The Growth Podcast

Dr. Nancy Li specializes in getting people AI jobs at FAANG. In this episode, we go super deep on the 2025 job search for you (this is better than many $1,000 courses). Brought to you by: Vanta : Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust Attio : The next generation CRM - We're covering: Preview - 00:00:00 PM Job Market Outlook for 2025 - 00:02:06 PM Compensation: Upwards or Downwards? - 00...

Your tactical guide to dominate LinkedIn with scalable content strategies, B2B social selling, and exponential audience growth with Pierre Herubel (125K+ on LinkedIn). - Brought to you by: Attio : The next generation CRM Vanta : Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust - We're covering: Preview – 00:00:00Why Infographics Are the Main Content Format – 00:02:09 Key Elements of a B2B Content...

So far on the Product Growth Podcast, you’ve heard from founders, big tech PMs, and unicorn product minds on what it takes to build a great product. Today, we’re bringing you a fresh perspective — from an operator who’s deep in the trenches, building products for multiple companies and startups as a Fractional CTO. But that’s not all; he’s also a founder, offering us the unique opportunity to hear...

She gets laid off from Discord, then goes viral & becoming the most followed PM across platforms. Not just that, she uses the moment to pivot her career, build a thriving personal brand, and winning big as a full-time content creator. Today, we’re diving deep into her journey of going viral, breaking into product management, experience as a PM at Meta, TikTok, Discord, content creation, and more....

1M+ TikTok Followers. Given a TED Talk. Thought leader in AR/VR and spatial computing. In today's episode, we've got Bilawal Sidhu who went from Deloitte consultant to Senior Google PM. Not just that, he managed to get 3 promotions in 5 years. Without any doubt, he has bunch of insights to share on transitioning into the PM industry, thriving as a PM in big tech, and shaping the future of innovati...

Swiggy started with just 30,000 daily orders. Today, it’s a household name handling millions orders per day. Moreover, it recently completed an IPO as well. So, how did it scale so fast in such a competitive market? In this episode, Anuj Rathi takes us behind the scenes to explore Swiggy’s journey. In today's episode, we cover: Exponential Growth Story of Swiggy – 00:03:42 Product Features Driving...

I have another in-person episode from my India tour! This is with prolific podcaster Aishwarya Ashok, who had me on her show about a year ago. In our chat from my awesome Airbnb in the heart of 100 ft road - the center of tech in India - we cover: Why Zoho Chooses to Stay Private - 00:02:17 The Untold Origin Story of Zoho - 00:06:52 How Zoho Carved Its Unique Market Position - 00:09:23 The Secret...

In this episode, Gautham Krishnan shares his playbook for mastering product strategy, apply second-order thinking to uncover hidden opportunities, and leverage pre-mortems to minimize risk. If you’re looking to sharpen your "product sense" to accelerate your career growth and build strategic products, this episode is for you. In today's episode, we cover: "You're Never Late to the Party with a Str...

In this episode, Mona shares her journey as the first female engineer of Airbnb’s growth team to tackling the challenges of localization and scaling performance marketing. If you’re looking to crack into PM, build scalable growth systems, or learn how Airbnb achieved global success, this episode is packed with lessons you can’t miss. In today's episode, we cover: Why and How Brian Chesky Redefined...

In today’s episode, Maria Chec unpacks the identity crisis Agile faces in 2024, why roles like Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches are under fire, and how teams can move beyond rigid frameworks to drive real collaboration and value. This is a must-listen for PMs who want to master evolving Agile practices, tailor frameworks like SAFe to their needs, and unlock tools like Kanban and user story mapping...

In this episode, Ben breaks down why simplifying products unlocks growth, how Product-Led Growth (PLG) principles are transforming B2B, how to align growth models and product state frameworks, prioritize actions that drive activation, and improve user retention. This episode will transform how you think about product growth, engagement, and retention. In today's episode, we cover: Why most B2B pro...

In this episode, Ramli John dives deep into the biggest onboarding mistakes teams make and shares proven strategies to optimize the process — personalization, behavior-driven emails, outreach, and identifying key upgrade moments for monetization. If you want to reduce churn, improve retention, and create onboarding experiences that turn users into loyal fans, this episode is for you. Agenda: What...

Andrew Capland reveals the truth behind short tenures, the realities of building successful growth teams and the playbook for sustainable success. This episode covers the secrets of monetization , frameworks behind data-driven growth models , creating personalised onboarding flows that drive retention, and how to succeed as a growth leader. Agenda: Why do growth leaders have such short tenures? -...

