Beste Product Lead podcasts (2025)

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83 - Mindset Matters: Developing the Right Attitude for Entrepreneurial Success with Andrew Poles Executive Coaching's Andrew Poles 26:13

20h ago26:13

26:13

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder and CEO of Andrew Poles Executive Coaching, Andrew Poles. Andrew specializes in helping first-time founders transition from individual contributors to effective leaders. Andrew highlights the unique challenges these founders face, such as managing teams and meeting investor expectations. Andrew emph…

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529: Is this the best AI-powered market research approach? – with Carmel Dibner 32:01

22h ago32:01

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How AI captures customer needs that human product managers miss Watch on YouTube TLDR In my recent conversation with Carmel Dibner from Applied Marketing Science, we explored how artificial intelligence is transforming Voice of the Customer (VOC) research for product teams. The collaboration between AMS and MIT researchers has yielded impressive re…

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Massive AI Changes 37:42

2d ago37:42

37:42

A quick glimpse into what happened in the world of AI in February 2025! THE SHOW AI After Hours with Polly Allen and Yuying Chen-Wynn is an irreverent attempt to 'edutain' about the latest AI headlines & tools! THE LINKS Recommendations For more on building AI products and careers, along with early course announcement and special pricing, subscribe…

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82 - Innovate or Die: Why Competition is Key to Product Management with Spice Catalyst's David Fradin 23:24

6d ago23:24

23:24

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the President of Spice Catalyst, David Fradin. David discusses the high failure rate of new products and the importance of a well-defined product market strategy. He critiques the "move fast and break things" mentality, advocating for a more deliberate approach. David introduces the SPICE framework and emphasiz…

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81 - The Key to Successful Product Management and Strategic Decision-Making with JC Landivar 28:04

8d ago28:04

28:04

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Product Management Leader, Executive/Personal Coach, Facilitator, and Organizational Advisor, JC Landivar. JC shares his unconventional journey into product management, emphasizing the importance of understanding user needs and strategic decision-making. He discusses the evolving landscape of product manage…

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528: From startup founder to product success and why interacting with people is the big change – with Anya Cheng 35:36

9d ago35:36

35:36

How an AI-powered fashion startup achieved product-market fit Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, we’re joined by Anya Cheng, former product leader at Meta, eBay, McDonald’s, and Target, and current founder of the AI-powered fashion startup Taelor. Her journey from corporate product management to successful startup founder offers valuable lesson…

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80 - Accessibility Revolution: Transforming Technology for All Users with AudioEye's Mike Paciello 24:47

13d ago24:47

24:47

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Chief Accessibility Officer of AudioEye, Mike Paciello. Mike shares his journey from technical writing to founding web accessibility companies. The discussion highlights the evolution of web accessibility, emphasizing its importance in user experience (UX). Mike elaborates on the role of AI in enhancing acc…

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79 - The Art of Engaging Customers: How to Build Products That People Actually Want with Buska's Toni Dos Santos 28:04

15d ago28:04

28:04

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder and Product Manager of Buska, Toni Dos Santos. Toni shares his extensive experience and insights, emphasizing the importance of business acumen in product management. He discusses his newsletter, "The Product Courier," which offers AI tutorials for product teams. Key highlights include the signif…

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527: The truth behind “CEO of the Product” – with Francesca Cortesi 38:04

16d ago38:04

38:04

The product manager’s path to influence Watch on YouTube TLDR In my recent conversation with Francesca Cortesi, CPO, we explored why the popular phrase “CEO of the product” can be misleading for product managers. Francesca explained that while this concept aims to emphasize ownership and decision-making authority, successful product management actu…

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28: Prototyping With AI (with Fernando de Buen Lopez) 26:39

16d ago26:39

26:39

For more on building AI products and careers, along with early course announcement and special pricing, subscribe to the AI Career Boost mailing list at https://aicareerboost.com/interested THE GUEST Fernando de Buen Lopez is an accomplished innovation and strategy leader with over a decade of experience driving customer-centric design and research…

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78 - Mastering the Webinar: Tips and Tools for Maximum Engagement with Engaging Webinars' Jeff Brandeis 17:07

20d ago17:07

17:07

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO of Engaging Webinars, Jeff Brandeis. Jeff discusses the challenges of virtual presentations, especially post-COVID-19, and the common issue of unengaging webinars. He emphasizes the importance of understanding audience needs and creating interactive, educational content rather than sales pitches. Jeff i…

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77 - From Code to Capital: Transforming Tech Minds into Business Leaders with Human Interfaces' Vladimir Baranov 22:12

22d ago22:12

22:12

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Business Coach for Tech Founders of Human Interfaces, Vladimir Baranov. Vladimir shares his extensive background, from programming trading systems to scaling startups and launching satellites. Vladimir focuses on the challenges faced by founders, particularly in transitioning from engineering to business mi…

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526: How product management transformed Olay from a dying brand into a market leader – with Nancy Dawes 49:32

