The Seed Stage - formerly "the June Podcast"

🎙️ Join us for an enlightening conversation with Yasi Baiani, former head of software product and experience at Fitbit, as we explore the intersection of product innovation and personal growth in the tech industry. With a diverse background spanning Fitbit, Cleo, and Teladoc, Yasi shares profound insights and strategies from his expansive career. 👉 In this episode, we discuss: The significance of...

🎙️Tune into a captivating episode of The Seed Stage, featuring Shyvee Shi, a prominent product lead at LinkedIn and an avid content creator. Hosted by Enzo, CEO at June, this episode dives deep into the synergy between content creation, personal branding, and product management in the tech landscape. With Shyvee's rich background spanning strategy, technology, and mentorship, coupled with her...

🎙️ Step into the world of product management with Marty Cagan, renowned author and co-founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group, as we uncover the secrets to building exceptional products and transforming company cultures. Drawing from decades of experience at top tech companies and startups, Marty shares invaluable insights and practical advice on product strategy, leadership, and organizationa...

🎙️ Tune in to an enlightening episode with Vinay Hiremath, CTO and co-founder of Loom, on "The Seed Stage" podcast. Dive deep into the world of SaaS growth, user-generated content, and the evolution of video communication platforms with host Enzo and co-host Christoph Janz, Managing Partner at Point Nine. With his rich background in engineering and innovation at Loom, Vinay opens up abou...

Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue with Bob Moesta, co-creator of the Jobs to be Done Theory, as we venture deep into the realms of innovation, learning, and consumer understanding. With an enriching background from his collaborations with industry giants and his own entrepreneurial journey, Bob unpacks invaluable insights and experiences. 👉 In this episode, we uncover: The essence of Jobs...

Tune in for an engaging discussion with Olivier, the VP of Growth at PhotoRoom, as we explore the realms of product growth, experimentation, and strategic decision-making in the fast-paced world of SaaS and B2C products. Bringing a wealth of knowledge from his experiences at PhotoRoom and previously at Molotov, Olivier divulges practical insights and actionable strategies that have propelled Photo...

🎙️ Embark on a captivating dialogue with Melissa Perri, a seasoned product management expert and co-author of "Escaping the Build Trap." Join us as we navigate through the intricacies of product management, organizational dynamics, and the evolving landscape of the tech industry. 🚀 Drawing on her extensive experience and insights, Melissa unravels crucial aspects of effective product ma...

🎙️ Embark on a compelling conversation with Crystal Wijaya, seasoned product manager and analytics expert, as we navigate the intricacies of data-driven decision-making and product management in the dynamic tech landscape. Drawing from her extensive background in the tech industry, including roles at major companies and startups, Crystal offers a treasure trove of insights and practical advice for...

🎙️ Dive into the world of growth and marketing with Casey Winters, an industry expert and growth advisor with an extensive background in companies like Pinterest and Grubhub. In this engaging podcast episode, Casey shares his insights on navigating the challenges of product growth, drawing from his experiences in various tech domains. 🚀 Join the conversation as we unravel growth strategies, produ...

🎙️ Join us for an enlightening conversation with Renaud Visage, co-founder of Eventbrite, as we embark on a journey through the world of tech entrepreneurship, brand building, and the future of climate tech. With over 16 years of experience at the helm of Eventbrite, Renaud takes us on a captivating exploration of his career, sharing invaluable insights and lessons learned along the way. 👉 In thi...

🎙️ Step into the world of tech and art with Kenneth Schlenker, the visionary founder of Opal, as we embark on a captivating conversation exploring the convergence of technology, entrepreneurship, and art. With a background in product marketing at Google and an enduring passion for art, Kenneth shares insights drawn from both worlds, offering a unique perspective on creating impactful products and...

🎙️ Join us for an engaging conversation with Haresh Bajaj, VP of Product Growth @ Pleo, a pioneer in the world of fintech and spend management solutions. Arash sheds light on the fascinating journey of Pleo, discussing product-led growth (PLG), strategic insights, and the evolving landscape of the fintech industry. With a deep well of knowledge and experience, Haresh provides valuable insights int...

