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EP 478 - Raycaster Co-Founder on Integrating Product Marketing and Design for Rapid Execution
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What's the secret to building products that stand out in a crowded market? In this episode hosted by Daniel Feldman, Raycaster Co-Founder and CEO Levi Lian shares insights on the evolving role of product management and the importance of integrating product marketing and design for rapid execution. Hear how Levi's background in ethnography and user …
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EP 477 - CPO Rising Series: New York Times CPO on Leveraging AI to Enhance Journalism and Product Innovation
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How are leading organizations leveraging AI to enhance journalism and drive innovation? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series, Renée Niemi sits down with New York Times CPO Alex Hardiman to discuss the company's strategic approach to using generative AI. Alex shares insights on how the Times is using AI responsibly to make their journalism more …
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EP 476 - Palo Alto Networks Product Line Manager on Autonomous Data Security and the Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape
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How is Palo Alto Networks innovating to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape? In this episode hosted by Justin Fowler, Palo Alto Networks Product Line Manager Priyanka Neelakrishnan discusses her book Autonomous Data Security and the company's platformization strategy to provide holistic cybersecurity solutions. Priyanka also shares insight…
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EP 475 - CPO Rising Series: SAP CPO on Decisiveness, Customer Trust, and Adapting to AI
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What makes a successful Chief Product Officer in today's rapidly evolving technology landscape? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, SAP President and CPO Ritu Bhargava shares her insights on the importance of decisiveness, building trust with customers, and adapting to the transformative …
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EP 474 - Atlassian Fmr Head of Product on Navigating Product Growth and Communication Challenges
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How can product leaders navigate product growth and communication challenges? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Barbara Bermes, Atlassian Fmr Head of Product Jens Schumacher speaks on building a strong product culture, navigating communication challenges, and implementing effective decision-making frameworks to scale a successful SaaS busin…
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EP 473 - CPO Rising Series: Target CPO on Driving Product Impact Through Curiosity, Transparency, and Coaching
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How can product leaders drive transformative impact at scale? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Target CPO Prat Vamana shares his insights on leveraging curiosity, transparency, and coaching to shape strategy, accelerate execution, and prepare for the future of AI. As a seasoned CPO wit…
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EP 472 - CPO Rising Series: Thomson Reuters CPO on Leveraging Generative AI to Enhance Product Efficiency and Customer Value
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How can product leaders leverage generative AI to enhance product efficiency and customer value? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Thomson Reuters CPO David Wong discusses how his team is harnessing the power of generative AI to transform their products and better serve their customers.…
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EP 471 - Vectara CEO and Head of Product Marketing on Scaling AI Enterprise Businesses
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How are leading AI companies scaling their enterprise businesses? In this episode hosted by Sid Shaik, we dive deep into the strategies and insights from Vectara CEO Amr Awadallah and Vectara Head of Marketing Sean Anderson, as they share their experiences in scaling enterprise software businesses. As the AI market continues to evolve rapidly, Amr …
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EP 469 - CPO Rising Series: Euromonitor International CPO on Adapting to the Evolving Role of Product Leadership
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How are today's Chief Product Officers adapting to the rapid changes in their role, from the pandemic's digital transformation to the AI revolution? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Euromonitor International CPO Michael Jozwik uncovers the strategies and challenges of leading product i…
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EP 468 - Hallow Co-Founder on Building a Mission-Driven Product and Scaling a Niche App
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How can product leaders build mission-driven products and scale niche apps? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Jonathan Ozeran, Hallow Co-Founder Erich Kerekes shares his insights on transitioning from a corporate career to founding a successful Catholic prayer and meditation app, navigating the challenges of product development and user eng…
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EP 467 - Terralytiq CTO on Transforming Granular Data into Impactful Decarbonization Actions
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How can granular data be transformed into impactful decarbonization actions? 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 tackl…
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EP 466 - CPO Rising Series: Disney Fmr. CPO on the Evolving Role of Product Leaders and Impact of AI
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How is the role of product leaders evolving? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Disney Fmr. CPO Sidd Mantri shares his experiences building a highly customized and localized Disney Plus product for markets like India, Indonesia, and the Middle East. He discusses the evolving role of the …
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EP 465 - Product Culture Founder and PM Coach on Building Trust and Aligning Stakeholders