23d ago49:32

49:32

Serial innovators see dead people Watch on YouTube TLDR The transformation of Olay from a declining “Oil of Old Lady” brand into a market-leading skincare innovator offers valuable lessons for product managers and innovation leaders. Through deep consumer research, strategic pricing, and holistic product development, P&G’s Nancy Dawes led a team th…

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27: Turning AI Frustration Into Innovation (with Suvda Myagmar) 21:57

23d ago21:57

21:57

For more on building AI products and careers, along with early course announcement and special pricing, subscribe to the AI Career Boost mailing list at https://aicareerboost.com/interested THE GUEST Suvda Myagmar, PhD, is an accomplished AI product leader with a track record spanning top tech companies like Salesforce, Adobe, and Microsoft, as wel…

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76 - From Spam Filters to Sales: Revolutionizing Outreach with AI with Sherlock's Mike Cofone 25:32

27d ago25:32

25:32

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder of Sherlock, Mike Cofone. Mike shares his career journey from aspiring Olympian to data-driven sales expert. Mike covers challenges in email deliverability, transitioning to alternative communication methods, and leveraging AI in sales. Mike emphasizes the importance of direct outreach, gathering…

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75 - Collaborate to Innovate: Aligning Strategy and Design for Product Success with Basic Arts' Alex Smith 19:18

29d ago19:18

19:18

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder of Basic Arts, Alex Smith. Alex discusses his transition from marketing to strategy, emphasizing the need to make strategic principles accessible to all founders. He highlights common misconceptions, such as the belief that a superior product guarantees success, and stresses the importance of findin…

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525: Use Jobs-To-Be-Done to sell more product or to make a better product? – with Chad McAllister, PhD 47:34

30d ago47:34

47:34

How product managers use Jobs-To-Be-Done to create products customers love Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, I explain the Jobs-To-Be-Done (JTBD) framework, a powerful approach to understanding customer needs and developing successful products. Real-world examples like McDonald’s morning milkshakes, Snickers vs. Milky Way marketing strategy, a…

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26: Hands-On With AI (with Yuying Chen-Wynn) 22:49

1M ago22:49

22:49

For more on building AI products and careers, along with early course announcement and special pricing, subscribe to the AI Career Boost mailing list at https://aicareerboost.com/interested THE GUEST Yuying Chen-Wynn is a visionary leader in AI, tech and product strategy, who began her career designing LEGO Mindstorm’s second-generation CPU at MIT.…

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74 - The Role of AI and IoT in Shaping the Future of Field Service Management with Simpro Software's Gary Specter 21:29

1M ago21:29

21:29

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO of Simpro Software, Gary Specter. Gary, with over 25 years of experience, shares insights into the complexities of the field service industry and how SaaS can address these challenges. Gary explores the role of automation, AI, and IoT in transforming field services from reactive to proactive maintenance…

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524: Why Moneyball is the best breakthrough innovation movie – with Bruce Vojak, PhD 45:34

1M ago45:34

45:34

How serial innovators transform product management Watch on YouTube TLDR Navigating innovation in mature organizations requires a unique approach that goes beyond traditional business strategies. During my conversation with Bruce Vojak, PhD, a leading expert in breakthrough innovation, we explored the challenges and opportunities for product manage…

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January’s AI News 47:14

1M ago47:14

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A quick glimpse into what happened in the world of AI in January 2025! THE SHOW AI After Hours with Polly Allen and Yuying Chen-Wynn is an irreverent attempt to 'edutain' about the latest AI headlines & tools! THE LINKS Recommendations For more on building AI products and careers, along with early course announcement and special pricing, subscribe …

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73 - Navigating Startup Challenges: Insights on Effective Development and Staffing with FastCTO's Igor Belagorudsky 25:31

1M ago25:31

25:31

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the President of FastCTO, Igor Belagorudsky. Igor shares his extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of clear communication between founders and developers. He discusses common pitfalls, such as misaligned expectations and costly mistakes, and advocates for early investment in …

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523: #1 change to make OKRs work for you – with Ben Lamorte 41:23

1M ago41:23

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How product managers can make OKRs drive real results Watch on YouTube TLDR In my recent conversation with Ben Lamorte, the world’s most experienced OKR coach and founder of OKRs.com, we explored how product managers and leaders can transform their approach to Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). Ben shared insights about why many OKR implementations…

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25: From Hairstylist to AI Builder (with Alex Vega) 24:16

1M ago24:16

24:16

For more on building AI products and careers, along with early course announcement and special pricing, subscribe to the AI Career Boost mailing list at https://aicareerboost.com/interested THE GUEST Alex Vega’s career journey is as unique as it is inspiring. Starting as a hairstylist and educator, Alex transitioned into tech through a User Experie…

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24: Why Networking Is the Key in AI (with Adam Schweig) 16:32

2M ago16:32

16:32

For more on building AI products and careers, along with early course announcement and special pricing, subscribe to the AI Career Boost mailing list at https://aicareerboost.com/interested THE GUEST Adam Schweig’s career has spanned some of the world’s best known brands including NBC, Macy’s, Bareminerals and Estee Lauder. Adam Schweig has over a …

