Product Talk

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...

How can companies drive success with a product-led culture? In episode #15 of the CPO Rising Series with our host and CPO Renee Niemi, Doximity SVP & GM of Commercial Products Ben Greenberg shares invaluable insights on product management and its evolution. He emphasizes the critical role of product culture, company culture, and the alignment of values with a clear mission in driving success. Disc...

How can product leaders fight climate change with climate tech products and communities? 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....

How can product leaders implement empathy and customer centricity to influence decisions within an organization? In episode 14 of the CPO Rising Series with Renee Niemi, Moody's CPO Nick Reed shares insights on how his unique role and empathetic approach drive innovation in one of the top financial analytics companies. Learn about their precision-based culture, data-driven strategies, and the secr...

How can data-driven decision-making lead to success in product? In episode 333 of the Product Divergence series with Ubiety Technologies CPO Nacho Andrade, Railsware CEO & Co-Founder Yaroslav Lazor shares his journey in building successful products, the transformative power of data-driven decision-making, and the importance of hiring the right talent. From uncovering revenue discrepancies to scali...

How can product teams lead strategic integration? In episode #13 of our CPO rising series, Products That Count CPO Renee Niemi meets with Life360 CPO James Selby for an insightful conversation on the intricacies of product development and integration following a company acquisition. With a focus on three diverse brands—Jiobit, Tile, and Life 360—offering GPS devices, Bluetooth trackers, and freemi...

How can scaleable databases simplify technology? In this episode of Product Divergence, Product Talk Host and Ubiety Technologies CPO Nacho Andrade meets with HarperDB Field CTO Jaxon Repp for an insightful conversation on how HarperDB is revolutionizing database solutions by making them both performant and user-friendly. Discover Jaxon's fascinating journey from a self-taught developer to a seaso...

How can product leaders adapt to change in an ever-evolving landscape? In episode #12 of our CPO Rising Series with Products That Count CPO Renee Niemi, Wind River CPO Avijit Sinha discusses the dynamic world of product leadership and transformation. Discover how Wind River transitioned from private equity to a public subsidiary, specializing in embedded and cloud software for critical systems lik...

What are the key principles of product leadership? In this episode of Product Talk, our host Melissa Pickering meets with IPSY Senior Director of Product Heidi Cajucom for an inspiring conversation on the principles of product leadership. Heidi shares her journey, from founding an anonymous peer support network for college students to managing product teams at TaskRabbit and BFA. Discover the secr...

How can software-defined telecom products empower individuals? In episode 14 of the Product Awards Series with Nacho Andrade, SignalWire Founder/CEO Anthony Minessale shares insights into the transformative power of software-defined telecom and open source technology. Discover how SignalWire simplifies telecom, drives innovation, and fosters collaboration between idea people and programmers. Gain...

How is Veba Baby revolutionizing parent tech? In this episode, Kaboo Founder Neha Shah meets with Veba Baby Founder Veon Brewster to discuss her advancements in parent tech and the intricacies of working and building products within this sector. Explore the role of UX research, startup entrepreneurship, and data-driven product development, and learn about Veba Baby's impact on data brokerage and t...

How can product managers utilize strategic intent to ensure long-term growth? In Episode 11 of the CPO Rising Series, our host Renee Niemi meets with SoSafe CPO Gonçalo Gaiolas to speak on his experience at OutSystems and the importance of developing a product strategy. Discover how he adapted to the changing economic landscape, fostered a customer-centric culture, and redefined product leadership...

How can product managers responsibly maximize the lifecycle of their products? In this episode, Willow Innovations Product VP Melissa Pickering meets with Helpsy CMO Jessica Rennard for an insightful conversation on maximizing the product lifecycle. They discuss the necessity of bridging the gap between sustainability and product lifecycle extension, noting the monumental challenge of changing con...

