Podcasts about product discovery

In this interview, YPulse's MaryLeigh Bliss shares insights from their advertising/marketing effectiveness and DEI reports, highlighting that social platforms are the key drivers of purchase decisions for young consumers. The conversation emphasizes the power of authentic, user-generated content and touches on young consumers' strong commitment to DEI.

In this enlightening episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc interviews Anabel Maldonado, Founder and CEO of PSYKHE AI, a company at the forefront of using psychographic intelligence and generative AI to transform the future of e-commerce merchandising. With a rich background that spans neuropsychology and luxury fashion—having worked with the founding team of Net-a-Porter—Anabel brings a unique perspective to the conversation about personalization, retail AI, and customer behavior.Anabel describes how PSYKHE AI solves a persistent problem in digital retail: ineffective, one-size-fits-all recommendation engines. Traditional AI personalization relies heavily on transactional history and assumes repetitive buying behavior. PSYKHE AI instead integrates the Big Five personality traits—openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism—to determine what products emotionally resonate with users. The result is a real-time, per-user merchandising engine that reorders product pages based on deep learning and aesthetic psychology.Anabel explains that these psychographic insights allow PSYKHE AI to move beyond surface-level recommendations. Rather than bombarding consumers with lookalike products or static best-sellers, the platform dynamically surfaces items that feel uniquely “them”—even across unrelated categories like fashion, fragrance, and home décor. The system learns from user behavior and product interaction without relying on surveys or manual input, enabling meaningful personalization that adapts over time.The platform is particularly suited for large-scale, multi-brand retailers where product discovery is a challenge. PSYKHE AI delivers significant improvements in metrics such as conversion rate, time to transaction, and revenue per visitor, reporting uplifts between 17% and 35% through continuous A/B testing.Retailers with at least 50,000 monthly unique visitors and a product catalog with depth (four or more pages in key categories) are the ideal partners. As AI adoption accelerates, Anabel urges retailers to close the cultural gap between tech teams and merchants by embracing tools that reflect the emotional complexity of consumer decision-making.For those looking to stay ahead of the curve in retail innovation, this episode offers a compelling look at how emotional intelligence and AI can come together to redefine product discovery in e-commerce.   Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Should innovation be outsourced to specialized teams, or integrated into your existing product teams? That's what Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando are debating today! Listen as we debate the pros and cons of separating innovation from implementation, exploring why "if you build it, you own it" should extend to innovation as well. Join us to learn about the pitfalls of innovation theater, the challenges of knowledge transfer, and how to truly empower your teams to innovate!#Agile #ProductManagement #TeamEmpowermentagile, product management, innovation, team empowerment, product leadership, agile coaching, product discovery, innovation teams, product development, team collaboration, organizational silos, knowledge transfer, MVP development= = = = = = = = = = = =YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Sn7B8zqNlnkSubscribe on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

My guests today are Martin Spinnangr and Shubham Bhattacharya, CPO at Munu and former CPO at Favrit - two Nordic rivals in the world of hospitality SaaS. We talked about what it takes to build and scale a vertical SaaS product, the challenges of defining your ideal customer profile, why most product validation efforts fail, acquisition vs. retention, the real cost of poor strategic alignment, and more. Shubham is currently a Lead PM at Xeneta and Martin has been a Product leader in Laerdal Medical and Easee before Munu - so this conversation brings different perspectives to the table and it was good to connect with these two again! Enjoy :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afonsofranco.substack.com

Is it better to hire someone with deep domain expertise and teach them product management, or to bring in an experienced PM who can learn the domain? Today, we're debating the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches across critical areas like business impact, product discovery, stakeholder management, and leadership!Listen (or watch) as Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel discuss why domain experts excel at identifying immediate pain points but may struggle with deeper product methodologies... or listen/watch as we discuss how experienced PMs can bring fresh perspectives while also facing steeper learning curves in specialized industries. This podcast is all about exploring the real-world tradeoffs Product Leaders face when building product teams and providing insights for both hiring managers and product professionals!#ProductManagement #CareerDevelopment #AgileLeadershipReferences:Boiler Room (film), 2000Marty Cagan - Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love, 2008AA120 - Did AirBnB Fire Their Product Managers?AA199 - W. Edwards Deming's Profound Knowledge for Transforming OrganizationsAA201 - Mastering Stakeholder Communication & Management= = = = = = = = = = = =YouTubeSubscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Global Agile Summit Preview: Unifying Strategy, Discovery, and Delivery in Product Development With Roman Pichler In this BONUS Global Agile Summit preview episode, we explore a crucial topic that's shaping how we approach product development—sometimes in ways that serve us well and sometimes in ways that hold us back.  There's a growing trend in our industry to explicitly separate strategy, discovery, and delivery into distinct activities or even different teams. On the surface, this seems logical: strategy decides the right thing to do, discovery figures out how to do it, and delivery gets it done. But is this division actually helping us? Or is it creating barriers that make great product development harder? The Origins of Product Discovery "I think it's partly based, at least on Marty Cagan's work, and his insight that many teams are very much focused traditionally on delivering outputs, on writing code. And I think his original intention was to say, 'Let's not worry about creating outputs. Let's also make sure that what we creating makes sense.'" Roman Pichler shares insights on how the concept of product discovery emerged as a reaction to teams being overly focused on outputs rather than outcomes. He explains that conceptually distinguishing between product strategy, discovery, and delivery can be helpful—much like organizing clothes into different sections of a wardrobe. However, in reality, these activities must be connected, informing and guiding each other rather than existing as sequential steps. The Risks of Separating Product Strategy, from Discovery, and from Delivery "If we have a group of people who takes care of strategic decisions, a different group focusing on product discovery, and another group—the tech team—who focuses on product delivery, and those groups don't talk as much as they could and should do, then suddenly we have a sequential process and handoffs." One of the primary challenges with separating strategy, discovery, and delivery is the risk of creating handoffs between different teams. Roman highlights how this sequential approach can slow down value creation, lead to knowledge loss, and increase the likelihood of introducing mistakes. This separation can create barriers that ultimately make product development more difficult and less effective. In this segment, we refer to the podcast interview with Tim Herbig on the concept of Lateral Leadership, and how that is critical for product people. Integrating the Work Streams "What I usually use as a visualization tool is three work streams: a strategy work stream, a discovery work stream, and a delivery work stream. The strategy stream guides the discovery stream. The discovery stream guides the delivery stream, and then the delivery stream informs the discovery stream, and the discovery stream informs the strategy stream." Rather than seeing strategy, discovery, and delivery as separate phases, Roman suggests visualizing them as parallel work streams that continuously inform and guide each other.  This approach recognizes that strategy work doesn't just happen at the beginning—it continues throughout the product lifecycle, adapting as the product evolves. By integrating these work streams and ensuring they're interconnected through feedback loops, teams can create a more cohesive and effective product development process. The Power of Collaboration "The important thing is to make sure that the different areas of work are not disjointed but interlinked. A key element to make that work is to use collaboration and teamwork and ensure that there aren't any handoffs, or avoid handoffs as much as possible." Collaboration and teamwork are essential to successfully integrating strategy, discovery, and delivery. Roman emphasizes the importance of bringing product people—who understand customer needs, business models, and stakeholder relationships—together with tech teams to foster innovation and create value. This collaborative approach helps overcome the challenges that arise from treating these activities as separate, sequential steps. Building an Extended Product Team "Form a big product team, a product team that is empowered to make strategic decisions and consists not only of the person in charge of the product and maybe a UX designer and a software developer, but also key business stakeholders, maybe somebody from marketing, maybe somebody from sales, maybe a support team member." Roman advocates for forming an extended product team that includes not just product managers, designers, and developers, but also key business stakeholders. This larger team can collectively own the product strategy and have holistic ownership of the product—not just focusing on discovery or delivery. By empowering this extended team to make strategic decisions together, organizations can ensure that different perspectives and expertise inform the product development process. Practical Implementation: Bringing it all Together "Have regular meetings. A specific recommendation that I like to make is to have quarterly strategy workshops as a rule of thumb, where the current product strategy is reviewed and adjusted, but also the current product roadmap is reviewed and adapted." Implementing this integrated approach requires practical mechanisms for collaboration. Roman recommends holding quarterly strategy workshops to review and adjust the product strategy and roadmap, ensuring they stay in sync with insights from development work. Additionally, he suggests that members of the extended product team should attend monthly operational meetings, such as sprint reviews, to maintain a complete understanding of what's happening with the product at both strategic and tactical levels. Moving Beyond Sequential Thinking "Unfortunately, our software industry has a tendency to make things structured, linear, and assign ownership of different phases to different people. This usually leads to bigger problems like missing information, problems discovered too late that affect 'strategy', but need to be addressed in 'delivery'." One of the challenges in adopting a more integrated approach is overcoming the industry's tendency toward linear, sequential thinking. Roman and Vasco discuss how this mindset can lead to issues being discovered too late in the process, after strategic decisions have already been made. By embracing a more iterative, interconnected approach, teams can address problems more effectively and adapt their strategy based on insights from discovery and delivery. About Roman Pichler Roman Pichler is a leading product management expert specializing in product strategy, leadership, and agility. With nearly 20 years of experience, he has coached product managers, authored four books, and developed popular frameworks. He shares insights through his blog, podcast, and YouTube channel and speaks at major industry conferences worldwide. You can link with Roman Pichler on LinkedIn and check out the resources on Roman Pichler's website.

