Product Talk

What a product starts out as may not also be what it becomes. Listening to the needs of customers is a vital part of building great products. But how can we do that successfully? As part of our Building for Hospitality series, Product Talk host and product exec, Thomas Daly, interviews fmr Breather VP Experience, Packy McCormick, on what it takes to build a hospitality product and evolving it base...

Most Product Managers say they accidentally found themselves in their role or that it wasn't planned. Others talk about their passion for creating products that help people and solving problems. But how do you find, prepare, and interview for PM jobs? As part of our Tech du Jour series, Product Talk host and Product Exec, Mark Pydynowski, interviews Mark Tan, fmr Amazon Sr. Product Manager, and cu...

Retail can be a great proving ground for future product managers. There, you can learn how to advertise a product and discover what connects with consumers. It could even lead to creating the Big Mouth Billy Bass! As part of our High Velocity R&D series, Product Talk host and product exec, Anthony Atlas, interviews Occasions Ltd Product VP, Joe Pellettieri, on his experience in retail and developi...

Product management is an opportunity to shape something that people want or need. That passion, combined with the skills to lead a team and project, is what makes a great product manager. As part of our Confidence and Product Management series, Product Talk host and product exec, Christina Lucey, interviews Plaid Consumer Product Head, Jonathan Chao, on how to be a great product leader that inspir...

For many, product management can be an accidental career path. Sometimes it's just by identifying the problems around them and finding solutions that they find their way into that role. So what attracts people to it? As part of our Building for Hospitality series, Product Talk host and product exec, Thomas Daly, interviews Managed by Q CEO, Ron Feldman, on how he found his way into product and the...

A great product manager understands product management and product marketing. One involves the ins and outs of a product and the other is an understanding of how the product makes you feel. So, what really is the intersection of product management and product marketing? As part of our Tech du Jour series, Product Talk host and Product Exec, Mark Pydynowski, interviews Blue Sky Partners CEO & Co-Fo...

In today's world, our technology is becoming more personable, accurate, and intuitive. Thousands of tasks and errands can be completed at the push of a button, a simple voice command, or some other physical action. However, what are the methods and best approaches to creating people-focused tech products? In this episode of Product Talk, Anthony Atlas sat down with Matin Movassate, CEO at Heap and...

In today's world, our technology is becoming more personable, accurate, and intuitive. Thousands of tasks and errands can be completed at the push of a button, a simple voice command, or some other physical action. However, what are the methods and best approaches to creating people-focused tech products? In this episode of Product Talk, Anthony Atlas sat down with Britt Myers, COO at GameClub, to...

In today's world, our technology is becoming more personable, accurate, and intuitive. Thousands of tasks and errands can be completed at the push of a button, a simple voice command, or some other physical action. However, what are the methods and best approaches to creating people-focused tech products? In this episode of Product Talk, Anthony Atlas sat down with Christina Lucey, Associate Direc...

In today's world, our technology is becoming more personable, accurate, and intuitive. Thousands of tasks and errands can be completed at the push of a button, a simple voice command, or some other physical action. However, what are the methods and best approaches to creating people-focused tech products? In this episode of Product Talk, Christina Lucey sat down with Anthony Atlas, Head of Product...

In today's world, our technology is becoming more personable, accurate, and intuitive. Thousands of tasks and errands can be completed at the push of a button, a simple voice command, or some other physical action. However, what are the methods and best approaches to creating people-focused tech products? In this episode of Product Talk, Anthony Atlas sat down with Neha Taleja, Senior Director of...

In today's world, our technology is becoming more personable, accurate, and intuitive. Thousands of tasks and errands can be completed at the push of a button, a simple voice command, or some other physical action. However, what are the methods and best approaches to creating people-focused tech products? In this episode of Product Talk, Anthony Atlas sat down with Laura Burkhauser, Director of Pr...

