Podcasts about product managers

BLUE CAST Ep 516 - Madeleine Bernhard / SödraThis BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Madeleine Bernhard, Business Development Manager at OnceMore® from Södra.About Madeleine BernhardMadeleine Bernhard works as the Business Development Manager at OnceMore® from Södra. She supports brands in navigating the textile value chain, helping them implement material strategies that aligns with their sustainability goals. Madeleine has an extensive experience within retail and product development. Her previous roles have included Head of Assortment and Sourcing, Product Development, Product Manager, and Retail Manager.Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®   A podcast series created Lenzing's TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue.And get in touch: denim@lenzing.com

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Este Caso de Negocios, tiene que ver con cuál es el mejor estilo de liderazgo para guiar a un equipo de ventas de alto desempeño, para que cumplan sus metas.Lo puedes leer completo y los comentarios de la audiencia en el siguiente link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/jefa-de-ventas-temerosa-julio-mujica-hqyve/?trackingId=qVTPwojLSWiD13LEQ%2FxXqg%3D%3DPasar de un Jefe de Ventas que lograba las metas con un estilo muy agresivo y con un pésimo clima laboral a una Jefa de Ventas, bastante más conciliadora y buena persona, pero que no lograba las metas, era la disyuntiva planteada.En este caso real, lo que hicimos fue acompañar a la Jefa de Ventas con apoyo en el rediseño de la metodología de ventas, incorporamos un CRM que realmente se usaba, agregamos dos Product Manager para apoyar a los vendedores en el cierre de negocio y especialmente, incorporamos la práctica de reuniones diarias 1:1 , con cada ejecutivo comercial para revisar su pipeline en su CRM para apoyarlos en las oportunidades, seguimiento y cierres.Los resultados mejoraron y se logró un clima bastante más profesional y adulto.La frase que más resuena en el Gerente Comercial y la Jefa de Ventas, hasta ahora, es "Duro con los objetivos y blando con las personas.

Neste episódio do Joca Responde, o especialista Joaquim Torres — uma das maiores autoridades em gestão de produtos digitais do Brasil — aborda as principais dúvidas enviadas pela comunidade sobre cultura de produto. Com uma linguagem clara e direta, ele explica como times de produto, design e engenharia devem atuar juntos, como adaptar a cultura de produto em empresas grandes, e quais são os pilares fundamentais dessa mentalidade.Além disso, Joca compartilha insights sobre a diferença entre produtos digitais e não digitais, como quebrar silos organizacionais, estratégias para engajar equipes multidisciplinares, e o que o mercado espera hoje dos profissionais de produto. Se você trabalha com produtos digitais ou deseja ingressar nessa área, este vídeo traz dicas práticas e estratégicas que podem transformar sua visão sobre desenvolvimento de produto nas empresas./// Envie suas perguntas para o JocaQuer ter sua pergunta lida e respondida pelo Joca Torres no próximo Joca Responde? Acesse o link abaixo e envie as suas perguntas!https://forms.gle/PSMHoiYaRs52WD1R8/// Onde encontrar os convidados:Joca Torres | Founder & Principal Consultant @ Gyaco:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocatorres/// Recado Importante: O futuro dos produtos digitais já começou e a Inteligência Artificial é parte do time.A PM3 acaba de lançar a Formação em Gestão de Produtos de IA: um curso pensado para Product Managers que querem criar, delegar e inovar com mais inteligência. Muito além dos prompts: você vai aprender a liderar produtos baseados em IA, dominar temas como Machine Learning, Deep Learning e IA Generativa, e aplicar novas formas de discovery, experimentação e validação.Prepare-se para o mercado que mais cresce no mundo e torne-se o PM que lidera a transformação.Acesse o link e saiba mais: https://go.pm3.com.br/ProductGurus-AI-Specialist/// Outros parceiros:Codando sem Codar - A maior comunidade de AI (Vibe) Coding do Brasilhttps://codandosemcodar.com.br/?utm_campaign=pg_podcastCurling - Do treinamento à criação de soluções com IA, estamos em cada etapa. https://www.usecurling.com/// Nesse episódio abordamos:• Produto não se constrói apenas com uma área — é trabalho de time.• Objetivos separados para cada função criam desalinhamento no squad.Cultura de produto foca em entrega rápida, foco no problema e no cliente.• Resultados concretos são a linguagem universal das empresas.• Mandatos não mudam cultura; entregas consistentes sim.• Produtos digitais e físicos estão cada vez mais integrados.• O digital é peça-chave em empresas tradicionais.• Para quebrar silos, é preciso definir objetivos compartilhados.• O mercado atual quer profissionais que entreguem valor desde o início.• Use sua experiência anterior como vantagem competitiva para transição de carreira./// Capítulos00:00 Introdução04:00 Primeira pergunta: como trabalhar com produto em grandes empresas?12:10 Segunda pergunta: diferenças entre produto digital e não digital?18:03 Terceira pergunta: como integrar times com silos?23:07 Quarta pergunta: o que as empresas buscam ao contratar PMs?/// Onde encontrar a Product Guru's:WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va7uwHS5fM5U0LIatu3XX (antigo Twitter): ⁠https://twitter.com/product_gurus⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/product-guru-s/⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/product.gurus/⁠

This is a special episode that was recorded several weeks ago since this car was still a secret. It is split into three sections because we wanted to interview the key people involved with the development of the newly announced PCA70 911 Club Coupe. We start off with PCA President Aaron Ambrosino, who details how the Executive Council conveyed their wishes to the staff the Porsche Exclusive. We then bring on Michael Tam, PCNA's Product Manager for sports cars, who details how special cars like this are planned and executed. Lastly, we bring on Alexander Fabig, VP of Individualization & Classic at Porsche AG, and Grant Larson, renowned designer and Director Special Projects, Style Porsche, Porsche AG. They give us the story of what happened with the car in Germany and how so many of the special details came to life. PCA Club Coupes only come around every ten years, so we are super excited to bring you behind the scenes. Chapters (00:00:00) - Show introduction(00:01:23) - Guest introduction, Aaron Ambrosino, PCA National President(00:04:01) - History of Club Coupes(00:06:35) - When did planning start on the 70th Club Coupe?(00:12:40) - How was the color chosen?(00:16:27) - What's special about the interior?(00:17:42) - The story behind the No Delay button(00:19:07) - How do you buy a 70th 911 Club Coupe?(00:20:00) - Guest introduction, Michael Tam, Product Manager, Sports Cars at Porsche Cars North America(00:23:16) - What are the first steps when planning a special car?(00:27:38) - Why was the Carrera T the perfect choice for the Club Coupe?(00:29:12) - What can you NOT get on the Club Coupe?(00:30:06) - How much difference is creating a Club Coupe as compared to a regular model?(00:31:02) - What's the relationship between Porsche AG and PCNA for a model like this?(00:32:04) - How much work was involved in bringing the debut 70th Club Coupe?(00:33:46) - Where is the customization work done?(00:38:39) - Will you be overseeing the delivery of the Club Coupes in North America?(00:38:49) - Guest introductions, Alexander Fabig, Vice President Individualization and Classic and Grant Larson, Special Projects Style Porsche(00:39:36) - Did you look back at previous Club Coupes for inspiration?(00:42:36) - What role did In and Out have with the creation of the Club Coupe?(00:46:07) - Why was the 911 Carrera T chosen as the base for this car?(00:47:52) - Tell us about the color from a designer standpoint(00:50:39) - Explain how you came up with the wheel design?(00:54:36) - Special Easter eggs on the car

What do you do when a successful tech career leaves you feeling like an empty shell? For Francois Burra, the answer was to look inward and transform his life—and help transform an industry. Lou Rosenfeld talks with Francois, a UX designer turned digital decarbonization consultant, about how a personal crisis led him to channel his “infinite energy” into tackling the tech industry's overlooked climate impact. Francois shares how he co-founded Climate Product Leaders and co-authored Sustainable by Design: A Playbook for Product Managers—a free, practical guide brimming with best practices and real-world case studies for weaving sustainability into everyday product and design work. They explore how sustainability intersects with design, product management, and hot topics like AI, highlighting how even small steps can create meaningful change. Francois also offers candid reflections on career pivots, mental health, and finding purpose-driven work that feeds both your soul and the planet.