Welcome to the 73rd episode of Ecommerce Toolbox: Expert Perspectives! This time, host Kailin Noivo sits down with Sienne Veit, Founder & Chief Product Officer of Invisible Stuff, for an in-depth discussion on her expertise on mobile-first design, AI's transformative role in retail, and the future of product management. Sienne Veit discusses actionable strategies on how to optimize customer journeys, go beyond traditional metrics, and embrace AI for both front-end and back-end retail innovation.

We're taking a critical look at the Double Diamond model, aka. Dual Track Development, aka. Dual Track Agile.This widely-adopted model might be leading leadership and/or teams astray, so we're taking some time to explore its limitations in real-world applications. From the misconception of linear progression to the crucial importance of keeping customers involved throughout the process, Brian tries to convince Om that the model needs significant rethinking!Other things we discuss are:Why the "messy middle" is where the real magic happensHow to properly involve your whole team in both discovery and deliveryThe importance of continuous customer involvementWhy organizational support is crucial for success#ProductManagement #AgileMethodology #ProductDevelopment #Leadership #ProductStrategyproduct management, agile methodology, product development, leadership, team development, double diamond, product discovery, product delivery, agile coaching, product strategy= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch on YouTubeSubscribe on YouTubeAppleSpotify= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Você sabe como o Product Discovery pode ajudar a criar produtos mais alinhados às necessidades dos usuários e do negócio? Como estruturar esse processo para garantir os melhores resultados? Essas e outras questões foram discutidas neste episódio com Gustavo Candido, Líder de Experiência e Design no Itaú, mentor de Produção Digital e palestrante. Além de sua experiência prática em transformação digital, Gustavo trouxe reflexões valiosas sobre como equilibrar estratégia e execução durante o discovery. Senta o dedo no play e compartilhe pra fortalecer os corres. LinkedIn Gustavo https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavocandido News do Papo ⁠⁠https://papodeux.substack.com⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/papodeux/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@papodeux⁠⁠⁠⁠

Enjoying the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast? Here are a few ways to grow your business: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/level-up/ ---In this first episode of our special mini-series on ecommerce search, Arv Natarajan, Director of Product at GroupBy Inc., explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing digital customer experiences.  From early keyword matching to today's sophisticated AI-powered solutions, Arv breaks down the transformation of search technology and its critical role in creating personalized shopping journeys. Topics discussed in this episode:  How early e-commerce search failed due to basic keyword matching. Why AI understands shopping intent vs just matching words. How search personalization works without compromising privacy. Why both search and browse experiences matter equally. What makes the perfect e-commerce search page layout. How visual search transforms product discovery. Why conversational AI revolutionizes complex shopping queries. What makes unified AI shopping assistants the future. How search analytics reveal hidden inventory issues. Why "revenue per search" is the only metric that matters. Links & Resources  Website: https://www.groupbyinc.com/integrations/shopify Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/groupby-ai-search-discovery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvnatarajan/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/groupbyinc  Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/3fftw9mw MORE RESOURCESDownload the Ecommerce Conversion Handbook for store optimization tips at https://tinyurl.com/CRO-ebook Best Apps to Grow Your eCommerce Store: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/best-shopify-marketing-tools-recommendations/ Become a smarter online seller in just 7 minutes Our free newsletter is your shortcut to ecommerce success. Every Thursday. 100% free. Unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com Rate, Review & Follow Enjoying this episode? Help others like you by rating and reviewing my show on Apple Podcasts. Rate here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422 And if you haven't yet, follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I'm adding. Don't miss out—hit that follow button now!

In dieser Folge der Produktwerker geht es darum, wie Product Roadmaps in der täglichen Arbeit eingesetzt werden können. Zu Beginn eines Jahres investieren viele Product Owner und Produktmanager viel Energie in die Erstellung einer Product Roadmap. Doch was passiert danach? Die Roadmap, die oft als Ergebnis intensiver Diskussionen und strategischer Planung entsteht, ist kein statisches Dokument, sondern ein dynamisches Werkzeug, das den Alltag von Produktteams prägen sollte. Eine Product Roadmap gibt die Richtung vor. Sie bildet die Brücke zwischen der Produktvision und den operativen Aufgaben im Backlog. Damit wird sie zur Operationalisierung der Produktstrategie und hilft dabei, Entscheidungen fundierter zu treffen. Gerade in Gesprächen mit Stakeholdern bietet sie eine klare Orientierung, welche Outcomes und Ziele im Fokus stehen. Anstatt über einzelne Features zu diskutieren, lenkt die Roadmap die Aufmerksamkeit auf die übergeordneten Ziele und erlaubt es, neue Anforderungen kritisch zu hinterfragen. Im Scrum-Kontext erweist sich die Product Roadmap als besonders nützlich. Ob im Sprint Planning, bei der Formulierung eines Sprintziels oder im Sprint Review – die Roadmap sorgt für eine klare Verbindung zwischen Vision, Strategie und operativer Umsetzung. Sie zeigt auf, wie das aktuelle Sprintziel auf die langfristigen Produktziele einzahlt. Darüber hinaus unterstützt sie Product Owner, den Fokus zu behalten, etwa in Diskussionen über Prioritäten oder neue Feature-Wünsche. Auch im Kontext von Product Discovery bietet die Roadmap Orientierung. Unsicherheiten, die bei der Entwicklung auftreten, können systematisch angegangen werden. Sie ermöglicht es, Hypothesen oder Annahmen gezielt zu priorisieren und ihre Relevanz für das Gesamtbild zu bewerten. Dabei wird der iterative Charakter der Roadmap deutlich: Neue Erkenntnisse führen zu Anpassungen, um sicherzustellen, dass das Produkt den Anforderungen des Marktes gerecht wird. Product Roadmaps in der täglichen Arbeit einzusetzen erfordert Engagement und Disziplin. Sie ist mehr als nur ein Dokument – sie ist ein zentraler Bestandteil der Produktarbeit und unterstützt dabei, langfristige Ziele mit den täglichen Aufgaben zu verbinden. Indem sie regelmäßig reflektiert und angepasst wird, trägt sie dazu bei, die Produktentwicklung effektiv und zielgerichtet zu gestalten.