It's lucky number episode 13 of the Product Awards Series, with host Nacho Andrade . In this episode, Segmed Product Lead Dan Feusse talks about product insights in healthtech and AI. As a driving force behind Segmed's product innovation, Dan sheds light on the company's mission to revolutionize the health data landscape. With a core emphasis on simplicity akin to the Amazon model, Segmed aims to...

How can product leaders build high-performance teams? In this podcast, join our host, Willow Innovations Product VP Melissa Pickering, for an inspiring conversation with our guest, Amazon's Twitch Product VP Stephanie J. Neill. They delve into Stephanie's diverse experiences, including her role as a GM overseeing technologists in the White House and her current leadership of the monetization produ...

Episode 10 of the CPO Rising Series features a deep discussion on transforming healthcare. Led by host Renee Niemi , discover the dynamic landscape of healthcare transformation through the perspective of Cognizant Trizetto Healthcare Products Group CPO Diana Benli . Diana delves into the intricate workings of Cognizant's product division, highlighting their diverse portfolio and innovative strateg...

How can product leaders build inclusive products from a cognitive and tangible perspective? In this podcast, Willow Innovations Product VP Melissa Pickering meets with Atomic Product Lead Sunaina Kavi to discuss the art of designing products for inclusivity. They discuss Sunaina's journey from academic studies to entrepreneurial ventures, revealing insights on data-driven decisions, storytelling,...

This is episode 12 of the 2023 Product Awards Series, hosted by Ubiety Technologies CPO Nacho Andrade . In this episode featuring Dasera CEO Ani Chaudhuri , the focus is on data security and its growing significance in a data-driven world. Dasera specializes in automating security and governance controls for databases, data lakes, and data warehouses, both on-premises and in the cloud. Ani discuss...

What are the commonly faced challenges of product management? In this podcast, join Bill.com VP of Growth Heidi Gibson as she engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Zeda.io Founder Prashant Mahajan on the intricacies of product management and the common challenges faced by product leaders across industries. With experience as a product manager and leader in dynamic startups around the worl...

In episode 9 of the CPO Rising Series, Experian CPO Gregory Wright shares his expertise in fostering innovation and growth. In conversation with host Renée Niemi , Greg highlights the paramount importance of alignment among cross-functional teams for streamlined innovation and market success. Experian's approach revolves around "jobs to be done" for clients in various credit lifecycle stages, util...

How does UX design influence security and trust in tech? In this podcast, join Kaboo Founder  Neha Shah as she meets with Rownd Co-Founder and Lead Designer Rachel Radulovich to take us through her journey from graphic design to the tech world. With a background in blockchain and digital identity products at IBM, Rachel discusses Rownd's mission to streamline user authentication without passwords....

In this episode of the Product Divergence Series, host Nacho Andrade steps into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship with Prive Founder & CEO Alex Craciun . Drawing from his transformative journey transitioning from a product role at Uber to founding his own venture, Craciun delves into a myriad of invaluable insights. He deftly navigates the delicate balance between "substance" and "optics" in b...

What does it take to create impactful product-led transformations? In this podcast, Willow Innovations SVP of Product Melissa Pickering meets with IntoUniversity Partnerships CPO Namrata Sarmah to discuss her product management journey and the importance of putting the customer first, understanding their pain points, and building products that solve real problems for them. Discover how cross-indus...

The 8th episode of the CPO Rising Series features Harvey Performance Company CPO  Greg Livelli . Our host, as usual, is the incomparable Products That Count CPO Renée Niemi . Above all, Greg speaks to Renée about navigating growth in challenging times. Along the way, Greg discusses his role as the Vice President of Product Management for Nidec's commercial and industrial motors business in the Ame...

How can curiosity and adaptability drive success in product careers? In this podcast, Jonathan Ozeran meets with BCG X Product Lead Anne Jiao to discuss her inspiring journey in the product space. From her background in the entertainment industry to founding her own startup, Anne discusses how she leverages diverse skills in marketing, graphic design, and product management to excel in product dev...