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Produced by Products That Count, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products, this podcast is an award-winning show by and for product minds, with millions of downloads and a 5-star rating on most major platforms. Each of the 300+ episodes features a product leader interviewing another product leader and exploring what it takes to build great products. Recent ones feature the Chief Product Officers of Brex, Glassdoor, Experian and more. About Us: Products that Count is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products. It celebrates product excellence through coveted Awards that inspire 500,000+ product managers and honor great products and the professionals responsible for their success. It accelerates the career and rise to the C-suite of 30% of all Product Managers globally by providing exceptional programming – including award-winning podcasts and popular newsletters – for free. It acts as a trusted advisor to all CPOs at Fortune 1000, and publishes key insights from innovative companies, like Capgemini, SoFi, and Amplitude, that turn product success into business success. Learn more at ProductsThatCount.com.
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Now displaying: May, 2023
May 31, 2023

How can thoughtful design and innovative products address women's health? In this podcast, Willow Innovations Product CXO Melissa Pickering meets with Herself Health CPO Nicole Lyon to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and inspiring companies that are revolutionizing women's health and the FemTech industry. Gain insights into user-centric design, the motherhood journey, and the importance of inclusive design. Uncover the potential for transformative solutions and the impact of addressing real needs in women's health and FemTech.

May 26, 2023

In episode 7 of the Product Awards Series, Ubiety Techologies CPO Nacho Andrade interviews Novo Director of Product Roger Liu. Liu discusses the importance of balancing customer needs and business outcomes. He underscores the crucial role of robust internal communication and swift execution, which he views as the pillars of successful product creation. Liu emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying target markets, a strategy that has significantly influenced Novo's product development process. As a proponent of urgency in product release, Liu believes in maintaining high-quality standards while rapidly responding to market needs. For those aspiring to join product management, Liu advises developing a customer-centric mindset, improving communication skills, and gaining a deep understanding of stakeholder management.

May 24, 2023

How can product leaders navigate product management challenges? In this episode, join Jonathan Ozeran as he interviews Google Product Lead Dan Chuparkoff to gain valuable insights into product management challenges and strategies. Discover Dan's experiences in small startups and large enterprises, his lessons learned, and the importance of effective communication and storytelling in product management.

May 19, 2023

Episode 3 of the CPO Rising Podcast Series sees Products That Count CPO Renée Niemi hosting Brex CPO Karandeep Anand. A seasoned tech executive, Anand discusses his transition from large firms like Microsoft and Meta to Brex, a dynamic financial services company that has evolved into a mid-market enterprise SaaS provider. Anand offers insights into the strategic pivots Brex had to undertake amid financial uncertainties, placing an emphasis on core value, strategic focus, and talent acquisition. He shares their journey of creating an enterprise workflow for expense management, serving corporations such as DoorDash and Coinbase, and the role of their cultural values in accelerating development. With a keen focus on 'responsible growth', transparency, and customer-centric decisions, Anand sheds light on Brex's approach to mergers and acquisitions, their lessons learned, and his philosophy on what makes a great product leader. Tune in for a thoughtful discourse on navigating financial uncertainties, fostering a nimble corporate culture, and driving responsible growth.

May 17, 2023

How can product managers effectively drive innovation and manage resources in larger organizations? Join Adobe Senior Product Director Heidi Gibson as she interviews Linkedin Senior Product Director Laura Teclemariam in an insightful discussion about product management and innovation. Discover valuable insights on managing resources, building effective product teams, and driving innovation in larger organizations.

May 12, 2023

In episode 6 of the Product Awards Series, Ubiety Techologies CPO Nacho Andrade interviews Earkick Co-Founder Herbert Bay. The conversation revolves around the company's mission and approach to building a digital companion in the form of an assistant in your ear. Earkick prioritizes privacy-focused data usage and aims to differentiate itself from other AI models. Initially targeting enterprise customers, Earkick focuses on workplace mental health, offering employees a tool to share their experiences and concerns while providing aggregated data to employers for insights and improvements. The company emphasizes understanding customer problems, achieving product-market fit, and maintaining a high standard of quality. They employ metrics like the Product-Market Fit (PMF) and Net Promoter Score (NPS) to track and improve their product. Earkick values customer feedback, actively iterates based on user input, and considers every touchpoint with the product and brand as part of the overall experience.

May 10, 2023

What are the key principles and challenges of product development in the legal technology industry? In this podcast, Ubiety Technologies CPO and Product Talk Host Nacho Andrade interviews Linksquares SVP of Product & Engineering Andrew Leverone on product and engineering leadership, challenges in prioritizing work in a new market with little competition, and the importance of staying close to customers to develop solutions. He also offers career advice for those interested in product development, emphasizing networking, finding the right team members, and self-awareness. Leverone discusses the importance of trust and communication when scaling teams, psychological safety in the workplace, the role of data in decision-making, and the Agile approach as a culture or behavior.

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May 5, 2023

In episode 2 of the CPO Rising Podcast Series, Rockwell Automation CPO Claudia Chandra speaks with Products That Count CPO Renee Niemi. Claudia's portfolio includes the FactoryTalk Hub, Edge, Data, and Analytics portfolio. And also the delivery of common cloud services for all Rockwell cloud offerings, data and AI services, Edge and Edge Gateway, FactoryTalk Analytics (DataView, LogixAI, Pavilion8), and the Innovation Suite products. Claudia emphasizes the importance of scalability, manageability, and close collaboration with the services team in embracing the future of industrial automation. Discover the challenges and opportunities faced by product leaders as they navigate end-to-end product lifecycle management, adoption, and delivery.

May 3, 2023

What are the key challenges in building AI-powered products and how can they be overcome? In this podcast, Product Leader and Product Talk Host Neha Shah meets with PeopleReign CEO Dan Turchin to discuss the latest developments in the field of AI and its impact on the workplace and society. They explore the challenges and opportunities of building AI-powered products, with a focus on creating personalized experiences and addressing ethical considerations. They also share insights into their own experiences building companies and navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of technology.

 

May 1, 2023

In episode 5 of the 2023 Product Awards podcast series, Pando Founding CEO Barbra Gago speaks with Ubiety Technologies CPO Nacho Andrade on building a better future of work. Gago emphasizes the importance of taking a differentiated approach to problems and filling a need rather than automating existing workflows. Pando's vision is to kill performance reviews and introduce just-in-time promotions, and its mission is to level the playing field for all employees. The podcast also covers Pando's product management approach, which is agile, iterative, and opinionated, and its success in solving the pain point of career progression.

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