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ABOUT LOÏC HOUSSIERLoïc Houssier is an engineering executive with 20 years of leadership experience spanning startups, scale-ups, and global enterprises. He specializes in helping high-growth companies scale with speed and discipline, combining technical depth with a strong operational mindset.He currently leads engineering at Superhuman, the most productive email app ever made, where he joined at a pivotal moment in the company's growth. Loïc brought a new level of executional rigor — embedding a culture of speed not just in the product (where every interaction happens in under 100ms), but in how the team ships, scales, and makes decisions.Previously, he held senior engineering roles at Productboard, Firstbase, and DocuSign, where he led global teams through platform expansion, org design, and M&A. With a background in cryptography and early experience as a security researcher, Loïc is also a frequent mentor and speaker on engineering leadership and building resilient, high-velocity teams.SHOW NOTES:How Loïc built a reputation for building high-velocity engineering orgs (2:14)The underweighted value of board member continuity (4:58)Defining velocity in the AI age (6:23)Loïc's evolving playbook that drives velocity (9:10)Implementing the velocity playbook @ Superhuman (11:04)An example of incorporating domain focus effectively within an eng team (12:49)Strategies for changing core principles / managing culture shock (16:17)Knowing when you made the correct change vs. signals it's not working (19:06)Tools & tactics to promote a velocity mindset in engineering orgs (21:10)Build credibility with influential eng leaders in your org (23:37)Frameworks for cultivating product thinking within an eng org (27:03)How to cultivate great product taste inside engineering orgs (30:24)The importance of having a strong leader who sets the product taste standard (32:20)Key elements of exceptional product experiences @ Superhuman (34:34)Loïc's perspective on navigating product complexity & quality expectations w/ AI (36:28)The future of productivity tools: paradigm shifts in AI & productivity (39:29)Rapid fire questions (41:20)LINKS AND RESOURCESDays at the Morisaki Bookshop - Satoshi Yagisawa's moving international sensation about new beginnings, human connection, and the joy of reading.Zone to Win: Organizing to Compete in an Age of Disruption - Geoffrey A. Moore's high-powered tool for driving your company above and beyond its limitations, its definitions of success, and ultimately, its competitors.This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/

In this episode of the Product Team Success podcast, I explore how AI-agentic workflows are transforming product operations teams, saving product managers 5-6 hours per week while delivering deeper strategic insights than ever before. Episode Highlights: After fifteen years leading product teams at Amazon, Just Eat and beyond, I've discovered that the difference between overwhelmed and empowered teams often comes down to one thing: how effectively they can harness agentic AI. Five exceptional product operations leaders share their practical implementations: Graham Reed: Holistic AI Systems Moving beyond point solutions to create integrated AI workflowsThe challenge of multiple disconnected AI tools in the product lifecycleWhy organizations need solutions that tie together the entire product development process Tommy Oakes: AI as the Ultimate Copilot Why we're in the "late early adopter" phase of AI implementationThe importance of keeping AI in the "passenger seat" - enhancing rather than replacing PMsHow AI enables product professionals to focus on high-impact complex problems Lucy Pinticus Rothwell: Revolutionizing Customer Feedback Analysis Implementing an LLM chatbot that analyzes Zendesk support ticketsTransforming hours of manual analysis into minutes of AI-powered insightsThe importance of leading with customer needs, not pursuing "AI for AI's sake" Joe Alim: AI-Powered Competitive Intelligence Using Perplexity for enhanced market researchHow AI dramatically expanded what one person can accomplish in competitive analysisThe surprising results when comparing AI deep research against manual competitive analysis Javier Garcia-Azorriz: Standardizing Feature Requests Creating an automated workflow using Zapier, Google Sheets and ChatGPTStandardizing feature requests for easier digestion at scaleHow automation transformed quarterly planning sessions The Future of Product Operations The future isn't about managing more tools—it's about creating cohesive AI systems where machines handle routine analysis while humans focus on strategic decisions. Whether automating feedback analysis, streamlining competitive research, or generating holistic product insights, agentic AI is transforming how product teams operate. About This Episode This episode is brought to you by Productboard, the leading product management platform trusted by customer-centric organizations like Zoom, Salesforce, and Autodesk. For over a decade, Productboard has helped product leaders build the right products faster by mastering the voice of their customer.

Christian Marek is Vice President of Product Management at Productboard. He has applied his years of experience in technology and finance while leading product management efforts at Facebook, Google, and Docusign. In this episode, Christian joins co-hosts Sean Murray and Dan Sharp to explore how AI tools are revolutionizing product management by enhancing customer obsession … The post 162 / What Does It Mean To Be ‘Customer Obsessed'?, with Christian Marek appeared first on ITX Corp..

Join me and Graham Reed on April 22nd for an exclusive webinar on "The Future of Product Ops with AI & Automation" where we'll dive deeper into practical strategies for leveraging AI to streamline your product operations processes and elevate your career. https://www.productboard.com/events/the-future-of-product-ops-with-ai-automation/ In this episode of Product Team Success, host Ross Webb brings together six pioneering product operations leaders who reveal their battle-tested approaches to processes and tooling that can transform how product teams work together. Guest Experts: Graham ReedJustin WoodsAnkit KumarCraig McDonaldJerry LimberHolly Holbrook Episode Highlights: Process Isn't a Dirty Word (Graham Reed) Graham explains why effective processes are crucial for product operations success: Businesses fundamentally run on processes – the key is streamlining themProcesses serve as a form of communication across the organizationCentralized tooling helps share information efficientlyWhen done right, processes save time and reduce duplicationConsider all potential audiences when designing processes The People-Process-Tools Hierarchy (Justin Woods) Justin shares his structured approach to balancing people, processes, and tools: Start with people and processes before selecting toolsCreate separate process flows for different inputs (ideas, feedback, requests, defects)Capture information from both customers and internal teamsMaintain good hygiene between processesUse centralized collection toolsEstablish regular review cadences with SLAs Standardization Creates Clarity (Ankit Kumar) Ankit takes a practical approach to creating efficiency through standardization: Define clear handoff processes between teamsCreate a RACI matrix to clarify ownershipStandardize templates for PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteriaDefine entry/exit criteria for each phase of development Balancing New Technology with Decision Speed (Craig McDonald) Craig provides insights on technology adoption in product operations: Product managers naturally gravitate toward new technologiesConsider how new tools impact decision-making velocityBalance innovation with practical implementationLook for technologies that solve genuine pain points Clear Artifacts Drive Organizational Scale (Jerry Limber) Jerry emphasizes the relationship between process and scale: As organizations grow, standardized processes become essentialFocus on artifacts that create clarity about what's being built and whyBalance standardization with space for team innovationBuild on a foundation of standardized reporting Feedback Loops Between Teams (Holly Holbrook) Holly explains how feedback enhances product operations: Create tight feedback loops between product and engineeringDevelop clear product requirement documentsUse daily standups to address questions quicklyBalance documentation with accessible communication Key Takeaways: Effective processes are communication tools that save time and reduce duplicationStart with defining processes before selecting toolsStandardize templates and handoffs to create clarity and efficiencyBalance new technology adoption with decision-making speedAs organizations scale, clear artifacts become essentialMaintain tight feedback loops between teams regardless of documentation quality Episode Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by ProductBoard, the leading product management platform trusted by customer-centric organizations like Zoom, Salesforce, and Autodesk. For over a decade, ProductBoard has helped product leaders build the right products faster by mastering the voice of customer. Resources Mentioned: ProductBoard Pulse - AI-powered voice of customer solutionUpcoming webinar with Graham Reed and Ross Webb (April 2025)

