Technically Lit

In this conversation, Josh Armantrout shares his unique journey into the design field, emphasizing the importance of coding knowledge for designers and how it enhances collaboration with developers. He discusses the evolution of his workflow in different organizational contexts, the significance of learning from past collaboration mistakes, and the value of embracing various design disciplines bey...

In this conversation, Sylvia Nguyen Dang, a Principal Product Designer at DIG, shares insights into her daily responsibilities, the evolving skill set required in product design, and the integration of AI in healthcare. She discusses the importance of collaboration between designers and engineers, the challenges of user research, and the balance between business goals and user needs. Sylvia also o...

In this conversation, Adam Wilson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-wilson-canada/), a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, shares insights into his daily responsibilities, contrasting experiences between working at a large tech company and a startup, and the importance of user research and customer feedback. He discusses the dynamics of product teams, the challenges of managing developer producti...

In this conversation, James Pacheco (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrpacheco/) shares his unique career journey from finance to technology, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in the tech industry. He discusses the differences between agency life and in-house work, the transition to product management, and the significance of fostering a collaborative culture withi...

In this conversation, Holdy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rholdy/) shares his unique journey from a music background to a successful career in technology. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, overcoming fear in learning, and building effective collaboration among developers. The discussion also covers the role of product management, fostering a culture of experimentation, and the balance bet...

In this conversation, Alex Mann (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextmann) shares his extensive career journey in marketing and technology, emphasizing the importance of adapting to technological advancements, particularly AI. He discusses the evolving roles of marketing and product teams, the significance of effective communication, and the art of storytelling in marketing. Alex also highlights the...

In this conversation, Jason Chen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsnchn/) shares his insights on product development, emphasizing the importance of user-centric collaboration and empathy for the target audience. He reflects on his career journey, highlighting the lessons learned from early mistakes and the significance of communication in product management. The discussion also touches on the evolvin...

In this conversation, Dee Knell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-knell-4b7a0417/) shares her journey from law to tech, detailing how she became a Salesforce developer and why empathy and communication are central to her work. She reflects on navigating career pivots, collaborating with PMs, and building user-centric solutions through iteration and feedback. Dee also talks about managing change in...

In this conversation, Nick sits down with Jason McCarty ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-mccarty-solution/ ) to learn from from Jason’s extensive experience in product management. Jason shares hard-won lessons from years of building and leading product teams of all sizes, from implementing Scrum in the real world to aligning people around a shared vision (without endless meetings). They also ge...

In this conversation, Nick and Emiliano (https://x.com/tipthefuture) explore the evolving landscape of AI, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the balance between speed and user-centric design. They discuss the ideal composition of a product team, the challenges of teaching design principles to students, and the critical role of iteration and prototyping in product development. The...

In this conversation, Mitchell Wright (https://x.com/mitchellbwright), the head of marketing at StackBlitz, shares his unique career journey that blends marketing and technical expertise. He discusses the importance of data literacy across teams, the balance between qualitative and quantitative data in product decisions, and the role of AI in enhancing product insights. Mitchell emphasizes the nee...

In this conversation, the one and only Josh Knell (https://x.com/TheBigKnell) shares his journey from neighborhood computer repair kid to technology leader, reflecting on the moments that shaped his path into both programming and leadership. He emphasizes the value of translating between technical and non-technical teams, building relationships, and using storytelling to foster career growth. We a...