Everything Product Podcast

Product velocity ≠ just faster shipping. In this episode of Everything Product, we sit down with Laura Taco, CTO at DX, to break down what engineering productivity really means — and why most orgs get it completely wrong. We go deep into: 🔹 Why “just ship faster” is a broken mindset 🔹 The Core 4 Framework: Speed, Effectiveness, Quality, Innovation 🔹 Common traps: flashy dashboards, tool overloa...

We put 5 “vibe coding” tools to the test — tools that promise to turn ideas into working products with almost zero engineering. Tools we tested: ✅ Lovable ✅ Replit ✅ Firebase ✅ Bolt ✅ Vercel Our goal? Build a Calendly-style scheduling app, complete with: – Multi-host availability – Calendar integration – Basic UI and backend – Simulated booking flows What started as a fun experiment turned in...

Product Manager interviews in 2025 are brutal. Resumes are getting faked. AI tools are being misused. And even experienced candidates are failing. In this Everything Product episode, Srinath Kotela & Phani Vuyyuru break down the real behind-the-scenes truths about cracking PM interviews. No fluff. No frameworks-for-views. Just raw, honest advice from hiring managers and experienced PMs. Meet H...

What are AI Agents, and why should product managers care? In this episode of Everything Product, we sit down with Manjeet Singh, Senior Director of Product at Salesforce, to unpack the real meaning of AI agents, how they’re reshaping B2B SaaS products, and what it takes to build products that not only scale—but truly win. Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]Phani - [https:/...

Join hosts Phani and Srinath for an engaging in-person conversation about the AI tools they use daily as product leaders. From Chat GPT to specialized development platforms, discover which tools are revolutionizing how product managers work and which ones might not be worth your time. Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Si...

🎙 Everything Product – In-Person with Nick Cawthon | Product x Design x AI Welcome to our first-ever in-person podcast episode! We’re joined by Nick Cawthon, founder of Gage, design strategist, and mentor to students at UC Berkeley & CCA. With experience working with Adobe, IBM, and even the San Francisco Giants, Nick brings a deep and practical perspective on how design is evolving—and how pr...

Join host Phani Vuyyuru as he interviews Radhika Dutt, author of "Radical Product Thinking," who challenges conventional product development wisdom. Discover a vision-driven approach to building products that create lasting impact rather than just chasing metrics or following the "move fast and break things" philosophy. Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela...

In this video, we compare three popular AI development tools - Lovable, Replit, and Bolt - by giving them the exact same prompt to create a tax filing application. We test which tool delivers the best results in terms of functionality, design, and speed. If you're looking to build products quickly without wasting time and money trying multiple tools, this comparison will help you choose the ri...

In this insightful episode, we're joined by Saeed Khan, a seasoned product leader, adviser, and fractional CPO who has helped numerous companies build successful product teams. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Saeed shares why so many product managers get stuck in a delivery mindset rather than thinking like business leaders. Meet Hosts:  Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in...

In this episode of Everything Product, Sid and Funny explore Supabase, a powerful backend solution that integrates with Lovable AI website builder. They showcase how Sid built a searchable prompt hub for product managers with admin and user functionalities, database management, and usage analytics - all without writing code. See how Supabase handles database creation, schema management, and storag...

Join us as we explore Bolt, a powerful AI app builder that's revolutionizing how product managers can create functional mobile applications without coding. Watch as we build a PM interview preparation app in real-time and compare Bolt with other leading tools like Lovable and Replet. We discuss Anthropic CEO's controversial prediction about AI coding taking over 100% of development within a year,...

In this episode of Everything Product, hosts Sid and Funny discuss how AI tools are revolutionizing the way aspiring product managers can build portfolio projects. They demonstrate how tools like Replit and Lovable AI allow anyone to create functional websites in under an hour without coding knowledge, solving the classic "chicken and egg" problem of needing experience to get a product m...

