Product Talk

Are you building products that truly solve customer problems or just chasing technology trends? In this podcast hosted by Barbara Bermes, Mpowa CPO Sumaiya Noor speaks on human-centered product development in the AI era. Sumaiya shares her extensive insights from leading product teams across six continents, offering a nuanced perspective on how to leverage AI while keeping customer needs at the center of innovation.

Want to know how top product leaders are navigating the AI revolution? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Microsoft Cloud for Industries General Manager Monica Ugwi will be speaking on the future of product management in the AI era. Monica shares her unique insights from working at tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft, offering a deep dive into building empathetic, innovative products that truly count.

Are you ready to transform security from a roadblock to a strategic advantage? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Rippling Chief Information Security Officer Duncan Godfrey will be speaking on building secure products in the B2B SaaS world. Duncan shares insider insights on embedding security into product development, managing vulnerabilities, and creating a collaborative partnership between product and security teams that accelerates innovation without compromising protection.

What will it truly take to build and scale the technologies that can reverse 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 episode, Silicon Valley Bank SVP of Climate Tech & Sustainability Maggie Wong will be interviewing Orpheus Ocean CEO & Co-Founder Jake Russell to discuss our ocean's importance for global carbon removal, scaling lab technologies to commercialization and how diverse founder and team experience attributes to a company's growth.

Are you ready to unlock the future of product management through AI? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Airtable VP and Head of Product Anthony Maggio will be speaking on how AI is revolutionizing product development and user experiences. Anthony shares insights from Airtable's journey of integrating AI, offering a glimpse into how technology is reshaping how teams build, prototype, and innovate products in record time.

Are AI technologies truly revolutionizing how we build and manage products? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, VNS Health Vice President of New Ventures Aman Shah will be speaking on AI's impact across industries, with a deep dive into healthcare innovation. Aman shares insights on how AI can transform product development, customer experiences, and organizational strategies while emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining human connection and understanding core business needs.

How do you scale product delivery without losing agility? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Okta Auth0 VP and Chief of Staff Lauren McCarthy will be speaking on strategic program management and organizational growth. Lauren shares insights from her 25-year career on balancing process, tools, and team collaboration to drive successful product development across different organizational stages.

How can companies scale innovation in capital-intensive industries? In this podcast hosted by Sid Shaik, Ultra Clean Technology former Chief Strategy Officer Arindam Guha will be speaking on scaling enterprise technology through strategic innovation and AI-driven transformation. Arindam brings deep insights from his extensive career spanning Oracle, IBM, Juniper Networks, and the semiconductor industry, offering a unique perspective on technology strategy and growth.

How do successful product leaders balance technology, customer needs, and business strategy in a rapidly changing retail environment? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Foot Locker Head of Product Avery Worthing-Jones will be speaking on the evolving landscape of product leadership and innovation. Avery shares unique insights from leading product teams through transformative periods like the pandemic and the rise of AI, offering a candid look at building high-performing, diverse product teams that drive real business value.

Are cyber threats the biggest risk to healthcare delivery? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, Sentara Health Chief Information Security Officer Zishan Siddiqui will be speaking on the critical intersection of cybersecurity, product innovation, and patient safety. He shares insights on transforming cybersecurity from a cost center to a strategic business enabler, exploring how regulations and a product mindset can drive meaningful change in the healthcare industry.

Want to know how top product leaders are navigating the AI revolution? In this podcast hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Microsoft General Manager Monica Ugwi and Capgemini Global Offering Leader Keith Glendon will be speaking on the future of AI in product leadership. These industry experts share raw insights from conversations with Chief Product Officers about transforming businesses through responsible and strategic AI implementation.

What are the secrets of transformative product leadership? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Checkr Chief Product Officer Ilan Frank will be speaking on driving customer value through innovative product strategies. Ilan shares his 28-year journey from engineer to product leader, revealing how companies can balance rapid innovation with meaningful customer solutions.

How can product leaders transform a single-product company into a multi-product powerhouse? In this podcast hosted by Barbara Bermes, EcoVadis former CPO Madhur Aggarwal will be speaking on scaling product teams and driving strategic growth. Madhur shares insights from his experience tripling EcoVadis' revenue and expanding their product suite, offering valuable lessons for product leaders looking to drive meaningful business outcomes.