The Secret to Product Ops Success: Communication & Relationships Mastery Upcoming Event Join Ross Webb and Graham Reed for a deeper dive into product ops communication strategies in an exclusive webinar with ProductBoard on April 22nd. Link is here https://www.productboard.com/events/the-future-of-product-ops-with-ai-automation/ Episode Summary In this illuminating episode of Product Team Success, host Ross Webb explores how mastering communication and relationship building transforms product operations effectiveness. Featuring insights from five pioneering product ops leaders, this episode reveals battle-tested approaches to communication that can elevate your product operations to the next level. Key Insights Audience-Led Communication - Graham Reed Communication is fundamentally about imparting or receiving valuable informationProduct managers must focus on what their audience needs to hear, not what they want to sayTechnical accomplishments should be translated into value that sales and other teams can actually useTailoring messages to specific audiences creates enthusiasm that cascades throughout the organization Roadmaps as Communication Tools - Justin Woods Roadmaps should function as communication alignment tools, not static documentsCreate a single source of truth with multiple views tailored to different audiencesImplement regular roadmap briefings and reviews specific to each audience's needsMaintain roadmaps as living documents with proactive updates on progress and changesAlways seek feedback to ensure communication achieved the desired alignment Handling Pushback Effectively - Anna Peterson Resistance to change is inevitable - be prepared for itIdentify recurring themes in feedback to address systemic concernsProduct ops often fails when it focuses on solving the wrong problems or communicating ineffectivelyEven the best processes require clear communication about their purpose and value Building Trust Across Organizations - Ray Carvill Focus on relationships from "the front line engineer to the CIO"Established trust creates the foundation for meaningful improvementsStrong relationships enable the conversations that drive positive organizational changeVertical trust-building is as important as horizontal alignment Creating Authentic Connections - Denielle Booth Genuine interactions form the basis of productive partnershipsBegin new relationships by understanding pain points and daily challengesAsk key questions: "What does your day look like? What does your work look like? Where are the gaps?"Transform transactional interactions into synergistic partnerships that create lasting value Resources Mentioned ProductBoard - Product management platform for capturing customer feedback, prioritizing features, and aligning stakeholders Connect With Us For more insights on building effective product operations, watch our comprehensive Product Ops Playbook episode and subscribe for more product leadership wisdom.

Product management is a complex and multifaceted role that requires a delicate balance of strategy, organization, and communication. In order to effectively manage products from ideation to launch and beyond, product managers need the right tools at their disposal. This is where product management tools come into play.  Hubert Palan, the founder and CEO of Productboard, is a key figure in the evolution of product management tools, drawing from his extensive background as an engineer turned product manager. He recognized the pressing need for a dedicated platform that addresses the unique challenges faced by product managers, emphasizing customer-centricity and segmentation, a perspective shaped by his studies under Steve Blank at UC Berkeley.  Traditional tools like Jira and Asana, according to Palan, often fall short in catering to the nuanced needs of product management, prompting the creation of Productboard to fill this gap, which now serves over 6,000 clients including major players like Zoom and JPMorgan Chase. By leveraging visual communication tools and focusing on customer segmentation, Palan believes product managers can better understand and cater to their target audience, ultimately driving product success and organizational growth.  Resource Links Follow Hubert Palan on LinkedIn Follow Hubert Palan on X (formerly Twitter) Explore Productboard Learn about Steve Blank's Lean Startup philosophy Follow Holly on LinkedIn Visit the Product Science Group website Explore Product Science Workshops    Quotes from Hubert Palan: “Because at the end of the day you have to make a decision. Do I add another use case? Do I satisfy a new need, Do I expand the set of capabilities that my product has or do I double down on what the use case that I already have, but make them better or improve the usability? And that's every day.” Hubert Palan (18:06) “Frequently Personas are more like a design user Personas as opposed to Persona representing the business market segments that product managers need to think about. Because at the end of the day it needs to be a viable business, not just a product that satisfies needs of a specific user.” - Hubert Palan (21:16) “It's challenging and there's no shortcut, unfortunately. I mean, you have to do the workshops, you have to communicate frequently. You need to do the AMA sessions, you need to have the big 10-page document and then a summary of it. And it's constant communication, constant coordination.” - Hubert Palan (31:54)  Lab Notes Lab Note 603.1: Roadmaps are a conversation, not a one-way document.  Lab Note 603.2: Tools like roadmaps, customer interview snapshots, ideal customer profiles, competitive landscapes, and journey maps help leaders share context and set direction.  Lab Note 603.3: For more valuable personas, enrich them with data and an understanding of both behavior and business opportunities.  Lab Note 603.4: Find simple questions to identify who is best suited to get value from your product.  Ready to elevate your product leadership game? Dive deep into practical solutions for real-world product challenges. Register now: productsciencegroup.com/services View the transcript and the ⁠full episode description on the Product Science Podcast website here.⁠

Clark Johannson, President and CEO of ClickSpace, board member at Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), and Director at A100, shares his expertise on advanced B2B performance marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of unit economics, marketing intelligence and customer insights. Through decades of entrepreneurial experience, Clark provides actionable insights into revenue predictability, marketing efficiency and the mindset shift required for true growth marketing success.Key Takeaways:(02:49) The critical role of customer intimacy in startups to make informed decisions due to limited resources.(05:19) The struggle with predictable revenue in marketing due to lack of marketing visibility and misallocation of resources.(06:30) Why marketing tracking is essential because without it, businesses waste time and money on ineffective marketing channels.(16:04) The importance of marketing unit economics for sustainable growth to balance customer acquisition cost (CAC) and lifetime value (LTV) for financial viability.(24:48) Differentiating inbound and outbound marketing strategies.(28:32) Applying the J-Curve to marketing investment because marketing investments often see an initial dip before reaching profitability.(41:07) Marketers should learn from failed campaigns instead of focusing on vanity metrics.Resources Mentioned:Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) website - https://www.ypo.org/ A100 website - https://thea100.org/The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen - https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Technologies-Management-Innovation/dp/1633691780Harvard Business Review – "Jobs to Be Done" Theory - https://hbr.org/2016/09/know-your-customers-jobs-to-be-doneGoogle Ads - https://ads.google.com/Looker Studio (Google Data Studio) - https://lookerstudio.google.com/HubSpot - https://www.hubspot.com/Freshdesk - https://freshdesk.com/ Productboard - https://www.productboard.com/ PipeDrive - https://www.pipedrive.com/Insightful Links:Know Your Customers' “Jobs to Be Done” - https://hbr.org/2016/09/know-your-customers-jobs-to-be-doneWhat Is Market Intelligence? - https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/4697-market-intelligence.htmlHow to Calculate Unit Economics for Your Business - https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-calculate-unit-economics-for-your-businessThanks for listening to the “Marketing Leadership” podcast, brought to you by Listen Network. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#PodcastMarketing #PerformanceMarketing #BrandMarketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingIntelligence #GTM #B2BMarketing #D2CMarketing #PodcastAds