In this exciting episode of the Mob Mentality Show, we sit down with Martin Christensen, a product transformation coach, to explore the pivotal power of mobbing in product discovery. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Mobbing Product Discovery What is Product Discovery? Understand the fundamentals user value, business value, and technical feasibility. Mob Style vs. Solo User Interviews: Learn how mobbing on user interviews enhances insights through diverse perspectives and how it contrasts with traditional solo interviews. The Benefits of Diversity: Discover why the mantra “Mob Anything” unlocks innovation, faster UI/UX iterations, and fewer lines of code while maintaining focus on user experience. Collaboration, Psychological Growth, and Transformation Barriers to New Methods: Dive into the psychological and organizational obstacles that can hinder teams from adopting mobbing or trying new approaches. Adult Development and Teaming: Martin shares insights on how stages of psychological development and life events can break down egocentrism and foster stronger collaboration. The "No Pain, No Gain" Paradox: Can growth happen without trauma? Discover the nuanced relationship between challenges, growth, and maturity in collaborative environments. Impact of Complexity on Happiness: Unpack how the complexity of problems and overall team happiness affect the ability to work effectively as a mob. Why Watch This Episode? If you're passionate about product development, user experience, or team collaboration, this episode is packed with actionable insights and relatable stories. From understanding the power of mobbing in product discovery to overcoming barriers to psychological maturity in teams, this conversation will leave you inspired to experiment and grow.

As a Product Manager, are you constantly asked "When will it be done?" before even knowing what "it" is?Learn why this simple question is so problematic and how to handle it effectively. Learn strategies for educating stakeholders, collaborating on roadmaps, and focusing on delivering real value instead of arbitrary deadlines.Don't let deadline pressure derail your product strategy. Listen now for practical tips on having better conversations about timelines and priorities.#ProductManagement #AgileMethodology #ProductStrategy #SoftwareDevelopment #LeadershipSkills= = = = = = = = = = = =YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe on YouTubeApplehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazonhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Teresa Torres, author of Continuous Discovery Habits, to explore the role of AI in modern product discovery. Teresa shared why customer empathy remains irreplaceable, the common pitfalls teams face when misusing AI in research, and practical strategies for integrating AI effectively—without losing sight of the human touch.She also offered her insights on how AI can empower product teams to build skills, enhance customer interviews, and streamline discovery workflows, all while staying firmly rooted in authentic customer understanding. If you're passionate about truly knowing your customers and using AI as a tool—not a crutch—this episode is brimming with valuable takeaways!All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube (video).New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

iesmal geht's um die Jobsuche als Product Owner oder Produktmanager in den aktuellen schwierigen wirtschaftlichen Zeiten. Tim und Dominique beleuchten die momentanen Herausforderungen und geben wertvolle Tipps, wie sich Produktmenschen besser positionieren können, um eine neue Stelle zu finden. Ein Hauptgrund für die schwierige Situation vieler Product Owner ist der wirtschaftliche Druck, dem Unternehmen aktuell ausgesetzt sind. Stellenabbau in agilen Teams und das Zurückfahren von externen Beratungs- und Freelance-Verträgen gehören zu den häufigsten Szenarien. Vor allem Branchen wie die Automobilindustrie oder energieintensive Industrien wie Stahl sind stark betroffen. In vielen Unternehmen wird zusätzlich wieder verstärkt der Fokus auf die Arbeit vor Ort - anstelle von vorrangiger Remote-Tätigkeit - gelegt. Dies schränkt die Flexibilität der Jobsuche wieder oft eher auf einen lokalen Radius ein. Doch auch abseits solcher äußeren Faktoren stehen viele Product Owner vor einer Herausforderung: die eigene Rolle und ihren Wertbeitrag klar zu kommunizieren. Product Owner werden oft lediglich als "Backlog-Schubser" wahrgenommen, wenn es ihnen nicht gelingt, ihre tatsächliche Verantwortung für das Produkt und damit ihren Einfluss auf das Geschäftsergebnis sichtbar zu machen. Es erscheint derzeit besonders wichtig, den eigenen Beitrag zur Vermeidung von Fehlinvestitionen oder zur Steigerung der Produktqualität konkret darzustellen – etwa durch Kennzahlen oder Erfolgsgeschichten. Darüber hinaus raten Tim und Dominique, die eigene Positionierung zu schärfen. Es geht darum, eine klare Expertise zu vertreten - sei es in der Product Discovery, der Delivery oder anderen Schlüsselthemen der Produktentwicklung. Der Aufbau eines gepflegten LinkedIn-Profils ist dafür übrigens unerlässlich; genauso wie die Vernetzung innerhalb der Community. Events wie das Product Lean Coffee oder andere Austauschformate bieten Gelegenheiten, sich zu zeigen, von anderen zu lernen und potenzielle Jobmöglichkeiten zu entdecken. Ein weiterer Tipp: wagt den Blick über den Tellerrand! Die Unterschiede zwischen den Rollen eines Product Owners und eines Produktmanagers sind in vielen Unternehmen fließend. Aber auch Job Beschreibungen links und rechts davon sollten derzeit in Betracht gezogen werden. Wer seine Suche erweitert, hat meist bessere Chancen, eine passende Position zu finden. Zuletzt appellieren Tim und Dominique an die Community und ihr Netzwerk, eine aktive Unterstützung anzubieten – sei es durch das Teilen von Stellenangeboten oder durch die direkte Vermittlung. Gerade in schwierigen Zeiten können solche Verbindungen den entscheidenden Unterschied machen. Abschließend ermutigen sie, trotz aller Herausforderungen optimistisch zu bleiben und auch kleinere Rückschritte in Kauf zu nehmen, um durch diese wirtschaftliche Durststrecke zu navigieren. Denn eines ist klar: Die aktuelle Lage wird nicht von Dauer sein, und eine gute Vorbereitung ist der Schlüssel für zukünftige Chancen bei der Jobsuche als Product Owner und Produktmanager. Hier die Links zu erwähnten Empfehlungen: - Link zur Community Reihe "Product Lean Coffee", bei dem Tim und Dominique ehrenamtlich im Orgateam sind: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12524562/ - Buch von April Dunford: Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It Und auch noch die Links zu alten erwähnten Folgen: - Jobsituation für Product Owner & digitale Produktmanager - Sei dein eigenes Produkt! – Weiterentwicklung für Product Owner

There's a feeling in the industry that some AI tools are solutions looking for a problem. In this podcast, we explore an AI solution that has a clear ecommerce use case and is focused on improving customer experience. James Gurd speaks to Klevu co-founders Nilay and Niraj about their new product, Asklo, which integrates AI chatbots into ecommerce product journeys to enhance customer experience. This is the a logical evolution to PDP Q&As, with customers able to get real-time responses to product and service questions, rather than waiting for a reply. The episode discusses the importance of optimising user journeys, the technology behind Asklo, and how it can improve conversion rates. The conversation also explores case studies demonstrating Asklo's effectiveness in reducing PDP bounce rate by 30%. Key takeaways: Asklo aims to democratise product discovery in ecommerce by providing AI-generated Q&A on the PDP AI can significantly improve customer experience and conversion rates. Understanding user intent is crucial for effective product recommendations. The technology behind Asklo includes Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). Real-world case studies show a 30% reduction in bounce rates from PDPs. Integration with existing systems is seamless and quick (measured page speed impact of 15ms) Customisation options allow brands to control responses and tone. The future of AI in e-commerce will focus on seamless user journeys.

