way will pull ahead.Credits:Host: Carlos Gonzalez de VillaumbrosiaGuest: Cristina CordovaSocial Links:Find out more about Product School hereFollow our Podcast on TikTok hereFollow Product School on LinkedIn here

Great science doesn't always translate into a scalable product, and that gap can stall even the most promising innovations. In this Mol Bio Minutes episode, Steve Lewis explores a common challenge in biotech: moving from a validated assay or prototype to a commercially viable product. While scientific teams often achieve strong early results, scaling requires coordination across design, engineering, materials, and manufacturing, which typically involves multiple vendors. This fragmented process introduces delays, misalignment, and risk. The episode highlights how physical product design, especially for consumables like microfluidic cartridges or custom plastics, can ultimately determine whether a solution reaches the market. By integrating design, prototyping, and manufacturing under one roof, Thermo Fisher Scientific's Plastics Prototyping Services aim to streamline this transition. Early consideration of materials, manufacturability, and reagent compatibility enables faster iteration and more efficient scale-up, particularly for startups navigating growth stages. Ultimately, the message is clear: if your biology works but your product doesn't scale, the problem is solvable. With the right integrated approach, innovation doesn't have to stall, it can move efficiently from idea to impact. Helpful resources and links: Learn more about Thermo Fisher Plastics Prototyping Services Access information about reagents and raw materials for use in your product(s) Subscribe to get future episodes as they drop and if you like what you're hearing we hope you'll share a review or recommend the series to a colleague.  Visit the Invitrogen School of Molecular Biology to access helpful molecular biology resources and educational content, and please share this resource with anyone you know working in molecular biology. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Why the best leaders treat uncertainty as a chance to learn, not a failure to avoid.Most companies are built to grow. Far fewer are built to stay true to their purpose as they do.Eric Ries is an entrepreneur, creator of the Lean Startup movement, and author of Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great. For Ries, innovation starts with a simple reality: nobody can predict the future. “If you're going to do something fundamentally new,” he says, “how are we supposed to forecast” what success will look like? Instead of relying on certainty, leaders should focus on learning. “If you cannot fail, you cannot learn.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Ries and host Matt Abrahams explore how leaders can communicate through uncertainty, turn setbacks into valuable insights, and build cultures rooted in trust. From the power of the build-measure-learn feedback loop to the importance of making “deposits” in a company's culture bank, Ries shares practical strategies for creating organizations that innovate, adapt, and stay true to their values as they grow.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Eric RiesEric's Book: IncorruptibleEp.56 Lean Messaging: How Simple Messages Really StickEp.54 Leadership and Ethics: How to Communicate Your Core Values  Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:21) - Lean Startup Fundamentals (04:03) - Business Plans vs. Reality (06:31) - Learning from Failure (08:11) - Why Companies Go Bad (10:49) - The Culture Bank (13:51) - The Final Three Questions (22:05) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Unleash your Superhuman potential with AI that meets you where you work. Learn more at superhuman.comJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Today our hosts talk about their favorite off-label uses for pedals: an Expression Ramper as an expression splitter, a trereo overdrive pedal as a lofi tape machine, a pedal with perfectly spaced knobs as a phone holder, etc. They take calls and some comments from the Discord, all focused around pedal usage that goes beyond the marketing and expectations of the user interface into unexpected sonic corners. Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @carolinegco, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

What happens when a childhood struggle turns into a business idea that lands on Shark Tank and becomes one of Time Magazine's Best Inventions? In this episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio, I sit down with Olivia Abrams, founder of TickMitt, to talk about how a deeply personal experience with Lyme disease led her to create a product now helping families and pet owners around the world. Olivia shares the real story behind building a consumer product from scratch, navigating years of product testing, launching during the pandemic, and experiencing explosive growth after appearing on Shark Tank. We also dive into entrepreneurship, resilience, branding, and what it really takes to build a mission-driven company in today's world. This conversation is packed with lessons on persistence, problem-solving, and building something that genuinely matters. What You'll Learn How Olivia's personal experience with Lyme disease inspired TickMitt Why solving real problems creates stronger businesses The process of developing and patenting a physical product What it was really like appearing on Shark Tank How TickMitt sold 8,000 units in six hours after Good Morning America Lessons from scaling a direct-to-consumer business How Olivia handled inventory and tariff challenges during rapid growth Why communication and transparency matter in business The importance of building a business around your passions

