Beste Product Lead podcasts (2025)

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89 - The Future of Connection: Innovating Solutions for Startups and Social Isolation with BetterEngineer and SwingBy's Brooks Rhinehart 19:31

3h ago19:31

19:31

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the VP of Strategic Accounts at BetterEngineer, and CEO and Founder of SwingBy, Brooks Rhinehart. Brooks discusses his extensive background in operations and strategic consulting, focusing on his work at Better Engineers, which addresses engineering staffing challenges for startups and enterprises. Brooks also …

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532: Make problem solving fun and effective using a workshop approach – with Alison Coward 18:56

1d ago18:56

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Transform product team collaboration with Workshop Culture Watch on YouTube TLDR In my recent conversation with Alison Coward, author of Workshop Culture, we explored how product managers can transform collaboration and problem-solving through effective workshop facilitation. Alison shared that workshop culture isn’t about running constant workshop…

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88 - Daily Profit Insights: The Game-Changer for Restaurant Financial Management with FobeSoft's Geordy Murphy 26:29

5d ago26:29

26:29

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder of FobeSoft, Geordy Murphy. Geordy, with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, discusses the common challenges restaurant owners face in understanding and analyzing financial data. FobeSoft addresses these issues by providing real-time profit and loss statements, integrating with point-o…

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87 - Bridging the Gap: Addressing Contract Management Challenges with Innovative Technology with Hevi's Paul Culvenor 25:40

7d ago25:40

25:40

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder of Hevi, Paul Culvenor. Paul discusses his mining industry background and the complexities of managing large-scale contracts. He explains how Heavy's AI-driven platform helps users navigate contracts, understand risks, and ensure compliance in real-time. The conversation covers the limitations of…

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30: AI Is the Future of Product Development (with Matthew Wei) 28:52

8d ago28:52

28:52

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 Matt Wei has built a remarkable career in product management and agile transformation, driving impactful innovation at VMware Tanzu Labs. With experie…

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531: Using AI in risk-adverse industries – with Matt Coatney 23:24

8d ago23:24

23:24

AI in product management – perspectives from the legal industry, education, and entrepreneurship Watch on YouTube TLDR In my recent conversation with product executive and former colleague Matt Coatney, we explored how artificial intelligence is transforming product management and innovation. The technology has evolved dramatically in the past deca…

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86 - Culture Shock: Revolutionizing Your Workplace from Toxic to Thriving with Aptive Index's Jason P. Carroll 24:24

12d ago24:24

24:24

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO of Aptive Index , Jason P. Carroll. Jason shares his journey from a toxic sales job to transforming company cultures, notably at Champion National Security. He emphasizes the importance of core values, hiring practices, and having the right people in leadership roles. The conversation also touches on di…

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85 - The Best Strategies for Engaging Sports Fans Through Innovative Gameplay with Next Play's Sid El Saghir 18:15

14d ago18:15

18:15

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder and CEO of Next Play, Sid El Saghir. Sid discusses his transition from big tech to startups and the mission of Next Play to enhance live sports viewing by addressing boredom during game breaks. Initially offering a physical card game, Next Play is now developing digital games. Sid emphasizes underst…

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29: How AI Simplified Competitive Swimming for Parents (with Flora Wu) 20:55

15d ago20:55

20:55

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 Flora Wu is a trailblazing program management leader redefining what’s possible at the intersection of technology and AI. With over a decade of experi…

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530: How to craft your path from IC to Product VP – with Elizabeth Samara-Rubio 37:50

15d ago37:50

37:50

Product management is the best path to senior leadership Watch on YouTube TLDR In my recent interview with Elizabeth Samara-Rubio, Chief Business Officer at SiMa.ai, we explored the journey from product management to senior leadership. Elizabeth shared how her product management experience at HP and other companies shaped her approach to business …

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84 - From Automation to Authenticity: The Shift in Customer Service Dynamics with Face2Face's Nick Tomic 21:18

19d ago21:18

21:18

Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder and CEO of Face2Face, Nick Tomic. The discussion focuses on the communication challenges in the SaaS sector and how Nick's product enhances real-time interaction through video calls and screen sharing. Nick shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of human connection amidst automation. He disc…

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

21d 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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Massive AI Changes 37:42

22d 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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529: Is this the best AI-powered market research approach? – with Carmel Dibner 32:01

22d 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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82 - Innovate or Die: Why Competition is Key to Product Management with Spice Catalyst's David Fradin 23:24

26d 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

28d 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

29d ago35:36

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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

1M ago24:47

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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

1M ago28:04

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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

1M ago38:04

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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

1M ago26:39

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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

1M ago17:07

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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

1M ago22:12

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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

1M ago49:32

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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

1M 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

2M ago25:32

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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

2M ago19:18

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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

2M ago47:34

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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

2M 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

2M ago21:29

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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

2M ago45:34

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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

2M 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

2M ago25:31

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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

2M 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

2M ago24:16

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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

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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

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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 TLDR In my recent...Door Chad McAllister, PhD

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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

3M ago23:44

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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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