In our latest podcast, we dive deep with Priyan Pattnayak, Senior Principal Data Scientist at Oracle Cloud, to explore how AI is reshaping the cloud industry and what it takes to build scalable, AI-driven products. Priyaranjan (Priyan) Pattnayak is a Senior Principal Data Scientist at Oracle Cloud, where he leads AI efforts for customer experience, cloud console, cloud platform and availability or...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Rahul Rai, an Infrastructure Product Manager at Meta with over a decade of experience spanning Cisco, Samsung, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta. In this episode, Rahul unpacks the complexities of AI model development—from training to inference—and reveals how product managers can navigate the technical and strategic challenges of building scalable systems that...

Learn the essential product metrics that successful Product Managers use to drive growth and measure success. Join Srinath and Sid as they break down key metrics from Customer Lifetime Value to Growth Funnels, sharing practical insights on how to track and optimize each metric for your product's success. 🎯 Key Highlights: Understanding Customer Lifetime Value and its relationship with CAC Why...

🎯 10 Essential Product Management Terms Every PM Should Know Join us as we break down the most important terminology in product management! Whether you're an aspiring PM or looking to level up your career, this comprehensive guide covers everything from PRDs to Product-Market Fit. Learn how industry veterans use these concepts at companies like Best Buy and startups. Key Highlights: Deep dive int...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Anita Lacea, Director of Hardware Infrastructure Transformation at Microsoft, as she shares her unique journey from Intel to leading Amazon's first generative AI image product. Learn how to approach AI product development, validate ideas without expensive infrastructure, and scale effectively. Anita provides valuable insights on balancing innovation...

🎙️ In this episode of Everything Product, we’re joined by Mike Haldane, Founder of MarketWise Advising, to explore the art of building successful products and transitioning into as-a-service business models. Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Sid - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/...

In this episode of Everything in Product, we sit down with Nithin Hassan, a former Meta and Microsoft tech leader turned entrepreneur. Nithin shares his fascinating journey from corporate leadership to founding multiple ventures, including Career Kickstart Club and Business Kickstart Club. He offers unique insights on transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, building successful businesses...

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Nithin Hassan, former tech leader at Meta and Microsoft, who shares his fascinating journey of leaving Silicon Valley to pursue entrepreneurship in India. Get an honest, no-holds-barred perspective on the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from big tech to founding startups, and learn why India's growing economy presents unique opportunities...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Nithin Hassan, former Product Leader at Meta and Microsoft, who left his corporate career to revolutionize urban gardening through technology. Learn how he's applying product thinking to solve sustainability challenges with My Garden Emporium, tackling everything from plant delivery logistics to AI-powered plant care. Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.l...

Join us in this enlightening episode of Everything Product as we host Suzanne El-Moursi, Co-founder & CEO of BrightHive, a pioneer in AI-driven data management. Suzanne shares her transition from big corporate roles at IBM and GE Healthcare to founding startups, her mission to simplify data, and her vision to empower enterprises to become truly data-driven. If you're a product manager, an aspi...

Dive into the game-changing world of Microsoft Ignite 2024! 🌟 Join us as we break down the most exciting AI and tech innovations that will revolutionize product management forever! Check out the Everything Product GPT - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-2XhHEsXId-everything-product-podcast-expert Check out the Sid's Product GPT - https://chatgpt.com/share/674b1030-eddc-8006-8de1-9c4d2377bdb1 Meet Hosts: Sr...

In this episode of Everything Product, we sit down with Gautam Madaan, co-founder and CTO of Aura AI, to discuss how AI is revolutionizing HR Tech. From his journey transitioning from engineering leader at PayPal and Twilio to founding a startup, Gautam shares invaluable insights on building AI-powered HR solutions. Learn how Aura AI is using agent-based AI to transform compensation planning from...

Welcome back to Everything Product! In today’s episode, we dive deep into the journey of Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder of Sendoso, a corporate gifting platform valued at $152 million in venture capital funding. Kris shares his experience transitioning from solving his own problem in sales to creating a market-leading solution for companies across the globe. From early startup challenges to utilizing...