Products That Count Podcast

Can a product leader truly drive innovation while balancing customer needs and technological disruption? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, NMI Chief Product Officer Tiffany Johnson will be speaking on transforming product strategy in the payments industry. She shares insights from leading a global embedded payments company, offering a deep dive into strategic product management and leadership.

Ever wondered how a retail giant uses AI to let customers walk out of the store without checking a receipt? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Sam's Club Chief Product Officer Todd Garner will be speaking on creating frictionless shopping experiences through cutting-edge product development. Garner shares insights into how Sam's Club is leveraging technology like computer vision, generative AI, and member-focused design to reimagine retail from the ground up.

What if product management is stuck in an outdated paradigm? In this podcast hosted by Qventus Product Director Mark Bailes, Cognizant former Product VP Jeremy Horn will be speaking on reimagining the future of product management. He challenges conventional wisdom about roadmaps, specialization, and organizational strategy, offering provocative insights into how product thinking can transform businesses across industries.

What if your next breakthrough product could transform entire industries? In this podcast hosted by Products That Count CEO Hoda Mehr, EY and Nottingham Spirk leaders Steve Wanner, Jason Ertel, and Brent Duersch unpack the future of product innovation across industrial sectors. From transforming water heaters into energy solutions to navigating AI's impact on product development, these innovation experts reveal how breakthrough products are created at the intersection of technology, strategy, and bold thinking.

Want to know how a top CPO turns health data into a life-changing product? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Oura Ring Chief Product Officer Holly Shelton reveals how to build groundbreaking health technology through customer-centric design and rapid innovation. Holly shares her journey from Apple to leading a preventive health wearable company, offering insights into balancing cutting-edge technology with meaningful user experiences.

How can product innovation accelerate the fight against climate change? 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 hosted by Silicon Valley Bank Climate Tech & Sustainability SVP Maggie Wong, CEO & Co-Founder of 3V Infrastructure Aubrey Gunnels will be speaking on the importance of charging infrastructure for electric vehicle adoption, a product's revenue model to enable sustainable growth, and aligning the appropriate capital sources with a climate tech solution.

What if AI could transform how we understand and experience sports? In this podcast hosted by Products That Count CEO Hoda Mehr, SportsVisio CEO Jason Syversen discusses the revolutionary intersection of artificial intelligence and athletic performance. He shares his journey from hacker to founder, revealing how technology can democratize sports analytics and provide unprecedented insights for athletes at every level.

Are global product teams ready to reinvent themselves in the age of AI? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Walmart International Chief Product Officer Tim Simmons unpacks how generative AI and platform thinking are reshaping product management across seven international markets. He offers a rare insider view of how one of the world's largest retailers is turning technological disruption into a strategic advantage.

Are you curious how technical program managers drive product success behind the scenes? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Google Senior Technical Program Manager Zaheer Mohammed will be speaking on the critical role of cross-functional collaboration and consistency in product development. He shares insights from his decade-long experience at tech giants like Google and Amazon, revealing how technical program managers bridge the gap between vision and execution.

How do you turn regulatory constraints into a launchpad for innovation? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Questrade Financial Group Journey Leader Praneil Ladwa shares insights on transforming product management in the financial services industry. Discover how Questrade has reimagined its approach to innovation, customer experience, and organizational culture, offering a blueprint for product leaders navigating complex, regulated environments.

How can enterprise product leaders balance customer needs, technical complexity, and strategic vision? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Okta VP of Product Ian Hassard will be speaking on building effective B2B SaaS roadmaps and navigating product management challenges. Ian shares insights from his extensive experience leading product teams at high-growth companies like Okta and Auth0, offering a deep dive into modern product management strategies.

What if you could crack the code to healthcare's most complex data challenges? In this podcast hosted by Chenny Solaiyappan, Virtix Health Vice President of Payer Strategy and Success Tom Shankle will be speaking on clinical data acquisition and healthcare innovation. Tom shares his unique journey from weather forecasting to healthcare leadership, offering insights into how standardized data exchange can revolutionize patient care and healthcare operations.

Want to discover how to build products that actually change lives? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Omada Health Fmr Chief Product Officer Randhir Vieira will be speaking on transforming product development through deep customer empathy. Discover how AI and a member-centric approach can drive meaningful engagement and clinical outcomes in virtual healthcare.

How can product leaders use AI to leapfrog competitors in mature markets? In this podcast hosted by Nacho Andrade, Vail Systems Product Lead Swetha Viswanatha will be speaking on strategic product innovation in the telecom industry. She shares hard-earned lessons on transforming traditional telecommunications through creative AI integration and customer-centric design.

How can product leaders balance scaling product teams and maintaining an innovative edge? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, Merge Director of Product Anuj Jhunjhunwala will be speaking on scaling teams with intentionality and avoiding complacency. Anuj shares insights from his experience at a high-growth startup, offering practical strategies for building high-performance product teams while maintaining a lean, focused approach.

Are you ready to discover how a 180-year-old insurance company is reinventing itself through AI and customer-centric innovation? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, New York Life Chief Product Officer Achuth Rao will be speaking on transforming traditional insurance through cutting-edge product management strategies. Rao shares insights into leveraging technology, understanding customer lifecycles, and building nimble product teams that can adapt to rapidly changing market demands.

How can technology transform supply chain risk management? In this podcast hosted by Sid Shaik, Sayari VP of Product Management Rhea Rakshit will be speaking on scaling enterprise RegTech through innovative data solutions. Rhea brings a unique perspective blending international development, product design, and regulatory technology to unpack the complex world of global commercial network transparency.

Want to know how to effectively engage industry analysts and shape your product roadmap? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Saviynt Senior Vice President of Strategy Henrique Teixeira will be speaking on product strategy and analyst relations in B2B SaaS. Drawing from his extensive experience at Gartner and in the identity management space, Henrique shares insider insights on how product managers can collaborate with analysts to drive innovation and market positioning.

How are product leaders building game-changing platforms in the age of AI? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Databricks Senior Vice President of Product Management David Meyer will be speaking on building transformative product strategies in the data and AI landscape. Meyer shares insider insights from Databricks' journey, revealing how product leaders can create innovative platforms that reshape entire industries while staying true to a long-term vision.

How can innovative product management and diverse talent transform nuclear fusion from a scientific concept into a scalable, clean energy solution for our global climate crisis? 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 episode, Silicon Valley Bank SVP of Climate Tech & Sustainability Maggie Wong will be interviewing Thea Energy CEO & Co-Founder Brian Berzin to discuss commercialization academic research with private capital, resilience of efficient products across market cycles, and diversity of talent and perspectives required to scale nuclear technologies.