Products That Count Podcast

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.

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.  

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.

What does it take to build a successful startup from scratch? In this episode, Groundswell CPO Tammy Hahn meets with Ubiety Technologies CPO Nacho Andrade to discuss her experience working in the startup industry. She offers valuable insights into building a successful company from scratch. Tammy discusses the importance of being strategic when starting with zero customers, adapting to change, and being less of a perfectionist.

In this first episode of the 2023 CPO Rising Series podcast, Renee Niemi interviews Synapse Product Development President Jeff Hebert. Jeff shares insights into the challenges that companies face in the current economic climate, discusses the importance of upskilling existing teams, and highlights the growth of the Climate Technologies market. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the world of product development and the current state of the industry.

How can leaders effectively motivate cross-functional teams in the post-pandemic era to achieve escape velocity and drive business success? In this episode, Product Talk Host & Willow Innovations, Inc VP of Product, Melissa Pickering, meets with Fractional Executive and CPO Eleanor Morgan. They discuss her transition from consultancy to e-commerce, the importance of cross-functional teams, and the challenge of motivating individuals and teams. The conversation touches on topics such as work-life balance, psychological safety, diversity and inclusion, and effective leadership.

In episode #4 of the Product Awards Series, Mperativ Co-Founder and CMO Daniel Raskin speaks with Ubiety Technologies CPO Nacho Andrade. According to Raskin, the roles of product management and marketing are intertwined, especially in the world of SaaS companies. Mperativ is focused on helping Chief Marketing Officers connect their activities to revenue, and how the CMO role is evolving to take more ownership of growth. They also discuss how product management is changing as companies specialize and become more sophisticated, creating new opportunities for businesses like Mperativ. Overall, the discussion offers insights on connecting product and revenue and the changing landscape of marketing and product management.

How can you lead product development with an intrapreneurial mindset? In this episode, Product Talk Host & Willow Innovations, Inc VP of Product, Melissa Pickering, meets with ABN CTO & Co-founder Valdemar Ostergaard to discuss his journey as a product leader. He speaks on the importance of leading with inherent curiosity, including how new product leaders can navigate PM tools, overcome potential setbacks, and embody an intrapreneurial mindset.

In episode #3 of the Product Awards Series, Nitra Founder and CEO Jonathan Chen speaks with Ubiety Technologies CPO Nacho Andrade. Nitra is a fintech company building financial solutions for the healthcare industry, primarily targeting small healthcare practices. As doctors often prioritize treating patients over optimizing their business, product companies like Nitra face challenges in helping clients understand the importance of business optimization.

How do you create a customer-centered product experience? In this episode, StockX Product Lead Josh Sklar discusses the company's approach to product management, which emphasizes listening to customers to create an experience that reflects the brand's values. StockX's product detail pages consider usability, design, legal regulations, and buyer behavior. Pricing is determined by analyzing market trends, and customer feedback is used to improve the user experience and maintain trust and loyalty.

How do you build a product that will provide a rewarding experience for product users? In episode #2 of the Product Awards Series, radd. Founder Sivan Baram meets with Ubiety Technologies CPO Nacho Andrade and discusses her unique approach to building successful products that provide value to the intended product users. She speaks on her personal journey as a product manager and the product management considerations that made radd. successful. This includes embodying the user perspective, the influence of verticalization and specialization trends, and building a human connection through a product.

How can a positive user experience drive product-led growth? In this episode, Oscar Health Director of Product Management Aditya Subramaniam speaks with Chameleon CEO and Co-Founder Pulkit Agrawal about how the user experience drives product-led growth. They start by defining product-led growth and the role of PLG at Chameleon. Then, they dive into a discussion on how user onboarding influences PLG, and the differences in PLG between a B2B and B2C product.

What does it take to create a sustainable and innovative product? In this episode, Spira Inc. Founder Elliot Roth meets with Ubiety Technologies CPO Nacho Andrade to discuss his journey founding Spira and what made his product successful. He speaks on what using his own product taught him, how his team built a product that stands out, and how his approach to product management led to the creation of a thriving and innovative product.

As a product manager, how do you implement team building and collaboration? In this episode, Adobe Chief Product Officer Scott Belskey meets with Heidi Gibson to discuss how he considers team building and collaboration to ensure success in the product space. He covers the role of the product leader in the context of the whole team, the importance of collaboration between product leaders and design teams, and the traits a product manager should possess. 

How do you traverse the ever-changing terrain of the FinTech industry? In this episode, True ML VP of Product Michael Krafft meets with Alloy Head of Product Parilee Wang. They begin by discussing Parilee’s journey with product and FinTech, while uncovering her perspective as to how great products are built and how she implements this at Alloy today. Following that, they dive into the uncertainties surrounding FinTech in 2023. They cover fraud in the product space, the current macro economics climate, and the rise of new data signals and sources.

What does it take to be a successful product manager? In this episode, Vowel Head of Product Anna Marie Clifton speaks with Ubiety Technologies CPO Nacho Andrade about her journey from earning a degree in Medieval Art History to entering her dream career as a product manager. From there, she speaks as to how aspiring product managers can enter the industry, and the skills and attributes that make an excellent product manager.

How do you build a world class telecom product? Here is episode seven in our podcast series hosted by the 2023 Awards Advisory Board. In this episode, Macy’s Product Leader Alisher Rakhimov speaks with Calix CPO Shane Eleniak. They discuss build versus buy, and the poetry of high performing teams. But the conversation kicks off with Shane’s explanation of the value in delivering managed services.  

Product managers are like acrobats. They are required to juggle countless responsibilities. There is so much input that they have to take in, evaluate, and understand to make sure they are meeting the needs of their users. So, what does it take to be successful as a product leader? This week, Product Leader and ProductTalk host, Neha Shah, interviewed CarMax Product Leader Susan Stavitzski on the skills required to be a great product leader.

This is episode six in our podcast series hosted by the 2023 Awards Advisory Board. In this episode, Pulse PEMF Director of Product Ryan House sits down with Microsoft Product Leader Arun Ravi. They discuss Arun’s work on Microsoft’s AI platform, Nuance. First, they discuss the value of AI for voice in healthcare. Ravi also shares his thoughts on how to use one product stack for multiple uses in B2B. And finally, Ryan asks Ravi to share what he believes makes a great product. According to Ravi, it comes down to value.

A looming recession feels like a big challenge for product managers & innovators. However, innovating in a recession will lead your brand, product, and business to grow. So, how do you turn the downturn into a creative opportunity? This week, Product Talk Host & Willow Innovations, Inc VP of Product, Melissa Pickering, interviews Ooni Pizza Ovens Fmr Head of Product Ben Diamant on strategies for product innovation in recessions.