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72 - Finish Strong: Unlocking the Power of Completion in Startups with Memory My Way's Bill Boulden 29:30

2M ago29:30

29:30

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Interim CTO of Memory My Way, Bill Boulden. Bill emphasizes the importance of a "completionist" mindset, focusing on core functionalities to bring products to market efficiently. He discusses the challenges startup founders face, including limited budgets and the necessity of generating revenue. Bill also h…

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522: Stop the stupid using proactive problem solving – with Doug Hall 36:18

2M ago36:18

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A product manager’s guide to breaking free from reactive problem solving Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/kPPhRPwbjTU TLDR In my recent conversation with Doug Hall, master of turning chaos into clarity, we explored how product managers and innovation leaders can break free from reactive problem-solving and create more value through proactive innov…

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71 - Mastering the Art of Startup Growth: Insights on MVPs, Funding, and Investor Relationships with Tactical Business Partners' Charles Berg 23:44

2M ago23:44

23:44

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Owner and Principal Consultant of Tactical Business Partners, Charles Berg. Charles shares insights on early-stage product development, funding challenges, and the importance of a clear business model. He emphasizes the need for a minimum viable product (MVP) and the value of adaptability and focus. He cove…

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521: Leadership Crossroads–What Every Product Manager Must Know Before Their Next Move – with Kimberly Bloomston, CPO 40:48

2M ago40:48

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The product manager’s journey from Individual Contributor to Chief Product Officer Watch on YouTube TLDR Kimberly Bloomston’s journey from individual contributor to Chief Product Officer at LiveRamp demonstrates the key transitions and skills needed at each level of product management leadership. Her path highlights how responsibilities evolve from…

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23: The One Mistake Most AI Teams Make (with Nico Posner) 30:55

2M ago30:55

30:55

For more on building AI products and careers, along with early course announcement and special pricing, subscribe to the AI Career Boost mailing list at https://aicareerboost.com/interested THE GUEST Nico Posner’s whose career has spanned some of the world’s most innovative companies, including LinkedIn, eBay, Clover, and Xero. Nico’s career is a m…

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70 - The Future of Venture Capital: Smaller Investments for Greater Impact in SaaS with Heartee Foods' Robert Imbeault 22:55

2M ago22:55

22:55

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder and CPO of Heartee Foods, Robert Imbeault. Robert shares his extensive experience in the SaaS industry, emphasizing the importance of user experience (UX) in product development. He discusses the origin of Ascend, focusing on simplifying compliance processes for supply chains. The conversation al…

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69 - Navigating the Future of Product Development: The Role of User Stories and AI Integration with Planorama Lab's Matt Genovese 27:02

2M ago27:02

27:02

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO of Planorama Lab, Matt Genovese. Matt shares his expertise in software engineering, product leadership, and technology, focusing on AI and IoT. Matt discusses the evolving landscape of SaaS applications, emphasizing the importance of clear requirements for development teams and addressing specific user …

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520: The future of AI in product management – with Mike Todasco 37:41

2M ago37:41

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How product managers are transforming innovation with AI tools Watch on YouTube TLDR In this deep dive into AI’s impact on product innovation and management, former PayPal Senior Director of Innovation Mike Todasco shares insights on how AI tools are revolutionizing product development. From enhancing team brainstorming and prototype development to…

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68 - The Art of Balancing Immediate Sales with Product Quality in Startups with enäks' David Pop 23:13

3M ago23:13

23:13

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder of enäks, David Pop. David emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach that includes market research, consumer behavior analysis, and strategic marketing execution. He highlights the importance of balancing short-term wins with long-term goals and stresses the critical role of product quality. …

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519: Product verification, most important of the 19 activities of product management – with Nishant Parikh 19:11

3M ago19:11

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How product managers can adapt core responsibilities across different organizations and contexts Watch on YouTube TLDR Through his...Door Chad McAllister, PhD

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2024 in AI 43:36

3M ago43:36

43:36

A quick glimpse into what happened in the world of AI in December 2024! THE SHOW AI After Hours with Polly Allen and Yuying Chen-Wynn is an irreverent attempt to 'edutain' about the latest AI headlines & tools! THE LINKS Recommendations For more on building AI products and careers, along with early course announcement and special pricing, subscribe…

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67 - Embracing Change: How AI and Adaptability Shape the Future of Business with Dream Vacations' Nick Mornard 24:40

3M ago24:40

24:40

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Owner of Dream Vacations, Nick Mornard. Nick shares his insights on the critical role of mindset in leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's "why" to overcome challenges. He discusses common pitfalls for entrepreneurs, such as prioritization struggles, and highlights the value of mentor…

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518: The non-obvious way to gain organization support for your ideas – with Doug Hall 49:31

3M ago49:31

49:31

Why product managers need to stop the stupid Watch on YouTube TLDR Innovation expert Doug Hall reveals why...Door Chad McAllister, PhD

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