Are you aiming to drive meaningful product outcomes in a fast-paced tech environment? In this podcast hosted by Jonathan Ozeran, DoorDash former Senior Product Director David Jesse will be speaking on building high-impact product teams through disciplined leadership and customer focus. Drawing from his extensive experience scaling product teams at companies like eBay, Groupon, and DoorDash, David shares actionable insights on how product leaders can prioritize effectively, maintain team momentum, and deliver transformative results.

How can media companies reinvent themselves in the age of AI? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Bloomberg Media Global Head of Product Marissa Zanetti-Crume shares her insights on building customer-centric media products. She reveals how Bloomberg is transforming its approach by prioritizing audience needs and leveraging data to drive innovation and growth in a rapidly changing media landscape.

How AI can truly serve humanity? In this podcast hosted by EY Platform Operations Lead Justin Leibow, EY Lead Experience Strategist Jasmine Orange will be speaking on human-centered AI design and ethical technology development. Jasmine shares insights on creating AI experiences that prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and user needs, drawing from her extensive design background and academic research in human-computer interaction. Learn how designers and technologists can ensure AI enhances rather than replaces human potential.

How do you build a climate tech product that balances user needs, complex infrastructure, and real-world impact? 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 episode, Silicon Valley Bank SVP of Climate Tech & Sustainability Maggie Wong meets with Stepwise CEO & Co-Founder Jane Chen to discuss aligning incentives and user journeys of homeowners, electricians and utility companies to optimize EV charging infrastructure, building a product to maximize economic and environmental benefits regardless of macroenvironment, as well as creating a strong feedback loop between sales and engineering early in the development process.

Are you ready to learn how to build products that truly count? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Cisco's Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel will be speaking on maintaining a founder's mindset at scale. Jeetu shares transformative insights on product leadership, AI's impact, and creating a culture of innovation that can turn even a large enterprise into the world's largest startup.

Can you truly create breakthrough innovations with a systematic approach? In this podcast hosted by VNS Health Product Director Mark Bailes, Strategyn Founder & CEO Tony Ulwick speaks on making product innovation predictable. Tony shares his groundbreaking Jobs to Be Done theory and reveals how companies can increase their innovation success rate by understanding customer needs at a deeper level.

Ready to dive in to the future of product management? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Pendo CPO Trisha Price speaks on transforming product leadership in the AI era. She shares her unique insights on how product teams can drive business outcomes, leverage AI tools, and maintain a customer-focused culture while navigating rapid technological change.

How do companies transform complex technical offerings into compelling market solutions? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Temporal Technologies Head of Monetization Tomas Lorinc will be speaking on the critical art of building successful B2B SaaS product strategies. Tomas shares insider insights on market research, pricing innovation, and the delicate balance between product-led and sales-led growth strategies that can make or break a technology company's success.

Are you ready to discover how technology can revolutionize healthcare delivery? In this podcast hosted by Cognizant Product Director Chenny Solaiyappan, Best Buy Health Head of Population Health Brian Urban speaks on transforming patient care through innovative technology solutions. Brian shares insights on Best Buy Health's unique approach to enabling care through meaningful technological connections, revealing how they're reimagining healthcare for seniors and chronically ill populations.

Are you ready to unlock the future of digital health? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Noom Chief Product Officer Aaron Severs will be speaking on transforming healthcare through technology and user-driven innovation. Discover how AI, personalized medicine, and consumer-focused approaches are reshaping the way we approach wellness and long-term health strategies.

Are AI agents the future of marketing? In this podcast hosted by Nacho Andrade, Postscript Chief Product Officer Chiara McPhee will be speaking on the transformative potential of generative AI in e-commerce marketing. Chiara shares insights from her entrepreneurial background and how agentic AI systems could revolutionize how brands communicate with customers, offering a glimpse into the next frontier of marketing technology.

Are you ready to learn how a media product leader transforms digital experiences? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Yahoo SVP and GM Kat Downs Mulder shares her journey from digital journalism to product leadership. Kat will dive deep into her experiences at Washington Post and Yahoo, revealing how product strategy drives business transformation and creates compelling user experiences in the fast-evolving digital media landscape.

Are you ready to discover how AI is revolutionizing product management? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Salesforce President and Chief Product Officer David Schmaier will be speaking on the transformative potential of AI in enterprise software. David shares groundbreaking insights from Salesforce's AI journey, revealing how generative AI is reshaping customer experiences and product development at unprecedented speeds.