🎙️ Join us for an enlightening conversation with April Dunford, positioning expert and author of "Obviously Awesome," as we deep dive into the world of positioning, sales pitches, and product messaging. With a wealth of experience working with startups and larger companies, April shares her invaluable insights and practical strategies for honing your positioning and mastering the art of...

🎙️ Step into the world of strategic product marketing with Martina Lauchengco, a seasoned product marketing expert. In this engaging conversation, we delve deep into the intricacies of product marketing, its strategic significance, and the evolving landscape of technology companies. Martina draws from her extensive experience and insights, offering a treasure trove of knowledge for both seasoned p...

🎙️ Get ready for an enlightening discussion with Guillaume Moubeche, CEO and founder of Lemlist, as we dive deep into the world of SaaS growth, entrepreneurship, and scaling a startup. With a wealth of insights from his journey, Guillaume shares valuable lessons and key takeaways that have propelled Lemlist to success. 👉 In this episode, we explore: The art of SaaS growth and innovative marketing...

🎙️ Join us for an enlightening conversation with Darius Contractor, a seasoned Growth Product Engineer with a track record at top companies like Dropbox and Airtable. Delve into the world of growth, product engineering, and crafting successful user experiences. 🚀 In this episode, we delve into: Mastering the Art of Growth: Discover how Darius crafts strategies for user growth and monetization, ev...

🎙️Tune in for an amazing chat with Oji Udezue, Chief Product Officer at Typeform, as we dissect the intricacies of Product-Led Growth (PLG) and its transformative impact on today's digital landscape. With a wealth of experience under his belt and having served at the forefront of some of the most successful PLG-driven companies like Calendly and Typeform, Oji provides invaluable insights, draw...

🎙️ Dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship with Jonathan Widawsky, the visionary behind Maze, as we uncover the intricacies of scaling a company, embracing AI, and navigating product strategy in today's dynamic market.  From startup phases to potential acquisition talks, Jo walks us through the maze of choices and challenges that have sculpted his venture. 👉 In this episode, we delve int...

🎙️Join us for an insightful conversation with James Vincent, former advisor to Steve Jobs, as we delve into product design, innovation, and creating cultural connections.  With a wealth of experience from his time at Apple and beyond, James shares valuable lessons and key takeaways from his remarkable journey. 👉 In this episode, we explore: The power of design and its impact on successful product...

🎙️ Join us in this captivating conversation with Ben Williams, the former VP of Products at Snyk, and better known today as The Product-Led Geek. As an expert in product-led growth (PLG), Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. 👉 We spoke about:  Product Led Growth as a go-to-market strategy North Star metrics for PLG companies The importance of qualitative research  Product...

We chat with Brian Donohue the VP of Product at Intercom, known as the great energy bringer in product! 💥 👉 We spoke about:  His journey and lessons as one of the first PMs at Intercom How he built a strong product mission  What makes great “why” statements  How Intercom built and launched their AI, Fin and more! Catch up on the full episode of The June Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, or...

I sat down with Ryan Singer, the Head of Strategy at Basecamp for 17 years, and author of Shape Up, one of the holy grails for product builders.  A builder at heart, Ryan is obsessed with creating better processes for design and development and offered his insights into collaborative work styles, deep programming practices and adapting to industry challenges.  Ryan also touched on effective protot...

Tune in for an inspiring chat with Scott Belsky, the brilliant mind behind Behance and Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Adobe Creative Cloud, as we navigate the world of product leadership and it's evolving future. Scott shares his journey, product leadership insights, and his tips on conquering the “messy middle” in both big and small companies. We also deep dive into his famous article “The In...

Hiten has been making products for over 20 years. He founded multiple companies, such as KISSmetrics - may I say the first product analytics company - and Crazy Egg, a heat mapping tool. He later on created FYI, an enterprise search product that helped people find documents in 3 clicks or less. Two years later FYI brought him to create Nira, a real-time access control system that proactively secur...

Today Elena is an expert in PLG models for B2B companies. Elena was a growth Advisor to companies including Krisp, MongoDB, and Maze, and a Board Member at Netlify.  Prior to that she was CMO & Advisor at Miro, SVP for Product & Growth at Malwarebytes, and  SVP at SurveyMonkey.  She’s also an angel investor and Reforge program creator. ________________________ Where to find Elena Verna Twi...