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Product Talk
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…
Episodes
Product TalkEP64- Tech du Jour #1: Jane.ai Founder on The Facts (and Myths) of AI
The rise of artificial intelligence or AI is impacting how products are made and their overall capacity for learning. That said, it can be difficult to…
Product TalkEP63- Product Guru Bruce Cleveland on Bridging The Traction Gap
Every entrepreneur dreams of turning their big idea into a real business. That said, 85 percent of startups end up failing to get off the ground. What should…
Product TalkEP62- HYP3R CEO on Scaling Customer Delight
Now more than ever, it's critical for products to connect with their customers on a personal level. That said, marketing tactics have shifted toward impersonal…
Product TalkEP61- Product Lifecycle #5: GetUpside CEO on Navigating The Business of Product
To produce meaningful solutions, product managers must be user-focused. That said, they must also keep their business at the forefront of the decision-making…
Product TalkEP60- Diverse Voices #5: Pivotal Labs fmr Product Lead on Increasing Diversity in Product
The tech world may be flourishing with new innovation every day - but it is behind in the times when it comes to equal opportunity for under-represented…
Product TalkEP59- Product Lifecycle #4: Instagram Product Lead on The Impact of Small Changes
Product managers often focus on reimagining a tool or solution from scratch. However, there's plenty of disruptive innovation that comes from incremental…
Product TalkEP58- Diverse Voices #4: SpotHero Product Lead on Simplifying Complex Products
It's easy to look at a simple product and think that it can't be hard to make. However, the simplest interfaces often require the most demanding development…
Product TalkEP57- Product Lifecycle #3: Google Product Lead on Building With Big Data
In product management, we hear about the importance of data all the time. That said, not every product manager understands what to make of every data set they…
Product TalkEP56- Diverse Voices #3: Venmo Product Lead on Becoming a Product Insider
Every product manager's journey takes them on a different path to find the perfect role. Often, this involves using skills from other industries to influence…
Product TalkEP55- Product Lifecycle #2: BioDigital CPO on Living The Product Lifecycle
Every product manager starts out in a variety of entry points. What does it take to build a long-term career - and most importantly, how do you create value…
Product TalkEP54- Diverse Voices #2: Hinge CPO on True Love Through Product
Dating apps have completely turned social interaction upside down - re-engineering how people meet and how we open up to others. How do product managers…
Product TalkEP53- Product Lifecycle #1: Ovia Co-Founder on Finding Customer Value
With more choices than ever before, it's easy to get lost in the app store. How do you build products that stand out? Ovia Co-Founder Gina Nebesar talks about…
Product TalkEP52- Diverse Voices #1: Acorns Product Lead on Getting Promoted
Every product manager thinks about leadership opportunities - and the first question is, "how do I get there?" Acorns Product Director Paige Conrad talks about…
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EP51- studiored Founder on Developing Digital & Physical Interactions
studiored Founder Philip Bourgeois is my guest on this week's podcast episode. Learn about his processes for developing digital and physical interactions…
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EP50- mParticle CEO & Co-Founder on Scaling Teams and Going Public
My guest on this episode is Michael Katz, CEO & Co-Founder of mParticle. He talks about the culture and practices that have allowed him to build…
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EP49- Security Guru on Building Secure Products
In this podcast interview, I sit down with security guru Rene Kolga for a chat about building security products. He talks about how it's different from…
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EP48- Wevr Head of Product on Shifting to AR/VR
"Today, our phones and camera are trying to take us into another reality"...and that reality is AR/VR/MR. On this episode, I interviewed Wevr Head of Product…
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EP47- Author of the Netflix Culture Deck on Developing Teams that Scale
In order to be nimble, you need to have a great team that grows with your organization's technology and culture. Join Patty Mccord and I on this podcast…
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EP46- Chief Product Officer at Box on Building User Experience and Development
Building "products that count" involves more than just developing a great product, it's about creating a memorable user experience from beginning to end. Sure…
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EP45- Silicon Valley-based Social Science and Business Journalist on Middleman Economy
Why would anyone want to hire a middleman, like someone to get your groceries, especially if you have time to take care of the planning and shopping yourself?…
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EP44- SurveyMonkey fmr President & CTO on Making a Difference with Tech
How is technology making a difference in your life today? On today's episode, my guest Selina Tobaccowala discusses her newest startup Gixo and how she plans…
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EP43- Product Expert David Fradin on What Makes a Great Product Manager
What are the qualities you look for in a great product manager? Today, my guest David Fradin shares his thoughts on what makes a successful, innovative product…
