Podcasts about product managers

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Join us for a special RoadKill Nights episode of The Muscle Car Place! We catch up with the legendary Finnegan and Freiburger, talk Dodge with Ashton Munoz, go behind the scenes with Mike Copeland on race tech and staging, hear from Chris Coberg of DSR Performance, and get insights from Ed Buczeskie at Carlisle Events. Plus, Dallas Kibbe celebrates his fourth Legends racing win! The post TMCP #618: Roadkill Nights Special! – Live From Woodward Ave – Finnegan and Freiburger, Ashton Munoz Dodge Product Manager, Mike Copeland Race Tech and Staging, Chris Coberg DSR Performance, Ed Buczeskie Carlisle Events first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

Somya Mehra: When Technical Expertise Becomes Product Owner Micro-Management Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Clear Communicator and Dependency Master Somya worked with an exceptional Product Owner on a project with multiple team dependencies. This PO excelled at clear, direct communication with both stakeholders and the team. They were proactive in stakeholder communication and maintained strong focus on what was needed and why. Their backlog management was exemplary, creating proper epics with comprehensive information including dependencies, enabling the team to easily know who to contact. This approach led to a much more motivated team. The Bad Product Owner: The Technical Micro-Manager Somya encountered a technically strong Product Owner whose knowledge became a liability. While technical strength can be beneficial, this PO used their expertise to control the team, telling developers exactly what solutions to implement. Initially, developers accepted this direction, but it escalated to every feature and task. The developers became uncomfortable voicing their perspectives, creating an unhealthy dynamic where the PO's technical knowledge stifled team autonomy and creativity. Self-reflection Question: How do you help Product Owners leverage their technical knowledge without falling into micro-management patterns? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

How do you enable seamless PCB design collaboration for globally distributed teams without sacrificing security or IP control? What you'll learn… How cloud connectivity supports asynchronous design reviews across time zones Why web-based 2D/3D visualization is a game changer for non-EDA stakeholders How BOM integration and real-time supply chain data reduce redesign risk Best practices for balancing accessibility with security in PCB design The role of AI in future PCB collaboration and design review workflows Where you'll find it… (01:00) How has cloud connectivity transformed PCB design collaboration in recent years? (02:20) How web-based 2D 3D visualization works in practice? (03:30) What specific features enable remote design reviews to be as effective as in-person reviews? (05:35) How does the bill of materials factor into the design review process? (07:00) How do you balance accessibility with security in cloud-connected design? (08:25) What measures are in place to protect intellectual property during collaboration? (10:25) Layers of access control in secure cloud environments  (16:00) The future of cloud-connected PCB design and AI's role  More about the episode… In this episode of the Printed Circuit Podcast, host Steph Tinkham speaks with Paul Welch, Product Manager at Siemens EDA, about how secure, cloud-connected solutions are transforming PCB design collaboration. Paul explains how centralized, cloud-based environments enable asynchronous design reviews, bringing together global teams while maintaining full traceability of feedback and design changes. He dives into the advantages of web-based 2D and 3D visualization for stakeholders without direct EDA tool access, and how integrating BOM insights with live supply chain data helps avoid late-stage redesigns. The conversation also covers Siemens' secure-by-design approach, the multiple layers of access control that protect intellectual property, and where AI will fit into future PCB workflows, from prioritizing design review feedback to streamlining issue management. Ideal for PCB designers, electrical engineers, design managers, supply chain teams, and anyone involved in collaborative, multi-location PCB projects. Connect with Steph Chavez: LinkedIn Website Connect with Paul Welch LinkedIn Website

In this episode of The Product Experience, Randy Silver speaks with Dariusz Dziuk, Product Lead for Music Expression at Spotify, about the origins and evolution of Canvas, the looping visuals that accompany music tracks. From early assumptions and first principles thinking to scaling and measuring marketplace success, he shares how a bold experiment turned into one of Spotify's most engaging features.Key Takeaways— Balancing Art and Science: Product management often lives between structured analysis and intuitive creativity—success lies in mastering both.— First Principles and Assumptions: Questioning defaults—like static, square cover art—can open doors to bold innovation.— Real Stakes Drive Real Creativity: Artist engagement with Canvas only truly emerged once the stakes felt genuine and public.— Marketplace Thinking: Canvas succeeded because it delivered value for all marketplace participants—creators, consumers, and the platform itself.— Innovation Through Structure: Weekly design sprints and rapid prototyping allowed Spotify's innovation lab to explore and discard ideas quickly, eventually landing on Canvas.— Scaling Insights: Measurable impact came later—higher engagement, saves, shares, and a new visual identity for music on Spotify.— Artist-Centric Focus: Prioritising the needs of the supply side (artists) can unlock cold start challenges and marketplace growth.Chapters0:00 – Marketplace Thinking at Spotify1:20 – Darius Jurek's Journey into Product2:45 – From Engineering to 0-to-1 Product Innovation4:00 – Is Product Management an Art or a Science?6:30 – The Brief: Connecting Creators and Fans8:20 – Building an Innovation Lab10:00 – Exploring Dozens of Ideas11:45 – Why Canvas Won Out13:10 – The Challenge of Validating a New Format16:00 – Questioning the Assumptions Around Cover Art19:00 – Real Stakeholder Feedback and Creative Buy-In21:00 – Marketplace Metrics of Success23:30 – Canvas and the Evolution of Music Discovery26:00 – Visual Design, Collaboration, and Artist Empowerment28:00 – Darius on Supplier-Led Product StrategyFeatured Links: Follow Dariusz on LinkedIn | Dariusz's website | Spotify | '#mtpcon @ Pendomonium 2024 Encore' recap Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

Remember when math was just a worksheet filled with problems to solve? For our youngest learners, mathematics can—and should—be so much more. In this enlightening conversation with Jill Rosenblum, Product Manager at Curriculum Associates, we dive into the transformative power of early mathematical exposure for pre-kindergarten and transitional kindergarten students.What makes this approach so powerful is how it builds confidence from the very beginning. When children see math as "part of the world" rather than something separate that's "hard for some and easy for others," they develop positive relationships with mathematical thinking. This early confidence serves as a foundation that can prevent the math anxiety many adults experience. Jill emphasizes the importance of open-ended questions—asking children what they notice or observe about patterns, quantities, or shapes—rather than focusing exclusively on right or wrong answers. This approach celebrates mathematical thinking as a natural part of exploring and understanding the world.Whether you're a pre-K teacher looking for practical strategies to incorporate more mathematics into your classroom or a parent wanting to nurture mathematical thinking at home, this episode offers valuable insights into making math approachable, engaging, and joyful for our youngest learners. 