Today our hosts welcome Philippe Herndon of Caroline Guitar Company. He talks about their latest pedal, a self-proclaimed normie pedal called the Aaron Graves Overdrive. We talk about specific design choices, the story of its namesake, and the importance of versatility even in a fairly fundamental pedal. Plus, we get the scoop on why they use pictures instead of labels, and Philippe has a surprise for us in lieu of the traditional object talk. It's basically a two parter, so fire it up and get listening! Check out the Aaron Graves Overdrive and other pedals from Caroline: https://carolineguitar.com/ Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @carolinegco, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

This conversation with Gil Broza goes straight at a question many product leaders are quietly wrestling with: how do you bring AI into product development without breaking everything that already works? Gil, author, coach, and long-time agility expert, returns to talk with Matt and Moshe about “reshaping product development for AI's impact,” focusing not on building AI features, but on how AI is changing the way product and engineering teams work day to day. He argues that while AI massively increases speed and output, it doesn't change the fundamentals of good product development: clear direction, evidence-based judgment, solid technical foundations, and healthy teams. Join Matt and Moshe as they explore with Gil: - Why AI is a “turbo engine in a car with old brakes” if you drop it into a system designed for human speed. - How leaders confuse more output with more value, and why faster code can just mean “legacy code years ahead of schedule”. - The difference between real agility and “performative Agile” (ceremonies, Jira theater) when AI tools are doing more of the work. - How to think in systems: what you're actually optimizing for (predictability, innovation, time-to-value) and how AI changes the constraints and feedback loops in your org. - Practical blind spots leaders miss with AI adoption: - Treating AI as an implementation, not a transformation - Ignoring cognitive load and burnout when people work all day with agents - Shrinking teams for “efficiency” and accidentally increasing isolation - The three main ways to use AI in product development, and why you should be explicit about each: - As a pairing partner (thinking, coding, design) - As an autonomous agent - As “just” automation (summaries, note-taking, etc.) - Why skipping prototyping and experiments is now “less excusable” when AI can create testable prototypes in hours instead of weeks. - What changes (and doesn't) in roles like PM, engineer, and scrum master when AI becomes a real team member. - Concrete steps leaders can take: apply systems thinking, revisit mindset and values, redesign ways of working for AI-speed conditions, and invest in continuous improvement again. - How Gil's new courses (“Reshaping Product Development for AI's Impact” and “Leading AI-Enabled Product Teams”) help product and engineering leaders do this work intentionally. Want to go deeper or work with Gil? - Website & courses: https://3pvantage.com/  - Newsletter & articles: https://3pvantage.com/subscrib.../  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gi.../  You can also connect with us and find more episodes: - Product for Product Podcast: http://linkedin.com/company/pr...-podcast  - Matt Green: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma... - Moshe Mikanovsky: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikanovsky  Note: Any views mentioned in the podcast are the sole views of our hosts and guests, and do not represent the products mentioned in any way. Please leave us a review and feedback ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In this episode, Justine Reichman interviews Stacey Berger, a seasoned product developer and founder of Sum Of All, about her journey into creating precision skincare tailored for women in midlife. They explore the science behind hormonal skin changes, sustainable beauty practices, and the importance of intentional product formulation. Keywords skincare, menopause, sustainability, women in midlife, product development, hormonal skin, clean beauty, innovation, self-care, empowerment Key  topics Hormonal impact on skin during menopause The importance of science-backed ingredients Sustainable and clean beauty practices Building a brand with purpose and intention The role of collaboration with medical experts Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Essential Ingredients and Guest Introduction 01:42 Stacey's Journey in Product Development 03:47 The Transition to Entrepreneurship 06:29 Overcoming Challenges as an Entrepreneur 09:00 The Importance of Community and Support 13:31 Personal Experience with Perimenopause 16:40 Identifying the Market Gap 22:10 Precision Skincare Explained 29:28 The Intent Behind Clean Beauty 32:35 Navigating Clean and Sustainable Choices 34:53 Empowering Women Through Beauty 39:24 Sustainability Challenges in Product Development 40:44 Holistic Approach to Beauty and Wellness 42:28 The Role of Indie Brands in Beauty Innovation 44:24 Customer Impact Stories 49:16 Reassurance for Women in Midlife 51:04 Rapid Fire Insights on Beauty Guest links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/some_of_all_beauty