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EP42- Game-thinking Guru Amy Jo Kim on Accelerating Early Product Design
How can "game thinking" help strengthen long-term engagement with your users? Today, on this episode, my guest Amy Jo Kim discusses how she helps entrepreneurs…
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EP41- Career Coach Dorie Clark on How to Create and Monetize a Strong Brand
What are three words you would use to describe yourself to help build your personal brand? On today's podcast, you'll hear Dorie Clark discuss her books, what…
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EP40- Products That Count: Get Storied CEO Michael Margolis on Storytelling in the Age of Disruption
Are you telling the big-picture story that'll influence change? What is the structure of belonging in the digital age? These are just a few questions the CEO…
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EP39- Products That Count: Product School Founder and CEO on What Makes a Great Product Manager
Founder and CEO of Product School, Carlos González de Villaumbrosia, talks about his insights into what makes a great product manager in this episode. Carlos…
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EP38- Portigal Consulting Founder, Steve Portigal, on User Research
Founder of Portigal Consulting, Steve Portigal, talks about user research, books, and how much there is to learn about people on today's episode. Located just…
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EP37- WorkFusion Founder and CEO Max Yankelevich on Intelligent Automation
Founder and CEO at WorkFusion, Max Yankelevich, talks about his desire to build products people use. Max provides his thoughts on the AI revolution and its…
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EP36- Fortune Editor Adam Lashinsky podcast at Products That Count: "Inside Uber"
On this podcast, I interviewed Adam Lasinky about his bestselling book,"Wild Ride, Inside Uber's Quest for World Domination". He discusses why he chose to take…
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EP35- Amplitude Head of Product Justin Bauer podcast at Products That Count: Data Analysis
Head of Product at Amplitude, Justin Bauer, talks about his non-traditional path to becoming a rising star in Silicon Valley's Product Management scene. Justin…
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EP34- Shopkick Senior Product Manager Gaurav Hardikar podcast at Products That count: Future of E-commerce
In this episode, Gaurav Hardikar talks about the future of e-commerce. He discusses how to design products that provide an efficient shopping process for…
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EP32- Slack Product Lead Jules Walter podcast at Products That Count: Productivity
In this compelling conversation, Jules Walter discusses his role at Slack to drive user growth. He talks about Slack's unique, transparent culture and how…
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EP33- Pandora Head of Product Mgmt Katherine Kornas podcast at Products That Count: Personalization
In this interview, Katherine Kornas talks about Pandora's commitment to both culture and innovation. She talks about the importance of using simplicity and…
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EP31- Perspective on Product Management by 5 Product Gurus
I've had the chance over the past few months to interview 5 product gurus: Marty Cagan, Teresa Torres, Jeff Gothelf, Rich Mironov and Dan Olsen. This podcast…
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EP30- Frmr Frog Design Co-CEO Patricia Roller at Products That Count: Teamwork
Patricia Roller talks about balancing the art + science of product management based on her experience as Co-CEO at frog design inc. In this conversation…
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EP29- Former FBI High Stakes Negotiator Chris Voss podcast at Products That Count: Negotiating as if your Life Depends on it
On this episode, former FBI High Stakes Negotiator Chris Voss shares the nine effective principles to become more persuasive in both your professional and…
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EP28- Adobe/LeanPlum Exec Joyce Solano podcast at Products That Count: Brand Positioning
Joyce Solano talks about her experience learning how to reinvent of Adobe from a software co. to marketing co. She also talks about empathy, brand positioning…
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EP27- Product Management Guru Jeff Gothelf podcast at Products That Count: Innovation
Jeff Gothelf talks about the shift in mindset needed to scale your business. He makes the case that you must think about yourself in the software business…
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EP26- Chief Product Officer Anneka Gupta podcast at Products That Count: Building Customer Relationships
In this podcast, Anneka talks about understanding the art and science of customer relationships, risk/reward ratio for businesses, and how to build your…
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EP25- Yelp Product Designer Clara Nam podcast at Products That Count: Iterating Successful Products
Clara Nam talks about her passion for product design. She speaks about her job in Silicon Valley as a Product Designer on the Growth team at Yelp. She shares…
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EP24- Sally Thornton podcast at Products That Count: The Future of Work
Thought leader Sally Thornton discusses how to create ownership of your career while finding work/life balance. She discusses how to create your ideal career…