From AI-powered robots to autonomous vehicles and data-hungry cameras, the next generation of connected assets is pushing wireless networks to their limits. While Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 deliver leaps in speed, bandwidth, and capacity, some applications demand even more—ultra-low latency, higher reliability, and seamless connectivity. In this episode, we dive into the exciting evolution of Wi-Fi, how Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) delivers ultra-reliability beyond what Wi-Fi can deliver, and how organizations are combining Wi-Fi and URWB to unlock new use cases. We will also unpack: What sets Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 apart from earlier generations? The new possibilities these Wi-Fi advancements enable—and where they fall short. Cisco's innovation for ultra-reliable wireless connectivity: URWB Real-world examples of URWB-powered solutions How Cisco is making URWB more accessible and simpler to deploy alongside Wi-Fi. Resources https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/industrial-wireless/index.html#tabs-9da71fbd27-item-1288c79d71-tab https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/industrial-wireless/ultra-reliable-wireless-backhaul/index.html?ccid=cc002272&oid=powit024681&dtid=ooteotr001729#tabs-9da71fbd27-item-1288c79d71-tab Cisco guest Bibin Raveendran, Product Manager, IoT (Industrial Wireless), Cisco Cisco Champion hosts Len Ledford, Architect II, Advisory Services, Insight Jonathan Mahady, Principal Network Engineer, BHP Peter Foppen, Technical Solutions Architect, Comstor Nederland Rickey Keith, Vertical Systems Engineer Moderator Danielle Carter, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

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

In this episode, we chat with Patrick Thévoz, the co-founder and CEO of Flyability, and Michael Blake is the Product Manager at the company, who are a Swiss company dedicated to making the world's infrastructure safer and more efficient through innovative drone technology. The company has developed cutting-edge solutions that enable safe and efficient data collection in inaccessible and dangerous environments, serving over 1500 customers worldwide. In today's episode, we dive into the cutting-edge world of drone technology in mining with the team from Flyability. We're joined by Patrick and Mike, who bring technical depth and real-world experience to the table. From the capabilities and limitations of Flyability's Elios 3 drone to its growing adoption across mines worldwide, we unpack how this tech is transforming underground inspections. We'll explore what it's like to deploy the drone on-site, the kind of data it delivers, and how it fits into existing mining workflows. Plus, we tackle the bigger picture of what drives mines to adopt these solutions, and where this technology is heading next, including the role of AI and autonomy in mining's digital future. KEY TAKEAWAYS The use of drones in mining significantly enhances safety by reducing the need for human inspections in dangerous areas.  The Elios 3 drone is equipped with various sensors, including LiDAR, thermal cameras, and ultrasonic thickness sensors, allowing for comprehensive data collection. It can create high-density point clouds and perform detailed inspections, which are crucial for mining operations. Flyability's technology is already being utilised by numerous mining companies worldwide, with a significant presence in regions like Canada, South Africa, and Latin America BEST MOMENTS "We started the business as a pure robotics play, pure hardware play, and gradually we started adding more and more sensors on board the machine." "The drone itself takes around five minutes to set up. It's very, very fast." "We estimate we're probably 1% of what could be done with this technology that is done currently. So, you know, growth, growth, growth." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org GUEST SOCIALS  https://www.flyability.com/ https://www.facebook.com/flyability.elios/# https://www.linkedin.com/company/flyability/ https://www.instagram.com/fly_ability/ CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

Let's break down what is so special about trail running and why more people need to experience it.Vivek Gowri is a Product Manager at NVIDIA, where he leads initiatives in gaming and AI hardware. When he's not shaping the future of tech, he's out on the trails as a dedicated runner and advocate for diversity in the outdoor space. He brings a thoughtful perspective to the intersection of technology, endurance sports, and inclusion — bridging innovation with impact on and off the trail.Jon chats with Vivek about:Trail Running and the November ProjectBuilding a Diverse Running CommunityInclusivity and Accessibility in Trail RunningInvesting in Running BusinessesThe Intersection of Tech and RunningTrail Running Innovations and EventsStay connected:Vivek on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekgowri/This episode is supported by:Tifosi Optics: Fantastic sunglasses for every type of run. Anti-bounce fit, shatterproof, and scratch resistant. Get 20% off when you use this link!PUMA: Get your pair at your local Fleet Feet or your favorite local running shop!Tailwind: Fueling shouldn't be complicated. Tailwind offers all-in-one nutrition that's easy to digest, gut-friendly, and made by athletes, for athletes. Use code FTLR20 for 20% off your first order here.Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon when you register at www.boulderthon.org.Eternal: Our newest partner and a company I'm also consulting for! Eternal is a performance health company for runners, endurance athletes, and anyone serious about their training. Their in-depth, two-hour physicals cover metabolic testing, mobility assessments, bloodwork, and a full movement analysis — all with expert guidance to keep you healthy and performing your best. Check them out at eternal.co and use code FTLR for 10% off your performance physical.

Florian Georgescu: How Decision Journals Can Transform Product Owner Behavior Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Humble Learner Florian describes a Product Owner who started from scratch with business knowledge but no PO experience. This exemplary PO demonstrated transparency and engagement in their communication style, showed humility in recognizing knowledge gaps, and actively built strong relationships with the team. They used practical tools like a Product Canvas shared with the team, implemented "Story Time Tuesdays" for informal refinement sessions, and introduced feature learning cards to assess impact and learn from completed work. This PO's success came from embracing the learning journey openly and creating collaborative environments where both they and the team could grow together. The Bad Product Owner: The Command-and-Control Controller Florian encountered a Product Owner who transitioned from 20 years in project management, bringing a command-and-control style that frustrated the development team. Despite having good business and technical knowledge, this PO made technical decisions for the team without allowing input, particularly challenging since they were in a different location. Florian addressed this through a "decision journal" experiment over three sprints, documenting every product decision and analyzing their impact during retrospectives. This approach served as a powerful mirror, clearly showing that technical decisions made without team input produced poor results, ultimately helping both the PO and team recognize the importance of collaborative decision-making. Self-reflection Question: How does your Product Owner balance their expertise with the team's input, and what tools could help improve this collaboration? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

In the last few years there’s been a huge rise in demand for electric vehicles in Australia.But at the same time, plenty of people still have questions: are there enough charging stations, can I get from point A to point B on a single charge, and is the infrastructure keeping up with demand?David Tan, Product Manager at Volkswagen Group Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the future of EVs in Australia.Volkswagen is a supporter of Fear & Greed. Sean Aylmer test drove a Volkswagen ID. 4 Pro for this story.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just because we are agile, it doesn't mean we don't plan. If you are a scrum or Agile Product Owner or Product Manager, remember that the team needs your input for the sprint planning event. This episode gives you some practical tips and guidance to help your sprint planning event go smoothly. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, tell a friend and let me know how I can help!scott@planetproductowner.org

