The Product Podcast

Shiva Rajaraman is a seasoned leader in the world of product management. He has worked at some of the top tech companies in the world including Google, Apple, Spotify, and most recently as VP of Product at Facebook. Today he is here to drop some knowledge on what it takes to succeed in your role as a PM, from making sure your customer is well represented to getting a solid grip on your companies f...

When your business and teams are aligned, that is when you can really start creating value. Today we have a special panel of Product Leaders from Gainsight ( Denise Stokowski , Mickey Alon , and Christine Friscic ) here to show you how to set you and your teams up for success and harmony.  This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your bus...

Should we build a solution ourselves or use a tool that we currently have that’s better? This is a question many PMs may be faced with during their career, and it's not always an easy choice. Luckily our panel or all-star product leaders Tara King-Hughes (Sr Director of Product at Strava), Benjamin Keyser (VP of Product at Contentful), and Bella Renney (Head of Product at tray.io) are here to...

When designing a product roadmap it is crucial that you keep the vision of the product in mind. After all, you want everything you work on to align with your end goal! Salesforce VP of Product, Amit Khanna , is here to help you make sure that your next roadmap leads you to exactly where you want to be. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you b...

If you want your product to truly succeed it's key to take advantage of all the tools and technology out there. Join us in this episode as former ByteDance/TikTok CPO Hans Ku explains the importance of this incredible technology and how you can use it to improve your products and keep your customers coming back for more.   This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics c...

Just about anything can be A/B tested, and it can be done by just about anyone. Nicole Lau , Product Manager at eBay, is here with us to explain A/B testing in a simple way so that you can get to using it and running insightful experiments. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business on data with consumer-grade, search and AI-d...

A strong strategy can really make a huge difference in your end game. If you align your team, stakeholders, and partners up with your vision, you will truly be set up for success. Jason Mueller , Senior Product Manager at Nike, is here to show us what a powerful product strategy can do for you, your product, and your business. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cl...

If you're curious about the differences between B2B and B2C Product Management, we've got you covered. Join us as we welcome today's guest, Spotify Senior Product Manager Aisha Ishak , for a deep dive into the different responsibilities, metrics, and skills required for these two types of Product Management. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud...

Not everyone can build a company from the ground up, let alone have it be successful. Nils Janse did it all as Founder of Delibr.  Join us today for an exclusive look into his exciting journey building an amazing product for Product Managers. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business on data with consumer-grade, search and AI...

How do the best Product Leaders kick off their first days in a new role? There is so much that you can do to start reaching your goals from the very start. Lance Willett , CPO at Tumblr, is here to teach us how to get the ball rolling and really make an impact. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business on data with consumer-g...

Growth impacts many areas of an organization. That's why it is so important that we get it right. Rachel Obstler , EVP of Product at Heap, is with us today to help you secure flourishing product-led growth and get everyone on your team on the same page and on the road to success. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business...

Great teams are built upon great culture. If your team is happy, excited, and most of all fulfilled with their work, they will push out truly their best work. Kimberly Hicks , former Disney VP of Product, is with us today to share how she built up her team culture, what worked, and what didn’t so that you can be inspired and make your own team culture better. This episode is brought to you by Thou...

You want your team to perform at their best and crush their goals. Our panel of guests is here today to help you do just that. Join Flavia Neves (Director of Product at Spotify), Alexa Maturana-Lowe (Director of Product at Fivetran), Shailesh Nalawadi (Head of Product at Sendbird), and Lauren Schuman (VP of Product Growth at MURAL) as they discuss what to do as a leader to help your team flourish....

Leadership is all about being able to stay strong and be there for your team, especially when times get tough. Today Divya Dalapathi ,  Head of Product, Maps at Uber, is here with some real-world examples to help you use all of the challenges that come your way to be stronger and gain a real strategic edge.  This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping...

Products are created to fill a customer's needs. That's why it is so important that in every step we take, we think of the customer and how we can best serve them. In this episode, Irana Wasti , CPO at Typeform, will be sharing her favorite tools for creating a customer-centric product and culture so that you can get to building the perfect product for your customers.  This episode is br...

As VP of Engineering for Twitter, Nick Caldwell has experience in general management, engineering, and product. In this episode, he dives into the intersection of these roles, how to build a strong product culture, and dealing with the unique challenges in social media spaces. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business on data...

Out of all the applications they received, your team chose you for this role. Are you ready to show them they made the right decision? Today our guests, Mayank Yadav , Product Lead at Facebook, Shilpa Vir , Product Lead at Google, and Felix Watson , Product Manager at Google, are here to help you become the model Product Manager and start off your career on the right foot. This episode is brought...

Fundamentally a people person, VP of Product at Amazon, Stephanie Neill knows how to lead a team and maintain user empathy to build great products. In this talk, she explains how she identifies what "good" looks like, and gives us a glimpse into the future she sees for the online community. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you bui...

Prioritization ensures that we are making the best use of our precious time by focusing on the right task. Today our guests, Mayank Yadav (Product Lead at Facebook), Shilpa Vir (Product Lead at Google), Soumeya Benghanem (Executive PM at VMware), and Andrew Nguyen (Director of Product at Bark) are going to examine some useful prioritization tactics that can help you and your team stay on track.  T...

Jeetu Patel is obsessed with speed, quality, and original thinking. Hear his experience with setting product principles, creating asymmetry in the market, and building teams that achieve high-velocity innovation. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business on data with consumer-grade, search and AI-driven analytics. Build stick...

Today’s episode will be all about identifying and unlocking new opportunities and in turn, evolving what we are bringing to the table. Join Mayank Yadav , Product Lead at Facebook, as he uncovers the Top Problems PMs face today! With guests, Ashok Bania , VP of Product at Tumblr, and Felix Watson Jr. , Product Manager at Google, they'll be diving deep into how Product People go about identify...

Bela Stepanova , VP of Product at Iterable, gives us some insight on her journey of switching from engineering to product. In this episode, she touches on the importance of organizational design and how to create alignment across the company.  This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business on data with consumer-grade, search and A...

Betina Evancha has been working on product at Peloton Interactive for over five years, where she's currently the VP of Product. In today's episode, she will talk about developing leadership skills and being a great communicator.  This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business on data with consumer-grade, search and AI-dr...

Lauryn Isford is a data-driven PM who is also deeply passionate about user experience. In this podcast episode, she describes self-serve software and the Product Led Growth philosophy she learned at Google. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business on data with consumer-grade, search and AI-driven analytics. Build stickier pr...

Pouyan Aminian is a Product Manager at Facebook, who will discuss the types of problems that can be solved with AI/ML, how does AI/ML fits into the overall product development cycle and what can you do as a PM to help your AI-enabled product succeed. This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot , the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business on data with consumer-grade, searc...