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How can product leaders build trust and align stakeholders? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Nacho Andrade, Product Culture Founder Bruce McCarthy and Executive PM Coach Melissa Appel speak on the critical importance of stakeholder management in product development. They discuss their new book "Aligned," which they describe as the "missing…
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EP 464 - CPO Rising Series: Galileo Financial Technologies CPO on Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Focus in Product Management
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How can product leaders balance short-term and long-term focus? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count CPO Renee Niemi, Galileo Financial Technologies CPO David Feuer discusses his approach to balancing short-term and long-term focus in product management. David shares his philosophy of servant leadership, emphasizin…
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EP 463 - NCQA CPO on Transforming Healthcare Quality Measurement Through Digital Innovation
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What does it mean to transform healthcare quality measurement through digital innovation? In this episode of the Care Catalyst series hosted by Cognizant Product Director Chenny Solaiyappan, NCQA CPO Krishna Kandula speaks on the organization's transformative initiatives in the healthcare industry. Krishna shares his journey from a technologist to …
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EP 462 - Alegeus Fmr. CPO on Turning Product Strategy and Roadmap into Value by Focusing on the Finances
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How can product leaders turn product strategy and roadmap into value? In this episode of Product Talk, VNS Health Product Director Mark Bailes interviews Alegeus Fmr. CPO and Head of Banking Bill Reboul. They discuss the importance of focusing on the financial aspects of product strategy and roadmaps to drive value creation. Key topics covered incl…
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EP 461 - CPO Rising Series: Extreme Networks CPO on Delivering Outcomes Through AI Capabilities
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How can product leaders excel in delivering outcomes through AI capabilities? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Extreme Networks CPO Nabil Bukhari speaks on the evolving role of the Chief Product Officer, emphasizing the importance of leading not just products and technology, but also t…
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EP 460 - Carbon Collective Investing President on Finding Product Market Fit With Customer Insights and Enhancing User Experience With Technology
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How can product leaders find product market fit with customer insights? 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 t…
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EP 459 - Amazon Fmr. Product Manager on Scaling Enterprise Software with AI
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How can AI be used when scaling enterprise software? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Sid Shaik, Amazon Fmr. Product Manager Polly Allen speaks on how to scale enterprise software businesses using AI. Polly discusses the role of AI in both the pre-product market fit phase and post-product market fit phase, highlighting the importance of pr…
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EP 458 - CPO Rising Series: NBCUniversal CPO on Delivering Exceptional Customer Experiences
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How can product leaders deliver exceptional customer experiences? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, NBCUniversal CPO Jim Denney shares insights on driving innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences, drawing from his experience leading products like Peacock, Fandango, and…
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EP 457 - VNS Health SVP of Strategy and Innovation on Transitioning to an Executive Role
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How can product leaders transition to an executive role? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by VNS Health Product Director Mark Bailes, VNS Health SVP of Strategy and Innovation David O'Malley discusses the key considerations and strategies for transitioning to an executive role. David shares his extensive experience moving from a product manag…
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EP 456 - Microsoft Fmr Product Director and Chisel Founder on Empowering Product Managers With AI
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How can AI empower product managers? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Jonathan Ozeran, Microsoft Fmr Product Director and Chisel Founder Praful Chavda shares insights on the intersection of AI and product management, discussing how AI can automate repetitive tasks and free up product managers to focus on strategic, customer-centric work. H…
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EP 455 - Uniphore CPO on Leveraging Generative AI to Transform Product Management
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How can generative AI be used to transform product management? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Uniphore CPO Tushar Shah shares insights on how Uniphore is leveraging generative AI to transform product management and enable enterprises to harness the technology across various business …
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EP 454 - Qventus Product Director on Practical Product Management in Startups
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What is practical product management in startups? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by VNS Health Product Director Mark Bailes, Qventus Product Director Katie Saindon shares insights on practical product management in the startup world. She discusses the key differences between product management in large corporations and fast-paced startups, …
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EP 453 - Amazon Fmr. Head of Product on Building Successful AI-Powered Products