In dieser Folge spricht Sebastian Borggrewe mit Tim über den Wechsel vom Projektmodus zum Produktmodus – ein Schritt, den viele Organisationen gehen wollen, aber nicht konsequent schaffen. Es geht darum, wie Unternehmen aus der Logik individueller Aufträge, kurzfristiger Deadlines und kundenspezifischer Roadmaps herausfinden – und stattdessen lernen, kontinuierlich an einem echten Produkt zu arbeiten. Sebastian Borggrewe bringt dabei nicht nur Erfahrungen aus seiner Arbeit als CTO und Coach ein, sondern auch Impulse aus seinem neuen Buch "From Project Mode to Product Mode", das genau diesen Übergang praktisch greifbar macht. Im Projektmodus ist vieles planbar, aber wenig nachhaltig. Anforderungen werden von außen hereingetragen, Erfolg wird in Terminen gemessen, technische Komplexität wird ignoriert – solange das nächste Kundenfeature fertig wird. Doch je mehr Features ausgeliefert werden, desto instabiler wird das Produkt. Die Codequalität sinkt, die Produktverantwortung bleibt diffus, eine Product Discovery findet kaum statt. Organisationen reagieren, statt zu gestalten. Und genau hier beginnt der Unterschied zum Produktmodus. Im Produktmodus wird anders gedacht: es geht um Wirkung (Outcome) statt nur um Lieferung (Output) und um unsere Zielgruppen statt um Projektauftraggeber sowie um Roadmaps, die Hypothesen abbilden – statt um Auftragslisten. Diese Umstellung betrifft nicht nur Produkt und Entwicklung, sondern auch Sales, Marketing, Pricing und Führung. Denn solange das Angebot verspricht, alles für jeden bauen zu können, wird sich am Modus nichts ändern. Sebastian macht aber auch deutlich, wie wichtig es ist, diesen Wechsel nicht als reines Prozess- oder Methodenproblem zu sehen. Wer wirklich vom Projektmodus zum Produktmodus kommen will, muss systemisch denken. Rollen verändern sich, Verantwortlichkeiten müssen klarer werden, alte Glaubenssätze müssen hinterfragt werden. Der Weg ist selten geradlinig – aber notwendig, wenn Organisationen langfristig wirksame Produkte entwickeln wollen. Sebastian beschreibt typische Blockaden: Feature-Commitments aus dem Vertrieb, fehlende Segmentierung, Tech-Schulden durch Einzellösungen, Produktteams ohne echte Entscheidungsmacht. Und er zeigt, wie Veränderung in kleinen Schritten möglich wird. Indem Teams beginnen, Wirkung zu messen. Indem Discovery ernst genommen wird: indem Roadmaps nicht nur abbilden, was versprochen wurde – sondern was gelernt wurde. Wer sich aktuell fragt, warum die eigene Produktorganisation nicht vom Fleck kommt, obwohl alle anpacken: Diese Folge bietet Klarheit. Nicht als Lösung von außen, sondern als Einladung, die richtigen Fragen zu stellen – und eigene Antworten zu entwickeln. Wir empfehlen für eine tiefere Auseinandersetzung das neue Buch von Sebastian Borggrewe und Thomas Hartmann "From Project- to Product Mode - A Game Plan to Unlock Scalability for B2B Software Products" Genannte Quellen: - Just Product Konferenz von Sebastian Borggrewe und Kollegen (just-product.de) - Product Masterclass Angebot (product-masterclass.com) Passende Folgen zu dieser Episode: - Das Product Operating Model von Marty Cagan Wer mit Sebastian direkt in Kontakt treten möchte oder weitere Fragen an ihn hat, kontaktiert ihn am besten über sein LinkedIn Profil. Lebt ihr noch ein projektzentriertes Vorgehen oder habt ihr euch schon auf die Transformationsreise hin zum Product Model gemacht? Wir Produktwerker freuen uns, wenn du deine Tipps und Erfahrungen aus der Praxis mit den anderen Hörerinnen und Hörern teilen möchtest. Hinterlasse gerne einen Kommentar unterm Blog-Artikels oder auf unserer Produktwerker LinkedIn-Seite.

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]

Unlock the secrets to aligning your team's initiatives with real business value! In this video, we break down the art of translating high-level OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) into actionable strategies that truly move the needle. Discover the four essential value buckets every organization should focus on—increasing revenue, protecting revenue, reducing costs, and avoiding future costs. With practical examples and clear frameworks, you'll learn how to categorize your initiatives, justify their impact, and drive meaningful results for your business. Perfect for product managers, team leads, and anyone looking to make their work count!Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Challenge of Aligning OKRs 01:49 Understanding Business Value: The Four Value Buckets 02:54 Value Bucket 1 04:44 Strategies for Value Bucket 1 07:05 Value Bucket 2 08:13 Strategies for Value Bucket 2 11:05 Value Bucket 3 12:47 Strategies for Value Bucket 3 14:13 Value Bucket 4 15:46 Strategies for Value Bucket 4 17:31 Recap: Applying the Value Buckets 18:11 Closing Thoughts & Next StepsWHO AM I?

As we shift toward a net-zero power system, inverter-based resources are rapidly replacing traditional generators. But replicating the critical system services once provided by large rotating machines isn't just about plugging in renewables - it's about designing smarter, more stable infrastructure at the grid edge.

In this episode of Transmission, we dive into one of the most technically important, yet often overlooked, aspects of modern power systems: the role of inverters. Ed Porter is joined by Daniel Duckwitz, who leads SMA's global grid stability portfolio, to unpack the differences between grid-forming and grid-following inverters and why that distinction matters more than ever.This episode covers:What grid-forming inverters actually do and why they're crucial for system strength and inertia replacement.How grid-forming requirements differ across global markets, and where the industry is heading.The role of inverter controls in stabilising power systems with high renewables.What makes grid-following and grid-forming inverters technically distinct and what's just marketing.Why transitioning to a 100% inverter-based grid is both possible and already underway.Whether you're an engineer working on battery integration, a policymaker shaping grid code, or just trying to understand how inverters affect system resilience, this conversation is packed with insight into one of the most transformative shifts in power system design.About our guestDr. Daniel Duckwitz is the Product Manager for Grid Services at SMA Solar Technology AG, where he leads the development of large-scale stability applications. His work focuses on optimizing battery energy storage systems (BESS) to provide critical grid services such as inertia, short-circuit current, and system restoration through advanced grid-forming technology.
For more information on what Daniel and SMA do, head to the website. https://www.sma.de/en/company/about-smaAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

As we shift toward a net-zero power system, inverter-based resources are rapidly replacing traditional generators. But replicating the critical system services once provided by large rotating machines isn't just about plugging in renewables - it's about designing smarter, more stable infrastructure at the grid edge.