Are you ready to scale your enterprise software business? In this podcast hosted by Sid Shaik, Oracle Fmr Executive Director Ralph Menzano, speaking on scaling enterprise businesses through strategic partner channels. Drawing from his extensive experience at Oracle and KPMG, Ralph shares invaluable insights into building billion-dollar businesses by understanding market potential and leveraging industry partnerships.

How do you turn cost centers into profit centers, decarbonizing waste feedstocks to benefit both organizations and the communities they support? The scale and urgency of the transformation required to fight climate change has never been more clear. Building hardware and SaaS products, acquiring the funding and creating a diverse community to enhance talent capacity and drive innovation, is essential to tackling this environmental crisis. In this episode, Silicon Valley Bank SVP of Climate Tech & Sustainability Maggie Wong speaks with Grain Ecosystem Co-Founder Jason Dodier about his two-decade mission to solve pressing decarbonization, energy efficiency, and energy access challenges worldwide. They will discuss how Grain Ecosystem is leading the way in de-risking, economizing, and scaling waste decarbonization projects, with an emphasis on biochar, across supply chains.

Are you curious how AI and innovation are reshaping the role of Chief Product Officers? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Capgemini Executive Vice President Jean-Claude Viollier shares groundbreaking insights on transforming product leadership in the AI era. Learn how top CPOs are elevating their strategies, driving innovation, and becoming key business orchestrators in an era of rapid technological change.

Are you ready to unlock the future of product development through AI? In this special episode of the 2025 CPO Rising Series hosted by Mighty Capital Managing Partner SC Moatti, Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi will be speaking on the transformative power of AI in product management. The discussion reveals groundbreaking insights from the annual CPO research, highlighting how top product leaders are leveraging AI to drive unprecedented innovation, reduce development times by 4x, and fundamentally reimagine their business strategies.

How can product managers evolve from feature executors to strategic business leaders? In this podcast hosted by Jonathan Ozeran, Walmart Product Lead Ridhima Arora will be speaking on transforming product management with AI and strategic thinking. Ridhima shares her extensive experience scaling digital platforms across Amazon and Walmart, offering insights into customer-obsessed product development, leveraging AI technologies, and driving meaningful business impact.

Are you curious about how top product leaders drive innovation across different industries? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Shopify Fmr Head of Product Vaarrun Bimbhat will be speaking on scaling product development through deep customer understanding. Vaarrun shares insights from his journey across insurance, e-commerce, and tech, revealing how curiosity and customer empathy can transform product strategy.

Are you ready optimize your team's performance and efficiency? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, GE Healthcare Technical Product Lead Erica Ahn will be speaking on the art and science of organizational design. Drawing from her extensive experience at GE Healthcare, Erica shares insights on how to strategically structure teams, manage change, and drive business outcomes through thoughtful organizational approaches.

Are you struggling to build a world-class product team in B2B SaaS? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, SoSafe Chief Product and Technology Officer Gonçalo Gaiolas will be speaking on the secrets of high-performance product management. Drawing from his extensive experience at OutSystems and SoSafe, Gonçalo shares insights on autonomy, founder relationships, and the evolving landscape of product leadership in technology companies.

How do great teams transform customer challenges into magical product solutions? In this podcast hosted by Nacho Andrade, Neat Head of Product Marketing, Strategy, and Design Norma Løvhaugen will be speaking on how to create breakthrough product experiences through cross-functional collaboration and design-led innovation. Norma shares insights from leading product development at Neat, a video conferencing hardware company known for its simple, user-centric approach to solving complex communication challenges.

How can LLM be used to analyze climate impact and build competitive advantage? 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, Silicon Valley Bank (a division of First Citizens Bank) Climate Tech & Sustainability SVP Maggie Wong will be interviewing Upright Founder & CEO Annu Nieminen to discuss utilizing LLM to analyze the climate impact and cost of global products and services and to build competitive advantage, as well as importance of "product first" approach and staying focused on the product vision.

How can product leaders navigate disruptive market shifts and adapt their strategies to stay ahead of the curve? In this podcast hosted by Jonathan Ozeran, Wikimedia Foundation Product Lead Jack Wheeler will be speaking on navigating disruption and adapting product strategies. Jack shares insights from his diverse career spanning startups, big tech, media, and nonprofits, highlighting the core principles of effective product management that have remained consistent despite changing market conditions and emerging technologies.