In this episode of Prodity: Product by Design, Kyle Evans interviews Andrew Amann, CEO and co-founder of NineTwoThree AI Studio. Andrew shares his extensive experience in entrepreneurship, product development, and the challenges of building AI products. We discuss the importance of understanding product-market fit, the patent process, and the journey of founding multiple companies. Andrew emphasizes the significance of focusing on a specific audience and the value of holistic entrepreneurship, where success is measured not just by financial gain but also by personal fulfillment and work-life balance. We also explore the future of AI, its applications across various industries, and the evolving landscape of technology.Andrew AmannAndrew Amann is the CEO and co-founder of NineTwoThree AI Studio, an AI Agency building products for funded startups and established brands, such as Consumer Reports, Simplisafe, and Experian. He is the founder of 14 companies with 3 exits, owner of 2 patents, and founder of an Agency Intelligence Community.Links from the Show:Company: NineTwoThree LinkedIn: Andrew Amann Book: The Alchemist More by Kyle:Follow Prodity on Twitter and TikTokFollow Kyle on Twitter and TikTokSign up for the Prodity Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProdity on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon

In our latest episode, PHCPPros Editor Steve Smith is joined by Ian Baynes, VP/ GM Fluid Solutions at Watts Water Technologies! Tune in as the duo discuss all things backflow prevention — Why Watts started National Backflow Prevention Day in 2021 and how it has evolved since How connected products have changed the game What plumbers can do to raise awareness The surprising results of Watts' recent homeowner survey on the topicWhat to expect during Watts' backflow webinar on Aug. 15 And more!Discover how smart backflow technologies are helping engineers and facility pros design safer, more resilient buildings. Accelerate your career today – register now: https://ow.ly/BgaB50WtlZwAbout Ian: With more than 35 years of manufacturing, marketing, and global business leadership experience, Ian joined Watts in 2017 as Snr. Product Manager, Backflow. In 2019, Ian transitioned into the role of Director Product management, and in 2025 he became the VP/ GM of the Fluid Solutions platform. In this role, Ian is responsible for the platforms' profitable growth, product innovation, influencing codes and standards, and improving customer's experience.

In this episode of The Product Experience, Lily and Randy dive into the nuanced world of team collaboration with Jenny Wanger, product ops consultant. Jenny challenges the overuse of RACI matrices in product teams, arguing they often obscure deeper organisational issues rather than solve them. They discuss better alternatives, the root causes behind requests for RACI, and the value of prioritising human relationships over rigid frameworks. Chapters0:00 – The accountable vs. responsible dilemma0:37 – Meet Jenny Wanger: Product ops and Reforge1:20 – RACI: A quick explainer3:16 – Why RACI falls short in product teams7:00 – Infantilisation and territorialism9:18 – The flaws in the terminology10:14 – The consulted conundrum11:05 – RACI as a conversation starter12:01 – Better alternatives: Rapid and others14:20 – When RACI might be useful18:01 – Team dysfunction and RACI misuse23:00 – A case study in resolving collaboration issues26:00 – RACI as scaffolding, not infrastructure28:02 – AI, documents, and relationships30:05 – Diagnosing the real problem behind a RACI request32:38 – Job descriptions vs. RACI35:25 – Everyone's a bit of everything37:04 – Focusing on mission and collaboration39:57 – Final thoughts and where to find Jenny's workKey Takeaways— RACI isn't a cure-all: It often signals deeper dysfunction like poor team structure, unclear mission, or lack of trust.— Healthy teams don't need RACI: When collaboration and communication are strong, formal frameworks become redundant.— Use RACI as scaffolding: Let it initiate conversations, but don't enshrine it as a permanent solution.— Language matters: Terms like “accountable” and “responsible” are often confused, making the framework less clear than intended.— Consider better alternatives: Frameworks like RAPID offer more clarity around decision-making without creating silos.— Prioritise relationships over roles: Documents don't build culture—conversations and mutual understanding do.Featured Links: Follow Jenny on LinkedIn | Jenny's RACI feature at her website | Dave Johnson's page at The Pragmatic Agilist Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

In this exclusive EPARTRADE Tech Webinar, go behind the scenes with JE Pistons, a brand trusted by champions for over 75 years. From grassroots racers to elite-level NHRA and NASCAR teams, JE Pistons has become synonymous with performance, precision, and durability in the world of high-performance engines.

Learn how Ethical Hackers think Cisco's new Certificate in Ethical Hacking is designed to teach just that, combining offensive security techniques with immersive Capture the Flag challenges that help learners validate their knowledge in real-world scenarios. In this episode, Jozef Janitor, Product Manager with Cisco Networking Academy, joins Business Architecture Manager Garrett Marling and Cisco U. Product Manager Kate Dignan to discuss the Ethical Hacker program with Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Tanner Swift. Together, they break down how this certificate fits into a learner's cybersecurity journey, what to expect from Cisco U., and how hands-on challenges like Capture the Flag: Operation SMB Exploit can help prepare you for a career in offensive security. • Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking: https://www.netacad.com/courses/ethical-hacker?courseLang=en-US • Capture the Flag: Operation SMB Exploit: https://u.cisco.com/challenges/capture-flag-operation-smb-exploit-26593 • Cisco Learning Network: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/certification/ethical-hacker

When you look at a tire, the tread pattern seems like a given... but that wasn't always the case. Over a century ago, tires were just smooth rubber. That changed in the early 1900s when Continental unveiled the first-ever hand-carved tread pattern at the Frankfurt Auto Show, a move that transformed how tires deliver traction, braking, and steering.To mark 120 years since that invention, we sat down with Barry Terzaken, Product Manager at Continental, to explore how tread design has evolved and where it's headed next.From Hand-Carved Grooves to Specialized PatternsThe first tread was simple: circumferential grooves cut into the tire to help it steer and grip on wet or muddy roads. Terzaken explained that Continental hand-carved early designs to experiment with performance, a practice they still use today alongside advanced simulation and AI modeling.“[Adding tread] was really an astounding change. You have to go back a little bit farther because you're talking about the dawn of private mobility in vehicles at this time,” said Terzaken. “There were needs for traction, there was needs for braking and steering ability. And at the Frankfurt Auto Show, this is the first introduction of an actual hand carved tread pattern. This is where Continental came in.”Modern Continental Tread Pattern Designs Built for Every DriverToday, tread design is highly specialized. Ultra-high-performance summer tires feature asymmetric patterns for cornering grip. Winter and wet-weather tires use directional V-shaped grooves to channel water and snow. Every day, passenger tires often use symmetric patterns to allow easy rotation.Terzaken highlighted how much engineering goes into every detail, even the small ones."If you look at a lot of our all-season tire grooves, they have little teeth called traction grooves," he explained. "With those little teeth inside that groove, now all of a sudden the groove is giving you traction in a condition where you really need traction, for example." 120 Years, and Still Carving the FutureWhat started as a hand-carved experiment in 1904 is now a field driven by AI, simulation, and thousands of patents. But as Terzaken reminded us, it's still about one thing: giving drivers the grip, control, and confidence they need on the road.Check out the full episode to see how Continental is celebrating 120 years of tread pattern innovation and pushing the limits of tire design for the next century.Tire Review: www.tirereview.comHunter Engineering: www.hunter.com

Join Brady Volpe on The Cable Climb as he interviews Mike Collins, Product Manager at VeEX, Inc., about his 40-year journey in the broadband industry. From his early days as a cable technician in the 1980s to developing cutting-edge test equipment for DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0 networks, Mike shares invaluable career lessons and insider The post THE CABLE CLIMB Mike Collins appeared first on Volpe Firm.