In this episode of Transmission, we dive into one of the most technically important, yet often overlooked, aspects of modern power systems: the role of inverters. Ed Porter is joined by Daniel Duckwitz, who leads SMA's global grid stability portfolio, to unpack the differences between grid-forming and grid-following inverters and why that distinction matters more than ever.This episode covers:What grid-forming inverters actually do and why they're crucial for system strength and inertia replacement.How grid-forming requirements differ across global markets, and where the industry is heading.The role of inverter controls in stabilising power systems with high renewables.What makes grid-following and grid-forming inverters technically distinct and what's just marketing.Why transitioning to a 100% inverter-based grid is both possible and already underway.Whether you're an engineer working on battery integration, a policymaker shaping grid code, or just trying to understand how inverters affect system resilience, this conversation is packed with insight into one of the most transformative shifts in power system design.About our guestDr. Daniel Duckwitz is the Product Manager for Grid Services at SMA Solar Technology AG, where he leads the development of large-scale stability applications. His work focuses on optimizing battery energy storage systems (BESS) to provide critical grid services such as inertia, short-circuit current, and system restoration through advanced grid-forming technology.
For more information on what Daniel and SMA do, head to the website. https://www.sma.de/en/company/about-smaAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

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 »

In this episode of The Product Experience, Lily and Randy speak with Faith Forster about the art of aligning product work with commercial outcomes. From redefining velocity as a function of customer value to implementing impact models that quantify ROI, Faith outlines practical frameworks to help product teams think commercially without compromising user value. She also explores the evolving role of AI in product development, the necessity of syncing planning cycles with business units, and why happy teams are the cornerstone of faster, better delivery.Key takeawaysVelocity = Value: Product velocity isn't about coding speed—it's about reducing time to customer value to improve ROI and lower opportunity cost.Impact Modelling: A disciplined approach to estimating commercial outcomes before development helps product teams understand and justify their work.AI Integration: Teams are expected to primarily use AI tools within three months to boost delivery speed and build organisational capability.Viability from Day One: Pricing and revenue potential must be considered from the outset—not after feature completion.Cross-Functional Alignment: Successful planning requires synchronising product cycles with finance, sales, and marketing calendars.Happy Teams, Better Results: Reducing friction between design, engineering, and product roles directly impacts delivery speed and feature quality.Chapters00:00 – Redefining velocity: Why speed isn't just about code01:05 – Faith's journey from Dex to Legal03:02 – Introducing the commercial value talk04:51 – Understanding the P&L from a product lens08:07 – Why team cost-awareness matters10:00 – Building better impact models12:25 – Increasing ROI through value velocity16:37 – The AI imperative: Adoption, anxiety, and accelerationOur 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.

What does it take to scale a B2B SaaS company from zero to $100 million in ARR? In the final episode of Season 6 of the Grow Your B2B SaaS Podcast, we explore this big question with two standout guests: Oji and Ezinne Udezue. They've worked with top tech companies like Typeform, WP Engine, and Twitter. They also co-wrote Building Rocketships: Product Management for High-Growth Companies. Beyond their resumes, they bring a unique perspective as a married couple with 20 years of partnership, both in life and in product leadership. This episode is full of sharp insights and practical strategies for anyone looking to build and grow successful SaaS products.Key Timecodes(0:00) - Knowing Your Ideal Customer Profile(0:09) - Most Important Task for Founders(0:59) - Closing Off Season 6 with a Bang(1:46) - Guest Welcome(1:53) - Diving Into Product Management(2:02) - Product Management as a Craft(3:19) - The Importance of Sharp Problems(4:44) - Why SaaS Founders Need Product Management(6:22) - Founders Thinking as Product Managers(7:54) - Misconceptions in Product Management(8:32) - Admin Layer of Product Management(9:27) - AI's Role in Product Management(10:19) - Calculated Decisions and Customer Needs(10:52) - AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement(11:13) - Scaling from Zero to $100 Million ARR(12:29) - Finding a Sharp Problem(13:46) - Sharpening Your ICP(16:05) - Building and Refining Your Product(18:13) - Signals Before Investing in Growth(19:38) - The Fundamentals of Product-Market Fit(20:36) - Creating a Unicorn vs. a Small Business(22:32) - Product Strategy Across Revenue Stages(25:41) - Strategic Moats and Distribution(26:11) - What is Product-Market Fit?(27:18) - Customer Investment as a Sign of Fit(28:23) - Phases of Growth in SaaS(30:56) - Virality vs. Network Effects(32:54) - When to Think About Virality and Network Effects(35:02) - AI as a Risk and Opportunity(36:18) - AI's Impact on Workflows(39:15) - Rethinking Business with AI(42:34) - Advice for SaaS Founders Starting Out(45:10) - Growing Towards 10 Million ARR(49:03) - Making Decisions When Not in the Room(51:01) - Summary of Key Points(51:26) - Building Rocketships Pro Edition(53:21) - Building a Community of Product Managers(53:57) - Closing Remarks and Call for Feedback

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 episode, recorded live at PSConfEU, Andrew catches up with some of the PowerShell team from Microsoft to talk all things PowerShell—from AIShell to PSResourceGet to the future of DSC and OpenSSH.   First up is Steven Bucher, Product Manager on the PowerShell team, who discusses the massive scale of PowerShell usage, the state of PowerShell 7, and the team's focus on security and reliability. He also gives an exciting walkthrough of AIShell and how it's helping users stay in the terminal while getting AI-driven help, error resolution, and integration with providers like Azure OpenAI and AI Foundry.   Then we hear from Anam, a software engineer working on PSResourceGet, PowerShell Gallery, and security. She shares details on the rewrite of PowerShellGet, performance improvements, and new features like container registry support. She also dives into Microsoft's Artifact Registry (MAR) and offers her take on coding as a creative, artistic endeavor.   Lastly, Tess joins the conversation to talk about OpenSSH and Desired State Configuration (DSC). She highlights the native cross-platform capabilities of DSC v3, its decoupling from PowerShell, and the move toward supporting resource development in languages like Python. Tess also shares the significance of SSH server availability in Windows Server 2025 and reflects on her open-source journey and love of outdoor sports.   Whether you're managing packages, remoting with SSH, exploring AI integrations, or just want to know more about some of the people behind PowerShell, this episode delivers valuable insights from the team building the tools you use.    Links and Mentions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamnavied/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-gauthier-a43a368a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenabucher/ https://andrewpla.tech/links https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell https://github.com/PowerShell/AIShell https://github.com/PowerShell/PSResourceGet https://github.com/PowerShell/Win32-OpenSSH https://github.com/microsoft/DSC The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F4mVUHinjf4 The PowerShell Podcast: https://pdq.com/the-powershell-podcast Guests: Stephen Bucher – Product Manager II on the PowerShell Team Anam Navied – Software Engineer 2 @ Microsoft Tess Gauthier – Software Engineer @ Microsoft | OpenSSH

Unsere beiden heutigen Gäste sind Gründer, Produktstrategen und leidenschaftliche Technologen, mit einem klaren Ziel: die Kundenkommunikation mit Hilfe von Künstlicher Intelligenz grundlegend neu zu denken. Der eine studierte an der WHU, an der University of Texas und in Shanghai, gründete bereits ein eigenes Start-up im Creator-Tech-Bereich und arbeitete bei Roland Berger, Infosys und Enpal. Was ihn auszeichnet: ein tiefes Verständnis für digitale Geschäftsmodelle und der Wille, komplexe Technologien so zu gestalten, dass sie echten Mehrwert schaffen. Der andere absolvierte seinen Bachelor in Computer Science an der Stanford University und startete dort auch einen Master, den er zur Hälfte abschloss, um sich ganz dem Unternehmertum zu widmen. Nach Stationen bei N26, BCG Digital Ventures, Circ und zuletzt als Software Engineer und Product Manager bei Pitch ist er heute Co-Founder und CTO von telli. Seine Schwerpunkte: künstliche Intelligenz, Human-Computer-Interaction und der Brückenschlag zwischen Technologie und Nutzererlebnis. Mit ihrem gemeinsamen Unternehmen telli entwickeln sie eine KI-gestützte Lösung, die es Unternehmen ermöglicht, ihre gesamte Kundenkommunikation über ein intelligentes System zu führen: automatisiert, empathisch und effizient. Ihr Ziel ist es, das Kundenerlebnis neu zu definieren und Menschen in Unternehmen zu entlasten, indem repetitive Kommunikationsaufgaben künftig von einer digitalen Instanz übernommen werden können. Seit über acht Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. In fast 500 Gesprächen mit über 600 Menschen haben wir darüber gesprochen, was sich für sie geändert hat und was sich noch ändern muss. Was passiert mit Kundenbeziehungen, wenn Künstliche Intelligenz zum ersten Ansprechpartner wird? Wie gelingt es, technologische Effizienz mit menschlicher Empathie zu verbinden und ist das überhaupt möglich? Und was heißt „New Work“ in einer Zukunft, in der Kommunikation zunehmend automatisiert, aber dennoch bedeutungsvoll bleiben soll? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Und darum suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work, heute mit Finn zur Mühlen und Seb Hapte-Selassie von telli. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern

После 15 лет в США неожиданно Илья уехал жить в Россию, а теперь снова в Штатах. Бывший PM из Google и Amazon взял в руки код и стал разработчиком в собственном стартапе.О чем поговорим:- Шок от возвращения в Россию после 15 лет — ожидания vs реальность- Адаптация американских детей к российской культуре- Почему Product Manager решил снова писать код и стал делать треть бэкенда- Нужно ли всем продактам учиться программировать?- Google/Amazon vs стартап из 3 человек — честное сравнение- Куда идти работать: в корпорацию или стартап?- Зачем MBA в Wharton с таким опытом?Будем разбирать живые вопросы из чата во время стрима, откровенные ответы, никакой воды. Формат Q&A — говорим обо всем, что волнует.Чат в телеграме для предварительных вопросов https://t.me/prodcastUSA/1396.Илья Безделев (Ilya Bezdelev) - Co-founder @ Metacast // Ex-Google, Amazon AWS, DHLhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyabezdelev/https://t.me/ilyabezdelev_blog Эпизод с Ильей на английском How to become a Product Manager? Insights from ex Google, Amazon and Apple PMshttps://youtu.be/uNK0p4fTY0U?si=9cnZc2maGBbYKSXC***Записаться на карьерную консультацию (резюме, LinkedIn, карьерная стратегия, поиск работы в США) https://annanaumova.comКоучинг (синдром самозванца, прокрастинация, неуверенность в себе, страхи, лень) https://annanaumova.notion.site/3f6ea5ce89694c93afb1156df3c903abВидео курс по составлению резюме для международных компаний "Идеальное американское резюме": https://go.mbastrategy.com/resumecoursemainГайд "Идеальное американское резюме" https://go.mbastrategy.com/usresumeПодписывайтесь на мой Телеграм канал: https://t.me/prodcastUSAПодписывайтесь на мой Инстаграм https://www.instagram.com/prodcast.us Гайд "Как оформить профиль в LinkedIn, чтобы рекрутеры не смогли пройти мимо" https://go.mbastrategy.com/linkedinguide⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Начало11:09 Почему решил вернуться в Россию?28:30 Вопросы из чата51:04 Бизнес и работа в стартапах1:22:11 Как быть в тренде будучи PM?1:34:17 Планы на будущее

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.

Lilia Pulova: Business Case Ownership—The Product Owner's Core Duty 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: Always Present and Inspirational Lilia describes an exceptional Product Owner whose defining characteristic was consistent presence with the team. This presence went beyond just showing up - it was inspirational and made team members genuinely care about their delivery and the product they were building. The Product Owner served as the vital connection between the team and the organization's wider mission, helping everyone understand how their work contributed to the bigger picture. This constant engagement and visibility created a motivated team that took pride in their product development efforts. The Bad Product Owner: Unprepared and Responsibility-Shifting Lilia encountered a Product Owner who exemplified poor practices by consistently arriving at backlog refinement meetings without any preparation, expecting developers to provide business context instead. This approach was fundamentally wrong because developers aren't equipped to discuss business expectations or product direction - that's the Product Owner's responsibility. This individual habitually said "yes" to all tickets without consideration, shifted decision-making responsibility to the team, and relied on architects to manage the product and determine sprint priorities. Product Owners must own the business case rather than delegate it, and keep the business rationale constantly visible to the team. Self-reflection Question: How do you ensure your Product Owner maintains proper preparation and ownership of business decisions rather than shifting these responsibilities to the development team? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Shobhit Chugh is a former Google PM who now helps product managers build their own brand, habits, confidence and career with Intentional Product Manager, and he also runs his own podcast of the same name. Shobhit's hot take? That too many product managers think that their work will speak for itself but, if they want to get ahead, they should start relentlessly promoting themselves; both inside and outside of the company they work for. Find Shobhit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobhitchugh/. Check out Intentional Product Manager: https://www.intentionalproductmanager.com/ Check out my appearance on The Intentional Product Manager podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399157/episodes/16218073-fractional-product-management-with-jason-knight  

In this inspiring episode of the Austin Palacios Podcast, we sit down with Lourdes Dominguez — a former tech professional who transitioned into full-time Airbnb co-hosting and real estate investing. Lourdes shares her journey from product manager to entrepreneur, offering raw insight into the emotional and strategic highs and lows of building a business after being laid off from corporate America.

In this episode of Resilient Cyber, we chat with Patrick Duffy, Product Manager at Material Security, on Securing the Modern Workspace. The conversation will include discussions about the increased adoption of cloud office suites, limitations of traditional security approaches, and a deep dive into how Material Security is tackling issues such as securing email and data, identity threat detection, and posture management.Stepping back a bit before we get too specific, we've seen major fundamental shifts in the way organizations work and operate today, including widespread adoption of Cloud Office Suites (e.g., Google Workspaces, Microsoft 365, etc.). How have these shifts changed the threat landscape, and what sort of issues are we seeing with traditional security practices when it comes to securing these environments?We know phishing and email attacks are common and critical to protect against, but what about challenges around visibility of accounts/activity, sensitive data, and secure configurations and posture?Getting more specific to Material, can you help us understand how you all approach this problem space from a platform and offering perspective? What are some key features and abilities Material Security customers utilize to secure their cloud office suite environments, and what threats do they help against?What are some key differentiators for Material compared to some of the other vendors working on this problem, or even how do you all differ from some of the native security capabilities of environments such as M365 or Google Workspace?This space continues to evolve, both in terms of the cloud workspace environments and their usage by organizations and the relevant threats. How is Material preparing for these changes, whether it's the widespread adoption of AI, increased complexity, and so onIt's always great to hear some first-hand use cases and applications. Can you share some examples where Material Security has found success with specific customers and users of the solution?We've covered everything from the pitfalls and shortcomings of traditional security approaches to cloud office suites to where the market is headed. Where can folks learn more about Material, and what should we keep an eye out for next?