In this episode of the Business Legacy Podcast, Paul Dio sits down with Jack Clark, founder of 180 Water, to discuss how he transformed a traditional water well service company into a rapidly growing franchise model focused on clean, reliable drinking water across rural America. Jack shares his journey from growing up on a Montana ranch to building a scalable business in one of the most overlooked essential industries in the country. What started as hands-on work in the water well industry evolved into a mission-driven company helping entrepreneurs build sustainable local businesses while modernizing an aging trade. Throughout the conversation, Jack breaks down the operational side of scaling a service business, the importance of systems and SOPs, and how innovation often comes from empowering independent operators closest to the work. From custom-built service trucks to simplifying installation processes, 180 Water is creating efficiencies in an industry that has historically resisted change. The episode also explores the deeper legacy angle behind skilled trades, mentorship, and preserving institutional knowledge before an entire generation of water well professionals retires. For entrepreneurs, this conversation is a reminder that some of the greatest opportunities still exist in underserved industries where reliability, relationships, and execution matter most.   Timestamps 00:01:08 – Introduction to Jack Clark and 180 Water 00:01:31 – How 180 Water Started 00:02:03 – Choosing Franchise Locations 00:02:49 – Jack's Background in the Water Well Industry 00:05:45 – Why the Franchise Model Works 00:06:06 – Building SOPs and Scalable Processes 00:08:04 – The Importance of Trusting Your Gut in Business 00:08:54 – The Most Rewarding Part of Building 180 Water 00:10:07 – Franchise-Driven Innovation and Product Development 00:11:34 – Challenges Facing the Water Well Industry 00:13:08 – What Jack Is Most Excited About Moving Forward 00:13:45 – How to Learn More About 180 Water   Episode Resources Learn how Jack and the team at 180 Water are modernizing the water well industry through scalable systems, skilled trades, and franchise-driven innovation: https://180waterfranchising.com Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com to access the show notes and additional resources on the episode.  