En este episodio de Videocast For You, exploramos cómo la combinación del talento humano, la creatividad y la automatización está transformando la manera en que las marcas alcanzan sus objetivos de negocio en TikTok.Abordamos cómo las soluciones automatizadas permiten optimizar procesos, escalar esfuerzos y medir resultados con mayor precisión. Acompaña en este episodio a Maca Riva con el equipo experto de TikTok: Mauricio Reyna - Marketing Science Partner, Andrés Gámiz - Product Manager y Antonio Gual - Commerce Client Solutions Lead.

*This podcast episode was originally a YouTube LIVE with Q&A which you can watch on my YouTube channel ⁠here⁠. This is a series of episodes I am doing on non-traditional careers running from July to December 2025. Sign up to my shared Google Calendar ⁠here⁠ so you never miss an episode*Join me for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Lauren Curtis, who transformed her retail pharmacy career into a thriving six-figure role as a Product Manager in health tech. Lauren shares her journey from being a stressed CVS manager to earning double her retail salary while working Monday-Friday with actual work-life balance.Dr. Lauren Curtis is a Product Manager in health tech who started her career in retail pharmacy at CVS. Over a decade ago, she made the bold decision to send a cold email to PillPack, which completely changed her career trajectory. She now helps design healthcare technology tools while earning significantly more than her retail pharmacy days and maintaining excellent work-life balance.

About the Episode:This episode dives into AngelList's core products and how they strengthen the startup ecosystem. Goutham explains how AngelList sits at the center of founders, GPs, and LPs, providing tools and infrastructure to fuel innovation. He discusses the impact of AI on AngelList's operations, from streamlining fund deployment to providing deeper insights for investors. Goutham also shares his thoughts on the current AI hype cycle and how it's blurring the lines between traditional roles in tech companies. The conversation explores AngelList's adoption of crypto, including USDC funding and the potential for tokenization to create liquidity in private markets. Goutham also touches upon the future of AngelList and the exciting AI-powered products on the horizon.About the Guest and Host:Goutham Buchi: CTO of AngelList, former Senior Director of Engineering at Coinbase, co-founder and CEO of Mysicamore.→ LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gouthambuchi/⁠Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor.→ LinkedIn:   ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam  → Email updates: ⁠https://startupproject.substack.com/⁠Timestamps:00:02 - Introduction and Guest Introduction01:06 - Goutham's Background and Journey02:21 - AngelList's Core Products and Business Drivers05:18 - Democratizing Access to Early Stage Venture06:43 - How AngelList Differs from Coinbase09:27 - The Role of Regulation in Crypto and AngelList11:19 - Goutham's Thoughts on Gen AI and the AI Hype Cycle14:09 - AI: From Research Problem to Engineering Problem17:56 - The Blurring of Roles with AI22:28 - Blockers to AI Adoption24:50 - How AngelList is Using AI in its Products29:52 - Crypto Integration at AngelList33:26 - Competition: Banking Rails vs. Regulation35:58 - Creating Liquidity for GPs on the Platform39:46 - Future of AI at AngelList44:14 - Skills for Product Managers in the Age of AI49:11 - Exploring AI Tools50:21 - Product HuntSubscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs!→ Email updates: ⁠https://startupproject.substack.com/⁠#StartupProject #AngelList #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Startups #VentureCapital #Investing #Crypto #Coinbase #ProductHunt #Technology #Innovation #Funding #GouthamBuchi #NatarajSindam"}]

Anamaria Ungureanu: Building Self-Awareness in Overly-Technical Product Owners Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Master Storyteller Anamaria highlights a Product Owner who excelled at storytelling and vision communication, making every team member feel aligned with project goals. This exceptional PO consistently explained the "why" behind requirements and painted compelling pictures of how the team's current work would create future value. Their storytelling ability kept the team engaged and motivated, demonstrating how great Product Owners apply agile mindset principles to create shared understanding and purpose. The Bad Product Owner: The Monologue Specialist Anamaria describes a technically-skilled Product Owner who transitioned from a tech lead role but fell into the anti-pattern of excessive monologuing during sprint planning sessions. This PO, despite good intentions, overwhelmed the team with lengthy technical details, causing developers to withdraw from interactions and leaving them confused about project purposes. Through one-on-one coaching focused on building self-awareness and establishing working agreements, Anamaria helped this PO learn to communicate more effectively and engage collaboratively with the team. Self-reflection Question: How do you help Product Owners transition from technical expertise to effective team communication, and what signs indicate when detailed explanations become counterproductive monologues? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

In part 1 of 2 "ARRI" episodes, we have Product Manager Chase Hagen on to talk about the camera side of things at ARRI (and a whole lot more)!Enjoy!► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠F&R Online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support F&R⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Kenny McMillan► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Gaurav Dey is joined by Sandy Tran, Product Manager for SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) on SAP BTP, to discuss Business Warehouse (BW) modernization and BW transformation. Together they outline how customers can move from SAP BW 7.5 and BW/4HANA to BDC via the pragmatic “lift → shift → innovate” approach. Sandy details the new Data Product Generator, showing how legacy BW InfoProviders become SAP data products ready for AI in SAP scenarios—whether you're using SAP Datasphere, SAP Databricks, or intelligent copilots like SAP Joule. Listeners also get an early look at the SAP roadmap for 2025, which promises deeper object associations, automated dependency handling, and smoother SAP cloud migration paths.

In this episode of the Don't Panic It's Just Data podcast, Christina Stathopoulos talks with Miller and Michael Wiley, Sr. Product Manager of Spreadsheet Server. They discuss the challenges and solutions in financial reporting, focusing on real-time reporting from ERP systems to Excel.The discussion covers the current state of financial reporting, the obstacles finance departments encounter, and how tools like Spreadsheet Server can help. Such tools allow finance teams to become strategic partners in their organizations. The conversation also shares real-world applications and case studies, showing how these solutions affect efficiency and decision-making.The speakers share imperative insights on how enterprises can remake their finance teams from traditional "bean counters" to proactive strategic partners within their organizations. This is driven by the power of real-time data and efficient reporting.From ERP to ExcelConsidering how advancements, especially with AI in the picture, the business world is tunning at an exorbitant high pace. Due to this, access to real-time financial data is no longer a luxury but a necessity.Despite that, many finance teams and IT decision makers face significant delays. These delays restrict timely and competent decision-making. Essentially, it all comes down to the way employees use ERP systems to deliver decision-makers reports in a usable format.They depend on Excel because it is familiar and flexible. However, obtaining live, useful data from an ERP system into spreadsheets often requires tedious manual processes, exports, and reformatting. Unfortunately, it creates a significant blockage, wasting valuable time and delaying important insights."ERPs do a fantastic job with organising data, classifying it, structuring it, but then the reality is you want to then grab that data, pull it out and put it in a meaningful format so that you, your board, your leadership or your owner can digest that data,” expressed Wiley.He added that it's challenging to take data out of a system and put it in those unique formats. “That's where Excel is great. And that's where we typically find our users."Spreadsheet Server Aids Real-Time ReportingImagine an Excel-based reporting solution that connects you to your ERP, providing dynamic reports that refresh with the click of a button. That's Spreadsheet Server. It cuts down the time spent on manual data extraction, reformatting, and reconciliation. This allows your finance team to move from simple number tracking to becoming strategic partners.“Spreadsheet Server is your bridge,” says Wiley. “It connects you from your ERP to Excel in a dynamic fashion. It's a dynamic report. You can leverage, drill down and dive into details without having to reinvent the wheel all the time, export, put it in a pivot table, reformat, cleanse your data, remove all those duplicates, all those tedious steps get removed in that process."For more information on insightsoftware, click here.TakeawaysThe current state of financial reporting often lags behind real-time needs.Finance teams are looking to become strategic partners within organizations.Spreadsheet Server connects ERP data to Excel dynamically.Automation can significantly reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks.Real-world examples illustrate the...

