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In this episode of the Beyond Technology Podcast, Shawn Freeman sits down with Christa Hill, CEO of Tacit Edge, to talk about what happens when everyday people start building with AI instead of just talking about it. From sales teams in Alberta's industrial companies to chamber of commerce leaders, Christa is watching non-technical people build real automations every week, and she has strong opini...

In this episode of The Learn-It-All™ Podcast, Damon Lembi sits down with Christa Hill, Co-Founder of Tacit Edge and Learnit's Chief AI Learning Officer, to unpack why so many leaders, teams, and organizations are still using artificial intelligence at what Christa calls "brochure-level." Playing around with ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, or Gemini might feel like progress, but real AI literacy starts w...

What if the biggest bug in AI isn't in the algorithm? What if it's in us? In this episode, I sit down with Christian Ortiz, Afro-Indigenous decolonial social scientist, technologist, and creator of Justice A.I. GPT, the first AI system built on a decolonial framework. We go deep on what decolonization actually means (explained like you're five), why AI is essentially a mirror of our inherited bias...

AI is changing everything, but the real crisis is trust, and leaders are not measuring the human cost. In this 2026 episode of Product for Humans , Christa Hill goes deep with Katrina German , one of Canada’s clearest voices on ethical digital leadership. They start with what sparked Katrina’s recent media coverage: AI-enabled harassment and the rise of synthetic sexualized imagery used to silence...

Send us a text In this final episode of 'Product for Humans', Christa Hill and Renee Matsalla reflect on their journey throughout the year, discussing the impact of AI on their business and personal lives. They explore the challenges and successes they've faced, the importance of community engagement, and the lessons learned from navigating the AI hype cycle. The conversation emphasizes the need f...

Send us a text In this energizing mid-year check-in, Christa and Renée dive into the accelerating pace of AI and why 2025 is the year to stop watching from the sidelines. From Canada’s shockingly low AI adoption stats to what it really means to build AI-first businesses, they break down the urgency for leaders, teams, and individuals to level up—fast.  💡 They cover:  What “AI-first” means (and wh...

Send us a text In this episode of Product for Humans, we dive into the exhilarating—and urgent—intersection of sport, technology, and AI. Join hosts Christa Hill and Renee Matsalla as they sit down with longtime friend Dr. Taylor McKee from Brock University's Centre for Sport Capacity to explore how data, ethics, and innovation are reshaping the future of sport.  From predictive analytics and inju...

Send us a text Tired of pretending you're doing discovery when really, you're just guessing? In this episode, we step into The Product Experiment Garage with Chantal Botana and Maurice McGinley for a real talk on what discovery actually means — and why it’s so often misunderstood. This isn’t about running a full-blown design sprint on day one. It's about finding the next right step in your product...

Send us a text Frances became a household name in 2021 when she blew the whistle on Facebook for the prioritization of profits over user safety.    And guess what... she is a PRODUCT MANAGER!    We got to ask her about her pathway into Product Management, what it was like working at Facebook when these practices were happening, and how she got the courage to speak up for what is right.    We also...

Send us a text Tired of your job and want to pivot? Well, it isn’t as hard as you might think! Don’t just take our word for it—hear from recent Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) grad Jillian Hale, who transitioned from marketing to become a Group Product Manager at Travel Alberta . Join Christa Hill and Renee Matsalla tomorrow to learn how Jill made her successful pivot into Product...

Send us a text Want to know how to scale a company to BILLIONS of dollars in services delivered? Look no further than 👋 David Ferris , the Sr. Product Manager (AI) at Jobber !  David has been leading Product Management practices for 11 years at Jobber, an award-winning operations management software for home service businesses.  David helped Jobber reach 200K+ home service pros, who have over 27...

Send us a text Tis the season for product enthusiasts as Marty Cagan of Silicon Valley Product Group legend unveils yet another gem! Every few years, SVPG releases a new book that distills insights from the most successful product organizations worldwide into an easily digestible format. This time, the focus is on the ever-elusive concept of transformation. But what exactly is transformation? It's...

Send us a text Brace yourselves for an epic live chat with Thomas Alvarez , CPO of Goodlawyer ! Tom and his team are revolutionizing how businesses find reputable legal counsel.  No more massive bills and expensive retainers. Just value. Hear how Tom's Product leadership brought Goodlawyer to where it is today, about his career ups and downs, his wild ride into product management, and what it’s re...

Send us a text Think you don't have enough tech experience to pivot and persevere in the technology industry?  Think again!! We are talking to Mônica Alves Maciel and Rosheen Hayat, two phenomenal individuals who made the transition to technology WITHOUT a technical background.  Tune in to learn how they used their unique backgrounds to their advantage to land incredible jobs in our growing tech e...

Send us a text When it comes to generating impact through Product Management, there is no one better to talk to than Sandi Boga!    Sandi’s impressive career saw her leading teams at Alberta’s biggest tech success stories including SMART, ATB, Symend, and Benevity.    Now she connects non-profits with the funders who support their world-changing ambitions as Head of Product @ Impact Genome.    We...

Send us a text Did you know you can work at Microsoft with a background in interior design!? That’s exactly what Kelly did! After a career in Interior Design and the furniture industry, Kelly did the seemingly impossible: She started working for an up-and-coming tech startup. Then she landed at Microsoft!! How did she do it? How does she use her unique background to lead teams? Hosted by : Renee M...

Send us a text Sometimes you meet people who were born to be Product Managers. Temi Oyewole is this type of person.  Originally from Nigeria, Temi did her Masters in the UK, became a Strategy and Finance Consultant in Lagos, then made her way to Canada in 2018.  Soon she realized that she wanted to become a Product Manager.  And she did just that, landing a job with the rapidly growing Virtual Gur...

Send us a text What does the future have in store for Product Management?    In 2023, we've heard a lot of rumblings about Product Management roles being eliminated, companies turning away from Agility, and a focus on profitability over growth.    OH and of course we've heard that AI robots are coming to take all of our jobs.    But what's really true? What can we expect in 2024?    Our founders a...

Send us a text What does the future have in store for Product Management?    In 2023, we've heard a lot of rumblings about Product Management roles being eliminated, companies turning away from Agility, and a focus on profitability over growth.    OH and of course we've heard that AI robots are coming to take all of our jobs.    But what's really true? What can we expect in 2024?    Our founders a...

Send us a text We had a blast talking about Product Management trends and predictions for 2024...    So we are doing it again!    Tune in for Part 2 of 2024 Product Predictions!    What does AI mean for Product folks?  What are the trends in Product Management hiring?  What are the challenges faced by Product Leaders in 2024?  We've heard a lot about the tech predictions for 2024, but what about t...

Send us a text Join us for this incredible conversation with Charlé West of Athennian! She is a mid-career PdM and shares her journey into product and her reflections on her experiences and learnings to date!   Hosted by : Renee Matsalla & Christa Hill Tacit Edge: Website: tacit-edge.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/tacitedge Instagram: instagram.com/tacit.edge YouTube: youtube.com/@TacitEdg...

Send us a text YOU belong in Product.    Don't believe us? Join our Product Ask Me Anything with Cameron Christian who recently made the pivot from broadcasting to tech!    Despite graduating into a tough job market, Cameron was able to find the perfect career for himself as a technical Project Manager for the global powerhouse Evertz.  Hosted by : Renee Matsalla & Christa Hill Tacit Edge: Web...