Why is data literacy and storytelling so important in product management? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, Amplitude former VP of Product Ibrahim Bashir will be speaking on leveraging data literacy and storytelling in product management. As data availability and access have grown, the challenge has shifted to making sense of the data and taking effective action. Ibrahim shares insights on interpreting data, avoiding common biases, and using qualitative and quantitative insights to drive product decisions.

What key skills and mindsets does it take to become a successful product leader? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Redfin Senior VP of Product and Design Ariel Dos Santos shares insights on balancing customer empathy, business impact, and personal growth throughout his diverse career in product management. Ariel also discusses the evolving role of product managers and the influence of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning.

What should be considered when designing effective B2B SaaS products? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Okta VP of Design Michael Lopez will be speaking on the key attributes and best practices for designing effective B2B SaaS products. Michael shares insights on the fundamental differences between B2B and B2C design, the importance of cross-functional collaboration, and how AI is transforming the design workflow.

What should product leaders consider when leveraging internal tools and reducing bias in HR processes? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Cornerstone OnDemand SVP & GM of Talent and Learning Products Brenda Reid will be speaking on leveraging internal tools and reducing bias in HR processes. Brenda shares insights on navigating industry consolidation, building customer trust, and the importance of remembering the "why" behind product decisions.

How can product leaders successfully navigate emerging technologies? In this podcast hosted by Barbara Bermes, GEICO former Product VP Georgiana Mirea shares insights and real-world experiences on building innovative products with cutting-edge technologies like AI and blockchain. Georgiana discusses strategies for learning new tech, assembling the right product teams, and managing the unique challenges of developing products in rapidly evolving spaces.

How can you take your B2B software company from zero to a billion dollars and beyond? In this podcast hosted by Sid Shaik, Rich Mironov, a seasoned product executive and investor, shares insights on structuring high-performing product teams, avoiding common scaling traps, and keeping your organization successful as you grow. Learn from Rich's decades of experience building iconic products in Silicon Valley.

How can product managers lead the transition from project-based to a product-centric operations? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Canto VP of Product Beth Gostanian will be speaking on how she led the transition from a project-based to a product-centric approach at Canto. Beth shares insights on empowering product teams, defining the right metrics, and overcoming the challenges of large-scale organizational change.

What does it take to transition from engineering to product? In this podcast hosted by Nacho Andrade, Bordo AI Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Krunal Patel will be speaking on his career path from engineering to product. Krunal shares insights on the importance of technical expertise for product managers, the role of AI in augmenting product workflows, and how to build trust in AI-powered decision making.

How a does a go-to-market strategy drive product roadmaps and achieve scalability? 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, host and Silicon Valley Bank (a division of First Citizens Bank) Climate Tech & Sustainability SVP Maggie Wong will be interviewing Aircapture COO Michael Vyvoda to discuss how a go-to-market strategy shapes the product roadmap to achieve scalability, the importance of curating a diverse workplace environment, a great product manager being a "unicorn".

How can product managers innovate through deep customer understanding? In this podcast hosted by VNS Health Product Director Mark Bailes, Cyber Salus CEO Sher Baig will be speaking on how a deep understanding of customers can lead to innovative ways of gaining competitive advantage. Sher shares insights from his extensive experience in the med-tech and healthcare industry, highlighting how thinking from the customer's perspective and immersing in the field can unlock new opportunities for product innovation.

How can product leaders balance short-term wins and long-term product health? In this podcast hosted by EY Platform Operations Lead Justin Leibow, Zuora VP of Product Strategy Ken Houseman will be speaking on balancing short-term business pressures with long-term product strategy. Ken shares insights on effectively communicating the value of addressing technical debt, developing a T-shaped skill set, and the importance of self-reflection and mentorship in product management.

How can product leaders drive responsible innovation and build authentic teams? In this podcast hosted by EY Platform Operations Lead Justin Leibow, Miso Robotics VP of Product Alana Abbitt will be speaking on responsible innovation and authentic leadership. Alana shares her insights on building products that empower users, developing diverse and high-performing teams, and the importance of staying true to your leadership style.

What does it take to solve a "boring" but critical problem, and how can product leaders find passion in the details? In this podcast hosted by iDonate VP of Product Nacho Andrade, Intuit Director of Product Rosa Welton will be speaking on how she embraces the complexity of small business payroll. Tune in to hear Rosa's insights on building empathy, driving meaningful outcomes, and leading through uncertainty.