SaaStr 788: Going Multi-Product in the Age of AI with Webflow, Rubrik, Zoom, and ProductBoard At SaaStr Annual's AI Summit, we asked product leaders from some of the fastest-growing SaaS companies to share their insights on navigating the AI revolution while scaling multi-product strategies. This panel of product leaders featured Anneka Gupta, CPO at Rubrik, Mahesh Ram, Head of AI Product at Zoom, Hubert Palan, CEO at Productboard, and Rachel Wolan, CPO at Webflow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SaaStr hosts the largest SaaS community events on the planet. Hey everybody - thanks to the 10,000 of you who came out to SaaStr Annual. We had a blast and big news -- we'll be back in MAY of 2025. That's right, the SaaStr Annual will be a bit earlier next year, May 13-15 2025. We'll still be back in the same venue, in the SF bay area at the 40+ acre sprawling san mateo county events center. Grab your tickets at saastrannual.com with code JASON50 for an extra discount on our very best pricing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

This episode is sponsored by RapidSOS. Close the safety gap and transform your emergency response with RapidSOS.   Visit https://rapidsos.com/eyeonai/ today to learn how AI-powered safety can protect your people and boost your bottom line. In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, we delve into the role of AI in product management with Christian Marek, VP of Product at Productboard.     Christian shares his journey in shaping the future of product management, exploring how AI is changing the way we ideate, build, and deliver customer-centric products.     Throughout the episode, Christian unveils Productboard's innovative AI-driven solutions, including the groundbreaking Productboard Pulse, which accelerates ideation and discovery by aggregating and analyzing customer feedback. He explains how AI enables product managers to prioritize features, write detailed specifications, and align product roadmaps with organizational goals—all while driving ROI and delivering exceptional customer experiences.     We also discuss the evolution of product management, from its origins to its rise as a mainstream discipline in organizations of all sizes. Christian offers insights into how AI tools are reshaping the product management landscape, making it more efficient, collaborative, and impactful than ever before.     Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest breakthroughs in AI, product innovation, and customer-centric technology!   Checkout Productboard Pulse: https://www.productboard.com/product/voice-of-customer/ Stay Updated: Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI (00:00) Introduction (03:18) What is Productboard? (05:04) Christian Marek's Journey (07:20) Defining Product Management (08:45) How Productboard Was Born (10:05) Transforming Product Management   (14:32) Exploring Use Cases: Existing and New Product Development   (18:13) Scaling Productboard (20:33) Managing Complex Projects Without Productboard   (24:59) Industries Using Productboard (26:29) Why Startups Benefit from Productboard   (29:25) Closing the Feedback Loop on Product Management   (33:16) Non-Digital Applications of Productboard (36:27) AI Model Selection (39:48) The Future of Product Management with AI (43:30) C-Suite Engagement and ROI with Productboard   (45:15) How to Get Started with Productboard    

In this hyperconnected world we live in, it's easier than ever to send feedback to the companies we patronize. But just because businesses offer more ways to get in touch doesn't mean they're poring over every comment. According to a 2020 survey from Productboard, 90% of companies fail to successfully capture feedback from all channels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jestli si někdo zaslouží titul českého startupového pionýra, je to Roman Staněk. Už druhou dekádu trvale žije v USA, odkud řídí společnost GoodData, do které investoval i věhlasný fond Andreessen Horowitz a z níž vzešli tvůrci globálně úspěšných, leč původně českých firem Productboard, Apiary či Ataccama. Ještě před GoodData ale Staněk v Praze vybudoval a následně za stovky milionů korun prodal hned tři softwarové firmy. Proč se dnes do Česka vrací víc než dřív? Vstoupí někdy GoodData na burzu? Jak se mu žije v Americe a proč volil Donalda Trumpa? Věří ještě Evropě? Co ho po 30 letech v byznysu pohání vpřed? Jak se změnilo startupové prostředí a vůbec Silicon Valley? O tom a mnohém dalším jsme s Romanem Staňkem hovořili v nové epizodě podcastu Money Maker.

In our latest episode, we dive into the fast-paced world of design. In a wide-ranging discussion, Zdenek Kuncar, Director of Product Design at Productboard, touches on multi-team collaborations, the importance of feedback, and the benefits of moving from an IC role to the management track.    Zdenek joined Productboard six years ago and immediately realized he had found his niche. He explains how design is not viewed as a support function here but as an integral part of the company's core mission to bring new products to market fast. He talks about the design team's deep influence at Productboard. An emphasis is placed on long-term thinking, and truly understanding the needs, motivation, and challenges of each individual customer.Interested in joining our team? We're hiring across multiple departments. Check out our careers page for the latest vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

We sit down with Bara Votápková, a Senior QE engineer at Productboard, to explore the highs and lows of engineering, the blend of technical and interpersonal skills required, and how her personal journey reflects the collaborative culture at Productboard. This episode is packed with valuable insights on career growth, overcoming challenges, and how to thrive as a woman in tech.Bara takes us through her inspiring journey from initially facing rejection after her first interview round at Productboard to later becoming a pivotal part of our engineering team. She discusses how her unique background as a history student and her passion for continuous learning, helped her navigate the challenges of changing career paths and landing her first job in the tech industry. She shares her insights on the importance of perseverance, the power of community, and why feeling not “good enough” should never stop you from pursuing your dreams. Interested in joining our team? We're hiring across multiple departments. Check out our careers page for the latest vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

We chat with Elizabeth Chase, Manager of EMEA Sales at Productboard, about how surviving a very challenging macroeconomic climate helped reshape our sales approach, placing a bigger emphasis on customer communication, connection, and trust. We discuss the pros and cons of the job, what makes a good salesperson, and why you should never take the word “no” personally.    Chase shares why she feels Productboard is on the cusp of unlocking a new world of opportunity with a completely different group of organizations, tackling challenges at a more senior level and bringing a new level of value to our customer base.  Interested in joining our team? We're hiring across multiple departments. Check out our careers page for the latest vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

We chat with Cris Domingo, Head of People, Culture, and Talent at Productboard, about the key shift many HR departments have made in recent years, taking a more proactive approach toward people. In a post-Covid world, companies have had to adapt and embrace changes in their office environments, with HR essentially becoming champions of culture and fostering career growth with employees.We discuss the importance of trust, proactivity, and honest communication, the benefits of diverse workspaces, and the pivotal role of women in tech. Cris also shares ways people can be mindful when considering a career move and why the interview process should always be a two-way street and she offers insights on our company culture and what she's most excited about in the coming months.  Interested in joining our team? We're hiring across multiple departments. Check out our careers page for the latest vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