How Product Discovery Should Work... By collaborating through continuous discovery, and making our thinking visible through the opportunity space, we can bring our overarching strategy to life. It will require leadership to no longer pretend they have all the answers, but to see that teams are clear on the strategic context and effective in bringing clients into the process of collaboration and discovery while sharing what they learn along the way. How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

In this episode, Mike Belsito sits down with Dan Blumberg, founder of Modern Product Minds and former product leader at The New York Times, LinkedIn, and Citi, to explore how product discovery works in traditional enterprises. While we often hear stories from cutting-edge tech startups, most product managers work at "normal" companies dealing with legacy systems, regulatory constraints, and established brand expectations. Dan shares practical insights on running effective discovery programs in these environments, including how to test ideas without risking brand reputation, why real commitment beats hypothetical feedback, and how to bring stakeholders along on the journey. Whether you're working in finance, media, or any traditional industry, this episode offers actionable frameworks and strategies for effective product discovery in the real world.

In this episode of the Fintech Hunting podcast, host Michael Hammond welcomes Eloise Schmitz, CEO of LoanNEX, to discuss the latest trends and innovations in mortgage lending technology. Key topics covered: • Current market trends in mortgage products, including non-QM and HELOC options • How LoanNEX simplifies product discovery and pricing for lenders and brokers • The importance of accessible tools for non-agency and portfolio products • Innovations in mortgage technology that are expanding market access • LoanNEX's approach to adapting to market changes and new product offerings Whether you're a mortgage professional looking to expand your product offerings or a fintech enthusiast interested in the latest industry innovations, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving world of mortgage lending technology. Join us as Eloise shares her expertise on how LoanNEX is helping lenders and brokers navigate the complex landscape of mortgage products, ultimately leading to better outcomes for borrowers and increased business opportunities for lenders.

BONUS: Mastering Product Management in a Remote World, Insights from Tuple's Head of Product, Eli Goodman NOTE: We want to thank the folks at Tuple.app for being so generous with their stories, and supporting the podcast. Visit tuple.app/scrum and share them if you find the app useful! Remember, sharing is caring!   In this episode, Eli Goodman, Head of Product at Tuple, shares insights from his extensive experience in software development and product management. Having transitioned from engineering management to product leadership, Eli reveals the key strategies Tuple uses to develop its remote pair programming service, which is trusted by companies like Figma and Shopify. Tune in to discover how Tuple handles remote team dynamics, customer-driven development, and balances tech debt with client needs, all while maintaining a customer-centric focus. Introduction to Tuple and Why It's Unique Tuple, a remote pair programming service designed by engineers, solves a pain point that its founders, all pairing enthusiasts, experienced firsthand. They were unsatisfied with generic screen-sharing tools that disrupted the flow of coding collaboration. Tuple's product philosophy is about staying "one inch wide, one mile deep" to ensure the tool stays focused on enhancing the pairing experience without getting in the way. "The details matter. Generic screen-sharing tools just don't cut it for productive pairing." Managing a Remote Team at Tuple Managing a distributed team across the U.S. and Europe comes with its challenges. Eli highlights the importance of alignment and ensuring everyone is on the same page, despite working remotely. He emphasizes the role of Product Owners as "connective tissue" and the power of connecting team members with key initiatives. Through personal conversations, Eli uncovers what motivates his team, allowing him to support them without micromanaging. "What makes you proud? What brings you shame? Understanding these emotions helps uncover what drives our team." Ensuring Effective Communication in a Remote Environment Effective communication is the backbone of remote work, and Eli shares some of the practices that have helped Tuple's team stay aligned and collaborative. From using spontaneous pairing sessions to fostering a culture of checking in, Tuple has created a remote work environment where conversations are naturally sparked, and collaboration is effortless. "We have more space in our schedules for spontaneous pairing, which keeps collaboration flowing." Lessons Learned from Pairing Remotely One of the key insights Eli shares is how Tuple has evolved its remote pairing process. In the past, pairing might have felt like a formal meeting, but now it happens more spontaneously. Tuple's app facilitates this by offering the metaphor of a phone call—engineers can call each other at any time, making collaboration easy, especially when someone is deep into a task and needs quick support. "At Tuple, engineers only have three meetings a week, leaving the rest of the time open for pairing and creative work." Pairing Beyond Programming Tasks While pairing is typically associated with programming, Eli explains how Tuple uses pairing for other activities, like design or planning sessions. This practice has extended beyond coding, fostering a culture where team members collaborate on various tasks that benefit from shared perspectives and live problem-solving. "We've expanded pairing beyond coding, using it for activities like design reviews and project planning." Balancing Customer Feedback with Product Vision Responding to customer feedback is vital, but it can also lead to losing focus. Eli explains how Tuple balances this by capturing as much feedback as possible, using tools like Product Board to keep track of customer requests. However, instead of building every requested feature, Eli focuses on synthesizing broader patterns and emotional triggers that align with Tuple's long-term vision. "Focus on discovery as a product person. Understand the emotional context behind customer feedback—that's what drives great products." Tuple's Ideal Customer and Core Value Tuple's ideal customers are teams that value deep collaboration through pair programming. The platform's most important offering is the ability to make remote pairing seamless and intuitive, something traditional tools fail to deliver. "Tuple is built for teams that believe in the power of collaboration and want a tool that enhances their pairing experience, not disrupts it." Roadmapping: How to Prioritize the Right Work in Product Development Looking ahead, Eli shares Tuple's plans to continue investing in quality and lowering the barriers to remote pairing. One exciting potential direction includes creating a "social layer" within the app to help users feel more connected with their teammates. Another idea is incorporating non-human pairing agents that could assist with specific tasks. "We want to see if we can make it feel like you're right there with your teammates, lowering the barriers to start pairing." Recommended Resources Eli recommends The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick, a must-read for anyone working in product management. The book teaches how to talk to customers in a way that gets honest, useful feedback rather than polite responses that don't help improve the product. "I thought caring about people was enough to talk to customers, but The Mom Test taught me what not to do during customer interviews." About Eli Goodman Eli Goodman has been working on software teams for 17 years. He's been a full-stack developer and engineering manager at both large and small companies, including Etsy and Headspace. A few years ago, Eli transitioned to product management and is now the Head of Product at Tuple, a remote pair programming service used by companies such as Figma, Shopify, and many others in the software industry. You can link with Eli Goodman on LinkedIn, or email Eli at Eli@Tuple.app.