Today our hosts welcome themselves! Andy talks about his recent show at a planetarium: the gear involved, the style of preparation, and the experience of performing with previous guest Matt Kidd. Then they take some calls with questions about a variety of things, and their answers range from "we've never heard of it" to "sorry, that was a lot of information and I don't know if I answered your question." It's another hour of unabashed whatever this is! Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Kevin and Jin Chon cut open a pillow, found carpet padding inside, and spent 13 years fixing it. They built Coop Sleep Goods into a nearly nine-figure brand by spending more on materials, staying focused on one product, and trusting that a better pillow would market itself. For more on Coop Sleep Goods and show notes click here  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Dean Curtis was literally in the room when the iPhone was about to change enterprise mobile computing forever. He was at Palm during the smartphone wars, then moved to Apple right as they were trying to crack the enterprise market. In his Apple interview, he asked the VP of iPhone whether the lack of a physical keyboard would kill their chances in enterprise. The answer? "I think we're going to be okay." Today, there's not a single physical keyboard on a phone anymore.Join hosts Nick Paladino and Chuck Moxley as we explore one of our favorite themes: customers don't actually know what they want. Dean Curtis trains his team on this: don't let customers design features, get them to tell you the problem they're trying to solve. He's got this great line about how Apple looked at the keyboard problem differently. Everyone else asked, "How do we make a better keyboard?" Apple asked, "Why is this thing taking up half the device when you're not using it 95% of the time?"Then there's the California Highway Patrol story. Palm did a pilot with officers using mobile devices for license lookups in the early 2000s. Every single device came back broken after three days. Turns out the officers ran over them with their cars because nobody ever asked if they actually wanted the technology. That's the enterprise adoption problem in a nutshell. Dean breaks down the three pillars most companies miss: having the right stakeholders including IT, marketing for brand consistency, and someone responsible for training and readiness. Skip any of those and you're setting yourself up for failure. And his take on AI is refreshing. He says the widely held belief that new technology ruins everything is simply wrong. It just makes space for new possibilities. His line: AI rewards the curious. Key Actionable Takeaways:Involve all stakeholders before software deployment, not after - Include IT for technical integration, marketing for brand consistency, and someone responsible for training and readiness; rolling out software Monday morning without user input guarantees resistance and low adoptionDefine problems, not solutions, then let experts solve them - Customers will request features based on what they know, but the real innovation comes from understanding the underlying problem they're trying to solve and approaching it differently, like Apple did with keyboards taking up 50% of the device when unused 95% of the timeBuild trust and confidence through presentation consistency - Whether it's pen-and-paper napkin math or polished iPad proposals, both can work if the customer trusts you; the technology should enhance confidence in the numbers you present, not replace the human element that builds belief in your ability to solve their problemWant more tips and strategies about creating frictionless digital experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter!https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/ Download the Five Step Site Speed Target Playbook: http://bluetriangle.com/playbookDean Curtis' Instagram: https://instagram.com/deancurtis23 Ingage: https://ingage.io Nick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladino Chuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(03:20) Palm and early smartphones(06:42) Apple interview keyboard question(09:04) Customers don't know what they want(11:09) Balancing customer feedback(13:05) Steve Jobs customer experience(14:53) Form factor unlocking productivity(16:22) Editing video on phone(18:07) iPad-only app pivot(19:33) Plumber pen vs iPad trust(22:03) Software adoption challenges(24:34) Three pillars of deployment(25:50) California Highway Patrol story(28:48) Convincing successful salespeople(30:15) Trust drives adoption decisions(33:08) Punching above your weight(34:31) Tying design to bottom line(37:54) Bad word of mouth kills deals(39:32) Apple excellence lessons(42:06) Technology approachability myth(43:54) AI rewards the curious(45:40) Hackathon framework(48:00) SaaSpocalypse build vs buy(50:15) Conclusion

Today our hosts welcome Phillip Carter of the 40 Watt Podcast. It takes them 45 minutes to get to his object because they're all just so good at conversing! They talk about blues, jazz, early influences, discovery of tube amps, the importance of the right speaker, and of course ask the big questions like: are guitar solos good? Check out all things 40 Watt: https://40wattpodcast.com/ Buy some Old Blood: https://oldbloodnoise.com/ Join the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5u Follow us all on the socials: @40wattpodcast, @danfromdsf, @andyothling, @oldbloodnoise Subscribe to OBNE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldbloodnoise Leave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

Before the screen-time backlash hit the mainstream, Cat Goetze was already building an analog antidote. Her brand Physical Phones—Bluetooth landlines designed to replace smartphone habits—generated $800K in its first year and turned a personal frustration into a full-blown cultural movement. For more on Physical Phones and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Steve Blank of Adjunct Professor at Stanford joins Nick to discuss Maintaining U.S. Dominance, Navigating Defense Tech, Prime Obsolence, and Why Your Startup is Likely DOA. In this episode we cover: Changes in Product Development and MVPs Impact of AI on Startup Success and Founder Mindset Common Missteps and Digital Twins in Startups Disruption and Adoption in Enterprise Software Fundraising and Venture Capital in the AI Era Defense and National Security Innovation Challenges for Traditional Defense Contractors The Role of Dual-Use Startups Guest Links: Steve's LinkedIn  Steve's X Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation's Website The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Join our Podcast Community on Patreon!! - www.patreon.com/ThreeSplintersPodcastFor your chance to win awesome prizes every month, be sure to become a Patron. Our giveaways are specifically for our Patrons, and they are automatically enrolled every month. This is our way of saying thank you to all those that support us!Find more of Jason's content here:www.instagram.com/bentswoodworking www.youtube.com/c/bentswoodworking www.bentswoodworking.comFind Sedge's content here:www.instagram.com/sedgetool www.youtube.com/c/sedgetool www.sedgetool.comFind Ronnie's content here:https://www.instagram.com/fultonfinewoodworks/ https://www.youtube.com/@fultonfinewoodworks https://fultonfinewoodworks.com

