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Product Talk

Produced by Products That Count, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products, this podcast is an award-winning show by and for product minds, with millions of downloads and a 5-star rating on most major platforms. Each of the 300+ episodes features a product leader interviewing another product leader and exploring what it takes to build great products. Recent ones feature the Chief Product Officers of Brex, Glassdoor, Experian and more.

About Us: Products that Count is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products. It celebrates product excellence through coveted Awards that inspire 500,000+ product managers and honor great products and the professionals responsible for their success. It accelerates the career and rise to the C-suite of 30% of all Product Managers globally by providing exceptional programming – including award-winning podcasts and popular newsletters – for free. It acts as a trusted advisor to all CPOs at Fortune 1000, and publishes key insights from innovative companies, like Capgemini, SoFi, and Amplitude, that turn product success into business success. Learn more at ProductsThatCount.com.

Latest Episodes:

EP 346 - SolaBlock CEO on Fighting Climate Change With Product Innovation Nov 22, 2023

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How can product leaders fight climate change with innovation? The scale and urgency of the transformation required to fight climate change has never been more clear. Building hardware and software products, acquiring the funding and creating a diverse community to enhance talent capacity and to drive innovation, is essential to tackling this global environmental crisis. In this podcast, host and Silicon Valley Bank (a division of First Citizens Bank) Product Director Maggie Wong, will be interviewing SolaBlock CEO Eric Planey to discuss how his roots in Ohio led him to Climate Tech, how SolaBlock is building integrated and durable products to revolutionize construction tech, and how product management expertise is crucial to innovation and delivery of new climate technologies.

EP 345 - PM Awards Series: data.ai Sr. Product Director on Transforming Insights With AI Nov 17, 2023

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How can AI be used to transform data insights? In this episode of the PM Awards series hosted by Ticketmaster Fmr VP of Product Andrew Zavattero, data.ai Sr. Product Director Prakash Aditham speaks on applying data analytics and AI in product. As a winner of the 2023 PM Awards, Prakash shares his perspective on what makes a great product and product manager. He also discusses data.ai's use of AI and ML to power insights for mobile apps. Tune in for an engaging conversation on using data and AI responsibly and how the future of insights may evolve.

EP 344 - Peridot Financing CPO on Building B2B Products Nov 15, 2023

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What do PMs need to consider when building B2B products? In this episode of the Product Divergence series with Nacho Andrade, Peridot Financing CPO Gary Hall speaks about his background transitioning from mechanical engineering to product leadership roles. Gary discusses the importance of listening to others, embracing humility, and hiring smart people. Examples of Gary's past experiences and current work at Peridot provide insights into building effective B2B products. The conversation also touches on surprising technologies like GPT-3 and what makes for truly exceptional products that solve user problems in innovative and valuable ways.

EP 343 - PM Awards Series: Clearspeed Product Manager on Customers Over KPIs Nov 10, 2023

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How can PMs strike a balance between prioritizing customers and KPIs to ensure long-term success and growth? In this episode of the PM Awards series with Ticketmaster Fmr VP of Product Andrew Zavattero, Clearspeed PM Justin Fowler speaks on prioritizing customers over KPIs and shares his journey from business owner to product manager. Discover the importance of building essential solutions, how ClearSpeed uses AI for vetting, and their groundbreaking Voice Analytics technology. Justin emphasizes the value of responsible AI deployment, human oversight, and the role of AI as an early warning system. Learn about his accidental path to product management and valuable insights for success, including effective communication and collaboration.

EP 342 - Topps Digital Director of Product on Personalizing the User Experience Nov 08, 2023

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How can product leaders personalize the user experience? In this episode, Neha Shah meets with Topps Digital Director of Product Rudy Saldivar to discuss his career journey from investment banking and private equity into gaming product management. Rudy speaks on his early role helping bring analytics to Blizzard and how his personal gaming experiences shaped his perspective. He also covers how he considers accessibility and diversity in product design today, and sees potential for AI to help people with disabilities through personalized experiences.

EP 341 - Pendo CEO on a Decade of Data-Driven Innovation and Differentiation Nov 01, 2023

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What is the role of data-driven innovation and differentiation in building great products? In this podcast episode, Nacho Andrade meets with Pendo CEO and Co-Founder Todd Olson to discuss lessons learned from building a product analytics platform over 10 years. Todd shares how Pendo has challenged conventions through its vision of comprehensive data collection and personalized insights. Listeners will learn how focusing on auto-instrumentation, broad capabilities, and approachable analytics has served customers across industries. Todd also discusses how constantly negotiating timelines and prioritizing differentiation over customer requests has fueled Pendo's growth. The discussion provides actionable advice for product thinkers on leveraging emerging technologies, influencing teams, and using speed and opinions to deliver unique value to users.

EP 340 - Novisto Product VP on Building an ESG Data Management Platform From the Ground Up Oct 27, 2023

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What do product leaders need to consider when building an ESG data management platform? In this episode of the Product Awards Series with Nacho Andrade, Novisto Product VP Lauren Katz discusses her journey building an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data management platform. She shares insights into entering an emerging field with immature roles and processes, capturing granular yet diverse ESG data, maintaining enthusiasm through challenges, and leveraging life experiences and customer service skills in product management.

EP 339 - Global IIT Artificial Intelligence Forum Founder on Scaling Product Businesses Oct 25, 2023

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What should product leaders prioritize when scaling product businesses? In this episode of Product Talk, Sid Shaik meets with Global IIT Artificial Intelligence Forum Co-Founder Tushar Kant to discuss strategies for taking a product business to a larger scale. Key topics include understanding customer problems, developing strong leadership skills, and executing growth plans through defining vision, momentum, and market expansions. They share insights on sustaining growth through ongoing innovations and expanding into new markets as segmentation evolves.

Ep 338 - Grainger CPO on Driving Innovation in Product-Led Companies Oct 20, 2023

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How can leaders drive innovation in product-led companies? In episode #16 of our CPO Rising Series with Renee Niemi, Grainger CPO Brian Walker speaks on driving innovation in product-led companies. He discusses using data to deeply understand customers and create personalized experiences. Brian also covers strategies for digital transformation, emerging technologies, talent acquisition and evaluating investments. Learn how Grainger leveraged insights to power growth, the importance of cross-functional partnerships, and tips for navigating make-vs-buy decisions and accountability models.

EP 337 - FanDuel SVP of Product on Building Successful Products and Teams Oct 18, 2023

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What does it take to build successful products and teams? In this episode, Jonathan Ozeran meets with FanDuel SVP Billy Turchin to discuss the art of building a successful sports betting platform, the importance of customer-centric product development, and the contrasting approaches to product development in different regions, including the US and China. From the impact of AI technology to career transitions and the thriving technology hub of Atlanta, Billy provides valuable takeaways and fresh perspectives. Dive into the world of sports betting and product leadership, and uncover the strategies that drive innovation and success in this exciting industry.

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