Join us on this episode of the Product Thinking Podcast as Oji and Ezinne, co-authors of "Building Rocketships: Product Management for High-Growth Companies”, discuss the pivotal role of Product Managers in the AI era. As they share insights from their experiences with innovation and product development, Oji and Ezinne explore how PMs must adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape to remain relevant.In this episode, they delve into the balance between customer focus and business needs, highlighting the significance of people, execution, leadership, and communication. Oji and Ezinne emphasize the need for PMs to lead conversations, advocate for solutions that address customer issues, and stay attuned to industry shifts.If you're eager to understand how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that AI presents to Product Management, don't miss out on these valuable insights!You'll hear us talk about:28:55 - Balancing Board Pressure and Long-Term VisionOji shares advice on managing the pressure from board members while maintaining the focus on long-term strategy and vision, a perennial challenge for product managers.40:12 - AI at the Core vs. the EdgeEzinne discusses the difference between companies that integrate AI at their core versus those that only sprinkle AI on top. Learn what it means to truly embed AI in your company's workflow and how to approach it strategically.49:38 - The Evolving Role of Product ManagersEzinne covers how the role of PMs is changing with AI's capabilities in areas like PRDs and data diagnostics, questioning whether AI will replace product managers or simply change the way they work.Episode resources:Oji on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ojiudezue/Ezinne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezinne/Building Rocketships: https://shop.damngravity.com/products/building-rocketships-udezue?variant=43588962779312Check our new course: https://productinstitute.com/p/mastering-product-strategy-overview

In this episode of The Product Experience, Lily and Randy sit down with Moshe Mikanovsky—product coach, educator, and host of the Product for Product podcast—to explore what makes an effective product management toolkit. From identifying the real problems in your workflow to choosing and implementing tools that stick, Moshe outlines a pragmatic, user-centric approach to tool selection. Chapters:2:59 – From Engineering to Product Management5:25 – Why Choosing Tools is Hard8:11 – Elements of a Product Stack10:49 – From Roadmaps to Analytics14:01 – A Framework for Selecting Tools18:01 – Comparing Tools Beyond Features21:18 – Test and Validate Your Tool Choices26:01 – Why Implementation is Critical28:04 – What's Changing in Product Tools29:26 – AI and the Future of Product Management32:01 – Keeping Your Stack Modern34:29 – Making the Case for Budget & ROI37:23 – When ROI Forces a Change38:45 – Final Thoughts & Listener Call to ActionFeatured Links: Follow Moshe on LinkedIn | Moshe's Product Manager Toolkit | PostHogOur 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.

Профессия продакт-менеджера переживает кризис.IT-индустрия радикально меняется. Компании сокращают продакт-менеджеров, предпочитая нанимать разработчиков, которые могут и код писать, и продукт поднимать. Стартапы отказываются от "прослойки" между бизнесом и техникой. Зачем платить продакту $150K, если сеньор-разработчик за те же деньги закроет обе функции?Искусственный интеллект автоматизирует аналитику пользователей, A/B-тестирование и планирование фичей. Классические обязанности продакта растворяются в инструментах и процессах.Остается вопрос: есть ли будущее у продакт-менеджеров в 2025 году?В прямом эфире ответим на вопросы:- Что происходит с профессией Product Manager в 2025? Какие тренды?- Как обстоят дела с наймом продакт-менеджеров?- Что делать продактам после увольнений в IT? Куда идти, какие новые профессии осваивать?- Какие навыки продакта останутся востребованными?- Какие навыки стоит развивать, чтобы не быть в аутсайдерах?- Почему некоторые компании считают продактов лишним звеном?- Стоит ли начинающим идти в продакт-менеджмент в 2025?- Заменит ли ИИ продактов?Евгений АбраменкоЕвгений Абраменко, Fractional Founding PM в стартапах, ex-Head of Product / Principal Product Manager, EPAMАвтор Развлекательно-образовательного Телеграм канала “Таблетки деда”: https://t.me/bdsmmchannel и сообщество ПМ "Цифровые манагеры" (по приглашениям).LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeneabramenko/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/product.comic Эпизоды по теме:- Отправил 16 000 откликов, но оффер так и не получил. Как НЕ стоит искать работу? Евгений Абраменко https://youtu.be/5Fvtxry18_4- ***Записаться на карьерную консультацию (резюме, LinkedIn, карьерная стратегия, поиск работы в США) https://annanaumova.comКоучинг (синдром самозванца, прокрастинация, неуверенность в себе, страхи, лень) https://annanaumova.notion.site/3f6ea5ce89694c93afb1156df3c903abВидео курс по составлению резюме для международных компаний "Идеальное американское резюме": https://go.mbastrategy.com/resumecoursemainГайд "Идеальное американское резюме" https://go.mbastrategy.com/usresumeПодписывайтесь на мой Телеграм канал: https://t.me/prodcastUSAПодписывайтесь на мой Инстаграм https://www.instagram.com/prodcast.us Гайд "Как оформить профиль в LinkedIn, чтобы рекрутеры не смогли пройти мимо" https://go.mbastrategy.com/linkedinguide⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Начало12:13 Что сейчас происходит на рынке Продактов?27:30 Вопросы из чата55:29 Ценность CustDev на текущем рынке1:01:24 Читаем чат

Valeria Stromtsova is a Product Manager who traded fintech for sustainability and now works at Treeapp, helping plant trees where they're needed the most. Valeria's hot take? That product managers need to take the lead in creating a sustainable future, making sure they make a difference by considering the impact of their product decisions on their users, their stakeholders... and the planet we live on. Find Valeria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lerastromtsova/.

BONUS: Never Stop Experimenting—Building a Culture of Continuous Discovery with Stavros Stavru In this BONUS episode, we dive deep into the world of continuous experimentation with Stavros Stavru, Ph.D. in Organizational Transformations and founder of EdTech ventures AhaPlay and The Caringers. Stavros shares insights from his latest book "Never Stop Experimenting" and reveals how teams can maintain their discovery mindset while balancing the pressures of delivery. The Exploration-Exploitation Dilemma "What would we choose? What we know, and try to exploit? Or go for something new, and better than we currently have?" Stavros introduces us to one of the fundamental challenges facing modern teams: the tension between exploration and exploitation. He explains how teams often start with an exploration mindset, focused on solving real problems through discovery. However, over time, there's a natural shift from discovery to delivery, and teams forget the importance of continued exploration. The title "Never Stop Experimenting" serves as an anchor for teams to remember the value of maintaining their experimental approach even when delivery pressures mount. Born from a Decade of Practice "All the techniques that I describe in the book were born during 10 years of practice." The book isn't theoretical - it's grounded in real-world application. Stavros shares how every technique and framework in "Never Stop Experimenting" emerged from his extensive hands-on experience working with teams over a decade. This practical foundation ensures that readers get battle-tested approaches rather than untested concepts. Software Development as Incremental Experiments "Experimentation requires a creative process." Stavros addresses a common challenge: while teams understand the benefits of experimentation and want to experiment, they often face management resistance that ultimately demotivates the team. He emphasizes that viewing software development as a series of incremental experiments isn't just beneficial - it's absolutely necessary for teams to remain innovative and responsive to changing needs. The Fatware Matrix: Putting Products on a Diet "The challenge: how do you convince the business that you need to spend some time removing features?" One of the book's standout concepts is "The Fatware Matrix," which helps Product Managers recognize when their product is becoming bloated. Stavros introduces a practical tool combining the Kano framework with maintenance cost analysis to illustrate the true cost and impact of maintaining old features. This approach helped one team successfully remove features from their software, with stakeholders later commenting, "Now this is more transparent for us." The key is managing feature creep and software bloat before they become overwhelming. The NSE Ratio: Optimizing Experimentation Rhythm "It's when we try something new that we learn what works. We need to change something on a regular basis." The NSE (Never Stop Experimenting) Ratio measures how long teams wait before introducing new approaches or experimenting with their processes. Stavros explains how teams should define their NSE ratio as part of their team agreements, establishing a regular cadence for trying new things. This systematic approach ensures that learning and adaptation become embedded in the team's rhythm rather than happening sporadically. Building a Safe-to-Fail Culture "Speak of your own failures. When we show our failures as leaders, we show the team that they can run their own experiments." Creating a truly safe-to-fail environment requires leaders to model vulnerability and transparency about their own mistakes. Stavros emphasizes that leaders must give the example by sharing their failures openly, which gives permission for the rest of the organization to take risks and learn from their own experiments. This leadership modeling is crucial for establishing psychological safety around experimentation. About Stavros Stavru Stavros is a Ph.D. in Organizational Transformations and a leading voice in Agile coaching, leadership, and soft skills. Founder of EdTech ventures AhaPlay and The Caringers, he has delivered over 800 trainings and authored Never Stop Experimenting, a powerful toolkit for continuous improvement across teams and organizations. You can connect with Stavros Stavru on LinkedIn, and check his book site at Neverstopexperimenting.com.