We revisit our conversation with Frances Ibe, Chief Experience Officer at Tide. Frances shares invaluable insights on her journey from developer to product leadership and how to avoid common pitfalls during the discovery process.Chapters01:07 – Meet Frances Ibe02:05 – Common Discovery Pitfalls03:34 – Embedding Continuous Discovery04:51 – The Myth of Talking to 20 Customers06:38 – What is a Data Prototype?08:03 – Building Confidence in Product Bets10:42 – Sharing Insights Across the Business13:52 – Keeping Sprint Reviews Engaging15:49 – Discovery Through Observation17:21 – Responding to Data-Driven Disruption18:30 – The Power of Storytelling20:49 – Training Teams in Storytelling22:36 – Maintaining Message Consistency23:48 – Collaborating Across Disciplines25:01 – Francis' Game-Changing AdviceFeatured 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.

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New Episode: What I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Job SearchGuest: Reid Denson | Product Manager | Army VeteranThis week, we sit down with Reid Denson, an Army veteran and Product Manager with nearly a decade of project management experience. In this honest, practical conversation, Reid shares the key lessons he wishes he knew before starting his own job search after leaving the military.We talk about:✅ Why researching job postings is your best starting point✅ How planning around where you want to live creates clarity✅ Translating your skills with intention ✅ Learning the language of business before you're in the room✅ Building a network before you need to ask for help✅ The truth about resume troubleshooting and interview feedback✅ Why the PMP is more than just a piece of paperWhether you're one year out or already applying, this episode will give you a better plan and a head start.Connect with Reid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reid-denson/Connect with Vets2PM: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vets2pm

Anh Vu: The Hidden Cost of Decision-Making Delays in Product Development Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Strategic Connector Anh describes an exceptional Product Owner who went far beyond managing the backlog to become a strategic connector between customer needs, business requirements, technical constraints, and overall strategy. What made this PO remarkable was their background - they came from a developer background rather than business, yet quickly mastered the Product Owner role through dedicated learning. Despite being new to the PO role, they rapidly developed the ability to connect backlog items directly to customer pain points, often using techniques like user story mapping. This PO brought both clarity and purpose to the team, significantly boosting team motivation by helping developers understand how their work directly impacted customers and business outcomes. The Bad Product Owner: The Proxy Problem The worst Product Owner situation Anh encountered involved a Proxy PO who lacked the authority to make decisions independently. This created significant challenges for both the team and the PO, as every new problem or decision required seeking permission from external stakeholders. This pattern lengthened feedback cycles and demotivated both the PO and the development team, who couldn't move forward efficiently when blocked by decisions. Anh's approach to addressing this involved coaching the PO on engaging with external stakeholders, setting up regular touchpoints (2-3 times per week) to shorten feedback cycles, and focusing on improving the decision-making process to unblock the team. He also emphasized creating a strong network of connections for the PO to navigate the organization effectively and always having a Plan B when certain decisions couldn't be made quickly. Self-reflection Question: Does your Product Owner have true decision-making authority, or are they frequently forced to seek permission from others, and how is this affecting your team's velocity and motivation? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

En este episodio de Hack Tu Vida hablamos con Vladimir Guzmán Mendoza, experto en innovación y mentor de emprendedores en Reino Unido, sobre lo que realmente significa vivir, aprender y trabajar en tiempos de inteligencia artificial. Conversamos sobre cómo la IA está transformando el mundo profesional, las oportunidades que representa para los latinos y por qué es urgente aprender a usarla sin miedo, sin importar tu edad o experiencia previa. Este episodio es una invitación a reemplazar el miedo por curiosidad, y la curiosidad por acción. TEMAS DESTACADOS: Qué es la inteligencia artificial (explicado para nuestras mamás). Por qué la IA no viene a quitarnos el trabajo, sino a liberarnos. Cómo los latinos pueden aprovechar esta tecnología para crear, aprender y crecer. El poder de los prompts: aprende a comunicarte con la IA para obtener resultados reales. Reinvención profesional: cambiar de carrera o aprender algo nuevo con IA. Automatización sin saber programar: ¡tú también puedes! El valor del coraje, la acción y el pensamiento crítico en la era digital. En esta conversación, Vladimir también comparte herramientas de inteligencia artificial que recomienda para empezar a automatizar tareas, crear contenido y resolver problemas reales sin necesidad de programar. Entre ellas están ChatGPT y Gemini para conversaciones inteligentes, Make y n8n para flujos de automatización, y Canva o Bo3 para diseño y creación de videos con IA. Además, menciona cuentas en español como @construyeconIA y @welcomemineiro, así como su propio proyecto @gingga.ai, enfocados en compartir conocimientos y aplicaciones prácticas de esta tecnología. "La inteligencia artificial no es el enemigo. Es el atajo. Y estamos justo a tiempo para aprender a usarlo." – Vladimir Guzmán Mendoza Comparte este episodio con alguien que aún cree que la IA es solo para expertos. ¿Tienes miedo de sonar tonto al usar estas herramientas? Este episodio te va a cambiar la perspectiva. Dale like si aprendiste algo nuevo y SUSCRÍBETE para seguir recibiendo conversaciones reales sobre tecnología, conciencia y crecimiento. Suscríbete a nuestro Newsletter www.hacktuvida.com