In this episode, Nick discusses the launch of HyperClean Juice, a new product designed to enhance car detailing. He explains the motivation behind creating a modern detail spray that avoids common issues like towel clogging and surface marring. Nick shares insights into the product's development, its benefits, and how it compares to traditional spray sealants. He also recounts a story about a customer's experience with the product, highlighting its effectiveness in maintaining car appearance without unnecessary additives.Chapters:Introduction and Product Launch0:01 - 0:31Nick introduces the episode and announces the launch of HyperClean Juice.Product Development and Features0:31 - 2:11Discussion on the need for a modern detail spray and its unique features.Comparison with Traditional Sealants2:11 - 3:35Nick compares HyperClean Juice with traditional spray sealants.Usage and Application3:35 - 5:00Explanation of how to use the product on various surfaces.Customer Experience Story11:34 - 14:53A story about a customer's positive experience with HyperClean Juice.Conclusion and Call to Action16:22 - 16:51Nick wraps up the episode and encourages listeners to try the product.

Mike Michelini and John Hubble explore how e-commerce founders are leveraging AI code tools to automate internal processes and shift from basic sourcing to true product engineering in the agentic era.

On the Flyover Conservatives Show, we sat down with John Bamber of WavWatch to explore a groundbreaking technology using frequencies to support healing, sleep, and overall wellness. We discuss how this device works, the science behind frequency-based health, and real testimonies of people experiencing pain relief, improved sleep, and more. If you've been searching for natural ways to support your body and move beyond symptom-based care, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.theflyoverapp.com Follow and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFlyoverConservativesShow To Schedule A Time To Talk To Dr. Dr. Kirk Elliott Go To ▶ https://flyovergold.comOr Call 720-605-3900 ► Receive your FREE 52 Date Night Ideas Playbook to make date night more exciting, go to www.prosperousmarriage.comJohn BamberWEBSITE: www.wavwatch.com/FLYOVER PROMO CODE: FLYOVERJohn Bamber serves as the Head of Product Development for WAVWatch, a company focused on frequency-based wellness technology. With a background as a professional photographer for over two decades, John brings a creative and analytical approach to innovation and product design. He works alongside his family to advance the vision originally developed by his mother, inventor Linda, helping bring accessible health-focused technology to a wider audience. Since joining the company in 2023, John has played a key role in refining the WAVWatch device and expanding its capabilities across sleep, recovery, and overall wellness support. Passionate about natural health solutions, he is dedicated to helping people explore new ways to support their bodies beyond traditional approaches.-------------------------------------------