In today's world, our technology is becoming more personable, accurate, and intuitive. Thousands of tasks and errands can be completed at the push of a button, a simple voice command, or some other physical action. However, what are the methods and best approaches to creating people-focused tech products? In this episode of Product Talk, our Founder, SC Moatti, sat down with Mozilla's Chief R&D Of...

Long gone are the days of printing out MapQuest directions or referring to the map in your glove compartment thanks to GPS technology. Amazingly, GPS technology is still being improved thanks to geofencing, which results in more accurate location detection. But how does geofencing work and who are leaders in this space? Luckily, our host Joh Olson got the chance to speak with the Co-Founder of Blu...

The world of hospitality can be thankless at times. With customers coming from all aspects of life, it can be tough to make everyone happy with the service or product that they received. What does it take to build a successful hospitality product?  As part of our Building For Hospitality series, Tomer Molovinski, Consumer Product Lead at Resy, talks about his journey in product management, the hos...

Surbhi Kaul is a bit of an inspirational enigma. Growing up in an environment with minimal exposure to computers, gadgets, and other tech, she still became a leading figure in the AI and ML field. Where does she see AI and ML's role in today's society and where is it heading? From programs recognizing images to self-driving cars, Surbhi Kaul's perspective is one you don't want to miss out on. Espe...

The path towards a career in product management is never straightforward. On this show we've spoken to many product leaders about their career trajectories and past professional experience. How can the skills acquired in a PhD program overlap with the skills needed for a career in product management? As part of our High Velocity R&D series, Zsofia Magarian, Head of Product at Ginkgo Bioworks, disc...

The world of product is full of stellar technology and innovation that truly deserves worldwide recognition. However, every now and then there is a product out there that does not meet everyone's expectations, yet it still manages to thrive. This prompted someone to ask, why doesn't the best product always win? As part of our The Feature is Now the Operating System Series, Christina Lucey intervie...

Technology has enabled us to be more connected to everything that's going on in the world. That said, it's easy for us to get overwhelmed with never-ending notifications - distracting us from getting things done and staying focused. How can we manage workplace distractions while staying on top of everything? In this special Book du Jour episode, Bestselling Author Nir Eyal shares insights from his...

More than ever, AI/ML technology is making an impact on how we interact with products that we use every day. From voice-enabled commands to learning assistants, everyday tools are smarter and more interactive. That said, it's important to understand how data plays a role in building these products and ultimately provide true value to users. What impact does data input have in making products "smar...

Access to healthcare resources is rapidly changing through innovations in mobile apps and testing practices. Unlike other products, there is no margin for error in delivering quality health information and results. It's one thing to build great products - but how do you build quality health products at scale? As part of our High Velocity R&D series, Modern Fertility CEO Afton Vechery talks about p...

AI is often seen as a solution that replaces humans with automated solutions. However, the expansion of augmented AI has changed the game for how this technology can enhance user experiences. How can AI technology amplify everyday experiences that enhance how people look at the world? As part of our Tech du Jour series, CognitiveScale Product VP Jon Richter talks about the early days of Watson bei...

In today's tech world, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to re-define how we build products and their overall performance. That said, these products are only as effective as the humans who build them. When building AI products, how do you leverage the right data and insights to drive results? As part of our Tech du Jour series, Capital One Managing Product VP Margaret Mayer talks...

Most people assume that designers and "creatives" represent a small portion of the population. However, the opposite is true when you enable creativity through interactive processes. What happens when product design becomes democratized and everyone gets involved? As part of our Diverse Voices series, Authentic Design Founder Surya Vanka talks about the impact of design swarms - from breaking down...

The rise of artificial intelligence or AI is impacting how products are made and their overall capacity for learning. That said, it can be difficult to understand its overall impact. What do we know about AI's capabilities - and where are we still figuring it all out? As part of our Tech du Jour series, Jane.ai Founder David  Karandish  talks about AI's impact on software, where it's most over-hyp...