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What do product leaders need to consider to build successful AI-powered products? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Kaboo Founder Neha Shah, Amazon Fmr. Head of Product Sheetal Rajpal shares insights on building successful AI-powered products. Sheetal discusses the importance of treating AI as a "garden" that requires human oversight, the c…
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EP 452 - CPO Rising Series: Altria CPO on Driving Customer-Centric Transformations
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How can product leaders drive customer-centric transformations? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Altria CPO Olivier Houpert speaks on his mission to transform the company and create a new product portfolio that goes beyond nicotine. Olivier shares his background, including his 30+ year…
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EP 451 - Settle Head of Product on Building a Comprehensive Operating System for Scaling Brands
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How can a comprehensive operating system help with scaling brands? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Nacho Andrade, Settle Head of Product Warren Brown discusses how the company is building a comprehensive operating system to help scaling brands manage the complexities of their operations. Warren explains the four key dimensions of complexi…
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EP 450 - Ecosuite CEO on Enabling Electricity Grid Hardware Stability With Data Software
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How can electricity grid hardware stability be enabled with data software? 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 tacklin…
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EP 449 - CPO Rising Series: Workiva CPO on Leveraging Mentorship and Adaptability for Product Leadership Success
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How can product leaders leverage mentorship and adaptability? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Workiva CPO Nitin Bhat shares insights on his career journey, the influential mentors who shaped his leadership style, and the importance of adaptability and a growth mindset in product manag…
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EP 448 - Floodgate Founder on Identifying and Capitalizing on Pivotal Inflection Points
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What does it mean to identify and capitalize on pivotal inflection points? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Mighty Capital Managing Partner SC Moatti, Floodgate Founding Partner Michael Maples shares insights on building great products through radical innovation. Maples shares stories of successful investments in companies like Twitter and…
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EP 447 - EY Ecosystem Leader on Driving Innovation at Large Organizations
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What do product leaders need to consider when driving innovation at large organizations? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by EY Platform Operations Lead Justin Leibow, EY Ecosystem Leader Terry Luciani speaks on his extensive experience in fostering innovation, including the launch of EY's Growth Labs program and his previous work at MetLife.…
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EP 446 - CPO Rising Series: Faire CPO on Simplifying Product Development Through Clear Vision and Customer Focus
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How can product leaders simplify product development through clear vision and customer focus? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Faire CPO Ami Vora speaks on her experiences as a product leader, including her work at WhatsApp. She discusses her superpower of simplifying complex problems,…
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EP 445 - New Relic Fmr VP of Engineering on Effective Remote Communication Strategies
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What are effective remote communication strategies for product teams? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Workleap Director of Product Barbara Bermes, New Relic Fmr VP of Engineering Jade Rubick speaks on effective strategies for managing communication in remote and asynchronous work environments. He covers the challenges of async communicati…
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EP 444 - Better RX Head of Product on Operating at the Top of Your License in Product Management
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As a product leader, what does it mean to operate at the top of your license? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by VNS Health Product Director Mark Bailes, Better RX Head of Product Todd Blaquiere discusses the concept of "operating at the top of your license" in product management, and how product managers and leaders can work towards this go…
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EP 443 - NEOGOV CPO on Navigating Product Leadership in Uncertain Times
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How can product leaders navigate product leadership in uncertain times? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, NEOGOV CPO Denise Hemke speaks on navigating the role of product leadership during a period of significant change and uncertainty. Denise shares insights on balancing compliance and…
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EP 442 - Matereal CEO on Decarbonizing and Detoxifying the Plastic Supply Chain
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What does it take to decarbonize and detoxify the plastic supply chain? 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 t…
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EP 441 - Appfire CPO on Leveraging AI for Customer Insights
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How can AI be leveraged for customer insights? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Kaboo Founder Neha Shah, Appfire CPO Andy Boyd speaks on scaling product teams and leveraging AI to gain deeper customer insights. He discusses the role of the CPO in defining a winning product strategy across a portfolio, building high-performing teams, and pu…
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EP 440 - CPO Rising Series: WISEcode CPO on Leveraging Context and Frameworks for Product Success