Surfshark's study reports that Ireland's data breaches increased by 70% in Q2 compared to Q1 2025 (87k vs. 51.1k), meaning over 100 thousand accounts were compromised in Ireland during the first half of the year. Globally, the latest data shows a 34% increase from 70 million to 94 million leaked accounts. The United States, France, India, Germany, and Israel were the countries most affected by breaches in Q2 2025. "Today's digital age requires all of us to share more and more personal information to carry out daily tasks. Whether sharing your name and address for food deliveries, or phone numbers when making a booking at a barber shop, there is no guarantee that businesses are keeping crucial information safe and secure. In the wrong hands, this data can be used to commit identity theft, via social media, for targeted scams or sold on the dark web - where they're traded for further illegal use." says Sarunas Sereika, Product Manager at Surfshark. An upward trend in breached Irish accounts is observed in Q2 2025, where data breaches increased by 70% compared to the previous quarter. Ireland ranks 38th globally with 87 thousand breached accounts (previously 51k in Q1 2025). Data breach statistics over the years Surfshark's analysis of data breaches since 2004 shows Ireland is the 4th in Northern Europe, with 27.3M compromised user accounts. A total of 6.5M unique emails were breached from Ireland. Statistically, the average Irish has been affected by data breaches around 5 times. 18.4M passwords were leaked together with Irish accounts, putting 67% of breached users in danger of account take over that might lead to identity theft, extortion or other cybercrimes. Ireland's full profile in the Global Data Breach Monitoring project can be found here: https://surfshark.com/research/data-breach-monitoring?country=ie Which countries have been the most affected in Q2 2025? In descending order, the ten most breached countries in Q2 2025 were the US (42.5M), France (11.4M), India (1.7M), Germany (1.3M), Israel (1.2M), Canada (968.6k), the UK (944k), Thailand (889.1k), Brazil (639.6k), and China (578.3k). The countries with the highest breach density over Q2 2025 (number of leaked accounts per 1,000 residents): France (172), Israel (130), the US (123), Singapore (26), Canada (24), South Sudan (23), Belgium (21), Ireland (16), Switzerland (16) and Germany (15). METHODOLOGY A data breach happens when confidential and sensitive data gets exposed to unauthorised third parties. In this study, we treat every breached or leaked email address used to register for online services as a separate user account, which may have been leaked with additional information, such as password, phone number, IP address, eircode, and more. The data was collected by our independent partners from 29,000 publicly available databases and aggregated by email address. This data was then anonymised and passed on to Surfshark's researchers to analyse their findings statistically. Countries with a population of less than 1M people were not included in the analysis. The Data Breach World Map is updated quarterly with the most recent data from our independent partners. For the full methodology, please refer to: https://surfshark.com/research/data-breach-monitoring/methodology See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

In this Meraki Unboxed episode, we discuss something that's very near and dear to our host Tanner's heart (and team)—the new Meraki vMX! This virtual security and SD-WAN powerhouse unifies on-premises and cloud networks, tackles modern security challenges, and streamlines management with automation and a unified dashboard. Tune in to hear Tanner and his team discuss the latest features, cloud integrations, and how vMX is reshaping distributed networking for hybrid and multicloud environments.https://meraki.cisco.com/product/hybrid-cloud/vmx/vmx-small/ https://meraki.cisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/vMX-datasheet-20230421-english.pdf https://meraki.cisco.com/form/trial/ HostTanner Yehlik, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco MerakiGuestsSimarbir Singh, Product Manager, vMX, Cisco Meraki  John Shea, Technical Solutions Architect, Enterprise Networking, Cisco

Erica Wass, Principal Product Consultant at Brainmates, joins the Product Experience podcast to share pragmatic tools for building strategic foresight into your roadmap. From horizon scanning to backcasting, this episode explores how product teams can harness future-focused techniques—bolstered by generative AI—to improve decision-making, resilience, and impact.Chapters:0:00 – Why foresight matters in product1:00 – Introducing Erica Wass2:30 – How product is changing3:45 – The value of strategic foresight5:00 – Clarifying the term and its importance7:00 – Who owns foresight in the product org10:00 – Techniques: Horizon scanning, scenario planning, backcasting14:30 – Horizon scanning in action: Google & Android16:00 – Scenario planning for resilience21:00 – Tips on running scenario sessions23:45 – Backcasting: Vision-first roadmapping26:00 – Using AI to accelerate foresight30:00 – Product team dynamics in the AI era33:00 – Mistakes to avoid and balancing action with foresight37:00 – Wrap-up and takeawaysKey Takeaways— Horizon scanning helps teams identify early, weak signals that may grow into significant trends.— Scenario planning enables resilience by preparing teams for a range of plausible futures.— Backcasting flips traditional planning by working backward from a long-term goal to define near-term milestones.— Generative AI can democratise access to foresight tools—when used with critical thinking and proper validation.— Product professionals should take a proactive role in guiding strategic conversations, regardless of their title.— Avoid extremes with AI: neither fear it nor over-rely on it. Use it as a pairing partner rather than a replacement.Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

It's the 11th running of the Race For the Future in Fort Worth, TX on September 14, 2025. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a industry we all love so much. Important links: All the money goes to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology: https://dentallabfoundation.org/ All about the Race: https://dentallabfoundation.org/news-events/race-for-the-future/ Race website: https://fortworth.californiatriathlon.org/ TO DONATE: https://fdlt.memberclicks.net/donor-form#/ Select: Race for the Future Enter the name of the racer you want to support: BARB WARNER or THE CROWN JEWELS Enter the amount (One Million Dollars) We are back with two great conversations that Barb and Elvis got while attending IDS 2025 in the exocad booth. First up is a Canadian Denturist who was just on the podcast back September but has a LOT to update us on. Jade Connors found some time (and found us) to update us on all the adventures she has been on since your last episode, her entry in the Candulor KunstZahnWerk (https://www.candulor.com/en-us/kzw-winners-2025) competition, creating a work/life balance, and making sure patients get care beyond just a denture. Then we meet Lisa Aguirre, the Marketing Manager for DGShape, the makers of the Roland mill and so much more. Lisa talks about her history working on the clinical side, being with Spear Education, and getting up to speed on all things DGShape. She also talks about some of the new mills and printers that they were launching at this year's IDS. Take it from Jennifer Ferguson from Ivoclar. If you have a PM7 (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/programill-pm7) or are thinking about getting a PM7 (Take it from Barb, you should), Ivoclar had launched the "Ivoclar Block Module" that can speed up milling emax (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-processes/ips-e.max-cad) by 45%!! The best part is that you can try it for FREE for 90 days. All you have to do is send them a message on Instagram at Ivoclar.na (https://www.instagram.com/ivoclar.na/) or send a email to jennifer.ferguson@ivoclar.com. Now go mill emax faster! Special Guests: Jade Connors, DD, RDT and Lisa Aguirre.