Can AI truly transform the e-commerce experience and create the ultimate digital salesperson? Tune in as we sit down with Dan Wagner, CEO of Rezolve, to uncover how his vision and innovative AI solutions like Brain Commerce, Brain Checkout, and Brain Assistant are set to revolutionize online shopping. Dan shares his extensive knowledge and experience in technology to shed light on the persistent challenges of current e-commerce systems, and how Rezolve's approach promises to simplify product discovery, streamline checkout processes, and enhance after-sales support.   Discover how empathy, expert knowledge, and effective closing techniques are being harnessed by AI to create more meaningful and personalized shopping interactions. In a compelling discussion, we explore the limitations of existing digital interfaces and how Rezolve's conversational approach can guide consumers more effectively. By breaking down language barriers, this technology not only enhances the global reach of e-commerce platforms but also aims to significantly reduce customer attrition rates and improve overall satisfaction. Dan also opens up about his personal entrepreneurial journey, sharing invaluable lessons from overcoming failure to building success. Learn about the perseverance, resilience, and long-term relationships that have been crucial to his achievements. As Rezolve takes the bold step of going public, Dan offers insights into the exciting opportunities this move presents for investors and stakeholders. Don't miss this episode filled with wisdom, innovation, and practical advice for anyone passionate about the future of e-commerce and the entrepreneurial spirit. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome to Business Legacy Podcast 00:00:45 - Revolutionizing E-Commerce With AI Technology 00:08:31 - Transforming Digital Commerce With AI 00:19:17 - Overcoming Failure and Building Success 00:24:57 - Building Long-Term Relationships in Business 00:32:49 - Exploring Rezolve's Innovative Public Offerings 00:33:50 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts from Dan Wagner 00:34:50 - Closing Remarks and Where to Find More Information About Rezolve   Visit the website https://www.rezolve.com/ to find out more about rezolve's public offerings and future prospects.    Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit businesslegacypodcast.com. For more information: Visit businesslegacypodcast.com to access the shownotes and additional resources on the episode.

Product Discovery is an exciting part of any Design Project, and it may be a Designer's first exposure to working with executives. During a Project Kickoff, CEOs and other executives may come to discuss their grand vision of the project or help establish its overall goals. Unfortunately, as a result, many Designers stay silent and wait for other voices to speak up and finish talking. However, that approach may cost you a lot of time and effort. Decisions you make during the Discovery process can often significantly impact the final product, and asking three specific questions during this process can help you do that. How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

00:00 Intro 00:48 What's the problem in the product space? 03:30 The Three Vs of Product Ownership 06:00 Discovery and validation! 07:35 Assumptions and analysis? 11:30 My ideas are the best 13:40 Levels of investment risk 16:30 Knowing vs doing 18:22 ScrumMatch data on Scrum Masters 20:30 Shift in leadership 22:04 "Adoption" of cutting edge is slow 25:55 Bike shedding 27:00 To put it disrespectfully 28:14 Launch of Professional Product Discovery and Validation (PPDV) Workshop 31:00 Organizing Scrum around product yields more value 32:29 Outro https://www.scrum.org/courses/professional-product-discovery-and-validation-training https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikwendt https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkuijten ---------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us at the following places: Wisconsin Agility Training: https://wisconsinagility.com/training Advising: https://wisconsinagility.com/advising Jeff Bubolz Jeff Bubolz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbubolz/ Jeff Bubolz X: https://x.com/JeffBubolz Chad Beier Chad Beier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbeier/ Agile Songs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs Agile Songs Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs/shorts Agile Songs X: https://x.com/AgileSongs The Agile Wire Web: https://theagilewire.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YKEHJtcJXZ55ohsUOvklI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agile-wire/id1455057621 Agile Wire Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLl0ryedF7y7HWTsbur4ysdpUcY7tniSG Agile Wire X: https://x.com/AgileWire Make sure you subscribe to the channel! #Scrum #Agile #ProfessionalScrum #Kanban #BusinessAgility

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In this Scrum.org Community Podcast episode, PSTs Paul Kuijten and Lavaneesh Gautam join to discuss the creation of the new Professional Product Discovery and Validation class that officially launched today, aimed at helping Product Owners and Product Managers validate product ideas before development. They share insights on the development process, including beta classes, customer feedback, and evaluating market and solution fit. They explain how they used techniques from the class to develop it. The episode highlights the importance of continuous learning, data-driven decision-making, and experimentation.

Do You Really Need a UX Researcher on Your Product Team? There are no easy answers on this podcast as we react to a provocative LinkedIn post. On this episode, Product Manager Brian and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om debate the merits and challenges of having dedicated UX researchers on product teams. Listen as we explore:Are UX researchers a must-have or a luxury? Can product managers develop research skills?Does short-term thinking undervalue the impact of UX research?Could UX researchers upskill product teams?Join us for a delightfully balanced discussion about product management, UX professionals, and agile teams.= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Itamar Gilad is the author of Evidence Guided, which is my favorite book out there on how to practically DO product discovery. Prior to becoming a product consultant and trainer, he had a long product career at Google where he led the creation and launch of products that are now used by over a billion people.In this conversation we explore the GIST approach to product discovery through the origin story of Gmail's tabbed inbox, to help you see what great product discovery looks like in practice.—Topics discussed(01:33) Creating frameworks and coming up with catchy models(10:02) GIST: the meta framework organizing model concept.(15:02) Illustrating GIST through the story of Gmail tabbed inbox(21:06) Refocusing goals led to stronger, simpler idea.(25:08) Prioritize, filter, and reevaluate for effective ideas.(29:02) Usability and value risks, low confidence, evolution.(35:43) Key results drive achieving goals, engaging company.(40:07) Inquiring about applying startup approach to enterprises.(45:32) Navigating uncertainty in strategy with evidence and discovery.(50:44) Emphasizing iterative nature of product discovery process.(59:10) Encouraging analysis for companies hesitant about changes.(01:01:18) Evaluate, test, experiment, launch, measure, impact, outcomes—Links & resources mentioned• Send episode feedback on Twitter @askotzko , or via email• Itamar Gilad : website, LinkedIn• Evidence Guided (book) - website, Amazon—Related episodes:• #55: How does continuous discovery come together for a new product?• #44 Teresa Torres: Habits for clear thinking and better product bets—Books:• Evidence Guided: website, Amazon—Other resources:• Itamar's downloadable frameworks & resources• The GIST framework• Confidence meter for ICE scoring• Creating Product Strategy with Multiple Strategic Tracks (MuST)• Marty Cagan: The four big risks• Gibson Biddle: proxy metrics (within product strategy) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.makethingsthatmatter.com

“The three change dimensions of the product operating model are changing how you build, changing how you solve problems, and changing how you decide which problems to solve." Chris Jones, Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG) and co-author of “TRANSFORMED: Moving to the Product Operating Model,” joins me to discuss how organizations can transform and innovate like top tech companies. Chris introduces the Product Operating Model (POM), a set of principles for building products that prioritize outcomes over outputs. He contrasts POM with traditional IT and project models, emphasizing the importance of empowering cross-functional teams, fostering trust, and aligning stakeholders around a unified product strategy. Chris also delves into the three dimensions of POM, highlighting the need for changing how we build, how we solve problems, and how we prioritize problems to solve. Additionally, he explores the crucial role of the CEO, the product leaders, and the product team's key competencies in driving successful transformations to POM.   Listen out for: Career Journey - [00:01:56] Moving Into Product Management - [00:05:40] Key Theme of “Transformed” - [00:07:13] Product Operating Model (POM) - [00:10:39] Model, Not a Framework - [00:15:52] The Driver's Seat in POM - [00:19:28] Changing How You Build - [00:23:00] Importance of Instrumentation & Monitoring - [00:26:37] Changing How You Solve Problems - [00:28:27] Product Discovery & Experimentation - [00:32:03] Empowerment & Trust - [00:36:10] Changing How You Decide What Problems to Solve - [00:39:21] Unified Product Vision & Strategy - [00:42:56] The Role of the CEO & Product Leaders - [00:44:45] Product Model Competencies - [00:48:36] 3 Tech Lead Wisdom - [00:53:05] _____ Chris Jones's BioChris has spent over 30 years building and leading product teams that defined new product categories at startups to F500 software companies including Lookout, Symantec, and Vontu. A holder of multiple patents, he has discovered and developed new products in consumer and enterprise mobile, web, data, and platform services. Chris has worked directly with over 200 companies ranging from startups to very large enterprise across a wide variety of technologies, business models and industries. Chris has worked directly with leadership and operational teams at these companies to better align their organization, process, tools, and culture with modern product best practices. Follow Chris: LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/chrisjonessvpg Silicon Valley Product Group – svpg.com SVPG Product Masterclass – eventbrite.com/e/svpg-product-masterclass-asiapac-timing-tickets-874015693467 _____ Our Sponsors Enjoy an exceptional developer experience with JetBrains. Whatever programming language and technology you use, JetBrains IDEs provide the tools you need to go beyond simple code editing and excel as a developer.Check out FREE coding software options and special offers on jetbrains.com/store/#discounts.Make it happen. With code. Manning Publications is a premier publisher of technical books on computer and software development topics for both experienced developers and new learners alike. Manning prides itself on being independently owned and operated, and for paving the way for innovative initiatives, such as early access book content and protection-free PDF formats that are now industry standard.Get a 40% discount for Tech Lead Journal listeners by using the code techlead24 for all products in all formats. Like this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/185.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