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What key frameworks and strategies can be implemented to drive product success? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, WISEcode CPO Dylan Casey speaks on his unique background as a former professional cyclist who transitioned into product management at companies like Google and Goldman Sachs…
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EP 439 - Solsten CEO on Optimizing Product Design and Marketing With Psychology and AI
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How can product design and marketing be optimized with psychology and AI? In this episode hosted by Nacho Andrade, Solsten CEO & Co-Founder Joe Schaeppi speaks on his background in UX design, clinical psychology, and adventure therapy, and how that blend of skills informs his approach to product development. He highlights the limitations of demogra…
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EP 438 - Globalization Partners SVP on Scaling Enterprise Tech Businesses
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How can product leaders scale enterprise tech businesses? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Sid Shaik, Globalization Partners SVP and Head of Product Gangadhar "GK" Konduri shares his extensive experience building and scaling products across various industries, including customer data platforms, digital customer experience, and HR tech. Lis…
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EP 437 - CPO Rising Series: Cox Automotive CPO on Driving Product Innovation Through Organizational Agility and AI Adoption
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How can product leaders drive product innovation through organizational agility and AI adoption? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Cox Automotive EVP and CPO Marianne Johnson discusses her approach to leading product development at scale. She shares insights on leveraging organizational…
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EP 436 - Capgemini Engineering CDO on Accelerating Innovation Through AI and Ecosystem Partnerships
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How can product leaders accelerate innovation through AI and ecosystem partnerships? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Capgemini Engineering Chief Digital Officer and Intelligent Products & Services Leader Nicolas Rousseau speaks on the rapid pace of innovation and the role of Chief Product Offi…
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EP 435 - JPMorgan Chase & Co VP of Product on Navigating Large Organizations and Building Successful Products
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How can product leaders navigate large organizations? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Kaboo Founder Neha Shah, JPMorgan Chase & Co VP of Product Rashmi Ketha discusses her journey from data science to product management. Rashmi shares insights on navigating large organizations, building successful products, and the skills needed to break …
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EP 434 - CPO Rising Series: Zoom CPO on the Future of Work and Product Leadership
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What is the future of work and product leadership going to look like? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Zoom CPO Smita Hashim speaks on her journey in product management, the importance of mentors and personal growth, the role of empathy and collaboration in leadership, and how Zoom is …
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EP 433 - Upwork Director of Engineering on Navigating Remote Communication Challenges
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How can product leaders navigate remote communication challenges? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Workleap Director of Product Barbara Bermes, Upwork Director of Engineering Sebastiano Armeli speaks on managing remote teams and effective async communication. He discusses strategies for using Slack productively, setting clear expectations …
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EP 432 - Voltpost CEO on Decarbonizing Mobility by Democratizing EV Charging Access
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How does democratizing EV charging access facilitate the decarbonization of the mobility sector? 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, i…
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EP 431 - CPO Rising Series: BILL CPO on Leading Product Strategy at SMBs
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What do product leaders need to consider when leading product strategy at SMBs? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, BILL CPO Irana Wasti shares her expertise on leading product strategy for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). She discusses the importance of customer-centric innovati…
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EP 430 - Spotify Senior Product Lead on Mastering Remote Communication and Team Collaboration
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How can product leaders master remote communication and team collaboration? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Workleap Director of Product Barbara Bermes, Spotify Senior Product Lead Srividhya Chandrasekaran shares valuable strategies for effective remote communication and team collaboration. She discusses Spotify's innovative approach to a…
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EP 429 - U.S. Hunger CEO on Innovative Models for Food Security and Health Equity
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How can healthcare leaders make a difference with innovative models for food security and health equity? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Cognizant Product Director Chenny Solaiyappan, U.S. Hunger President & CEO Rick Whitted shares his journey from corporate banking to healthcare leadership. He discusses U.S. Hunger's innovative approache…
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EP 428 - CPO Rising Series: CONA Services CPO on Leveraging AI and Customer Centricity in Product Development
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How is AI reshaping product management for one of the most iconic brands in the world? Join us for the latest episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, where CONA Services CPO Petra Romano shares her experiences leading product development for Coca-Cola bottlers. She discusses the evolution of the CPO …
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