What if your CAM software could learn from every part you've ever programmed—and make your next one faster, smarter, and easier? At Hexagon Live, we sat down with Ryan Pembroke to explore how ESPRIT EDGE is doing exactly that. As Hexagon's Product Manager for cloud-based production software, Ryan shares how this next-gen platform is helping shops streamline programming, automate workflows, and scale smarter with every click. If you've ever wished your CAM system could remember what worked, eliminate repetitive programming, and accelerate your path to the spindle, this is the episode for you. Ryan explains how Hexagon's new Nexus Cloud ecosystem—including tools like Hexagon Copilot and ProPlan AI—is designed to empower programmers, reduce onboarding time, and unlock serious productivity gains. From intelligent feature recognition to machine-aware automation and real-time learning, ESPRIT EDGE is all about putting past experience to work for future success. You'll hear how shops are reclaiming 75% of their programming time, how Swiss machining is finally getting the Edge treatment, and why the platform is built not to replace your team—but to amplify their talent. Whether you're programming complex parts or scaling new workflows across your machines, Hexagon's vision is clear: give users control, reduce the mental load, and continuously learn from what's already working. ESPRIT EDGE doesn't just help you make better parts—it helps you build a smarter shop. This is what automation looks like when it starts with the user. Segments (0:00) Intro from Hexagon Live and some Vegas fun (2:06) Meet Ryan Pembroke and learn about his role at Hexagon (2:45) What Nexus Cloud is and how it works with CAM (3:38) Modular access to apps—scale your tools, not your cost (4:21) Ryan's origin story in manufacturing (5:27) The evolution of ESPRIT EDGE for complex machining (9:53) Automated part copying across tombstones and setups (11:03) How user feedback drives product development (13:51) What excites Ryan today—The application of Hexagon Copilot & ProPlan AI (16:28) Listen to the Lights Out podcast to scale your shop the smart way (16:56) Continuous learning and real-time tool adaptation (19:45) How Espree Edge optimizes for tool changes (21:30) Vision for Nexus: cross-platform, connected manufacturing intelligence (23:13) Eliminate redundant work to unlock your team's creativity (24:38) How ESPRIT EDGE helps new users get up to speed quickly (25:29) Customer training, updates, and user support forums (27:45) Leverage the Nexus community forum (28:45) Cutting programming time and increasing utilization Resources mentioned on this episode ESPRIT EDGE Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn Nexus User Community CoPilot and Pro Plan AI Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

Episode 182 with Sam Davies, CEO and Co-Founder of Flux, a pioneering climate-tech company based in Nairobi that's scaling Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) to remove carbon from the atmosphere and restore Africa's soils. A former British Army reconnaissance officer, Sam transitioned from military leadership to climate entrepreneurship, driven by a personal vision to contribute meaningfully during the climate crisis.After discovering carbon removal while producing the documentary Legion 44 in Kenya, Sam founded Flux to unlock Africa's immense potential for ERW, a natural process that sequesters CO₂ while improving crop yields and regenerating farmland. Under his leadership, Flux has formed key partnerships with governments like Nigeria's, launched pilot projects across multiple countries, and committed to removing one billion tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere.In this episode, Sam explores the science behind ERW, the social impact of regenerative agriculture on smallholder farmers, and how Flux is building one of the most promising carbon removal platforms on the continent. He also unpacks the urgent need for credible carbon credits and policy innovation and why Africa is the next frontier for scalable climate solutions.What We Discuss With SamWhy Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) is one of the most promising, and underutilised pathways for permanent CO₂ removal at scale.How Flux's ERW model not only captures carbon but also regenerates depleted soils, improves crop yields, and enhances farmer livelihoods across AfricaFlux's strategic partnerships with governments, including Nigeria's, and the role of policy and public-sector collaboration in unlocking climate solutions.The structure behind Flux's carbon credits, including measurement protocols and global certification standards for permanence and integrity.The long-term vision to capture one billion tonnes of CO₂Verto CornerIn this week's Verto Corner, George Antoniades, Product Manager at Verto, explores the future of cross-border payments through the lens of stablecoins. Are they just another fintech fad or a transformative tool for global commerce? George breaks down what stablecoins are, how businesses are already using them to streamline transactions, and why they could play a pivotal role in bridging traditional finance with decentralised innovation. George also shares practical guidance for companies curious about adopting stablecoins while flagging the regulatory considerations that come with this emerging technology.Also, access Verto's comprehensive compliance guide for businesses navigating African markets.Access the Comprehensive GuideDid you miss my previous episode where I discus From Concept to Capital: Designing Smarter and Simpler Blended Finance Funds for Africa? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Sam:LinkedIn - Sam DaviesDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Joelle Tegwen: Business Analyst to Product Owner—More Than a Title Change Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Collaborative Visionary Joelle worked with an exceptional Product Owner at a medical company who was leading their team into a new way of working. This PO understood both the vision piece of the work and the importance of experimentation, recognizing that the team was responsible for figuring out how to solve the problems they were trying to tackle. Working within a Large Scale Scrum framework, they demonstrated patience while collaborating with skilled team members to improve how they worked together. Rather than complaining to the team about performance issues, this PO collaborated directly with the Scrum Master to address challenges. Most importantly, they maintained crystal clear focus on customer value, ensuring every decision and direction connected back to what would truly benefit the end user. The Bad Product Owner: The JIRA Manager Joelle describes the problematic pattern of Business Analysts who receive a title change to Product Owner without understanding the fundamental shift in role and responsibilities. These individuals continue to see themselves as scribes rather than visionaries, treating their primary job as managing JIRA instead of setting a vision for where the product should go. They typically lack understanding of meaningful metrics and rely on gut-feel prioritization rather than data-driven decisions. Most critically, they fail to communicate about problems to solve or establish a clear North Star for the team. Joelle recommends providing these POs with structured formats for Epics and features that start with hypothesis, problem, and measures, helping them think at higher levels than just user story management. Self-reflection Question: Whether you're a Product Owner or work closely with one, how might you help elevate the conversation from task management to vision and problem-solving? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Featured Links: Follow Brigitte on LinkedIn | DrDoctor | European Commission Public Health 'Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare' featureOur 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.

Pascal Papathemelis: The Mobile Product Owner—Why Great POs Move Around and Talk to People Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Visionary Communicator Pascal describes great Product Owners as excellent communicators who possess the courage to confront stakeholders when necessary. These exceptional POs thrive as decision makers and understand the importance of being mobile - they have "legs and walk around to meet stakeholders" rather than remaining isolated in their offices. Great Product Owners maintain a clear vision and excel at breaking down products into granular items that teams can easily pull from the backlog. They demonstrate superior backlog management skills and understand how to focus on creating systems that collect valuable feedback. Pascal emphasizes that it's critical to help Product Owners develop these capabilities so they can flourish in their role as the primary decision makers for their products. The Bad Product Owner: The Dominating Manager Pascal encountered a challenging Product Owner who exhibited several destructive anti-patterns. This PO dominated meetings by talking most of the time while the team remained silent, creating an environment where team members felt unsafe to contribute. The situation was complicated by the fact that this Product Owner also served as the line manager for the team members, blurring the boundaries between product decisions and personnel management. This dual role created a power dynamic that inhibited healthy team collaboration. The PO went so far as to stop retrospectives, even when Pascal explained how these sessions could benefit the entire team. Pascal identifies a critical anti-pattern: when a Product Owner has no channel of communication or coaching support, and they resist help, it becomes impossible to improve the situation. Self-reflection Question: What steps could you take to help Product Owners in your organization develop better communication skills and create safer environments for team collaboration? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

What if the key to great product management wasn't certainty but your ability to navigate without it? In this episode we sit down with Anuj Jhunjhunwala, Director of Product Management at Merge, to explore the often-overlooked realities of product leadership. From his early days in finance to shaping integration strategies at a fast-growing B2B startup, Anuj shares insights on thriving amid ambiguity, aligning roadmaps with reality, and making your “no” just as powerful as your “yes.” Anuj explains why product managers must go beyond data dashboards and embrace storytelling, stakeholder empathy, and rapid learning. He also offers candid reflections on how to design meetings, docs, and team communication to actually work in fast-paced environments. For detailed takeaways, show notes, and more, visit: www.pragmaticinstitute.com/resources/podcasts Pragmatic Institute is the global leader in Product, Data, and Design training and certification programs for working professionals. Learn more at www.pragmaticinstitute.com.