In this episode which is a part of our new Scrum in Action: Stories from the Trenches series, host Dave West chats with PST Felipe Andrade about the application of Scrum in non-traditional product development contexts, such as small businesses. Felipe shares his experience of implementing agile principles in a barbershop/pub setting, emphasizing cultural fit and continuous improvement. He shares his experience with starting and growing a bar and barbershop business, highlighting the importance of understanding customer needs and experimentation in business decision-making using product discovery and validation techniques. He emphasizes the versatility of Scrum and its potential to be applied in various industries and contexts.

Listen to our conversation with Frances Ibe, the SVP of Product at Tide. Frances shares invaluable insights on her journey from developer to product leadership and how to avoid common pitfalls during the discovery process.Featured Links: Follow Frances on LinkedIn | Tide | 'Six things we learned at the Pendomonium and #mtpcon roadshow - London 2024' feature by Louron PrattOur HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

This week, your host, Justin Thatil, welcomes Ned Pope, Director of Product Practice at Agile Thought. In this episode, Ned and Justin explore the most common challenges encountered while engaging with an enterprise client. Ned shares valuable insights regarding creating a new product effectively and timely, emphasizing the crucial value of openness and collaboration within a Team. Ned highlights the importance of focusing on the problem, the elements of the solution, and how they can be broken down to prioritize the most unique and highest value for clients and customers.   Key Takeaways Enterprise clients are dealing with a massive sector of the marketplace. There is a wide range of variance in what the clients are trying to accomplish, so it is important to ground them in their thinking around problem-solving. If you can remove even a minor inconvenience from someone's day, you add value to their life. There must be a list of priorities from executive and senior leadership within the enterprise clients, along with the dates they will be needed. This road map is not based on capacity or capability to deliver a solution around a specific item to be delivered at a particular time. Don't get frustrated when trying to create a digital product. There is a reason this solution doesn't exist yet, or in the form you are trying to build it. Make sure everyone is aligned and on the same page. Understand and respect the current processes within an Organization. The organization has already figured out how to solve the problem in the current fashion, and you do not want to disrupt that but to provide something that makes that process more manageable, enhances that solution, and makes it more effective and scalable. There are tangible elements that form a culture. Empower teams to think creatively about a solution. Openness, resourcefulness, and collaboration are critical elements of an Agile Team. Move UX design and UI library components as visual references at the beginning of the process to save time and ultimately allow for a better product. We often get to the details and the complexity of the work and then begin to get consumed with all the nuance and intricacy of the daily work, which can lead to overseeing the most basic aspects. Remember, you are building a visual tool! The vast majority of technology has some form of interface, which generates success and speed with quality and accuracy. Provide visual references to align the Team with what you are trying to accomplish and execute. It is recommended that you bring in a highly skilled UX Designer to the heart of the Product Discovery. Don't wait until the process is in development; the UX designer needs to join the process from the beginning. Use a UI library.   Mentioned in this Episode: Scaled Agile Scrum.org National Academy of Inventors   Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using #AgileThoughtPodcast!  

Tanguy Crusson is the product lead for Jira Product Discovery at Atlassian. In his more than 10 years at the company, he has been instrumental in taking several new products from zero to one, including HipChat, Statuspage, and Jira Product Discovery. In this episode, we dive deep into the struggles of innovating and building new products inside a large company. Tanguy shares candid stories about what worked, what didn't, and his many hard-won lessons learned about how to successfully build 0 to 1. We cover:• Why large companies with so many advantages still fail at creating new products• Lessons learned from building HipChat• How to avoid common pitfalls like competitive myopia and premature scaling• Lessons learned from the acquisition and integration of Statuspage• Insights from the success of Jira Product Discovery• Tactics for protecting your “ugly babies”• The power of “lighthouse users”• The importance of having a “why now”• Much more—Brought to you by:• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security• WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs• Coda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-0-to-1-inside-atlassian-tanguy-crusson—Where to find Tanguy Crusson:• X: https://x.com/tanguycrusson• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanguy-crusson-99832a—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) Tanguy's background(02:30) Tanguy's journey at Atlassian(07:03) The challenges of innovating in large companies(10:42) Atlassian's high bar for excellence (12:58) The HipChat story: successes, failures, and lessons learned(20:47) Lessons learned from building HipChat(33:49) Statuspage: a journey of perseverance(39:48) Acquisition challenges and lessons(47:22) Strategic decisions: build, buy, or partner?(48:17) Learning to articulate "why now"(54:08) A quick summary of lessons in this episode(55:40) The success and pain of launching Jira Product Discovery (58:10) Incubating new products: the Point A program(01:00:13) Failure is the most likely outcome(01:04:15) Atlassian's four-phase approach to launching new products(01:09:20) Breaking rules without breaking trust(01:16:16) Early success and team autonomy(01:17:22) Innovating without disrupting existing customers(01:23:17) The Lighthouse Users program(01:30:00) Protecting and nurturing new ideas(01:36:14) Balancing innovation with personal well-being(01:38:17) A reminder to look after yourself(01:42:06) Lightning round—Referenced:• Atlassian: https://www.atlassian.com/• HipChat: https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Hipchat/ct-p/hipchat• Stride: https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Stride/ct-p/stride• Statuspage: https://www.atlassian.com/software/statuspage• Opsgenie: https://www.atlassian.com/software/opsgenie• Jira Product Discovery: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/product-discovery• HipChat billboard: https://x.com/HubSpot/status/654696998126272512• Announcing our new partnership with Slack: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/announcements/new-atlassian-slack-partnership• Slack shows it's worried about Microsoft Teams with a full-page newspaper ad: https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/2/13497766/slack-microsoft-teams-new-york-times-ad• What Is ‘Dogfooding'?: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/14/business/dogfooding.html• Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira• Confluence: https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence• PagerDuty: https://www.pagerduty.com/• New Relic: https://newrelic.com/• BigPanda: https://www.bigpanda.io/• Transparent Uptime: http://www.transparentuptime.com/• Vision, conviction, and hype: How to build 0 to 1 inside a company | Mihika Kapoor (Product at Figma): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/vision-conviction-hype-mihika-kapoor• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• Lessons from Atlassian: Launching new products, getting buy-in, and staying ahead of the competition | Megan Cook (head of product, Jira): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/lessons-from-atlassian-launching• Noah Weiss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahw/• Tanguy's LinkedIn post about “lighthouse users”: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tanguy-crusson-99832a_lighthouse-users-one-of-the-pm-techniques-activity-7176654510801502210-hWNi/• Pixar Chief: Protect Your ‘Ugly Babies' (Your Unsightly Ideas): https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyboynton/2014/03/17/pixar-chief-protect-your-ugly-babies-your-unsightly-ideas/• Atlas: https://www.atlassian.com/software/atlas• Point A: https://www.atlassian.com/point-a• Scott Farquhar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottfarquhar• Who: A Method for Hiring: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Method-Hiring-HC-2008/dp/B004C79SRS/• Hakim's Odyssey: Book 1: From Syria to Turkey: https://www.amazon.com/Hakims-Odyssey-Book-Syria-Turkey/dp/1637790007• Living with the Earth, Volume 1: Permaculture, Ecoculture: Inspired by Nature: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Earth-Gardeners-Permaculture-Ecoculture/dp/1856232603/• INRIA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Institute_for_Research_in_Computer_Science_and_Automation• How a Hydrofoil Works: https://web.mit.edu/2.972/www/reports/hydrofoil/hydrofoil.html• What Is Kitefoil or Foilboarding?: https://www.whenitswindy.com/wp/?page_id=534• Freediving: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freediving• Tanguy's freediving stats: https://www.aidainternational.org/Athletes/Profile-00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000a45• Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.com/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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This episode features Paige Tyrell, Chief Growth Officer at Prefixbox, a leading AI search and product discovery solution provider for e-commerce businesses.  Paige dives deep into how Prefixbox helps retailers increase conversion rates and online revenue by personalizing the product search experience for their customers. She explains how Prefixbox leverages AI to understand user behavior and deliver the most relevant product recommendations, ultimately enhancing the customer journey and driving sales.  Paige also sheds light on Prefixbox's approach to marketing and sales in the ever-evolving tech landscape, emphasizing the importance of self-serve content and building trust through unbiased customer reviews.