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EP23- Serial entrepreneur Sachin Rekhi podcast at Products That Count: mobile product trends
Serial tech entrepreneur Sachin Rekhi talks about his journey in Silicon Valley to take his products from the idea stage to being sold to a top social media…
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EP22- Silicon Valley Coach Rich Mironov podcast at Products That Count: moving up the career ladder
Silicon Valley Product Management veteran Rich Mironov discusses his experience in the product manager role and shares some tips to be successful and move up…
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EP21- Product Management Guru Marty Cagan podcast at Products That Count: making impactful products
Marty Cagan discusses the importance of focusing on impact when designing great products. He emphasizes that it is essential that product managers put the…
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EP20- Product discovery coach Teresa Torres podcast at Products That Count: on human centered design
How do you know what to build next? It's all about product discovery, argues product guru Teresa Torres. She shares best practices for product discovery…
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EP19- Hilton CMO Stuart Foster podcast at Products That Count: How to Make Brands Stand Out
Stuart Foster talks about the importance of simplicity in making your brand stand out in the marketplace. He delves into how to create an unforgettable brand…
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EP18- Space Architect Guillermo Trotti podcast at Products That Count: the 'wow' factor in product design
Guillermo discusses the importance of efficiency in product design, human centered design that creates a 'wow' factor, and how direct experience with a product…
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EP18- Singularity U Professor Nell Watson podcast at Products That Count: why now is the right time for AI
Nell discusses singularity including the notion of AI personhood. She talks about how AI is here to stay because of what she refers to as the 'autonomous…
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EP17- Monster exec Anne Dwane discusses the future of work
As a serial entrepreneur, investor and ex-Monster exec, Anne Dwane discusses the current revolution in corporate learning and the future of work. "There is no…
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EP16- Big data expert Alistair Croll podcast at Products that Count: the big picture on big data
Data and analytics expert Alistair Croll argues that big data is changing business, society and even the human species. Businesses are built faster based on…
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EP15- Fast Company Writer Leah Hunter podcast at Products That Count: Artificial Intelligence disruption
Leah Hunter has spent her career exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and design. She writes about the human side of tech for Fast Company…
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EP14- Code For America product lead Alan Williams podcast at Products That Count: bringing government into the 21st century
Code for America product lead Alan Williams shares the great work he and his team are doing with Code for America, a non-profit organization dedicated to bring…
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EP13- Mind The Product founder Andrea Saez podcast at Products That Count: user on-boarding
Founder of Mind The Product and ProdPad Andrea Saez shares her experience with on boarding new users. On boarding is emotional, she argues- there must be a…
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EP12- Consulting expert Mark Levy podcast at Products That Count: creating a Big Sexy Idea
Levy Innovation, LLC founder and consulting expert Mark Levy helps you better articulate your work, get out of your default thinking, and help you come up with…
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EP11- Communications guru Marie Perruchet podcast at Products That Count: creating a perfect pitch
Are you afraid of public speaking? Have no fear--Marie Perruchet, Founder and Director of One Perfect Pitch and former journalist, helps people overcome this…
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EP10- Productivity guru Pierre Khawand podcast at Products that Count: the perfect 15 minute day
Productivity guru and ex-tech exec Pierre Khawand argues that we should schedule our day in 15-min increments in order to feel productive and fullfilled. He…
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EP9- Professor and author Marshall Van Alstyne podcast at Products that Count: platforms beating products
MIT Digital Fellow and Boston University Professor Van Alstyne argues that product business models are broken and being replaced by platforms.
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EP8- Bestselling author Dorie Clark podcast at Products That Count: how to stand out
Bestselling author of Reinventing You, Dorie Clark shares advice and best practices on how to stand out, including identifying what makes you unique, what to…
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EP7- Leadership guru Sydney Finkelstein podcast at Products That Count: how great bosses groom talent
NYT bestselling author and leadership guru Sydney Finkelstein talks about "superbosses," the exceptional leaders that are able to attract, retain and groom the…
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EP6- Product guru Dan Olsen podcast at Products That Count: product management playbook
Product guru and bestselling author Dan Olsen talks about what makes for great products, great product managers and great product teams.