Today, Drivewyze's Brenda Colombus joins the show to discuss safety and compliance in the trucking business! Brenda explains the significance of Drivewyze in reducing crashes and its financial impact, the type of technology this platform leverages, and more of its special functions, as well as its Mission Zero goal of achieving zero crashes and fatalities!   About Brenda Colombus Brenda is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in guiding multi-disciplinary teams through complex technical development and implementation projects. She brings extensive expertise in delivering cutting-edge SaaS and hardware-enabled SaaS solutions across diverse sectors, including Transportation, Oil & Gas, and Government. Brenda is a passionate advocate for continuous learning. She is a Product Manager at Drivewyze https://drivewyze.com/.  

In this episode of The Product Experience, Lily Smith and Randy Silver speak with Dee Miller, Director of Product Strategy and Insights for Product Equity at Adobe. Dee shares her personal journey into inclusive design, and discusses how Adobe is moving beyond accessibility compliance to build genuinely usable, inclusive, and emotionally accessible products. Featured Links: Follow Dee on LinkedIn | The Adobe Accessibility Checker | Listen to previous The Product Experience episode: 'Building Accessible Products' with Jonathan Hassell (CEO & Founder, Hassell Inclusion) Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.

APIs are products but they don't always get the same focus they deserve to be successful.In this episode of the Product for Product Podcast, we sit down with Deepa Goyal, Product Strategy Leader at Postman and author of API Analytics for Product Managers: Understand key API metrics that can help you grow your business, to explore what it takes to manage APIs as products.Deepa shares her journey from PayPal and Twilio to her current role at Postman, and discusses the rise of the API Product Manager and how APIs are shaping modern organizations.We explore why Deepa wrote her book, who it's for, and what product managers—whether or not they work directly with APIs—can learn from it. Deepa explains how analytics are critical for measuring API success, the unique challenges of building API products, and why developers are often the primary customers. In addition, she shares insights from her research for the book and the writing process, including how she validated her ideas and what she learned about the API lifecycle, onboarding, and product-market fit. Join Matt and Moshe as they explore with Deepa:The rise of the API Product Manager and how APIs are transforming businessesDifferent types of APIs—internal, external, and partner—and their strategic impactWhy analytics are essential for measuring API product successUnique challenges of building API products Insights from writing and validating her book, API Analytics for PMsThe impact of AI on product management and the future of APIsStrategies for API pricing and revenue modelsKey metrics and leading indicators for API adoption and activationAdvice for product managers looking to build technical skills and drive impactAnd much moreYou can connect with Deepa at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepag/ X: @1sprintatatimeAPI Analytics for Product Managers book: https://www.amazon.com/API-Analytics-Product-Managers-Understand/dp/1803247657 You can find the podcast's page, and connect with Matt and Moshe on Linkedin:     -  Product for Product Podcast - linkedin.com/company/product-for-product-podcast    Matt Green - linkedin.com/in/mattgreenproduct/Moshe Mikanovsky - 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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Bernard Agrest: Millions of Users, Multiple Stakeholders—The Art of Product Owner Navigation Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Stakeholder Navigator Bernard describes an exceptional Product Owner who managed a product impacting millions of people while navigating constantly evolving requirements from multiple stakeholders. This Product Owner excelled at understanding each stakeholder's unique needs and communicating effectively with all of them. What made this person truly great was their ability to come to the development team with a clear understanding of both the business case and user needs, having done the hard work of stakeholder management upfront. This Product Owner understood that their role was to be the bridge between complex stakeholder requirements and clear team direction. The Bad Product Owner: The Collaborative Hoarder Bernard identifies a dangerous anti-pattern: the Product Owner who adds everything to the backlog under the guise of being "collaborative." While this behavior appears inclusive and team-friendly on the surface, it actually demonstrates that the Product Owner isn't following through on delivering real value. These Product Owners become almost exclusively focused on authority rather than outcomes, making them particularly difficult to coach since they resist guidance. Bernard recommends using Cost of Delay as both a prioritization technique and a tool to help Product Owners understand why certain items shouldn't be added to the backlog at all. Self-reflection Question: Is your Product Owner truly collaborating by providing clear direction, or are they avoiding difficult prioritization decisions by adding everything to the backlog? In this segment we refer to the Coach Your Product Owner e-course that we created for everyone who needs to help their Product Owners succeed! [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Cisco recently announced a major evolution to its certification roadmap: starting February 2026, the popular DevNet certifications will transition to a brand-new Automation track. Joining us today is Francois Caen, Product Manager at Cisco, also an expert in network automation and a recognized voice in the Cisco Learning and Certification Community. We talk with Francois... Read more »

Cisco recently announced a major evolution to its certification roadmap: starting February 2026, the popular DevNet certifications will transition to a brand-new Automation track. Joining us today is Francois Caen, Product Manager at Cisco, also an expert in network automation and a recognized voice in the Cisco Learning and Certification Community. We talk with Francois... Read more »

Product Manager from Trijicon, Inc Chris visited "On The Range Podcast" hosted by Rick Hogg and Mark Kelley. Find Trijicon : https://www.trijicon.com/  Visit the SHOW at: https://ontherangepodcast.com Mark Kelley: https://kelleydefense.com  Rick Hogg: https://warhogg.com  Don't miss out on exclusive bonus content for "CREW" members after the show, and make sure to visit ONTHERANGEPODCAST.COM  to sign up and more information on upcoming events. Become 1% Better Everyday!!  JOIN Order Your Copy of “The Firearms Training Notebook”: https://amzn.to/3DfIOkz Listen to On The Range Podcast at - Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0GBzNxH... Please subscribe to the show on the podcast platform you listen to, and leave us a rating and review to help increase our reach. Thank you! Artist: TrackTribe “Riffs For Days” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBw0kBJlaVU Artist: Jimena Contreras “Alpha Mission” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWi3CangMgQ&list=PL-0N3ETTFkNvksN9dMRY7utkQB0y6bEP-  For full episodes visit: www.ontherangepodcast.com ! Hosted by Mark Kelley and Rick Hogg.

In this powerful episode of The Mike Litton Experience, we sit down with David Fradin, the legendary product manager who helped save Apple from a $30 million disaster, built a legacy of product excellence, and contributed to the development of the Macintosh — all while staying true to core values and bold leadership.