Agile in Construction: Why Construction Teams Need Product Owner Thinking with Luca Cotta Ramusino 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 Customer Value Detective Luca discovered that applying the Product Owner role in construction requires thinking like a customer and understanding that "it's the customer that defines what value is." The great Product Owner in construction acts as a customer value detective, constantly asking "which task out of these is going to move the yardstick?" They ensure that work always serves a customer—if you can't identify your customer, you should stop and find one. This mindset transforms how construction teams approach their daily huddles and project planning, viewing everything through the lens of customer value rather than just task completion. The Bad Product Owner: The Waste Accumulator The bad Product Owner in construction fails to eliminate waste from processes, allowing non-value-adding activities to persist simply because "that's how we've always done it." They struggle to have candid conversations with customers and fail to tease out real requirements. Instead of transforming language into customer reality, they ask customers directly "what they want" without understanding that customers are better at identifying what they don't want than articulating what they need. This approach leads to projects that complete tasks without delivering real value. In this segment, refer to The Last Planner Method. Self-reflection Question: Can you clearly identify the customer for every piece of work your team performs, and how do you ensure that work truly moves the project toward completion? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Today in Lighting is brought to you by MaxLite, energy-efficient products for over 30 years. Learn more. Highlights today include: The June Issue of designing lighting (dl) is here!, Rexel USA to Acquire Warshauer Electric Supply, May ABI Shows Slight Increase Amid Ongoing Billings Decline, The Besal Fund Awards $115,000 in Scholarships for the 2025-2026 Academic Year, Product Manager with MaxLite.

Transformations are hard, and too often, they fail to deliver on their promise. In this episode of The Product Experience, Lily and Randy speak with Jen Swanson, CEO of Tuckpoint Advisory Group, to unpack why transformation initiatives falter and what it truly takes to succeed.Key Takeaways— Transformation requires intentionality: Real transformation isn't accidental or surface-level; it must be deliberate, comprehensive, and backed by leadership.— Avoid ‘transformation theatre': Pretending to change—without restructuring ownership, processes, or collaboration—is worse than doing nothing at all.— Start with honest orientation: Knowing your starting point is essential before plotting a path forward.— Executive involvement is non-negotiable: Transformations can't be delegated. Leadership must model the change and communicate relentlessly.— Product-led is about mindset, not just teams: Everyone should operate within the product model, but not all need to be on product teams.— Pace matters: Organisations must assess their capacity for change and determine the right balance between ambition and sustainability.— Give grace for the learning curve: People need space to be bad at new things before they get good—psychological safety is essential.Chapters0:00 – Introduction & the myth of sneaky transformations1:01 – Jen's background and path into product2:53 – What transformation really means5:53 – Defining honest orientation8:00 – What is transformation theatre?12:09 – When real change feels fake13:04 – The importance of executive commitment16:04 – Why transformations fail19:11 – Common catalysts for transformation22:06 – Product-led vs product thinking25:00 – Who's in the opOur 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 episode, Shobhit Chugh, former Google PM and founder of Intentional Product Manager, shares practical strategies for moving beyond execution and becoming a standout product leader—even when you don't have formal authority or a supportive manager.

Our conversation with MacPaw's Senior Software Engineer Serhii Popov and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak continues to explore the intersection of product development, ethical data practices, and user trust. The team shares their experience building CleanMyMac and Setapp, emphasizing the importance of transparency, responsible data handling, and thoughtful feature design—like their decision to bring back the Space Lens module after unexpected user outcry. With real-world examples, they unpack how customer feedback and cultural perspectives inform their work, and why they believe developers should treat users as collaborators—not data sources.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Notion, the best AI tool for work. Check it out at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Introduction to Developer Perspectives14:02 Insights from Setapp Developers23:30 Gathering Customer Feedback31:18 Treating Customers as Team Members36:51 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Links: MacPaw Discord Server:https://discord.gg/eN4dX2RRkN Guests: Pavlo Haidamak is a Product Manager at MacPaw, currently leading the team behind CleanMyMac. With a background in Computer Science, Pavlo began his career as a QA engineer and has since managed acclaimed products such as Gemini 2, Setapp, and SpyBuster. As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), he is dedicated to driving innovation and making apps smarter and more accessible. Outside of technology, Pavlo is an avid painter and analogue photography enthusiast, with a particular love for Polaroid cameras. In his free time, he enjoys baking bread, vibe coding and spending time with his tiny chihuahua, Loretta. You can connect with him here: www.linkedin.com/in/haidamak Serhi Popovi is a Senior Software Engineer at MacPaw with more than 7 years of experience developing world-class multi-platform apps. An expert in Swift, Swift Multiplatform, MarketplaceKit, Accessibility and other technologies, he's worked on several projects like Setapp, Setapp software development kit, and Spark Email. As the engineering lead of Setapp Mobile, Serhii has lead his team to develop one of the first successful alternative marketplaces for iOS, all while contributing to the Apple developer community through conference presentations, advocacy, and education.You can connect with him here:  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/serg-i  X: x.com/zaris__  Website: bysergi.com Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Our conversation with MacPaw's Senior Software Engineer Serhii Popov and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak continues to explore the intersection of product development, ethical data practices, and user trust. The team shares their experience building CleanMyMac and Setapp, emphasizing the importance of transparency, responsible data handling, and thoughtful feature design—like their decision to bring back the Space Lens module after unexpected user outcry. With real-world examples, they unpack how customer feedback and cultural perspectives inform their work, and why they believe developers should treat users as collaborators—not data sources.  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Notion, the best AI tool for work. Check it out at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:08 Introduction to Developer Perspectives 14:02 Insights from Setapp Developers 23:30 Gathering Customer Feedback 31:18 Treating Customers as Team Members 36:51 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Links: MacPaw Discord Server: https://discord.gg/eN4dX2RRkN Guests: Pavlo Haidamak is a Product Manager at MacPaw, currently leading the team behind CleanMyMac. With a background in Computer Science, Pavlo began his career as a QA engineer and has since managed acclaimed products such as Gemini 2, Setapp, and SpyBuster. As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), he is dedicated to driving innovation and making apps smarter and more accessible. Outside of technology, Pavlo is an avid painter and analogue photography enthusiast, with a particular love for Polaroid cameras. In his free time, he enjoys baking bread, vibe coding and spending time with his tiny chihuahua, Loretta. You can connect with him here: www.linkedin.com/in/haidamak Serhi Popovi is a Senior Software Engineer at MacPaw with more than 7 years of experience developing world-class multi-platform apps. An expert in Swift, Swift Multiplatform, MarketplaceKit, Accessibility and other technologies, he's worked on several projects like Setapp, Setapp software development kit, and Spark Email. As the engineering lead of Setapp Mobile, Serhii has lead his team to develop one of the first successful alternative marketplaces for iOS, all while contributing to the Apple developer community through conference presentations, advocacy, and education.You can connect with him here:  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/serg-i  X: x.com/zaris__  Website: bysergi.com Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Episode 385 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Julia Austin - Board Member, Executive Coach, HBS Senior Lecturer, Operator, Angel Investor, and now - Author. Another repeat original guest! Julia was a guest for Episode 30 of The VentureFizz Podcast back in 2018 where we do a deep dive into her background plus cover lots of interesting topics like what it takes to become a great Product Manager and others. In this interview, we catch up to discuss her new role as an author and the details about her new book called After The Idea - What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/julia-austin/after-the-idea/9781541705296 https://www.amazon.com/After-Idea-Really-Create-Startup/dp/1541705270 Julia is a seasoned operator who has served in leadership roles at several scaled technology companies like Akamai, VMware, and DigitalOcean. She has also advised hundreds of founders and startups. In this new book, which I believe will become a new staple in the entrepreneurial startup circles, she helps entrepreneurs navigate the complexities and challenges of building a startup like important matters around product, people, operations, and more. What I also appreciate the most about this book is the fact that it is very comprehensive, yet easy to understand and implement. In this episode of our podcast, we cover lots of great topics like: * A quick run through Julia's background - check out Episode 30 for the deeper dive. * How Julia became a member of the faculty at Harvard Business School and the impact of The Startup Operations course that she created. * The inside look at what it's like to write a book. * How proper discovery can help avoid false positives. * Why entrepreneurs don't always need a co-founder. * The importance of ABR - that being Always Be Recruiting - for founders. * The difference between Founders & Joiners * Comparing the Boston and NYC startup ecosystems. * And so much more.