Empty gigawatt factories, product recalls, participation rates that never materialised, and a policy environment that has now stripped the green premium entirely. The electrolyzer industry has had a brutal few years and most of the companies that raised hundreds of millions on the back of the hydrogen hype cycle are now sitting with fixed costs they cannot sustain and field deployments they are not proud of. Host Bridget van Dorsten speaks with Raveel Afzaal, CEO of Next Hydrogen, one of the few electrolyzer manufacturers that chose to watch from the sidelines while competitors scaled into the storm. Raveel describes the decision in blunt terms: in 2021, when cost of capital went to near zero and capital discipline evaporated, Next Hydrogen looked at the macro signals; rising inflation, rising interest rates, a market telling them their Hyundai partnership was worth a 5% share price drop, and chose to extend their runway from 18 months to five years. That meant hard capital allocation decisions, and the answer was to invest in the product, not the factory. The conversation goes deep into a problem that rarely gets discussed publicly: the commercialisation valley of death. Getting to a working prototype is celebrated, but the productisation phase, technology readiness levels five through seven, is where the funding gap is most severe and the cost shock is greatest. Costs typically rise three to five times from prototype stage, revenues do not yet exist, and neither government programmes nor conventional investors are structured to bridge it. Raveel explains why so many companies that made it to prototype stage never made it to commercial deployment and what surviving that valley actually required. Raveel also pushes back on a common framing around Chinese versus Western electrolyzers. His argument is that the quality question is not a national origin question , it is a materials question. What membranes, what bipolar plates, what catalyst, what functional safety architecture? Next Hydrogen's own answer to those questions is unusual: replacing nickel bipolar plates with large injection-moulded specialty engineered plastics, eliminating corrosion risk entirely and reducing cost through higher material utilisation rather than lower-grade materials. The company holds 40 patents on a cell architecture designed from the outset for direct connection to variable renewables, a design decision made in 2008, when the rest of the industry was still building for baseload. The episode closes on what the next two to three years look like for electrolyzer manufacturers. Raveel's view is that consolidation is coming, but many companies won't survive long enough to be part of it, their fixed costs are too high and their runway too short. The companies that survive will be those with variable cost models, disciplined project selection, and a genuine answer to three questions: Can you access excess electrons? Can you deliver containerised, plug-and-play solutions that control total installed cost? Can you reliably handle the intermittent operations that direct renewable connection demands? Next Hydrogen is betting the answer starts with getting the cell design right first. Today's episode is sponsored by GridBeyond. Energy asset owners face a critical challenge: how to optimize performance and drive new revenue in competitive, fast-moving markets. GridBeyond solves this through AI-powered forecasting, energy trading and optimization. GridBeyond's platform delivers: Precision forecasting to anticipate market opportunities Intelligent market access across multiple revenue streams Real-time control that responds instantly to market conditions Optimization that combines AI insights with expert oversight Whether you're managing batteries, gas peakers, hybrid sites, or complex multi-asset portfolios, GridBeyond helps you turn assets into high-performance revenue machines. The proven platform has helped businesses across the energy sector maximize returns and accelerate their energy transition. Want to learn more? Visit go.gridbeyond.com/recharged https://go.gridbeyond.com/recharged See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With AI promising to accelerate everything, is the most important role for a leader now to be the one who knows when to hit the brakes?Agility requires a balance between the rapid adoption of new technologies and the strategic wisdom to know which ones will actually deliver customer value. It's less about moving fast and more about moving in the right direction.Today, we're going to talk about how AI has permanently changed product development. But while it enables teams to tackle more problems faster than ever, the real challenge has shifted to keeping pace with rising customer expectations. This new landscape requires a shift in product leadership—from simply adopting trends to discerning real value, and using human judgment and creativity to decide where AI can make the biggest impact, and where it's just noise.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Kevin Wang, Chief Product Officer at Braze. About Kevin Wang Kevin Wang is the Chief Product Officer at Braze, where he leads the definition of Braze's product roadmap and R&D efforts, as well as managing and scaling the Product Management and Product Design teams. Kevin joined Braze as its fifth employee in 2012, helping to build the first product sold to customers and the early engineering team. He's since held a variety of roles across product management, engineering, engineering management, and technical recruiting. Prior to Braze, Kevin was a consultant at Accenture focusing on the energy sector. Kevin holds a B.S. in Brain & Cognitive Sciences from MIT. Kevin Wang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wang-96131916/ Resources Braze: https://www.braze.com/ The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703 Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With AI promising to accelerate everything, is the most important role for a leader now to be the one who knows when to hit the brakes? Agility requires a balance between the rapid adoption of new technologies and the strategic wisdom to know which ones will actually deliver customer value. It's less about moving fast and more about moving in the right direction. Today, we're going to talk about how AI has permanently changed product development. But while it enables teams to tackle more problems faster than ever, the real challenge has shifted to keeping pace with rising customer expectations. This new landscape requires a shift in product leadership—from simply adopting trends to discerning real value, and using human judgment and creativity to decide where AI can make the biggest impact, and where it's just noise. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Kevin Wang, Chief Product Officer at Braze. About Kevin Wang Kevin Wang is the Chief Product Officer at Braze, where he leads the definition of Braze's product roadmap and R&D efforts, as well as managing and scaling the Product Management and Product Design teams. Kevin joined Braze as its fifth employee in 2012, helping to build the first product sold to customers and the early engineering team. He's since held a variety of roles across product management, engineering, engineering management, and technical recruiting. Prior to Braze, Kevin was a consultant at Accenture focusing on the energy sector. Kevin holds a B.S. in Brain & Cognitive Sciences from MIT. Kevin Wang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wang-96131916/ Resources Braze: https://www.braze.com/ The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://aglbrnd.co/r/2868abd8085a9703 Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://aglbrnd.co/r/d15ec37a537c0d74 We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658 Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716ba Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company