In this exclusive interview recorded live from the Walmart Commerce Technologies Studio at Shoptalk Europe, Dr. Jan Philippe Wintjes, Executive Vice President Global Omnichannel, Hugo Boss, shares insights on the company's approach to omnichannel retail, digital product discovery, and exploring new frontiers like Web 3 and the metaverse. With over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, JP oversees a wide range of responsibilities, including retail, e-commerce, app development, loyalty programs, customer relationship management, and merchandising. JP discusses the importance of creating engaging and exciting customer journeys across various touchpoints, from retail stores to online platforms. He emphasizes the role of digital product discovery in promoting brands through social media, live shopping, and 360-degree product visualization. Discover how Hugo Boss is leveraging innovative technologies like AI and logistics to enhance operational efficiency and profitability while maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset to test and learn new concepts, such as their successful Roblox collaboration.

Today on The Casey Adams Show I sat down with Sam Rattner. In this captivating episode, we sit down with Sam Rattner, the visionary founder of Victory and Showroom, who sold his first company for a staggering $40M at just 23. Sam takes us through his thrilling journey in the online gambling and fashion e-commerce industries, sharing the highs and lows of building a business in a regulated market. He emphasizes the importance of taking risks early in life, being fully informed before pitching investors, and the concept behind Showroom—a revolutionary vertical-specific search engine for fashion and e-commerce. Takeaways -Starting a business in a regulated market requires navigating complex regulatory processes and compliance requirements. - Building an asset along the way is important, as it increases the value of the business and makes it more attractive to potential buyers. - Taking risks early in life, when there are fewer responsibilities, can lead to greater opportunities and success. - When pitching investors, it is important to be fully informed about the business and to have a clear understanding of the market and competition. - The future of shopping may involve vertical-specific search engines that provide a more personalized and efficient shopping experience. Product discovery is a challenge in the e-commerce industry, and traditional keyword-based search engines are not effective in helping users find what they are looking for. - Building relationships with partners is crucial for Showroom's success, and the company curates a list of high-quality brands to ensure a positive user experience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:35 Starting Victory and Overcoming Regulatory Challenges 06:33 Building a Business with Acquisition in Mind 09:40 Early Entrepreneurial Endeavors 14:38 Gap Between Snow Plow Business and Victory 17:39 Raising Capital for Victory 21:36 Never Pitching Twice 30:38 Introduction to Showroom 33:14 Thoughts on Live Shopping 36:33 Personal Shopping Habits 38:59 Product Discovery and Keyword-Based Search Engines 39:52 Expansion of Showroom Categories 40:38 Building Relationships with Partners 41:01 Revenue Share Model 42:53 Curated List of Brands and Quality Products 44:12 Choosing Showroom as a Second Time Founder 45:11 Importance of Talent and Team Building 47:07 Product Discovery and Live Shopping 49:30 Acquiring a Former Riverboat Casino Vessel 57:06 Unique Ventures and Pursuing Opportunities 58:37 Embracing Pain and Learning from Challenges Learn more: www.listener.com

This week, Justin Thatil, your host, welcomes Mike Guiler and Anitra Pavka. Today, they address the product discovery phase and some of the challenges the engineering Team usually faces while identifying what they will build and which special skills will be required to perform the task effectively. Also in this episode, they explore interviewing techniques and usability testing.   Key Takeaways Interviewing users is universally helpful. Interviewing users is so important that it should be done every week. We need to be informed, and the only way to do this is by talking to the users. Before the interview begins, you need to make sure you know what you want to obtain from the conversation. A discussion guide might help to lead an interview and make it more consistent. Focus on allowing people to keep on talking. Engage in the conversation with active listening skills  Open-ended questions are ideal for promoting a deep conversation. Fall in love with solving the problem and avoid fixating on a particular solution. Put an effort into understanding the underlying motivations to solve a particular problem. The organizational culture needs to promote the Discovery and Delivery Teams to talk to the customer and get feedback. Encourage small experiments that try to address a problem from a different perspective and use a different tool to solve it. If the experiment is successful, the new approach could be applied to other matters. Usability testing: Was the product easy to learn? Was the user able to get through the product efficiently? Were there errors along the way? Search to find out answers to questions about value. You can use moderated and unmoderated usability tests to get the feedback the Team seeks. Share the findings across the Team. They can influence how they approach the following prototype and evolve the solution.   Mentioned in this Episode:   Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or on X (Formerly Twitter) @AgileThought using #AgileThoughtPodcast!  