Senior Software Engineer Serhii Popov and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak, both of MacPaw, offer an inside look at how CleanMyMac is built with user trust, transparency, and security at the forefront. They discuss how evolving regulations like GDPR and Apple's system restrictions have changed the way software is developed, tested, and updated. The conversation explores balancing user control with ease of use, why informed permission requests matter, and how user feedback directly shapes product improvements. With examples from their own workflows and challenges, they highlight what it means to build responsible software in an age of heightened privacy concerns.0:09 Introduction to MacPaw's Perspective (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Notion, the best AI tool for work. Check it out at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 01:49 Roles and Responsibilities at MacPaw 03:58 Evolving Demands in Software Development 04:50 Trust and Security in Software 09:36 Educating Customers on Data Privacy 13:21 Permission Requests and User Experience 17:17 Customer Experience with CleanMyMac 20:47 The Importance of User Feedback 32:31 Closing Thoughts on User Control Links: MacPaw Discord Server:https://discord.gg/eN4dX2RRkN Guests: Pavlo Haidamak is a Product Manager at MacPaw, currently leading the team behind CleanMyMac. With a background in Computer Science, Pavlo began his career as a QA engineer and has since managed acclaimed products such as Gemini 2, Setapp, and SpyBuster. As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), he is dedicated to driving innovation and making apps smarter and more accessible. Outside of technology, Pavlo is an avid painter and analogue photography enthusiast, with a particular love for Polaroid cameras. In his free time, he enjoys baking bread, vibe coding and spending time with his tiny chihuahua, Loretta. You can connect with him here: www.linkedin.com/in/haidamak Serhi Popovi is a Senior Software Engineer at MacPaw with more than 7 years of experience developing world-class multi-platform apps. An expert in Swift, Swift Multiplatform, MarketplaceKit, Accessibility and other technologies, he's worked on several projects like Setapp, Setapp software development kit, and Spark Email. As the engineering lead of Setapp Mobile, Serhii has lead his team to develop one of the first successful alternative marketplaces for iOS, all while contributing to the Apple developer community through conference presentations, advocacy, and education.You can connect with him here:  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/serg-i  X: x.com/zaris__  Website: bysergi.com Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Senior Software Engineer Serhii Popov and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak, both of MacPaw, offer an inside look at how CleanMyMac is built with user trust, transparency, and security at the forefront. They discuss how evolving regulations like GDPR and Apple's system restrictions have changed the way software is developed, tested, and updated. The conversation explores balancing user control with ease of use, why informed permission requests matter, and how user feedback directly shapes product improvements. With examples from their own workflows and challenges, they highlight what it means to build responsible software in an age of heightened privacy concerns.0:09 Introduction to MacPaw's Perspective (Part 1)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by Notion, the best AI tool for work. Check it out at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 01:49 Roles and Responsibilities at MacPaw 03:58 Evolving Demands in Software Development 04:50 Trust and Security in Software 09:36 Educating Customers on Data Privacy 13:21 Permission Requests and User Experience 17:17 Customer Experience with CleanMyMac 20:47 The Importance of User Feedback 32:31 Closing Thoughts on User Control Links: MacPaw Discord Server: https://discord.gg/eN4dX2RRkN Guests: Pavlo Haidamak is a Product Manager at MacPaw, currently leading the team behind CleanMyMac. With a background in Computer Science, Pavlo began his career as a QA engineer and has since managed acclaimed products such as Gemini 2, Setapp, and SpyBuster. As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), he is dedicated to driving innovation and making apps smarter and more accessible. Outside of technology, Pavlo is an avid painter and analogue photography enthusiast, with a particular love for Polaroid cameras. In his free time, he enjoys baking bread, vibe coding and spending time with his tiny chihuahua, Loretta. You can connect with him here: www.linkedin.com/in/haidamak Serhi Popovi is a Senior Software Engineer at MacPaw with more than 7 years of experience developing world-class multi-platform apps. An expert in Swift, Swift Multiplatform, MarketplaceKit, Accessibility and other technologies, he's worked on several projects like Setapp, Setapp software development kit, and Spark Email. As the engineering lead of Setapp Mobile, Serhii has lead his team to develop one of the first successful alternative marketplaces for iOS, all while contributing to the Apple developer community through conference presentations, advocacy, and education.You can connect with him here:  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/serg-i  X: x.com/zaris__  Website: bysergi.com Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Stuart Tipples: The Ghost Product Owner vs. The Storytelling Master 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 Storytelling Master Stuart describes an exceptional Product Owner who worked with an API team on what could have been a dry, unsexy product. This PO excelled by maintaining clear availability through established office hours, showing up consistently for the team, and avoiding micromanagement. The standout quality was their ability to tell compelling stories that created clarity and got the team onboard with the vision. Through storytelling, this PO helped the team communicate the value of their work, transforming a potentially mundane product into something meaningful and engaging for both the team and stakeholders. The Bad Product Owner: The Ghost with the Most Stuart encountered a problematic Product Owner working with a customer-portal team dealing with edge cases, legacy systems, and messy code. This PO earned the nickname "The Ghost with the Most" because they were never available when needed. They would miss sprint planning sessions, delay or skip backlog refinement entirely, and leave team members to fill the gap while juggling their own responsibilities. Stuart learned to address this directly by outlining how the PO's behavior affected the team and delivery, asking "Can I help you?" The PO initially reacted defensively but eventually admitted they weren't happy in the role. Self-reflection Question: How effectively does your Product Owner use storytelling to create clarity and help the team understand the value of their work? [Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

