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108:50

What it means to be Design-Led, with Benjamin...

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2024/11/27

In this episode, Benjamin Humphrey, CEO and founder of Dovetail, takes us inside the methods that have propelled his company to become a $970M platform, trusted by industry giants like Google, Shopify, and Notion.Benjamin unpacks the philosophy behind design-led growth, emphasizing the power of intuitive, user-centric products and how his team prioritizes pushing features to 100% completion.In today's episode, we cover:Why Dovetail Was Built – 00:00:10The Consumerization of Enterprise Software –

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92:12

How to Do Product Discovery Right with Pawel Huryn,...

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2024/11/21

This episode is a masterclass in modern product management—featuring cutting-edge frameworks, actionable strategies, AI integration, competitive edge tactics, and aligning product goals with overarching business objectives.In today's episode, we cover:Junior PM Roles Are Done – 00:02:17Why Talking to Customers Alone Isn’t Enough – 00:07:44Balancing Team Empowerment with Team Maturity – 00:10:26Do We Need a Clear Definition of the Product Trio? – 00:17:49What’s Wrong with the Famous Double Diamond

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126:22

How to Win on TikTok and Medium with Professor Aaron...

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2024/11/17

In this episode, we dive into the foundations of social media success with Aaron Dinin, Duke University Faculty in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.With a PhD in English literature and a background as a tech entrepreneur, Aaron brings a unique lens to the world of social media, challenging the idea that modern content creation is a fleeting trend.In today's episode, we cover:Core Technology is Storytelling - 0:00Getting a Social Media Teaching Position - 1:03Storytelling as Kingmaker - 4:17Ad Break:

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125:16

Stop Using Frameworks: Lessons from Super-Senior IC...

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2024/11/13

In this episode, Vineeth dives deep into product management principles that defy frameworks. With a big tech background leading product teams at Microsoft, Facebook—and now Statsig—he brings some hot takes on how to PM.In today's episode, we cover:Vineeth’s Early Days and Career Path – 00:03:20 Navigating Product Management at Microsoft – 00:12:05 Shifting from IC to Manager Roles – 00:18:45 Joining Facebook and Learning Scale – 00:23:10 Early Lessons in Product Thinking – 00:29:40 Product Features

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88:19

How ZoomInfo Grows: The Story, Growth Motion, and...

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2024/11/10

"If I’d had access to data-driven insights, customer activation secrets, and proven go-to-market tactics that billion-dollar companies use, I’d have scaled my company so fast..."Well, Christmas came early this year as Henry Schuck —generously—unpacks the exact strategies that have driven ZoomInfo’s exponential growth from a bootstrapped startup to a publicly traded powerhouse!Henry shares a rare look into the disciplined decisions behind ZoomInfo’s rise, the role of AI in reshaping sales

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105:44

The Ultimate Guide To Growth Marketing And Sales |...

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2024/11/06

Growth isn’t about relying on the same playbooks or sticking to same strategies day in and day out.It’s about testing, learning, and adapting — over and over again.In this episode, Shubham Khoker, Head of Growth at TopMate.io, dives into why continuous experimentation is the lifeblood of a thriving growth strategy.He sheds light on what many companies miss: growth isn’t just about scaling tactics that worked once; it’s about pivoting, iterating, and evolving with every new insight.In today's

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130:36

How to Build Things Faster as a Product Team | Maria...

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2024/11/02

Most growth teams move too slowly.In today’s episode, we find the why behind this.Maria Cuasay breaks down the three pillars of velocity in growth teams and shares her contrarian approach to experimentation, user research, and landing top growth roles.Maria has been in tech since 2012 as a venture capitalist and has product growth at places like Lyft and OpenCare. Currently, she is the Director of Product Growth at Ancestry.In today's episode, we cover:How to Move Fast | 07:34Growth PMs |

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102:34

21 Harsh Truths about Product Management in AI |...

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2024/10/29

“Enterprise PM work can take 18 months. Startup PM work takes days.”How do you bridge this gap?Scott Jones has done it at HPE, Lenovo, and now as VP of Product at AI startup Realeyes.In this episode, he shares how he brought startup speed to Fortune 500 companies, turned an RFI into a multi-million dollar product line in 14 months, and how to navigate your career with multiple job hops.Scott is one of the most senior PMs in the Triangle area, and another one of my friends. He has 15 years of PM at

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173:04

The Product Management Job Search in 2024: How to...

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2024/10/26

Landing a PM job in today’s market requires special techniques.After coaching 500+ PMs to such jobs, Shravan Tickoo opens up his book of secrets.In today's episode, we cover:Byju’s downfall | 1:59Job search made easy | 29:57How to become better critical thinkers | 01:38:53Thoughts on AI tools and founder mode | 02:11:32Meme process and his income as a creator | 02:30:08Brought to you by:June - Customer analytics for product focused teamsDovetail - The Fastest Way to Understand Your

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95:43

How to land your next PM role without working more,...

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2024/10/23

As a product manager you need to communicate value clearly. The value of your products and the value you bring in.In today's episode, we're going to cover mindset shifts, career growth and product management, and Shobhit's take on leadership and ownership in product management.Shobhit started his career in technology in 2002. He worked at McKinsey and spent four years as a PM at Google. Now he runs the Intentional Product Manager and has coached over 1,000 PMs. In this episode, we discuss:Angles of

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83:09

The Ultimate Guide to Knowing Your Users as a PM |...