In today’s episode, Colin Lernell, Senior Product Director (Patreon, Noom, Udacity) unveils the secrets of the hidden job market for product leaders, revealing how to create a "market of one" positioning, build a reputation that opens doors, and leverage networking to land unlisted roles. He also shares actionable advice on optimizing LinkedIn profiles, crafting impactful outreach, and navigating...

In today’s episode, Melissa pulls back the curtain on what product strategy really is (and isn’t), how to scale high-performing teams without losing focus, and the biggest mistakes PMs make when balancing user needs and business goals. This is a masterclass for PMs at every stage who want to excel at rethinking roadmaps, avoiding execution traps, and building products that drive measurable outcome...

As I’ve often said, PMs and aspiring PMs can learn a lot from the scrappy, relentless mindset of solopreneurs and indie hackers. Today’s episode is a masterclass in just that. In this podcast, he pulls back the curtain on rapid product validation, the perils of building on third-party platforms, leveraging AI to slash development costs, and why distribution — not just the product itself —is the ul...

In this episode, Benjamin Humphrey, CEO and founder of Dovetail, takes us inside the methods that have propelled his company to become a $970M platform, trusted by industry giants like Google, Shopify, and Notion. Benjamin unpacks the philosophy behind design-led growth, emphasizing the power of intuitive, user-centric products and how his team prioritizes pushing features to 100% completion. In t...

This episode is a masterclass in modern product management—featuring cutting-edge frameworks, actionable strategies, AI integration, competitive edge tactics, and aligning product goals with overarching business objectives. In today's episode, we cover: Junior PM Roles Are Done – 00:02:17 Why Talking to Customers Alone Isn’t Enough – 00:07:44 Balancing Team Empowerment with Team Maturity – 00:10:2...

In this episode, we dive into the foundations of social media success with Aaron Dinin, Duke University Faculty in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. With a PhD in English literature and a background as a tech entrepreneur, Aaron brings a unique lens to the world of social media, challenging the idea that modern content creation is a fleeting trend. In today's episode, we cover: Core Technology is S...

In this episode, Vineeth dives deep into product management principles that defy frameworks. With a big tech background leading product teams at Microsoft, Facebook—and now Statsig—he brings some hot takes on how to PM. In today's episode, we cover: Vineeth’s Early Days and Career Path – 00:03:20 Navigating Product Management at Microsoft – 00:12:05 Shifting from IC to Manager Roles – 00:18:45 Joi...

"If I’d had access to data-driven insights, customer activation secrets, and proven go-to-market tactics that billion-dollar companies use, I’d have scaled my company so fast..." Well, Christmas came early this year as Henry Schuck —generously—unpacks the exact strategies that have driven ZoomInfo’s exponential growth from a bootstrapped startup to a publicly traded powerhouse! Henry shares a rare...

Growth isn’t about relying on the same playbooks or sticking to same strategies day in and day out. It’s about testing, learning, and adapting — over and over again. In this episode, Shubham Khoker, Head of Growth at TopMate.io, dives into why continuous experimentation is the lifeblood of a thriving growth strategy. He sheds light on what many companies miss: growth isn’t just about scaling tacti...

Most growth teams move too slowly. In today’s episode, we find the why behind this . Maria Cuasay breaks down the three pillars of velocity in growth teams and shares her contrarian approach to experimentation, user research, and landing top growth roles. Maria has been in tech since 2012 as a venture capitalist and has product growth at places like Lyft and OpenCare. Currently, she is the Directo...

“Enterprise PM work can take 18 months. Startup PM work takes days.” How do you bridge this gap? Scott Jones has done it at HPE, Lenovo, and now as VP of Product at AI startup Realeyes. In this episode, he shares how he brought startup speed to Fortune 500 companies, turned an RFI into a multi-million dollar product line in 14 months, and how to navigate your career with multiple job hops. Scott i...

Landing a PM job in today’s market requires special techniques . After coaching 500+ PMs to such jobs, Shravan Tickoo opens up his book of secrets. In today's episode, we cover: Byju’s downfall | 1:59 Job search made easy | 29:57 How to become better critical thinkers | 01:38:53 Thoughts on AI tools and founder mode | 02:11:32 Meme process and his income as a creator | 02:30:08 Brought to you by:...