This episode features Loic Houssier, Senior VP of Engineering at Productboard, discussing the journey and challenges of transitioning from mid-level management to top-tier executive roles within an organization. It covers essential aspects such as the roles and responsibilities at different management levels, from manager to VP, and the crucial skills needed for advancement, including delegation, decision-making, and influencing across teams. Additionally, the talk delves into Productboard's mission and functionality, emphasizing its utility for product managers in streamlining customer feedback, prioritization, and integration with execution tools. The conversation also highlights personal growth strategies for managers aspiring to executive positions, the importance of external networking and mentorship, and recognizing the often overlooked emotional and strategic complexities of climbing the corporate ladder. Highlights: 03:52 The Journey Up the Management Ladder: Challenges and Skills 05:41 Understanding the Roles: From Manager to Senior Manager 08:22 The Leap to Director: Managing Managers and Budgets 10:28 Ascending to VP: A Shift in Perspective and Responsibilities 14:36 Navigating the Transition: From IC to Manager and Beyond 20:10 The Importance of Delegation and Decision-Making in Leadership 28:49 Expanding Your Network: The Key to Navigating Management Isolation As the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Productboard, Loic Houssier leads a global team of engineers building the leading product management platform for remote teams. He has over 18 years of experience in engineering leadership and executive management across various industries and regions. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houssier/ ---- Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Tech Trek. We would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.com Have questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests?Please message me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)

Billy Robins lives in San Francisco and is a 20 year plus veteran of Silicon Valley.  Currently he is building out Business Development & Partnerships for Jellyfish.co; previously Billy did the same role at Productboard and worked at Zendesk, Wells Fargo and PayNearMe.  When not training in Golden Gate Park or catching live music, he's most likely to be hanging out with family and friends.   You can connect with Billy Robins at https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyrobins/ This episode is sponsored by Netsuite -- learn more at netsuite.com/scale Show notes: Two essays by Billy: https://open.substack.com/pub/akashbajwa/p/the-channel-is-a-chapter-in-the-book?r=iyfy&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/shomik/p/how-to-sell-in-a-tough-macro-environment?r=iyfy&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post And the Proprietary distribution that was mentioned in conversation - Tren Griffin  https://25iq.com/2018/06/02/proprietary-product-distribution-is-better-than-sliced-bread/amp/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uncharted1/support

Join us for a new episode of the NEUVC series dedicated to those embarking on their journey in the VC. In this episode, Freddie Macpherson, Associate at Isomer Capital, and Linda Võeras, Investment Manager at Karma Ventures, are joined by Ondrej Bartos, General Partner at Credo Ventures.Ondrej is the Founding GP at Credo Ventures, a 75m€ Seed stage venture fund in Prague (and a bit elsewhere!) to back Central Eastern European Tech Startups.Credo is investing out of Fund IV with a total €250M AUM and an established portfolio of 60 companies and notable investments, including UI Path, ProductBoard, PriceFX, Resistant AI, and Eleven Labs.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Propouštění v big tech i další plány Elona Muska. To jsou hlavní témata aktuálního vydání Money Maker Report. Od začátku roku v podstatě neuplyne týden, aby z USA nepřišla zpráva, že některá z velkých technologických společností propustí stovky, nebo rovnou tisíce lidí. Škrty už ohlásil Microsoft, Google, Salesforce či Amazon. „Je to vždy dobrá zpráva pro jejich investory,” říká Luboš Kreč v rychlém přehledu Money Maker Report, kde se s Ondřejem Holzmanem probírají to nejzásadnější, co se poslední týden událo ve světě technologií a byznysu. V debatě došlo i na české podniky jako Kiwi.com nebo Productboard, které se také loučí se stovkami zaměstnanců. V druhé části podcastu pak přišla řeč na Elona Muska – soud ve státě Delaware jej totiž připravil, aspoň zatím, o akcie Tesly za rekordních 56 miliard dolarů. Co to znamená pro něj i pro další byznysové titány? Poslechněte si celý Money Maker Report! Nezapomeňte si podcast Money Maker přidat k odběru. Kromě Reportu v něm každý druhý týden najdete rozhovor s lidmi, kteří ví, jak se tvoří hodnoty – a peníze. A přijďte i na naši byznysovou a investiční konferenci Money Maker, která se uskuteční 6. a 7. října 2024. Lístky jsou už v prodeji.—Sledujte i další podcasty z dílny CzechCrunch, které najdete na cc.cz/podcasty. Crunch (rozhovory Čestmíra Strakatého o moderním Česku) BrandStories (v zákulisí českých firem) Rosteme (rady v seberozvojových knihách) Navštivte nás i na webu cc.cz, kde pro vás každý pokrýváme témata, která hýbou Českem a světem.Twitter – LinkedIn – Instagram – Facebook

Join us as Greg Strickland, COO of Productboard, and I explore the power of embracing new opportunities and the crucial balance between business outcomes and personal advancement. Greg shares his journey of growth through accepting challenges that push boundaries, and we reflect on the times when a strategic 'no' can pave the way for others' development and align with company goals. Listen in for an insightful discussion on the mentorship gap in early-stage companies and the trial-and-error learning that COOs like Greg navigate in the startup landscape. As the startup ecosystem continues to evolve, we dissect the influence of continuous learning on company culture, inspired by industry pioneers. I open up about the enriching experience of partnering with product and engineering-driven founders and how passion plays a decisive role in a startup's trajectory. We consider how startups like Productboard are innovating in operations and product management with the use of AI, highlighting the agility required to manage rapid change and the ethical considerations of handling customer data. In our conversation, we delve into the challenges of scaling up to the enterprise market and the importance of building a culture that can gracefully manage internal friction points. I share my approach to fostering empathy and collaboration across departments, revealing personal anecdotes and strategies for aligning diverse perspectives within a company. Tune in for a rich discussion full of practical insights, memorable moments, and tips for nurturing a successful startup environment. Follow Productboard on LinkedIn and check out their blog for more engaging content that can help steer your company towards growth and innovation. (00:06) Saying Yes to New Opportunities(08:14) Startups' Impact on Learning Culture(17:25) AI for Operations and Product Management(31:34) Navigating Enterprise Market Challenges and Feedback(37:07) Friction and Empathy in Customer Relations(45:25) Developing Empathy and Cross-Departmental Collaboration LinksGreg Strickland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregstrickland/Episode Link: https://www.betweentwocoos.com/productboard-coo-greg-stricklandMatt Blumberg: https://startupceo.com/The Hard Things About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205Amp It Up by Frank Slootman: https://www.amazon.com/Amp-Unlocking-Hypergrowth-Expectations-Intensity/dp/1119836115/Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Revised-Kick-Ass-Humanity/dp/1250235375Michael Koenig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-koenig514/