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2024/10/19

As a PM, you have to be the expert in your user.In this episode, 20+ year PM George Harter (a 'Super IC PM') breaks down his two part strategy to knowing your users:Listening tourSurveysTune in for his methodology and much more - like navigating leadership challenges to the future of AI and product management.In this episode, we discuss:How to know your user? | 08:42All about having conversations with users | 27:37Conducting User Surveys | 37:32Incorporating User Insights into the Core PM

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108:03

How to Crush Your Growth Role, with Former Gitlab and...

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2024/10/15

Every company wants growth, but not everyone knows how to make it happen.In today’s episode, Hila Qu breaks down the secrets of building a growth model that can optimize metrics and also unlock untapped potential.Hila is a growth expert who has led success at Acorns and GitLab. She’s also been an EIR at Reforge and was the First PM of Growth at Growth Hackers. She has over a decade of experience in product-led growth.In this episode, we discuss:Building Growth Models | 07:24Exploring the Growth Full

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104:38

How Maven Builds Product, and Whether You Should Take...

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2024/10/12

Why do some cohort-based courses succeed while others fail?Gagan Biyani believes the secret lies not in more capital, but in smarter, scalable models; having experienced both the sides.In today’s episode, we explore the future of cohort-based learning and how Maven is helping instructors succeed with less overhead."Gagan is the co-founder and CEO of Maven. In the past, He’s also been a co-founder at Udemy and CEO at Sprig. Today, he shares his journey across Maven and Udemy, with some valuable

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28:44

How I Built Lempire | Guillaume Moubeche - CEO, Lempire

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2024/10/08

Starting a company with $1,000 and turning it into a $150M+ valuation? Sounds like a fever dream.But that’s what Guillaume Moubeche was able to do with Lempire. In today’s podcast, we break down how.In our conversation, we cover:Introduction and Lempire's Growth Story | 00:00How Lemlist used AppSumo for initial growth and community building | 09:03How Guillaume's role evolved as the company grew | 14:42Guillaume's approach to prioritization and product development | 17:59Guillaume's current

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106:39

Everything You Need to Know About Product-Led Growth...

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2024/10/08

Freemium, free trial, or reverse trial?Are stuck on this question?Unfortunately, you're thinking about Product-Led Growth (PLG) wrong.In this episode, Wes and I tackle common PLG Myths, and explain how you can effectively implement PLG for your product.Wes Bush is the Founder and CEO of ProductLed. He is a Best-Selling author of Product-Led Growth: How to Build a Product That Sells Itself and is one of the most sought-after Product Experts in the world.In our conversation, we cover:What is

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118:23

The Ultimate Guide to Your Next Product Management...

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2024/10/05

“How do I get my next PM job?” Probably, the most asked question this year.With all the hype around the PM roles and layoffs all around, it has become one of the most difficult roles to get a job in.People are struggling to even get shortlisted and most can only dream of getting those interview calls, let alone a job offer.Today Diego and I going to break down all the elements of getting your next PM job.Diego Granados is an AI PM at Google. He’s been an AI PM since it was cool. He was an AI PM at

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110:21

Make More of Your Product Launches Succeed with...

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2024/10/01

Tired of churning out endless product artifacts?In this episode, Itamar Gilad reveals how to slash PM busywork and focus on what really moves the needle.Itamar is one of my favorite voices in PM. He was a PM at Google and Microsoft and more recently has been a coach and author of Evidence Guided.In our conversation, we cover:The Confidence Meter Framework | 07:51Itamar’s View on Airbnb’s PM Style | 15:25No Products Owners? | 26:22How can PMs Make Their Artifact Burden More Lightweight? |

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87:18

The Tactics of Product Transformation: How to Build a...

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2024/09/28

Think product transformation is just for big, legacy companies? Think again. Christian Idiodi reveals why even successful startups might be overdue for a radical shift in how they build products.Christian is a Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group where he works with Marty Cagan, who called Christian “the most interesting man in the world”. Previously, he was Managing Director at CareerBuilder, VP of Product at Snagajob, and Head of Product at Datasite. In our conversation, we cover:Biggest

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135:28

Build a Snap Product Strategy: How to Succeed as a PM...

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2024/09/24

Your product strategy might be your biggest roadblock. Sounds counterintuitive, right?Well, according to Ed, if you're spending weeks crafting the perfect strategy, you're already behind.In this episode, we are breaking down Ed’s “Snap Strategy” approach that will revolutionize your product management style.We are challenging everything you thought you knew about building successful products — from debunking the myth of the “product purist” and learning how to become a great product leader to

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132:52

Product-Led Growth (PLG) Masterclass: How World Class...

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2024/09/20

Product-Led Growth has become the talk of the PM town recently. And it is one of the most valuable strategies… if executed correctly. But should you implement PLG for your product? If yes, then how?Today we’re synthesize and share our learnings, from doing so many deep dives over the years, into a masterclass in PLG.Jaryd is a Director of Product Management at Backstage, former founder, and Author of How They Grow. It’s one of my favourite newsletters out there. We’ve collaborated on not one but two

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