The game development industry is in flux. From the intense pressure of the attention economy and global competition to the seismic shifts brought by Artificial Intelligence, how is the crucial role of the Product Manager evolving?   Join us for an in-depth exploration of these critical questions, featuring a panel discussion, "The Evolution of the Product Manager," and an exclusive after-panel debrief. Hear directly from industry product leaders as they dissect the challenges and opportunities ahead.   Speakers:* Oren Debi. Generative AI Lead & VP Product at SciPlay.* David Duong. Sr. Director of Product Management at Respawn Entertainment (Apex Legends).* Tim Hong. Head of Live Service Games at AWS for Games.* Lee Horn. Fmr. VP of Product & Game Director at Mountaintop Studios.* Joseph Kim. CEO at Lila Games.* Solomon Lichter. Sr. Director, Global Gaming at CleverTap.In this episode, you'll discover:The macro trends fundamentally altering game development.   AI's current and future impact: from efficiency tool to "agentic AI" and the "PM+1" concept.   The cultural divide between mobile and PC/console PM practices and why adaptability is key.   Actionable strategies for PMs to thrive, including Gartner's "3 Returns" framework and the importance of "product velocity."   Candid reflections on what it takes to succeed in this new era of game creation and management.   Whether you're a studio executive, product manager, marketer, or passionate about the future of gaming, this discussion offers invaluable insights.EPISODE CHAPTERS:(Listen in order or jump to the sections most relevant to you)0:00:00 Introduction: Setting the Stage for the Evolving PMPart 1: Product x LiveOps Symposium Panel – The Product Manager in Flux0:04:24 Macro Trends Redefining Game Development (Attention Economy, Rise of China, LiveOps Resurgence) 0:11:19 AI in the Trenches: Separating Hype from Reality (Current Efficiency Gains in Art, Code, PM Tools) 0:14:31 The Evolving Product Manager: Mobile PM Agility vs. PC/Console Tradition (Solomon Lichter's initial thoughts) 0:16:59 The Evolving Product Manager: Resistance to PMs in PC/Console (Lee Horn's insights) 0:18:32 The Evolving Product Manager: Hiring for AAA – Fundamentals, Empathy, Communication (David Duong's insights) 0:21:01 The Evolving Product Manager: AI's Impact, Team Compression, and the "PM+1" Concept (Joseph Kim's insights) 0:26:36 Key Panelist Takeaways: Adapt or Die, AI Adoption, Design Thinking, the PM+1, and Live Ops Agents Part 2: The After-Panel Huddle – Deeper Reflections & Future-Proofing0:29:14 Industry's Hunger for Tactical AI Knowledge & Embracing Uncertainty 0:34:03 AI: From Feature to Foundational Orchestration (PM's Evolving Value, Gartner's "3 Returns" Framework begins around 0:42:41, "Product Velocity" as a North Star Metric specifically at 0:47:53) 0:55:46 Agentic AI: The Next Frontier in Live Ops (Understanding Agentic AI, Practical Applications, Data Strategy Prerequisite) 1:00:40 The Culture Clash Revisited: Adaptability as the Ultimate Competitive Edge (Mobile vs. HD, Failure to Adapt) Conclusion & Final Actionable Advice1:05:16 Your Roadmap for the Future of Game Product Management (Final Advice Introduction)1:05:47 Get Hands-On & Be Curious (Tim Hong's advice) 1:06:54 Build in Public & Learn Out Loud (Solomon Lichter's advice) 1:08:46 Embrace Continuous, Urgent Learning (Joseph Kim's advice)   Follow us for more deep dives into game development, AI, and product management.

This episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.Today's episode features Raffael Fappiano Neto, the Product Manager for Loyalty at Azul Airlines.Founded in 2008, Azul Airlines is now the largest airline in Brazil in terms of number of flights and cities served, and in 2020, they won the award for best airline in the world by TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice.Raffael is responsible for Airline Products and Loyalty Projects at Azul Airlines, and he joins us today to share some highly innovative and even disruptive ideas - such as the option for members to burn their miles BEFORE they even EARN them!He also shares insights on their paid program – a subscription product which includes an option to pay a monthly fee and potentially earn tier status even without flying frequently.I hope you enjoy our conversation and a huge thanks to Comarch for the introduction!Episode is sponsored by Comarch. Hosted by Paula Thomas.Show Notes: 1) Raffael Fappiano Neto2) Azul Airlines3) Don't believe in Everything you Feel (Book)

What does it mean to build world-class products in the age of AI? In this episode, Randy Silver talks to Ezinne and Oji Udezue, co-authors of Building Rocketships, a playbook for building high-growth companies in today's fast-evolving tech landscape. Together, they unpack what product looks like now, how AI changes collaboration, and why ambition, clarity, and disciplined execution matter more than ever.Key takeaways— Building world-class products starts with clear ambition and choosing big, meaningful problems— AI isn't replacing PMs, it's changing the way product work gets done—especially in how we collaborate— Vibe coding enables faster iteration and clearer communication through prototyping in code— The product manager's job is to lead teams and help the organisation build the right thing, not just anything— Clarity, focus, and leadership buy-in are essential to successful transformation, even in legacy organisations— Product teams need to shift from writing specs to orchestrating systems that drive customer and business outcomes— Every product person should master the full arc: solving today's problems, helping customers succeed, and spotting future opportunitiesChapters 0:00 The "should PMs code?" debate1:54 First product roles and how the book came to life4:49 The mission behind Building Rocketships7:13 Why the book is for leaders and their partners10:01 Differences between world-class teams and everyone else13:35 What ambition really looks like17:10 How clarity transforms legacy companies23:10 AI, vibe coding, and the new spec: working prototypes30:10 Redefining the product team's role in the AI age35:02 What skills PMs actually need to thrive now42:54 The one mistake PMs can't afford to makeFeatured Links: Follow Ezinne on LinkedIn | Follow Oji on LinkedIn | ProductMind | Buy their new book 'Building Rocketships: Product Management for High Growth Companies'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 special episode, we speak with Wilfried Schobel, Product Manager at Viscofan Group, as they celebrate 50 years of innovation in casing technology. Recorded live at IFFA, Wilfried shares insights into the evolution and essential role of casings in the meat industry—from functionality to innovation and sustainability.

What if your product manager, designer, developer, AND CEO were all AI?In this game-changing conversation, Xiaoyin Qu, Founder of HeyBoss, joins Pankaj Agarwal (VP @PrimeVP_in) to share how she's building a startup where software is shipped in minutes, led entirely by AI agents.Before founding HeyBoss, Xiaoyin was a Product Manager at Facebook and Instagram. Today, she's scaling her company with support from the OpenAI Startup Fund.What you'll learn:

Joel Bancroft-Connors: The No-Scroll Bar Rule—Empowering PO's Through Constraints 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 Innovator Joel describes an exceptional Product Owner scenario at a large insurance organization where complementary skills created magic. Working with two different people - a business expert who understood insurance but lacked development knowledge, and a designer with user experience expertise - Joel suggested the designer take on the Product Owner role while collaborating closely with the business person.  This collaboration between complementary skills produced outstanding results. The great Product Owner understood that their role wasn't to control every detail but to unleash developer creativity by providing problems and context rather than prescriptive solutions. Joel's approach of "give the developers a problem and a canvas" allowed the team to innovate while staying focused on customer needs. This Product Owner fostered innovation rather than preventing it, demonstrating how effective collaboration can transform product development. The Bad Product Owner: The Business Analyst That Couldn't Let Go Joel identifies a problematic anti-pattern: the Business Analyst who transitions to Product Owner but can't abandon their documentation-heavy approach. While Business Analysts can make excellent Product Owners with proper support, those who insist on documenting everything create communication bottlenecks and slow down delivery. This creates a "telephone game" effect between the BA/PO and developers. Joel encountered one such individual who would declare "the developers can't do that" without giving them the opportunity to explore solutions. Following his "no-scroll bar rule" for documentation, Joel emphasizes that Product Owners should provide just enough information to enable developer creativity, not overwhelming detail that stifles innovation. When the problematic BA was replaced with someone who understood customers and trusted developers, the team's innovation flourished. In this segment, we refer to the book Liftoff, by Larsen and Nies. Self-reflection Question: Are you enabling developer innovation by providing problems and context, or are you stifling creativity with excessive documentation and control? [Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Seven years have passed since we last saw an updated version of Shimano's flagship mountain bike group. Assuming you weren't holding your breath, and as a result are still with us, then today is the day of the update.Yes, new XTR Di2 M9200 is here. It represents Shimano's delayed entry into true wireless shifting, and brings with it a number of other interesting developments (a new brake oil, anyone?).In this episode, Escape Collective's Dave Rome and Alex Hunt sit down with Shimano North America's MTB Product Manager, Nick Murdick. The North American offices of Shimano have been playing an increasingly significant role in the development and design of Shimano's next generation parts, and Nick has been at the centre of that for the new XTR.This episode speaks candidly with Murdick about the new group, some challenges faced, some decisions behind the details, and a few teases of what may still be to come. Alex and Dave wrap up at the end with a few quick thoughts. Meanwhile, you'll need to visit our article on Escape Collective to find all the nuanced details and ride impressions of the new XTR product range.A chunk of this episode (along with our written report) is free for all to enjoy and learn from. However, as Escape is wholly member-funded (which means this isn't sponsored or paid content), you will need to be a member of Escape Collective in order to hear it all.