Welcome to another episode of Prodity: Product by Design with your host, Kyle. In this insightful episode, we're joined by Hubert Palan, founder and CEO of Product Board, to explore the evolving landscape of product management and its impact on the tech industry. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of product management, the importance of gaining a deep understanding of customers, and leveraging AI and other tools to amplify your impact. Join us for an incredibly insightful discussion as we dive deep into product management and design!Hubert Palan Bio:Hubert Palan is the founder and CEO of ProductBoard, a company focused on product management. He was previously the VP of product management at GoodData. Palan holds a master's degree in computer science from Czech Technical University in Prague and an MBA in entrepreneurship from UC Berkeley.Links from the Show:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubertpalan/Books: OutliveWebsite: Productboard.comLinks: Lex Fridman PodcastMore by Kyle:Follow Prodity on Twitter and TikTokFollow Kyle on Twitter and TikTokSign up for the Prodity Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProdity on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon

FOUR ACTIONABLE LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS Run weekly team deal reviews where the entire team finds the blindspots in a deal. Make those deal reviews positive and fun — it's us versus the deal, not us vs the rep. Use the benign reachout early in your sales cycle by having your CEO send a note to their CEO offering their early support in the evaluation. Get beyond just doing demos. If you talk about features you'll be relegated to the folks who want to talk about that (a CFO doesn't care). PATH TO PRESIDENT'S CLUB SVP Sales @ Productboard Sales VP @ Productboard SVP Enterprise Sales @ Carta SVP NA Sales @ Box THE LATEST FROM 30MPC Tactic Teardown Toolkits & Templates THINGS YOU CAN STEAL Prospecting Coming Soon Discovery & Demo Coming Soon Sales Process Superhuman: 6 Ways To Be An Inbox Superhuman ONE ASK You know we feel a bit awkward asking, but if you made it this far, it would mean the world if you joined our newsletter. It will increase your chances of making President's Club by 227%. Okay maybe not, but we'd still really love you for it :)

Today we have Ondrej Bartos with us. Ondrej is a Founding GP at Credo Ventures, a 75m€ Seed stage venture fund in Prague (and a bit elsewhere!) to back Central Eastern European Tech Startups.Credo are investing out of Fund 4 with a total 250M€ AUM and an established portfolio of 60 companies and notable investments including UI Path, ProductBoard, PriceFX, Resistant AI, and Eleven Labs.Chapters:00:00:00 - Ondrej & Credo Bio00:00:41 - Announcing Roundtable on The Evolution of European Venture00:04:06 - How Ondrej Got Into Venture00:06:34 - Pivotal Moments in Venture Investing00:09:18 - The Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur and VC00:12:07 - Struggling with Success and Collaboration vs Competition Among VCs00:14:31 - Maintaining a Calm & Collaborative Approach in Competitive Deals00:16:58 - The Transformative Power of Success00:19:34 - Managing Expectations and Transparency00:22:17 - Collaborative Competitive Rivalry00:24:44 - The Meaning of Credo00:27:15 - Supporting Entrepreneurs00:29:32 - The Importance of Passion and Hard Work00:32:15 - Respecting Reshma and Co-Investing00:34:44 - Staying as a Seed and Pre-Seed Fund00:37:13 - Building Towards a Franchise00:39:53 - The Logic Behind the Crossover Fund Experiment00:42:26 - Creating Relationships with Late Stage Investors00:45:08 - Failure in Internships and Startups

Hubert Palan, Founder & CEO @ Product Board, discusses how to achieve successful collaboration between product and eng teams! He addresses the elements that make up healthy collaboration, common areas of tension between product & eng, and steps for aligning the teams on product vision, tooling, and processes. We also cover strategies for engineering leaders who want to contribute more to their business's product vision, facilitation frameworks to improve communication between product management & eng teams, and how to best advocate for engineering's most important considerations.ABOUT HUBERT PALANHubert Palan is Founder and CEO of Productboard. Driven by a passion for building truly excellent products, he started the company when he saw a hole in the market for a dedicated product management platform. Before Productboard, Hubert was VP of Product Management at GoodData and a management consultant at Accenture. Hubert mentors and advises startups and judges teams at entrepreneurship competitions and frequently speaks at his two alma maters – UC Berkeley, where he got his MBA, and the Czech Technical University, where he received an MSc. in Computer Science."When the engineering partner would come to the conversation talking about how other products that are successful have approached that and what choices they made, as opposed to just talking about the technology in the abstract, the business aspect of it, how it helped drive business results for other companies that are in similar markets or adjacent spaces, t hat's something that's super valuable because it shows that you are thinking about the technology, just not for the love of technology, but in the business context and in the appreciation of how the technology decisions drive the business outcomes.”- Hubert Palan   Check out Jellyfish's Scenario Planner to help you accelerate your development!With Jellyfish's Scenario Planner, you can analyze tradeoffs, and optimize resources - to ensure your highest priority initiatives meet your delivery goals and deadlines!To learn more about how Scenario Planner can help you better accelerate, predict & plan your software delivery

In the fifth episode of Season 2, we sit down with Jaroslav Tran, Growth Product Manager at Productboard, to talk about why many companies are turning to product-led growth to help secure more customers. We also take a closer look at why product teams in general have become so important to marketing and sales acceleration. Customer needs are rapidly evolving. These days, a lot more users want to try products before agreeing to buy, Jaroslav explains, making the role of growth engineers a vital part of the go-to-market process. He talks about what specific skills people interested in going into Growth should have, including experience with productizing as well as a keen interest in experimentation and data. Growth, Jaroslav points out, is still a relatively new and unshaped role, giving these teams many opportunities to help make a big impact on a company's business strategy. Interested in joining our team? We're hiring across multiple departments. Check out our careers page for the latest vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

In the fourth episode of Season 2, we sit down with Eva Novotná, a Product Manager at Productboard, to go over the skills you'll need to successfully lead a product team, including the three core ones: seamless communication, keen professional analysis, and ruthless prioritization. Eva emphasizes the important role soft skills and routine feedback play when closely collaborating with various teams on a daily basis. We explore the differences between project and product management and take a closer look at the pillar team structure we use here at Productboard. Eva shares her personal journey from PM consultant to full-time product manager. She talks about the highs (and a few of the lows) of the job. She also weighs in on the benefits of today's increasingly popular hybrid work approach and the best way to build lasting professional relationships and align your team's vision. Interested in joining our team? We're hiring across multiple departments. Check out our careers page for the latest vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

In this episode of Product Thinking, Hubert Palan, Founder and CEO of Productboard, joins Melissa Perri to dive into the ever-changing role of product management and how it is influencing the technology industry. They also touch upon current events in the tech world, including AI, and how they may be shaping product management practices.

Join Margaret Ryan, VP of Product at American Express, as she shares the keys to scaling innovation within enterprise organizations. Discover how to drive meaningful product experiences, unlock the power of innovation, and maintain trust in this enlightening episode on revolutionizing the customer experience.This episode is brought to you by Productboard: Productboard is the customer-centric product management software that helps organizations get the right products to market, faster. Learn more at Productboard.com.Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of Product Management resources here.

