Product Led Growth Leaders

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, your host Thomas Watkins talks to West Stringfellow, Founder and CEO of HowDo. West discusses how AI, especially large language models, can transform business innovation and growth.Drawing on his experience at major companies, West explores the democratization of technology, the critical role of human judgment, and the need for better data and processes. He emphasizes that successful AI adoption requires cultural shifts, continuous learning, and reinvesting gains into talent and technology, offering practical insights for organizations seeking sustainable, AI-driven transformation.Learn more about West's work HERE.Connect with West on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, Lindsay Friedman, Founder of LTCareNav, joins host Thomas Watkins to discuss the challenges of long-term care in the U.S. and how her company uses technology to support seniors and their families.She explains the difference between health care and long-term care, introduces innovative monitoring and planning tools, and shares insights on balancing technology with human connection. Lindsay also highlights rapid growth, B2B partnerships, and offers resources for families navigating care decisions, emphasizing the importance of dignity, privacy, and mission-driven solutions.Learn more about Lindsay's work HERE.Connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, your host Thomas Watkins interviews Seva Ustinov, founder and CEO of Plurio, an AI platform for performance marketing teams.Seva discusses his journey from digital nomad to tech entrepreneur, the challenges marketers face with fragmented ad data, and how Plurio’s AI agent centralizes and analyzes campaign metrics to optimize for revenue and lifetime value. The conversation also touches on the importance of deep business context for effective AI, high-touch onboarding, and Plurio’s vision for proactive, insight-driven marketing automation. The episode concludes with insights on product design and knowledge management tools.Learn more about Seva's work HERE.Connect with Seva on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, your host Thomas Watkins interviews Mark Roesler, President and Chief Revenue Officer of HubSpark.They discuss how HubSpark empowers small businesses, especially tradespeople like plumbers and electricians, by simplifying digital marketing and SEO. Mark explains HubSpark’s shift from a freemium to a paid model to support a lucrative affiliate program, making the platform affordable and integrated. The conversation highlights HubSpark’s focus on usability, automation, and continuous product updates, helping small business owners grow and compete online without needing technical expertise.Learn more about Mark's work HERE.Connect with Mark on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, your host Thomas Watkins interviews Shay Levi, Co-Founder and CEO of Unframe, an AI delivery platform.Shay discusses the challenges enterprises face when adopting AI, the limitations of current solutions, and how Unframe’s modular platform delivers tailored AI solutions within a week. The conversation highlights Unframe’s rapid, risk-free approach, focusing on solving real business problems with customizable “lego brick” technology, and offers practical advice for companies looking to integrate AI effectively and efficiently into their workflows.Learn more about Shay's work HERE.Connect with Shay on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews Craig Harris, Founder and CEO of Lookatmedia. They explore how AI is transforming public relations, making effective media outreach accessible to organizations of all sizes.Craig explains the challenges of traditional PR, the importance of ethical AI, and how Lookatmedia’s platform personalizes press releases and streamlines crisis management. The conversation also covers Craig’s career journey, the value of meaningful work, and the platform’s mission to democratize PR and empower positive, impactful storytelling in today’s fast-changing media landscape.Learn more about Craig's work HERE.Connect with Craig on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

In this episode of "Product Led Growth Leaders," host Thomas Watkins interviews Sam Fankuchen, Founder and CEO of Golden, an award-winning volunteerism platform.Sam discusses the challenges people face finding volunteer opportunities and how Golden’s AI-powered technology personalizes and streamlines the process for both volunteers and organizations. The conversation covers Golden’s freemium SaaS model, its two-sided marketplace, and the company’s culture of innovation. Sam also shares insights on building scalable, user-friendly platforms for the social impact sector and previews future plans for deeper AI integration to enhance the volunteer experience.Learn more about Sam's work HERE.Connect with Sam on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews David Ebner, President of Content Workshop. They discuss the power of brand storytelling in marketing, emphasizing its distinction from basic content creation. David explains how Content Workshop positions itself as a brand storytelling agency and shares insights on integrating AI into marketing workflows. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities AI brings, the importance of human expertise, and Content Workshop’s new AI studio, which helps companies build internal AI systems to create content and tell authentic brand stories.Learn more about David's work HERE.Connect with David on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews Jim Carlough, Chief Sales Officer, Author, and Leadership Coach.Jim discusses the importance of leadership development, succession planning, and mentoring, highlighting how poor leadership drives costly employee turnover. He introduces his book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, emphasizing integrity, empathy, and stability as essential traits. Jim shares practical stories and announces upcoming leadership workshops. The episode offers actionable advice for leaders at all levels, showing how strong leadership principles can benefit organizations and individuals across industries.Learn more about Jim's work HERE.Connect with Jim on LinkedIn HERE.Check out Jim's book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews Óscar Rubio, Founder and CEO of Lodgerin. Óscar shares how his personal experience relocating abroad inspired him to create Lodgerin, a digital platform that streamlines international moves by partnering with institutions and local service providers. The discussion covers the challenges of global relocation, Lodgerin’s B2B model, and its expansion into new markets. Óscar also reveals upcoming plans to integrate AI and automation into Lodgerin’s services, aiming to further simplify the relocation process for organizations and their people.Learn more about Óscar's work HERE.Connect with Óscar on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews Dusty Gulleson, CEO of eResources. Dusty discusses his journey in tech leadership and eResources’ evolution into a vertically integrated technology company focused on digital transformation, IT services, and SaaS products. He emphasizes that true digital transformation is about ongoing process improvement and corporate evolution, not just technology upgrades.Dusty also shares insights on AI as an enablement tool and highlights eResources’ SaaS solutions, including Orchestrate App for managing complex applications and accessibility compliance in higher education. The conversation also explores leadership, customer experience, and organizational change.Learn more about Dusty's work HERE.Connect with Dusty on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, your host Thomas Watkins talks to guest Wyatt Kirby, Founder Partner at Apsis Labs. Together, they discuss how generative AI is transforming software development and business automation. Wyatt shares insights on the shift from large enterprise clients to smaller businesses adopting AI-driven solutions, the realistic capabilities and limitations of generative AI, and the continued importance of human oversight.The conversation also explores the future normalization of AI in business, practical advice for founders, and the value of partnerships between software consultants and UX designers to deliver effective, scalable solutions.Learn more about Wyatt's work HERE.Connect with Wyatt on LinkedIn HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.