Top 5 Things We Do Incorrectly in Product Discovery Inadequate time for the problem space Discovery solely for estimation Discovery without past evidence Discovery for a quarter or more Separation of responsibilities and accountabilities in discovery and delivery How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

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Thanks to Teresa Torres from Product Talk for coming on to the Fireside PM pod to talk about #productdiscovery! We had a great convo and I found the notion of show not telling and the importance of making lots of little improvements versus arguing for wholesale transformation to be pretty compelling.  https://www.producttalk.org/  

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Sam Rattner is the CEO and Co-Founder at Showroom, a vertical-specific search engine for fashion. Leveraging AI, it crawls brands big and small and hosts their inventory, amounting to millions of pieces.  Previously Sam founded Vigtory, a sports betting company which he sold to Fubo for $40 Million at age 23.In this episode, Sam Rattner joins us to break down the innovative concepts behind his company, Showroom, aimed at reshaping the online shopping experience. We discuss how AI will impact retailers and shopping experiences alike.Episode brought to you by More StaffingJoin 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter!On this episode of DTC pod we cover:1. Concept and Mission of Showroom2. Showroom's Business Model3. Consumer-Centric Approach in Ecommerce4. Innovation in Online Shopping Experience5. Challenges with AI in Fashion Ecommerce6. Fundraising and Business Growth Strategies7. The Importance of Data Standardization8. Ecommerce Platform Differentiation9. AI's Role in Enhancing Consumer Experience10. User Interaction with Showroom11. Market Analysis and Positioning12. Conversion from Impulse to Intent-Based Shopping13. Vertical Search Versus Horizontal Search PlatformsTimestamps00:00 Predicted growth of sports betting in the US.05:47 TikTok shop is entertainment, not reliable shopping.07:40 Consumer focus, market validation, advertising challenges discussed.10:11 Many start searches on Google, Pinterest, and Showroom.15:13 Value proposition: conversational, personalized, efficient online shopping.19:50 Understanding consumer journey, owning customer, informing decisions.22:37 Innovate to make a thousand times better.24:19 Consider business goal before raising capital strategically.27:19 GPT integration problem: diverse data sources, costs.31:00 Data standardization, unbiased company relationships with all brands.33:57 Launching beta, big waiting list, market-ready by March.Shownotes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more. Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here and our Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok ---Sam Rattner - Co-Founder and CEO at ShowroomBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

Today on the show, we have Teresa Torres, an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and coach.In this episode, Teresa shares her insights on using continuous discovery as a crucial tool for achieving product-market fit and effectively reducing churn. She explains how her approach helps product teams make informed decisions by integrating continuous customer feedback into their daily processes.We then discussed the impact of continuous discovery on product development, showcasing Teresa's strategies for aligning product offerings more closely with customer needs. We wrapped up by exploring practical steps for implementing continuous discovery practices to enhance customer retention and drive product success.As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly at Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.Mentioned Resources:Product Talk OrgContinuous Discovery Habits bookRiversideAwkward Silences

Product Discovery is the most important area for a Product Manager.  That's why we have Pawal Huryn, a successful Product Manager and coach with more than 9 years of experience in the world of Product on the podcast today. In this chat with Wes Bush, Pawal explains what exactly Product Discovery is and shares his insights on discovering the best ideas, identifying assumptions, and validating them through experimentation. Along with his process, he gets into the details of how to best collaborate on Product Discovery and the team you should bring along for the ride. He also talks about the cultural shift needed to successfully implement Product Discovery in a product-led business. Highlights: 5:00: Introduction to the guest and his expertise in product management.  8:00: Definition and importance of product discovery. 14:30: The five risk careers in product management. 19:30: The cultural elements necessary for successful product discovery.  25:00: The process of continuous product discovery.  34:30: Tips for conducting experiments and analyzing results.  40:30: Managing expectations and focusing on goals in product discovery. 45:00: Final tips and recommendations for successful product discovery. About the Guest: Pawal Huryn is an author, product coach, and Product Manager at iDeals. He has more than 9 years of experience in Product, and for five years, he ran a successful startup in Poland. He's helped thousands of professionals boost their product management skills by sharing knowledge and experience in online courses, a newsletter, and social media posts. Links: LinkedIn The Product Compass newsletter

This in-depth conversation features Joseph, a founding partner of Pseudo Labs, Forbes under 30 honoree and Cambridge law graduate. In the discussion, Joseph shares his insights drawn from work in Silicon Valley and his endeavors in validating ideas most effectively. He breaks down Pseudo Labs' approach to high-value strategy and product upkeep and shares how they work with startups to optimize speed, efficiency, and cost. Joseph also introduces Pseudo Labs' shift into AI transformation for low-tech maturity small and medium-sized companies. The conversation touches on hiring and growth strategies, as well as the importance of personal well-being alongside professional pursuits. https://youtu.be/2oHkZaQsC5M Newsletter sign up (new and exciting developments) https://learningwithlowell.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=08ed8a56013d8b3a3c01e27fc&id=6ecaa9189b Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-Q/join Over 321 books from 170 plus interviews over 5 years https://www.learningwithlowell.com/over-321-books-from-170-interviews-over-5-years-for-autodidacts/ PODCAST INFO: The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we'll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn't normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups. LINKS Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66eFLHQclKe5p3bMXsCTRH RSS: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/feed/podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-Q Youtube clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B5x371AzTGgK-_q3U_KfA Website: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/ Jozef Maruscak links https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-maruscak/ https://sudolabs.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-startup-huddle/id1671799470 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:20 Understanding Pseudo Labs and High Value Strategy 00:47 Product Development and User Research 03:57 Validating Startup Ideas and Risk Management 15:43 Product Upkeep and Continuous Iteration 27:57 Hiring and Retaining Talent in Tech 34:02 Exploring Personal Interests and Passions 34:30 The Joy of Building and Impacting Lives 35:27 The Grind and Challenges of Sales 36:00 Maintaining Mental Health and Avoiding Burnout 36:48 The Role of Sports and Meditation in Stress Management 37:08 The Impact of Social Media and Screen Time on Relaxation 38:24 The Paradox of Energy Expenditure and Recharge 39:38 The Influence of Dopamine on Productivity 43:04 Transitioning into AI and New Business Directions 43:13 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Transformation 51:56 Strategies for Achieving Service Market Fit 55:24 The Role of AI in Legal Challenges 57:55 Exploring Literature and Podcasting

Product discovery has become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to determine the right solution. In this podcast episode, I explain why you need a product strategy to succeed with product discovery, how the strategy helps you determine the right outcomes and opportunities, and how you can use the Product Vision Board to build an Opportunity Solution Tree.

Invest your engineering resources better by truly understanding the core problem your product needs to solve with this CTO podcast featuring Bob Moesta, co-architect of the Jobs to be Done Theory. As an engineer-turned-product-guru, Bob's explanation of Product Discovery will delight your nerd brain

Lamees Butt is the Senior Vice Presient of Global Alliances and Channels at Zoovu, the world's first all-in-one content discovery and eCommerce engagement platform. Lamees has more than a decade's worth of experience in managing global partnerships and business transformation. Lamees is incredibly passionate about improving the buyer experience and efficiently reducing employee workloads.On this episode, Lamees and I discuss the importance of product discovery, how D2C brands can optimize customer engagement, the difference between B2B and B2C solutions, and much more.

“Winning products come from the deep understanding of the user's needs combined with an equally deep understanding of what's just now possible.”  Marty CaganDeep understanding of user needs? That's where Product Discovery comes in. Enjoy this episode where Teresa and I talk about product discovery: why, how, what, and more.If you want to reach out to Teresa, you can find here on Twitter and LinkedInFurthermore, you can find Teresa's Blog post on Product Discovery here. 

Great ideas should be formed around the customers' needs. This week on Catalyst Clinton is joined by NTT Data's David Schell and Kristen Foster, the Director of Service Product Development at Trinity Industries to discuss finding and cultivating innovative product ideas within an enterprise. How wide of a net should you be casting to bring in new ideas? How do you make sure that customer's voices are being heard? What are the big bets you should go after while making some quick wins? Kristen shares how she's helping to bring the railcar industry into the future. Links: Kristen FosterTrinity Industries 

Today, podcaster and tastemaker Elizabeth Kott is BACK! This time, she is here to tell Jackie all about her new podcast, Too Niche? Plus, Jackie and Elizabeth are fresh from the new Indie Beauty Expo and have a round up of their faves from the showroom floor, including a scented intimate wipe, scalp foundation, and a brush cleaner from the Gods. For a list of everything mentioned in this episode, go to www.natchbeaut.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.