In our third episode of Season 2, we sit down with Malwina Fojcik, Senior Product Design Manager at Productboard, to discuss why seamless cross-functional collaboration, now more than ever before, is essential to modern work environments. Team members – regardless if they are designers, engineers, or product managers – need to be encouraged to take full responsibility of every aspect of a project in order to guarantee its success. Trust is so important when building these lasting and meaningful professional relationships, which is why, Malwina explains, giving and receiving feedback as well as gratitude should be a big part of your company's daily mantra.Malwina also addresses effective management styles, sharing why it's more advantageous to be a “partner” than a “boss,” and how leveraging personal strengths is what ultimately helps to craft good leaders. On a final note, Malwina turns to health tech, offering some unsettling news for all those IT people who aren't getting their full eight hours of sleep each night. Interested in joining our team? We're hiring across multiple departments. Check out our careers page for the latest vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

In this episode, we're looking ahead at the future of Product Management with Product School Founder & CEO, Carlos González De Villaumbrosia. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of Product Management in the digital era, gain valuable insights on how upskilling and training can serve as powerful tools for retaining top talent within product teams, and uncover how implementing a Product-Led Growth approach can attract new customers, enhance customer retention, and drive upselling opportunities. Stay ahead of the curve and unlock valuable knowledge to thrive in the dynamic world of product development and learn to navigate the future of Product with confidence.This episode is brought to you by Productboard: Productboard is the customer-centric product management software that helps organizations get the right products to market, faster. Learn more at Productboard.com.Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of Product Management resources here.

Layla Selick - VP of Strategic Customer Success at Productboard, speaks with Jonathan about building a Professional Services organization within the company to create, and how efficient or inefficient operations can spell make or break for consulting firms and their clients.Some key learnings include:- Understanding hiring profiles for a Professional Services team- Alignment with GTM: 'Passing the baton' between Services & CS - Driving faster time-to-value and recurring value for the customer- Archetype & prototype in the language of your customer base & Industry- Gearing people around retention // Follow Precursive on: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/precursiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/precursiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/precursive/Youtube: http://ow.ly/RPxH50Chv9k

Brought to you by Rows—The spreadsheet where data comes to life | Braintrust—For when you needed talent, yesterday | Coda—Meet the evolution of docs—Carilu Dietrich is a former CMO, most notably the Head of Marketing who took Atlassian public. These days she's an advisor to CEOs and CMOs of hypergrowth B2B companies and has worked with companies like Miro, Segment, Bill.com, 1Password, Productboard, Sprout Social, Weights & Biases, and more. In today's episode, we discuss:* Patterns across the most successful hypergrowth companies* How to advance in your career, and how to someday become an executive* How to decide which company to work at* Advice for navigating the job market during tough times* How to find and execute new growth opportunities* Why most CMOs and CPOs get fired, and what we can learn from this—Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.—Where to find Carilu Dietrich:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypergrowth-advisor/• Newsletter: www.carilu.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/clu007—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Carilu's background(04:28) Habits and behaviors that will help you reach an executive role(07:15) Why there is no substitute for working hard(08:15) 5 things you need to do to get to the C-suite(10:39) Choosing the right company for accelerated career growth(12:42) Criteria for assessing a phenomenal company(14:41) Asking better questions and making decisions with energy(16:05) Advice for finding a job during a recession (19:25) The importance of quality products and sustained brand advertising(24:06) Lessons from successful hypergrowth companies(28:14) Is word of mouth a necessary growth lever?(31:31) How to accelerate word-of-mouth marketing(35:28) Atlassian's product-led growth strategy and delayed sales team hiring(39:54) When to hire your first salesperson (43:04) Common growth levers and roadblocks (47:01) How to build trust between CEOs and CMOs(49:00) Challenges of C-suite roles in startups(52:55) Bundling strategies(57:17) Lightning round—Referenced:• Tomasz Tunguz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasztunguz/• Denise Persson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisepersson/• Oracle: https://www.oracle.com/• Atlassian: https://www.atlassian.com/• Classy: https://www.classy.org/• Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com/en/• Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/• Okta's “Businesses at Work” 2023: https://www.okta.com/businesses-at-work/• Y U No Use Hipchat billboard: https://techcrunch.com/2011/04/22/y-u-no-have-lame-billboard-hipchat/• Productboard: https://www.productboard.com/• Miro: https://miro.com/• Scott Farquhar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottfarquhar/• Elena Verna on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-product-led-sales-elena-verna/• Tao Te Ching, Stephen Mitchell translation: https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Te-Ching-Laozi/dp/0060812451/ref=asc_df_0060812451/• How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/8183227899/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0• Never Split the Difference: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-audiobook/dp/B01COR1GM2/ref=sr_1_1• Everything Everywhere All At Once on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-fa320000-8cf3-46fc-8c45-df5ec67b71f2• Tara Brach guided meditations: https://www.tarabrach.com/guided-meditations/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Brought to you by Miro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life | Braintrust—For when you needed talent, yesterday | Linear—The new standard for modern software development—Varun Parmar is the Chief Product Officer of Miro and has over two decades of experience in the tech industry. Prior to joining Miro, Varun held executive positions as Chief Product Officer at Box and Syncplicity (acquired by Dell EMC) and spent six years in product management at Adobe. He also co-founded Doculus, which was later acquired by Box. In today's episode, we discuss:• The importance of empathy and how to foster it• The “AMPED” structure for cross-functional product teams• How to move fast and stay ahead of the competition• Powerful product and design rituals• How Miro acquired their first 1,000 users• How Miro successfully added a sales motion—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/an-inside-look-at-how-miro-builds-product-lessons-on-outmaneuvering-competitors-team-structure-product-quality-and-moving-fast-varun-parmar-cpo-of-miro/#transcript—Where to find Varun Parmar:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/vparmar230• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vparmar/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Varun's background(04:08) How Miro operates as a cross-cultural product team(07:22) How applying empathy helped Miro build Miro Talktrack(11:51) What makes Miro stand out(17:08) Miro's AMPED structure(22:57) The benefit of having product marketing as a part of the cross-functional team(25:24) How competition affects growth and product strategy(31:43) Why speed is so important and how to improve it(34:21) How Miro ensures that their products meet quality standards(37:19) How to remove blockers(47:22) Miro's product development process(53:34) How OKRs work at Miro(55:55) The product stack at Miro(1:01:20) Big bets vs. maintenance and bug fixes at Miro(1:03:44) The “three horizons” framework(1:04:30) The importance of accountability(1:10:46) How Miro got their first 1,000 users(1:12:33) Other growth levers at Miro(1:15:53) Adding a sales motion(1:18:08) Miro AI, and new updates and enhancements coming soon(1:20:12) Lightning round—Referenced:• Miro: https://miro.com/• Miro Talktrack: https://help.miro.com/hc/en-us/articles/7825622973330-Miro-Talktrack-board-recordings-BETA-• The design sprint: https://www.thesprintbook.com/the-design-sprint• Jake Knapp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-knapp/• Miroverse: https://miro.com/miroverse/• Amp It Up: Leading for Hypergrowth by Raising Expectations, Increasing Urgency, and Elevating Intensity: https://www.amazon.com/Amp-Unlocking-Hypergrowth-Expectations-Intensity/dp/1119836115• Reinforcement learning: https://towardsdatascience.com/reinforcement-learning-101-e24b50e1d292• Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira• Confluence: https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence• Coda: https://coda.io/• Looker: https://www.looker.com/google-cloud/• Productboard: https://www.productboard.com/• Three horizons framework: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/enduring-ideas-the-three-horizons-of-growth• Capterra: https://www.capterra.com/• Elena Verna on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/elena-verna-on-how-b2b-growth-is-changing-product-led-growth-product-led-sales-why-you-should-go-freemium-not-trial-what-features-to-make-free-and-much-more/• Barbra Gago on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/category-creation-and-brand-building-barbra-gago-pando-miro-greenhouse-culture-amp/• FIFA World Cup template: https://miro.com/miroverse/fifa-world-cup-2022-editable-bracket-diagrams/• When Breath Becomes Air: https://www.amazon.com/When-Breath-Becomes-Paul-Kalanithi/dp/081298840X/• Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone: https://www.amazon.com/Hit-Refresh-Rediscover-Microsofts-Everyone/dp/0062652508/• Ted Lasso on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

