Products That Count Podcast

There is a lot that determines whether or not a product will be successful. It’s up to the product team to determine the KPIs and define what is a win. What does a win look like? As part of our The Feature is Now the Operating System series, Product Talk host and product exec, Christina Lucey, interviews SoFi VP of Products & Data, Amir Hermelin, and discusses his own experience building winning products and whether the best product always wins.

In the face of a global pandemic, businesses big and small had to adapt to a new normal. Many, while lucky enough to still have their jobs, had to adjust to remote work. What have we learned? As part of our series on The Role of Product in a Pandemic, Product Talk host and product exec, Thomas Daly, interviews Samsung NEXT Head of Product Enablement, Danny Carvajal, and discusses the lessons learned from working in a distributed team in a global pandemic and how it might affect how we work together moving forward.

The advancement of artificial intelligence still faces many challenges. There is a factor of cost, integrity, and function. But what if we looked at AI differently? As part of our Real Life Use Cases for AI series, Product Talk host and Product Exec, Nikki Ahmadi, interviews Afshin Doust, Advanced Intelligent Systems CEO, on viewing the AI products we build as a service.

When it comes to healthcare products, oftentimes you’re competing with the archaic healthcare industry itself, rather than another company. Many simply accept the status quo. But how can you drive change? As part of our Innovation in Healthcare series, Product Talk host and product exec, Samantha Scott, interviews Cedar Co-Founder, Arel Lidow, and discusses what goes into building an industry disrupting healthcare product.

AI, in its current state, is all about how much time it can save you and improve your work or your home life. As we continue to bring more AI products into our homes, there are some concerns that can arise. Are companies taking this responsibility seriously? As part of our Real Life Use Cases for AI series, Product Talk host and Product Exec, Nikki Ahmadi, interviews Arsham Hatambeiki, UEI SVP Product & Technology, on building AI products for the home.

Yelp is a mass market product that is used by millions of people the world over. But what goes into the various individual features that helps deliver on Yelp’s mission to connect consumers with local businesses? As part of our Building for Hospitality series, Product Talk host and product exec, Thomas Daly, interviews Yelp Director of Product Management - Restaurants Marketplace, Guang Yang, and discusses building a hospitality product that serves both businesses and consumers.

There are uncertain times for all of us. As we adjust to the new normal, many are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, whether they’ve been laid off or are trying to work from home while also assisting in kids’ educations or coping with isolation. As part of our series on The Role of Product in a Pandemic, Product Talk host and product exec, Christina Lucey, interviews Psychotherapist Toni Brooks and discusses the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on product managers and everyone else.

A passion for product and the desire to make the world a better place are  especially helpful when they’re channeled into something like the healthcare industry. How does that come into play during a pandemic? As part of our series on The Role of Product in a Pandemic, Product Talk host and product exec, Samantha Scott, interviews Butterfly Network VP of Product, Matthew de Jonge, and discusses the democratization of healthcare products and how they’re making a difference in the face of a pandemic.

During the COVID-19 global pandemic, individuals the world over have stepped up and made a difference big and small. Many product leaders have adapted their offerings to adjust to our new normal. How can the product community be of service? As part of our series on The Role of Product in a Pandemic, Product Talk host and Product Exec, Nikki Ahmadi, interviews Chris Higgins, Co-Founder of Give Oxygen, and discusses innovating products for a pandemic.

The healthcare system hasn’t changed much in the U.S. It’s a fairly antiquated industry. Costs are on the rise and it can feel inaccessible for many. How can we change that?  As part of our Innovation in Healthcare series, Product Talk host and product exec, Samantha Scott, interviews Oscar Health CPO, Sara Wajnberg, and discusses what goes into building healthcare products.

Many of us built with LEGO as children. However, some turn that love of building into a career. How does that translate to building hardware products? As part of our High Velocity R&D series, Product Talk host and product exec, Anthony Atlas, interviews Awair Product Head, Dean Young, and discusses the challenges that come with building hardware products.

The role of a product manager isn’t the same today as it was as recently as 10 years ago. Similarly, the role of a PM is different as a company grows. How does the role of a PM change? As part of our The Feature is Now the Operating System series, Product Talk host and product exec, Christina Lucey, interviews fmr Credit Karma VP of Product Management and current GP at a16z, Anish Acharya on how product management has evolved over time and within companies.

Almost every Product Manager has a different story about how they found their way into the role. All talk about the well rounded backgrounds or curiosities that led them to the career. But how does someone wind up a PM that started as a lecturer in mathematics at Stanford University? In this episode of Product Talk, Thomas Daly sat down with Karl Rumelhart, CPO & EVP of Engineering at Gainsight to discuss how we paved his way into a career in product management and how the role is handled at Gainsight.

Sometimes, we get comfortable where we are in our jobs. It’s hard to know when it’s time for a new challenge. How do we know when it’s time and how do we find our way in a new role? As part of our High-Velocity R&D series, Product Talk host and product exec, Anthony Atlas, interviews Flexport Product Lead, Boris Logvinsky, and discusses navigating a new product job and the challenges that come with it.

Product Management professionals seldom set out on that career path, but most fall for the role very quickly. However, there’s really no one set list of responsibilities for the position. What’s the draw? This episode serves as a love letter to product and PMing. As part of our One is the Loneliest Number series, Product Talk host and product exec, Christina Lucey, interviews BetterUp Product Lead, Nick Fassler, on product culture.

While the idea of artificial intelligence is far from new, how AI has integrated with our tools is still a relatively recent development. There are still some barriers to entry and ethical questions to be answered. How is this being done? As part of our Real Life Use Cases for AI series, Product Talk host and Product Exec, Nikki Ahmadi, interviews Nate Yohannes, Microsoft Director of Central Product Management, Mixed Reality & Artificial Intelligence Engineering, on the democratization of AI products.

What a product starts out as may not also be what it becomes. Listening to the needs of customers is a vital part of building great products. But how can we do that successfully? As part of our Building for Hospitality series, Product Talk host and product exec, Thomas Daly, interviews fmr Breather VP Experience, Packy McCormick, on what it takes to build a hospitality product and evolving it based on customer feedback.

Most Product Managers say they accidentally found themselves in their role or that it wasn’t planned. Others talk about their passion for creating products that help people and solving problems. But how do you find, prepare, and interview for PM jobs? As part of our Tech du Jour series, Product Talk host and Product Exec, Mark Pydynowski, interviews Mark Tan, fmr Amazon Sr. Product Manager, and current Wyze Labs Director of Product, on interviewing for product management jobs.

Retail can be a great proving ground for future product managers. There, you can learn how to advertise a product and discover what connects with consumers. It could even lead to creating the Big Mouth Billy Bass! As part of our High Velocity R&D series, Product Talk host and product exec, Anthony Atlas, interviews Occasions Ltd Product VP, Joe Pellettieri, on his experience in retail and developing hit products for a toy company.

Product management is an opportunity to shape something that people want or need. That passion, combined with the skills to lead a team and project, is what makes a great product manager. As part of our Confidence and Product Management series, Product Talk host and product exec, Christina Lucey, interviews Plaid Consumer Product Head, Jonathan Chao, on how to be a great product leader that inspires confidence in their team.