Products That Count Podcast

What does it take to scale a startup from 7M to 120M users? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Opus 2 CPTO Tiama Hanson-Drury will be speaking on transforming product leadership in the AI era, sharing her journey from sales to becoming a top CPO and her insights on building high-performing product teams. Discover how she navigates changing priorities, drives innovation, and creates mission-driven product strategies that deliver exceptional business results.

Can AI and automation finally untangle the complex web of healthcare claims processing? In this podcast hosted by Cognizant Sr Product Director Chenny Solaiyappan, Simplify Healthcare SVP Daniel Knies unveils how their innovative suite of products uses cutting-edge technology to transform healthcare IT. He shares how their solutions can reduce claims processing time from 60 days to just 8 days, eliminate manual data entry, and bring real-time efficiency to insurance companies across different market segments.

How do top product leaders turn customer whispers into global tech revolutions? In this podcast hosted by Sid Shaik, Statsig Head of Product Margaret-Ann Seger reveals the strategic playbook for scaling products in today's hyper-competitive tech landscape. Drawing from her transformative experiences at Uber, Instagram, and now a cutting-edge startup, Margaret shares the data-driven insights that separate breakthrough products from mere ideas.

Are you struggling to stay ahead of your competitors in the B2B SaaS market? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Okta Head of Insights for Growth Kundan Kolhe will be speaking on building effective competitive intelligence strategies. Drawing from over 20 years of enterprise software experience, Kundan shares insider tactics on how top tech companies transform competitive insights into winning business strategies.

What if AI could heal healthcare's biggest setbacks? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, NRC Health CPO Vinitha Ramnathan will be speaking on transforming patient experiences through market-driven innovation and AI. Discover how one visionary CPO is breaking down barriers in healthcare, solving critical access and outcome challenges while leveraging cutting-edge technology to put patients first.

What separates great product leaders from good ones? In this podcast hosted by Rachel Owens, Product Leader Tomer Amir reveals how to transform business magic into meaningful technological solutions. Drawing from his experiences in big tech and startups, Tomer shares critical insights on navigating complex product challenges and bridging the gap between technical possibilities and business needs.

What if AI could solve the most frustrating problem in business today? In this podcast hosted by iDonate VP of Product and Engineering Nacho Andrade, Intercom CPO Paul Adams reveals how his company made a radical pivot that could redefine how businesses interact with customers. He shares the inside story of building Fin, an AI agent that's solving customer service challenges most companies can't even imagine, and offers a blueprint for surviving the AI revolution.

Can a product leader truly drive innovation while balancing customer needs and technological disruption? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, NMI Chief Product Officer Tiffany Johnson will be speaking on transforming product strategy in the payments industry. She shares insights from leading a global embedded payments company, offering a deep dive into strategic product management and leadership.

Ever wondered how a retail giant uses AI to let customers walk out of the store without checking a receipt? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Sam's Club Chief Product Officer Todd Garner will be speaking on creating frictionless shopping experiences through cutting-edge product development. Garner shares insights into how Sam's Club is leveraging technology like computer vision, generative AI, and member-focused design to reimagine retail from the ground up.

What if product management is stuck in an outdated paradigm? In this podcast hosted by Qventus Product Director Mark Bailes, Cognizant former Product VP Jeremy Horn will be speaking on reimagining the future of product management. He challenges conventional wisdom about roadmaps, specialization, and organizational strategy, offering provocative insights into how product thinking can transform businesses across industries.

What if your next breakthrough product could transform entire industries? In this podcast hosted by Products That Count CEO Hoda Mehr, EY and Nottingham Spirk leaders Steve Wanner, Jason Ertel, and Brent Duersch unpack the future of product innovation across industrial sectors. From transforming water heaters into energy solutions to navigating AI's impact on product development, these innovation experts reveal how breakthrough products are created at the intersection of technology, strategy, and bold thinking.

Want to know how a top CPO turns health data into a life-changing product? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Oura Ring Chief Product Officer Holly Shelton reveals how to build groundbreaking health technology through customer-centric design and rapid innovation. Holly shares her journey from Apple to leading a preventive health wearable company, offering insights into balancing cutting-edge technology with meaningful user experiences.

How can product innovation accelerate the fight against climate change? The scale and urgency of the transformation required to fight climate change has never been more clear. Building hardware and software products, acquiring the funding and creating a diverse community to enhance talent capacity and to drive innovation, is essential to tackling this global environmental crisis. In this podcast hosted by Silicon Valley Bank Climate Tech & Sustainability SVP Maggie Wong, CEO & Co-Founder of 3V Infrastructure Aubrey Gunnels will be speaking on the importance of charging infrastructure for electric vehicle adoption, a product's revenue model to enable sustainable growth, and aligning the appropriate capital sources with a climate tech solution.

What if AI could transform how we understand and experience sports? In this podcast hosted by Products That Count CEO Hoda Mehr, SportsVisio CEO Jason Syversen discusses the revolutionary intersection of artificial intelligence and athletic performance. He shares his journey from hacker to founder, revealing how technology can democratize sports analytics and provide unprecedented insights for athletes at every level.

Are global product teams ready to reinvent themselves in the age of AI? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Walmart International Chief Product Officer Tim Simmons unpacks how generative AI and platform thinking are reshaping product management across seven international markets. He offers a rare insider view of how one of the world's largest retailers is turning technological disruption into a strategic advantage.

Are you curious how technical program managers drive product success behind the scenes? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Google Senior Technical Program Manager Zaheer Mohammed will be speaking on the critical role of cross-functional collaboration and consistency in product development. He shares insights from his decade-long experience at tech giants like Google and Amazon, revealing how technical program managers bridge the gap between vision and execution.

How do you turn regulatory constraints into a launchpad for innovation? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Questrade Financial Group Journey Leader Praneil Ladwa shares insights on transforming product management in the financial services industry. Discover how Questrade has reimagined its approach to innovation, customer experience, and organizational culture, offering a blueprint for product leaders navigating complex, regulated environments.

How can enterprise product leaders balance customer needs, technical complexity, and strategic vision? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Okta VP of Product Ian Hassard will be speaking on building effective B2B SaaS roadmaps and navigating product management challenges. Ian shares insights from his extensive experience leading product teams at high-growth companies like Okta and Auth0, offering a deep dive into modern product management strategies.

What if you could crack the code to healthcare's most complex data challenges? In this podcast hosted by Chenny Solaiyappan, Virtix Health Vice President of Payer Strategy and Success Tom Shankle will be speaking on clinical data acquisition and healthcare innovation. Tom shares his unique journey from weather forecasting to healthcare leadership, offering insights into how standardized data exchange can revolutionize patient care and healthcare operations.

Want to discover how to build products that actually change lives? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Omada Health Fmr Chief Product Officer Randhir Vieira will be speaking on transforming product development through deep customer empathy. Discover how AI and a member-centric approach can drive meaningful engagement and clinical outcomes in virtual healthcare.