In our next episode of the Async Communication Tools series Matt and Moshe met with Mandar Karlekar, Co-Founder & Product Consultant at Product Rocket, to talk about Loom and how he and his team uses it.With Loom, teams can radically reduce in-person meetings by creating videos of their desktop with their embedded camera video, explaining whatever needs to be explained, and share them on the Loom SaaS platform for whoever needs to see. In the episode, we discussed: - Use cases to use Loom - Why use Loom vs other video recording - Collaboration with other people on the Loom platform - Integrations such as Miro, Slack, Productboard and other tool - Editing features like timing, copy and cloning - What he loves about Loom and some additional features he would like to see - And much more… To learn more about Loom: - https://www.loom.com/ Connect with Mandar on LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma... Connect with Matt and Moshe on LinkedIn: - http://www.linkedin.com/in/mat... - http://www.linkedin.com/in/mik... *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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Today's guest is Hubert Palan, who is the founder and CEO of Productboard, a product management system that enables teams to get the right products to market faster. Since 2015, Productboard has raised over $262 million from Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, Index to name a few. Today, ProductBoard is valued at US$1.725 billion, making it the second Czech startup to achieve Unicorn status. Hubert was previously the VP of product management at GoodData, where he played an instrumental role in their scaling from 6 to 300 people. In this episode, we talk about Hubert's career background and what motivated him to follow an entrepreneurial path after many years of working for others. We also candidly talk about the early days of building ProductBoard, unpack scaling and building the company over the last eight years, the many lessons he learned along the way, and so much more.

We're delighted to have Jessica Hall, CPO at Just Eat, as our guest speaker for this episode of The Product Podcast. In today's business landscape, inclusion has become an essential element for success, rather than a mere buzzword. When we accept diverse perspectives and experiences, we can design products that cater to all customers. Jessica will share her thoughts on establishing a culture of inclusivity within an organization.Productboard is the customer-centric product management software that helps organizations get the right products to market, faster. Learn more at Productboard.com.Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of Product Management resources here.

Today, our guest, Subhayu Ghosh, VP of Product & Growth at TIER Mobility, shares his insights on saying no with confidence, while staying customer-centric. He will discuss how prioritization is essential in unlocking growth potential as a product team. Join us to learn how to confidently say no and take the first step toward unlocking your growth potential.Productboard is the customer-centric product management software that helps organizations get the right products to market, faster. Learn more at Productboard.com.Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of Product Management resources here.

#25: Hubert Palan is Founder and CEO of Productboard, a product management system that enables teams to inform their decision-making based on customer insights. Productboard was founded 8 years ago and now counts 400 employees and 6000 clients.In this episode, Axel dives into Hubert's 8-year journey at Productboard to learn about how product as a function has evolved, what great product teams have in common and how to win in the current economic context.Where to find HubertLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubertpalan/Website: https://www.productboard.com/blogWhere to find AxelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelsooriah/About PanashWe provide training and coaching programs to help product professionals unlock their true potential and become high performers.You can learn more about our programs here: https://www.panash.io/Our blog contains articles and free resources on key topics for product managers and leaders.Check it out here: https://collection.panash.io/Referenced in this episode:Steve Blank at UC BerkeleyMastery by Robert GreeneProduct Makers Summit by ProductboardProductboard events including roadtrips (Paris, Amsterdam, other locations).Show notes and highlights(01:30) Hubert's background(02:47) How has Hubert's role changed over the last 8 years(05:30) Differences in product maturity across geographies(08:45) Is the maturity gap in PM closing between the US and EU(09:48) Evolution and importance of the PM function(12:42) The importance of execution(15:27) What does product management done right look like(20:10) 2 dimensions of product performance(26:16) How to win in the current economic context (32:19) Hubert's Treasure Chest───For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, please reach out to podcast@panash.ioMentioned in this episode:Elevate your product careerDo you feel stuck, not knowing how to tackle a problem? Are you looking for a solution to help your team members grow in their craft? Either way, check out www.panash.io Panash works with product leaders to bring expert insights and proven frameworks you can use to truly deliver impact in your role. Companies like Atlassian, Contentsquare and Mirakl ALL choose Panash to provide the right level of training and coaching to their product teams, so they can perform at their best. Whether you're a product leader or an individual contributor: head to www.panash.io, book a seat to one of our many programs and raise your product game today. Check out https://www.panash.io. Panash

Our guest, Getaround VP of Product Raphaël Korach, will be going over all of the challenges of designing, marketing, and building ML components, and how you can overcome them with a Product-First approach.Productboard is the customer-centric product management software that helps organizations get the right products to market, faster. Learn more at Productboard.com.Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of free Product Management resources here.

In this episode, we discuss the future of product management with Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia, Founder and CEO of Product School. In uncertain economic times, product strategy needs to adapt, and training product teams is a key way to retain top talent while reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Come learn how to keep your businesses ahead of the curve in the world of product management.Productboard is the customer-centric product management software that helps organizations get the right products to market, faster. Learn more at Productboard.com.Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of free Product Management resources here.

In our second episode of Season 2, we sat down with Josh Jones, Senior Sales Development Manager for the EMEA region, to talk about powering through the volatile fourth quarter of 2022. He shares the lessons we learned during this turbulent period, stressing the importance of actionable strategies, guidelines and roadmaps, and the value of team collaboration and experimentation. He looks ahead at Productboard's goals for 2023 and explains what it takes to build a successful sales career and why it's so crucial to have a healthy work-life balance.Interested in joining our team? We're hiring across multiple departments. Check out our careers page for the latest vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

Hubert is the founder and CEO of Productboard.com, a platform for strategic product design and management headquartered in San Francisco, California. Prior to Productboard, Hubert was the Vice President of Product Management at GoodData, where he managed GoodData's disruptive platform business, built the whole front-end product management and UX team from the ground up, and established and embodied modern principles of user experience design. Hubert also once worked in management consulting as well as trained 20 national park managers in Vietnam on marketing and strategy.In our conversation, filmed live at Web Summit in Portugal, Hubert dives into the challenges of scaling leadership, which include the conversations you need to have when an executive is unable to scale, the tactics he uses for fundraising, which helped Productboard become a unicorn, and how he finds a work/life balance.To stay up to date on future episodes and learn more from Alisa, sign up for her newsletter.If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the podcast!Learn more about Productboard | WebsiteFor more stories and advice on founders and CEOs, head to alisacohn.com

When you are shopping around for a marketing agency, there are several different ways to decide which agency to go with. You could shop based on pricing (often the worst way to decide). Or perhaps you could consider capabilities and services offered by the agency. But have you ever considered hiring an agency based on the background of the people who work there... and their unique understanding of YOUR business? That's exactly how Eli Rubel decided to position his agency, staffed by former in-house marketers from startups and technology companies. Eli is the CEO of MatterMade.co and has served as a marketing advisor to companies like Dropbox, Loom, Productboard, Calm, and many others. Prior to Matter Made, Eli was the founding CEO where he led Glider through a successful acquisition to FPX. Links Mentioned: mattermade.co Eli on Twitter Eli on LinkedIn

Produced by Foundersuite (www.foundersuite.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital. This episode is with Hubert Palan of Productboard.com, a software platform that helps product managers collect customer desires and plan and prioritize product roadmaps. In this episode we go deep into both product management and fundraising. On the product side, Hubert gives advice for new Product Managers, striking a balance between the needs of sales and customer support, and how to prioritize a product roadmap. On the funding side, he shares his approach for how and why he's raised $260 million in venture capital (all the way to Series D), tips for thoughtfully deploying a large cash war chest, tips for screening and vetting investors, and more. Productboard has raised $260 million in total. The most recent raise was a $125M Series D funding round led by Dragoneer Investment Group and Tiger Global, with participation from existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Index Ventures, and Credo Ventures. How I Raised It is produced by Foundersuite, makers of software to raise capital and manage investor relations. Foundersuite's customers have raised over $9.7 Billion since 2016. Create a free account at www.foundersuite.com.

Podcast SummaryIn this conversation with Eli Rubel, CEO at Matter Made, he talks about the rebranding of the Best in Saas Podcast to Demand Efficiency. Today, you'll hear about the podcast's new direction and focus. With over 15 years of marketing experience, Eli has served as a marketing advisor for companies like Dropbox, Hopin, G2, Calm for Business, Loom, and Productboard. Many other companies rely on Matter Made to smash their yearly growth targets through best-in-class Go-To-Market programs.Eli Holds a degree in Leadership and Strategy from Harvard Business School.Episode Outline[00:55] Name change from Best in Saas to Demand Efficiency[01:05] How do we do more with less?[01:40] What does Demand Efficiency mean?[02:20] Demand Efficiency as a North Star metric[04:11] What does Demand Efficiency measure?[05:43] Opportunities around Cost to Aquire (CAC)[06:29] Season expectations[07:04] Demand Efficiency Index[07:55] Demand Efficiency Slack CommunityConnect with Matter MadeMatter MadeLinkedIn (Eli)

Today on the show we have Hubert Palan, Founder, and CEO of Productboard.In this episode, Hubert shares his experience as an early hire at GoodData through their rapid expansion and how it ultimately led him to discover the pain that Productboard now solves.We then ran through how Productboard prioritizes their product backlog and defines their product strategy. Why understanding your ideal customer profile is critical in building a retention-driving product, and we wrapped up by discussing how layering on a services component can have a big impact on customer churn for your enterprise customers.As usual, I'm excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on Andrew@churn.fm. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter.

Productboard founder and CEO Hubert Palan has made a point of studying the communication style of other leaders, from Martin Luther King Jr. to Elon Musk. But as the boss of a hot and growing tech startup, he's realizing just how exceptional those people are. “You're interviewing some of the top execs from companies are the Silicon Valley darling brands,” he says. “You leave the interview like, ‘This person has no idea what they're doing. They just happen to be in the right spot at the right time.'” But that's the necessary price, he explains, of doing something innovative instead of iterating on old ideas.In this episode, Hubert and Joubin are joined by Kleiner Perkins partner and Productboard investor Ilya Fushman to discuss Christmas carp, entrepreneurial soft skills, extreme frugality, VCs-as-bosses, the unique reason Hubert went vegetarian, studying famous speeches, being self-critical, the truth about “killing it” in tech, mis-hiring, selling outside your target customer segment, and why Hubert schedules everything.In this episode, we cover: How Hubert and Ilya conducted due diligence on each other (08:49) How Productboard drives revenue generation for modern companies (14:12) The wild fluctuations of the “founder mood meter” (20:00) The value of knowing how hard being a founder will be (28:25) Tough quarters and being transparent with your board (34:35) Holding oneself accountable vs. “showing what's possible” (38:30) The risk of losing the mission as companies scale (43:15) Going upmarket is like running a new business (51:08) Hubert's economic survey of Productboard's board (57:39) Making time for your personal life (59:29) Links: Connect with Hubert Twitter LinkedIn Connect with Ilya Twitter LinkedIn Connect with Joubin Twitter LinkedIn Email: grit@kleinerperkins.com  Learn more about Kleiner Perkins

Sanchan Saxena is VP of Product at Coinbase. Before Coinbase, Sanchan was Head of Product and GM at Airbnb, founder and Head of Product of Instagram Shopping, Director of Product Management at Yahoo, and Lead PM at Microsoft.—Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:• Dovetail: https://dovetailapp.com/lenny• Persona: https://withpersona.com/lenny• Productboard: https://www.productboard.com/—In this episode, you’ll learn:[3:50] How Sanchan worked his way up to VP of Product at Coinbase[6:15] Sanchan’s best advice to early-stage PMs[9:41] What to look for in a company to join[12:09] What Sanchan learned from Airbnb[16:40] Behind the scenes of how Airbnb survived the Covid downturn when travel completely stopped[21:49] How Airbnb tactically planned in two-week cycles[25:00] How to keep morale up during a disaster[29:00] What Sanchan learned from Brian Chesky, Brian Armstrong, and Kevin Systrom[36:08] How to know when to trust your gut vs. A/B testing[41:57] How Coinbase makes decisions[46:30] How teams use the RAPID decision-making process[47:00] How to operate in an ambiguous industry like web3[49:00] How to know if you should get into web3[51:46] How to hire and close amazing candidates[54:40] What to look for in product leaders[57:13] Lightning round—Where to find Sanchan:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanchans/• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanchans Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe