The Growth Podcast

When it comes to product management interviews, there’s no more authoritative voice than Lewis Lin (author of the legendary Decode and Conquer).His books (over 500,000+ copies sold) have helped hundreds of thousands of PMs land jobs at top tech companies.Today, he shares everything he knows about nailing PM interviews:-Brought to you by:Maven: Get $100 off my curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: The awesome new AI Database Engineer startupAttio: The next generation CRM built natively for AIIn this episode:00:01:38 - "Decode and Conquer" helped Aakash land a $40K raise00:02:40 - Why Lewis is rewriting "Decode and Conquer" from scratch00:04:18 - AD: Amplitude Digital Experience Assessment00:04:52 - The rise of interview assignments00:10:04 - How to excel at interview assignments while juggling a full-time job00:15:04 - AD: Maven Courses00:16:14 - The 6 critical types of metrics questions you'll face00:19:57 - Lewis's advice on the best way to prepare for metrics questions00:26:51 - Why mock interviews matter most00:31:30 - AD: Maven AI PM Certification00:32:14 - How to discover real pain points using the GRR method00:35:15 - Coming up with thoughtful product solutions that stand out00:42:21 - How to approach system design interviews00:46:15 - The most common behavioral questions PMs get asked00:50:29 - Mistakes candidates make when answering behavioral questions00:54:51 - Misconceptions candidates still have after reading his book00:57:37 - What it takes to get a PM interview in 202501:02:26 - What Lewis is focused on now-Where to Find LewisLinkedInYouTubeWebsiteMediumMost famous books:- Decode and Conquer- The Product Manager Interview- Be the Greatest Product Manager Ever-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Eric Simons (where we built a remote job board with Bolt). Up next, we have episodes with:Bryan Helmig - CTO and Founder of ZapierKate Syuma - Ex. Head of Growth Design at MiroDavid Pereira - Author of Untrapping Product TeamsI’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Eric Simons, Bolt, joins us to live-build a remote job board app — a clone of Remote OK — using Bolt’s AI-native coding environment.This episode may be a better experience on YouTube or Spotify, which have video.-Brought to you by:Maven: Get $100 off my curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: The awesome new AI Database Engineer startupAmplitude: Try their 2-minute assessment of your company’s digital maturity-In this episode:Building remote job board in Bolt - 00:00:00 Ad - 00:04:30 Important Checklist - 00:06:00 Creating Supabase - 00:07:48 Writing PRDs in Bolt - 00:12:04 API to scrap jobs into Bolt - 00:18:19 Debugging the error - 00:23:14 Ad - 00:26:21 Integrating the API - 00:26:57 Fixing error with cached jobs - 00:33:43 Deploying to web - 00:42:28 Uploading the code to GitHub - 00:44:38 Adoption trends for Bolt - 00:52:26 Mobile App tutorial - 00:53:47 Bolt vs. other AI tools - 01:02:01-Where to Find EricLinkedInBolt.newCompany-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Tal Raviv (where we built an AI PM in only 58 minutes). Up next, we have episodes with:Lewis Lin - Author, Decode and ConquerBryan Helmig - CTO and Founder of ZapierKate Syuma - Ex. Head of Growth Design at MiroI’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Today, we’re back on "using AI like a pro" series — this time with Tal Raviv, known for building powerful AI copilots for product managers.And just like Colin’s episode, we’re going deep again.9 real-world PM workflows. All powered by AI. All demonstrated live.If you're looking to 2x your output without burning out, this 75 Minutes AI PM Copilot masterclass is for you.-Brought to you by:Maven: Tal runs a 3-week course Build Your PM AI Copilot. Use code AAKASHxMAVEN for $100 off.WorkOS: Your app, enterprise readyGibsonAI: Your AI Database Engineer-We're covering:Analysing Qualitative Survey Results - 00:00:00Context Window in Claude – 00:02:09Ad – 00:04:10Ad – 00:05:02Best Thing About AI – 00:06:15Context for Making the Project Effective – 00:07:31Use Case of AI for PMs – 00:09:10Integration with Google Calendar for Data – 00:12:37When to Edit the Prompt – 00:14:30Why to Care About RAG – 00:17:08A/B Testing for PMs – 00:19:45Result of Bad User Experience – 00:22:24Reverse Simulating a Hard Conversation – 00:24:44Ad – 00:28:49Creating Notion Document – 00:30:14Work Unfairly in an Unfair Role – 00:30:59Bug During Recording – 00:34:08Recording a Whole 30-Minute Meeting – 00:37:09Recording a Loom – 00:38:00Hide, Ignore or Automate Slack – 00:41:59Managing Notifications on Slack in Deep Work Mode – 00:46:40Head Start on Discovery with Product Scrapbooking – 00:50:04Notion AI Search – 00:55:00Tal’s Future Goals – 00:56:16-Where to find TalLinkedInTwitterMaven Course: Build Your Personal PM AI Copilot-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Ethan Evans (where we dived into how he’s making $950k per year, post retirement, working part time). Up next, we have episodes with:Lewis Lin - Author, Decode and ConquerKate Syuma - Ex. Head of Growth Design at MiroEric Simons - CEO and Founder, BoltI’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Ethan worked at Amazon for 15+ years. He went from Director to VP Product faster than most ever do.In this podcast, he's sharing what he has taught 1000s of his students about promotion.-Brought to you by:Maven: Get $100 off my curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: The awesome new AI Database Engineer startupAttio: The next generation CRM built natively for AIIn this episode:Preview – 00:00:00Working only 20 - 30 hours a week – 00:00:41Ad – 00:03:06Ad – 00:03:53Ethan's team structure – 00:04:17Magic Loop Framework to get promotions – 00:05:39How to get to the top of the curve – 00:10:03Why you should ask for more responsibilities – 00:14:20What is the role of CEO in PM decisions – 00:21:26Ethan's journey from Director to VP at Amazon – 00:26:23Ad – 00:28:32The chess move to get a promotion – 00:29:32The magic behind insane career growth – 00:37:58Why people need to rethink how they manage their time – 00:43:37Chess-playing strategies applied to job-hopping – 00:49:43Being on the right side of the percentile distribution of performance – 00:55:28Building a great resume – 01:00:16Applying tweet-style writing to a resume – 01:06:01Breaking into big tech – 01:11:14How to make yourself a magnet for recruiting teams – 01:14:21Posting on LinkedIn while employed – 01:17:56Ethan on living the dream life – 01:22:53-Where to Find EthanLinkedInTwitterWebsite5 Maven Live CoursesOn-demand Courses-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Satish (where we dived deep into how w went from $50k to $750k/yr). Up next, we have episodes with:Tal Raviv - Gen AI PM, Early Patreon, RiversideLewis Lin - Author, Decode and ConquerEric Simons - CEO and Founder, BoltI’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

This Indian Went From $50k to $750k at Meta (Masterclass in Career Growth in 72 Minutes)Satish's story is pretty WILD.This is a story that makes you believe that you can build wealth while working 9-5. In this podcast, we're diving deep into how you can do the same.-Brought to you by:Maven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: Your AI Database EngineerAmplitude: Perfect your product without the guessworkIn this episode:Preview – 00:00:00Breaking into Product Management – 00:01:01Salary at Yahoo – 00:03:28Ad 1 – 00:04:27Ad 2 – 00:05:19Experience at Yahoo – 00:06:43The Real Magic of Moving Into Big Tech – 00:07:15Summarizing His Roles & Experiences at Big Companies – 00:16:33When He Started Earning More Compensation – 00:18:42Getting Great Performance Ratings – 00:20:46The Big Reason Behind His Success – 00:24:07Getting a $750K Paycheck at Meta – 00:25:53Harsh Truths About Promotions – 00:33:23Ad – 00:35:02High-Performance Culture – 00:35:39Preparing for Reviews – 00:38:47Lessons on Going From $140K to $750K – 00:42:05What I Learned About Leveling Up in My Career – 00:52:24Do This to Get Bigger Paychecks – 00:55:225 Important Skills to Develop for Career Growth – 00:58:52Is Product Management Really Dead? – 01:04:19How Much He’s Making From Maven Courses – 01:10:07-Where to Find SatishLinkedInTwitterWebsiteHis Courses:Accelerate Your PM Career Course (Free)Uplevel Your Product Thinking (Maven)Influence Without Authority (Maven)PM Interview Bootcamp (Maven)-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Gayle McDowell (where we dived deep into cracking the PM Interview). Up next, we have episodes with:Ethan Evans - Fmr VP, AmazonTal Raviv - Gen AI PM, Early Patreon, RiversideLewis Lin - Author, Decode and ConquerI’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Everyone thinks they know how to prepare for a PM interview until the interviewer baffles you with a twisted question.Gayle McDowell, the author of Cracking the PM Interview and the architect behind hiring processes at top tech companies, breaks down exactly how to ace behavioral and case interviews.By the end of this episode, I’m confident you’ll know why most candidates fail PM interviews and exactly what to do instead.-Brought to you by:Maven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: Your AI Database Engineer-In this episode:Preview - 00:00:00Hierarchy of Practicing for Interviews - 00:01:41Ad Break - 00:05:29Understanding How Your Words Are Interpreted - 00:07:34Recognizing the Assumptions People Make About You - 00:11:04The Correct Way to Answer "What's Your Weakness?" - 00:15:16How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" - 00:19:04Practicing Responses for "What's Your Biggest Weakness?" - 00:27:06Ad Break - 00:32:41How to Answer "Why Do You Want to Work Here?" - 00:35:21Approach to Answering Behavioral Questions - 00:38:39Handling Product Design Case Interviews - 00:43:04Handling Execution Case Interviews - 00:50:05How to Land Interviews in 2025 - 00:56:59Optimizing Your Resume - 01:03:00Gayle’s Future Goals - 01:06:14-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-I hope you enjoyed the last episode, where I shared 11 key lessons from 50 podcast episodes and answered a bunch of your questions. Up next, we have episodes with:Satish Mummareddy - L7 PM at Meta (Fmr)Ethan Evans - Fmr VP, AmazonTal Raviv - Gen AI PM, Early Patreon, RiversideI’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

50 episodes. 50 brilliant minds. One massive learning experience.When I started this podcast, my goal was simple:Learn from the best and share insights that actually help PMs level up.So today, I’m sharing the top takeaways from 50 conversations with the world’s best product thinkers.Let’s dive in.-Brought to you by:WorkOS: Your app, enterprise readyMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: Your AI Database Engineer-Insights from:Marty Cagan - 00:00:00Melissa Perri - 00:08:21Chloe Shih - 00:12:45Satyajeet Salgar - 00:16:45Diego Granados - 00:19:32Ravi Mehta - 00:21:55Gautam Krishnan - 00:24:13Pawel Huryn - 00:28:40Kyle Poyar - 00:30:44Anuj Rathi - 00:34:16Anthony Pierri - 00:36:03And Then Q&A:Retrospective on Podcast - 00:37:50 Q&A - What's Next for the Podcast? - 45:18 India Tour Retrospective - 46:50 Last Year of the Newsletter - 50:00 Newsletter Topic Selection - 52:05 Problem with Newsletter - 53:40 How to Solve No Interviews - 55:24 How I Get So Much Done - 56:45 Dream Guests for Podcast - 58:17-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Claire Vo. Up next, we have episodes with: April Dunford (Marketing Expert and Author, Obviously Awesome)Eric Simons (CEO and Founder, Bolt)Gayle McDowell (Author, Cracking the PM Interview)I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

3x Chief Product Officer (Currently LaunchDarkly, Formerly Color & Optimizely) Claire Vo has built a 6-figure AI side hustle. In this episode, she expands on the death of the PM role and how she's done it.-Brought to you by:GibsonAI: Your AI Database EngineerMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top coursesVanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust-We're covering:Why Product Management is Dead – 00:00:00Ad – 00:04:37Scope of AI in the PM Role – 00:07:04Limitations of AI in the PM Role – 00:10:42The Role of PMs in Other Fields – 00:13:08Future Trajectory for the Number of PMs – 00:17:28Key Areas for PMs to Adapt in the AI Era – 00:20:12Resources for Improving PM Skills – 00:23:52A PM’s Day: Two Years Ago vs. Two Years From Now – 00:27:50The PM Role at LaunchDarkly – 00:31:11Expectations from a PM – 00:34:19Ad – 00:36:57Future Reporting Structure for PMs – 00:40:21The Death of PMs for VPs and CPOs – 00:42:48ChatPRD tutorial – 00:46:54AI Product Development – 00:57:23Advice for Building a Six-Figure Side Hustle – 01:02:37Q&A: Building an AI Product – 01:08:13A Day in Claire's Life – 01:09:16-Where to find Claire:LinkedInChatPRDTwitter (X)-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Colin Mathews (where we dived deep into 5 top AI tools tutorials). Up next, we have episodes with:April Dunford (Marketing Expert and Author, Obviously Awesome)Eric Simons (CEO and Founder, Bolt)Gayle McDowell ( Author, Cracking the PM Interview)I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

You have no idea what’s coming; this isn’t just another talk about AI prototyping. We’re building an app with features, live, right in this podcast. Yes, LIVE.-Brought to you by:GibsonAI: Your AI Database EngineerVanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses-We're covering:The Role of AI Prototyping – 00:02:37Step-by-Step AI Prototyping Walkthrough – 00:04:54Writing a PRD for AI-Powered Prototyping – 00:10:05Integrating AI Prototyping with Existing Products – 00:13:58Leveraging LLMs for Planning & Execution – 00:17:19Optimizing the Scope of a Single AI Request – 00:19:51Using Natural Language Prompts Effectively – 00:23:02Validating & Testing AI-Generated Prototypes – 00:26:25Exploring the AI Prototyping Tool Landscape – 00:28:52How PMs Can Integrate AI Prototyping in Daily Workflows – 00:31:36Enhancing the End-to-End Discovery Process with AI – 00:34:37Building AI-Driven Sequences for Apollo – 00:36:29Debugging AI-Generated Prototypes – 00:41:31Getting Feedback: Seeing vs. Reading in PRD – 00:45:42AI-Assisted Design Walkthrough in Figma – 00:48:44Optimizing Workflows for User Research Teams – 00:51:48Extracting Data Insights from Your AI-Generated Design – 00:54:54When Do Database Changes Become Necessary? – 00:56:19Fixing Navigation Issues in AI-Generated Prototypes – 00:58:07Measuring the ROI of AI-Driven Prototyping – 01:00:32Starting from Scratch: AI Prototyping in Replit – 01:03:00Managing AI Tool Crashes Due to Complexity – 01:07:19Handling LLM Struggles with Context Retention – 01:09:24Publishing Your AI-Generated Prototype – 01:13:31-Where to find ColinLinkedInMaven CourseFree AI Prototyping guideNewsletter-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great episodes coming with Claire Vo (CPO at LaunchDarkly, Founder at ChatPRD), April Dunford (Marketing Expert and Author, Obviously Awesome), and Eric Simons (CEO and Founder, Bolt).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Brian Balfour is the Godfather of Growth. He created the Growth Series at Reforge and was VP of Growth at Hubspot. In this episode, he shares a concise summary of Reforge's best growth ideas.-Brought to you by:GibsonAI: Your AI Database EngineerVanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Retention is the Core of Growth – 00:02:38Use Case Map to Define Retention Metric – 00:14:22Ways to Improve Retention – 00:17:18Retention as a Growth Strategy – 00:21:29Evaluating Monetization – 00:24:53Aligning the Value Metric with Monetization – 00:30:14Why Funnels Are Dead – 00:34:10AI Growth Loop – 00:37:06Why Traditional PDCs Are Becoming Obsolete – 00:47:41Collapse of the Prototype-Test-Learn Cycle – 00:52:43Prototyping for PMs – 00:58:25Measuring AI Products – 01:01:08Understanding Problems with AI Product Strategy – 01:06:06Overcoming Burnout and Coming Back Better – 01:15:56-Where to find Brian:LinkedInWebsiteReforge-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great episodes coming with Colin Matthews (AI Prototyping Expert), Claire Vo (CPO at LaunchDarkly, Founder at ChatPRD), and Jason Cohen (Founder of WPEngine).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Marty Cagan has shaped how the world thinks about product management.He is a master of product strategy, product discovery and product delivery.-Brought to you by:WorkOS: Your app, enterprise readyVanta: The best tool to automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustGibsonAI:-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Principles Adopted by the Best Companies – 00:03:17Transformation Without Real Product Leaders – 00:12:56Managing Team Friction – 00:17:41Driving Transformation as a PM – 00:23:14How Product Leaders Can Transform Their Company – 00:37:38Coaching a Product Leader – 00:42:28What to Avoid When Hiring a Coach – 00:44:26Key Principles for a Strong Product Organization – 00:49:48Marty’s Favorite Product Culture – 00:54:32Marty’s Least Favorite Product Concept – 00:58:10-Where to find Marty:LinkedInWebsite-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We also have some great episodes coming with Brian Balfour (Founder, Reforge; & Fmr VP Growth, Hubspot), Colin Matthews (AI Prototyping Expert), and Aakash Gupta.I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Abishek Viswanathan has led product teams at Apollo.io and QualtricsIn this episode, he shares everything it takes for a PM to stay relevant in this AI-driven era.-Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMVanta: The best tool to automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Designers in the AI-Driven Era – 00:09:19AI Tools for Rapid Prototyping – 00:17:44Why PMs Must Be Technical with AI – 00:30:13Product Engineers Taking on PM Roles – 00:40:50The Two Categories of Product Engineers – 00:45:33The Future of Product Management – 00:51:15How Technical PMs Impact a Company – 00:57:11How Companies Will Win by Embracing This Shift – 01:04:38The Rise of the Feature Factory Era – 01:08:13Why the Top Two Jobs of a PM Are the Same – 01:14:13The Expanding Role of Product Engineers Beyond Building – 01:20:23Lessons from Failures as a Product Builder – 01:27:19Balancing Work and Execution as a Product Leader – 01:34:55-Where to find Abishek:LinkedIn-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great podcasts coming from Marty Cagan (The legend himself), Brian Balfour (Founder, Reforge; & Fmr VP Growth, Hubspot), and Colin Matthews (AI Prototyping Expert).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Marily Nika, an AI PM at Google, reveals all strategies to transition into AI product management and standout in this role even without a technical background.-Brought to you by:Vanta: The best tool to automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00How AI PM Roles Differ at Big Tech Companies – 00:06:56How Technical an AI PM Needs to Be – 00:08:08Data Handling Responsibilities for AI PMs – 00:13:10How PMs Can Improve Collaboration with Researchers – 00:18:06Interviewing for AI PM Roles at Big Tech Companies – 00:22:08The Role of a PhD in AI Product Management – 00:26:03Optimizing LinkedIn for Aspiring AI PMs – 00:31:55Roadmap to Becoming an AI PM – 00:37:05Transitioning into AI Product Management – 00:40:52The Process of Boomeranging Back to a Company – 00:44:00AI Tools Every PM Should Know – 00:48:08What It’s Like to Be an AI PM at Google – 00:57:46How to Develop a Strong Product Strategy – 01:01:21The Evolution of PM Roles in the Age of AI – 01:05:11How PMs Can Stay Relevant in an AI-Driven World – 01:08:12Balancing a Side Business with a Full-Time Job – 01:13:42The Process of Creating a Course – 01:17:12LinkedIn Tips for Aspiring AI PM Creators – 01:21:21Lessons from Product Failures – 01:25:27-Where to find Marily:LinkedInTwitterWebsiteYouTubeNewsletterMaven-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great podcasts coming from Abhishek Viswanathan (2x Former CPO: Qualtrics, Apollo.io), Shardul Mehta (Fmr VP PM at Amwell, Director at Capital One), and Aakash Gupta.I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

With 10+ years of experience, Mike Davey has learned the lessons that separate good PMs from great and what it takes to climb from PM 0 to product leadership.In this episode, he talks about challenges of product development, product discovery and how to become a product leader.-Brought to you by:Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustAttio: The next generation CRM-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Golden Age of Feature Factory - 00:03:55How a PM Can Reclaim Authority in This Age - 00:07:10The Ideal Leader - 00:10:58Conducting Good Field Research - 00:15:58Using Opportunity Solution Trees - 00:18:39Cost of Conducting Field Research - 00:21:45Impact of AI on Climate - 00:26:10Strategizing Career Growth - 00:29:02Job Search in Small Market - 00:35:45Coming into Role as First PM - 00:38:15Being a Startup PM - 00:44:19Tools in Use - 00:47:40Dealing with Founders - 00:49:27Recruiting Good Talent - 00:54:31Interview Process - 00:57:08Product Management in Niche Industries - 01:00:28Moving Up the PM Career Ladder - 01:02:43Job Search Strategy - 01:07:27-Where to find Mike:LinkedIn-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great podcasts coming from Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta), and Abhishek Viswanathan (2x Former CPO: Qualtrics, Apollo.io), and Shardul Mehta (Fmr VP PM at Amwell, Director at Capital One).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Poorvi has worked at Microsoft, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Meta.In this episode we discuss mastering execution, transitioning to strategic roles, and the key to career growth.-Brought to you by:Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise Ready-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Being a PM in Big Tech – 00:02:34Task-Based Execution at Microsoft – 00:08:56Starting Out at Salesforce – 00:12:43Career Advice for Young PMs – 00:16:41Getting Promoted in a Product Career – 00:20:37Differences in Working Across Big Tech Companies – 00:24:41Product Culture at Meta – 00:29:23Maintaining Work-Life Balance – 00:33:52General Manager vs. Other Product Roles – 00:38:28Building Products in Large Companies – 00:42:28Poorvi’s Product Leadership Style – 00:46:45Dissolution of Horizontal Teams – 00:51:34Why Reviewing Team Performance Matters – 00:53:58Archetypes of Effective Product Leaders – 00:56:50The Importance of Spending Time with Customers – 01:00:43The Role of Writing in Product Management – 01:02:28How to Conduct Better Product Reviews – 01:04:20Methods for Developing a Strong Product Strategy – 01:09:52Poorvi’s 70-Page Product Strategy Process – 01:11:31Key Output Metrics for PMs – 01:14:16Getting a PM Interview at Meta – 01:16:53Common Mistakes in PM Interviews – 01:20:07Advice for Reaching the Highest Levels as a PM – 01:23:03-Where to find Poorvi:LinkedInTwitter-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great podcasts coming from Mike Davey (VP of Product, RaptorMaps), Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta), and Abhishek Viswanathan (2x Former CPO: Qualtrics, Apollo.io).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Dr. Nancy Li specializes in getting people AI jobs at FAANG.In this episode, we go super deep on the 2025 job search for you (this is better than many $1,000 courses).Brought to you by:Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustAttio: The next generation CRM-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00PM Job Market Outlook for 2025 - 00:02:06PM Compensation: Upwards or Downwards? - 00:07:07Getting an AI PM Job - 00:09:36Big Tech Hiring Trends for AI PMs - 00:14:06Inside OpenAI's Recruitment Process - 00:17:36Getting Interviews: Key Steps - 00:21:56Building a Product Portfolio: How and Why - 00:27:11Optimizing Your LinkedIn for Inbound Offers - 00:32:06Referral Strategies That Work - 00:37:38Answering Behavioral Interview Questions - 00:41:37Common Mistakes with “Tell Me About Yourself” - 00:44:11Roadmap to Building an AI Product as a PM - 00:49:00Answering the “Why This Company” Question - 00:53:08What Most People Overlook - 00:54:49Must-Prepare Questions for PM Interviews - 00:59:09Common Case Interview Mistakes - 01:05:52How to Effectively Use Frameworks - 01:07:20Tackling Product Design Questions - 01:09:17MYCSPhD Framework Explained - 01:13:05Frameworks and Questions: Your Approach - 01:18:17Handling “If You Were the CEO” Questions - 01:20:24Top Tips for Salary Negotiations - 01:23:32Hottest Take on Product Management - 01:29:25Breaking Down Revenue Streams - 01:34:30Balancing Work and Life as a PM - 01:37:49Rapid-Fire Questions - 01:38:12-Where to find Dr. Nancy:LinkedInTwitterInstagramApple PodcastSpotify PodcastPM AcceleratorTikTokYouTube-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great podcasts coming from Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta), Poorvi Shrivastav (Fmr Senior Director of PM at Meta, Salesforce), and Mike Davey (VP of Product, RaptorMaps).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Your tactical guide to dominate LinkedIn with scalable content strategies, B2B social selling, and exponential audience growth with Pierre Herubel (125K+ on LinkedIn).-Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMVanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust-We're covering:Preview – 00:00:00WhyInfographics Are the Main Content Format – 00:02:09Key Elements of a B2B Content Strategy – 00:03:12Content Strategy vs. Product Strategy – 00:07:21The Best Format for a Content Strategy – 00:09:05Data Points for Evaluating a Content Strategy – 00:12:55Following a Specific Funnel? – 00:17:25How the Whole Content Ecosystem Works – 00:20:44Commoditized vs. Proprietary Offers – 00:24:18Creating a Strong Offer for a SaaS Product – 00:28:06Building the Right Team to Execute a Content Strategy – 00:34:51How Content Amplifies Founder-Led Sales – 00:39:00Common Mistakes Companies Make with Outreach Messages – 00:43:20Types of LinkedIn Posts That Perform Well – 00:46:59Using AI to Create Content – 00:50:08Creating a 99-Page Carousel in 20 Minutes – 00:54:56Using Canva to Design Great Graphics – 00:59:27What Goes in an Infographic vs. Hook vs. Main Post – 01:03:15How to Create a Compelling Hook – 01:06:22How to Effectively Finish Your Post – 01:09:57How SaaS Businesses Can Use Lead Magnets – 01:14:29Repurposing vs. Reposting Content – 01:18:04The Role of Consistency on LinkedIn – 01:20:17How He Went from Zero to 130K Followers – 01:22:35How to Write Authority Content – 01:28:02Writing Hooks for Infographics – 01:29:56Revenue Drivers and Breakdown – 01:32:56Managing Time as a Creator – 01:38:58Why He Lives in Bangkok – 01:40:06Key Learnings from His Successful Course Launch – 01:41:05Favorite Places to Hire Talent – 01:44:56Favorite Book Recommendations – 01:47:20Psychological Biases You Need to Know – 01:48:44Top LinkedIn Creators to Follow – 01:54:35-Where to find Pierre:LinkedInFree CourseWebsiteNewsletterYouTube-Email [email protected] to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great podcasts coming from Dr. Nancy Li (Fmr Director of PM; Founder, PM Accelerator), Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta), and Poorvi Shrivastav (Fmr Senior Director of PM at Meta, Salesforce).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

So far on the Product Growth Podcast, you’ve heard from founders, big tech PMs, and unicorn product minds on what it takes to build a great product.Today, we’re bringing you a fresh perspective — from an operator who’s deep in the trenches, building products for multiple companies and startups as a Fractional CTO.But that’s not all; he’s also a founder, offering us the unique opportunity to hear different perspectives from the same person.What makes this episode even more exciting? He’s been honing his craft for 15 years, working across industries, collaborating with diverse teams, and doing it all at the same time.We're covering:Preview – 00:00:00How Much Time Should a CTO Spend on Product? – 00:01:10Profile of a Good Early-Stage Startup PM – 00:03:08Compensation of an Early-Stage Startup PM – 00:10:00Best Way to Hire Early-Stage PMs – 00:15:30Challenges with the "Trial-Based Work" Approach – 00:18:38Stanford Study: "10% of Engineers Are Ghost Engineers" – 00:22:43Rule of Thumb Behind Product Hires – 00:25:07Who Should PMs Report to in Startups? – 00:28:55Mental Model for Scaling the Product Team – 00:34:44Mistakes Early-Stage PMs Make – 00:37:46Minimum Viable Process for Developing Features – 00:41:40Believing in a "Cutting Down Scope" Philosophy – 00:46:18Why You Should Launch Early – 00:49:24Honest Opinions on Scrum – 01:00:11Managing in a Global Workforce – 01:07:35Hidden Incentives for Big Companies – 01:15:32Aakash’s Experience Before and After COVID – 01:17:15Are AI Tools Worth the Hype? – 01:19:53How Should PMs Use AI Tools? – 01:26:31What’s Going on in Sergio’s Professional Life – 01:36:12How He Manages Time to Do It All – 01:42:01Brought to you by:Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustAttio: The next generation CRMWhere to find Sergio:LinkedInTwitterStartupNewsletterWebsiteEmail [email protected] to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.We have some great podcasts coming from Pierre Herubel ( B2B Content Expert, 122K+ on LinkedIn), Mario Gabriele (Founder, The Generalist; Former VC), and Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

She gets laid off from Discord, then goes viral & becoming the most followed PM across platforms.Not just that, she uses the moment to pivot her career, build a thriving personal brand, and winning big as a full-time content creator.Today, we’re diving deep into her journey of going viral, breaking into product management, experience as a PM at Meta, TikTok, Discord, content creation, and more.We're covering:Guest's Introduction – 00:00:01Filming the Layoff Video – 00:01:32Her Views on Mass Layoffs in 2023 – 00:07:45Inside Look at the Discord PM Team – 00:11:00Product Culture at Discord – 00:15:36The Approval Process at Discord – 00:19:54Explaining TikTok Culture – 00:22:23TikTok Algorithm – 00:29:48The Start of Her Content Creation Journey – 00:32:40How Big Social Companies Fueled Her Content Creation – 00:36:36Becoming the Most Followed PM – 00:41:45Her Role at Facebook – 00:44:51The Culture at Meta – 00:48:25What Makes a Good Product Culture? – 00:50:39Breaking Into the PM Industry Without a Title – 00:55:36How She Secured a Role at TikTok – 01:00:01Her Must-Read Book List – 01:07:53How She Landed a Role at Discord – 01:10:53Advice for Laid-Off PMs – 01:16:03Breaking the Internet with "30 by 30" – 01:17:28The Production Process Behind "30 by 30" – 01:20:50Pulling Off Big Brand Collaborations – 01:24:26Her Process for Managing Collaborations – 01:29:33How She Is Missing Out on More Potential and Money – 01:34:25What’s Next for Chloe – 01:41:38Brought to you by:Explo: Embed customer-facing analytics in your productAttio: The next generation CRMVanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustWhere to find Chloe:YoutubeInstagramTikTokThreadsLinkedInTwitterEmail [email protected] to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.We have some great podcasts coming from: Adam Robinson (CEO @ Retention.com & RB2B), Sergio Pereira (Fractional CTO and CPO), and Pierre Herubel ( B2B Content Expert, 122K+ on LinkedIn). I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

1M+ TikTok Followers. Given a TED Talk. Thought leader in AR/VR and spatial computing.In today's episode, we've got Bilawal Sidhu who went from Deloitte consultant to Senior Google PM.Not just that, he managed to get 3 promotions in 5 years.Without any doubt, he has bunch of insights to share on transitioning into the PM industry, thriving as a PM in big tech, and shaping the future of innovation.That’s exactly what we’re covering today:Introduction to the Guest - 00:00:01Is Spatial Computing Just Hype? - 00:01:57How Generative AI is Helping AR/VR Progress - 00:04:22Why Vision Pro Was a Flop - 00:10:18Why Meta's Quest Outsold Vision Pro - 00:13:15Why He is Still Bullish on Google - 00:17:23How He Landed a Role at Google (After Transitioning from Deloitte) - 00:28:01Product Management Trends in 2008 - 00:36:19The Less Glamorous Side of Being a PM at Google - 00:39:00Working Experience in Google Cloud vs. Google Maps - 00:43:38Decision-Making Processes of Google Maps Teams - 00:51:44How He Got 3 Promotions in 5 Years - 00:59:26Two Lessons from the Promotion Story - 01:05:25Building an Innovation-Centric Mindset as a PM - 01:18:38AI Tools and Their Use Cases for PMs - 01:23:17Managing Time at Google - 01:28:02The Future of PM Roles - 01:35:23Step-by-Step Guide on Transfers and Transitions - 01:45:16Why He's Blown Away by Procedural 3D Modeling - 01:54:40What's Happening in the NERFs Space? - 02:01:01Leaving Google and Becoming a Creator - 02:07:41His Focus as a Content Creator - 02:18:30Income Streams Breakdown - 02:28:242024 Review: Creator Life vs. Google Year 5 - 02:31:54Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyVanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustWhere to find Bilawal:LinkedInTwitterWebsiteTED showNewsletterYouTubeEmail [email protected] to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.We have some great podcasts coming from: Chloe Shih (Most Followed PM creator on Instagram + YouTube), Sergio Pereira (Fractional CTO and CPO), and Adam Robinson. (CEO @ Retention.com & RB2B).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Swiggy started with just 30,000 daily orders.Today, it’s a household name handling millions orders per day.Moreover, it recently completed an IPO as well.So, how did it scale so fast in such a competitive market?In this episode, Anuj Rathi takes us behind the scenes to explore Swiggy’s journey.In today's episode, we cover:Exponential Growth Story of Swiggy – 00:03:42Product Features Driving Growth – 00:10:25Advice for PMs to Evolve in Their Role – 00:22:10Going Beyond Product – 00:25:25Development in Leadership Roles – 00:29:44Mastering Product Discovery and Execution – 00:32:53Tackling Challenges in PM Roles – 00:36:36Prioritization Framework in Action – 00:41:05Role of Collaboration – 00:48:46Balancing Internal and External Focus – 00:51:11Transitioning from PM to Leadership – 00:54:19Short Tenure in Executive Roles – 01:00:09AI for Product Managers and Leaders – 01:01:52The Future of Product Management Roles – 01:04:15Adopting a Cross-Functional Mindset – 01:07:52Job Search Strategies for Executive Roles – 01:13:14Inbound for Product Leaders – 01:18:47Brought to you by:Explo: Customer-Facing analytics in your productAttio: The next generation CRMVanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustWhere to find Anuj:LinkedInTwitterCompanyEmail [email protected] to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.We have some great podcasts coming from: Bilawal Sidhu, Chloe Shih, and Sergio Pereira. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

I have another in-person episode from my India tour! This is with prolific podcaster Aishwarya Ashok, who had me on her show about a year ago. In our chat from my awesome Airbnb in the heart of 100 ft road - the center of tech in India - we cover:Why Zoho Chooses to Stay Private - 00:02:17The Untold Origin Story of Zoho - 00:06:52How Zoho Carved Its Unique Market Position - 00:09:23The Secret Sauce Behind Zoho's Growth - 00:11:06Inside Zoho: Understanding Its Scale and Size - 00:15:29From Marketing to Management: The Transition Path - 00:18:39Why Showing Up Drives Career Success - 00:26:57Proven Strategies for Landing PM Interviews - 00:28:42Mastering Self-Reflection to Thrive as a PM - 00:32:14Leveraging No-Code Tools to Build Referral Systems - 00:35:02Picking the Right Starting Point with Popular Tools - 00:40:13Common Pitfalls in PM Interviews - 00:41:53The Art of Structuring Perfect PM Interview Answers - 00:46:18The AI Revolution: What It Means for the Future of Product Management - 00:48:59Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyExplo: Customer-Facing analytics in your productWhere to find Aishwariya:LinkedInWebsiteNewsletterEmail [email protected] to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.We have some great podcasts coming from: Anuj Rathi, Bilawal Sidhu, and Chloe Shih. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

In this episode, Gautham Krishnan shares his playbook for mastering product strategy, apply second-order thinking to uncover hidden opportunities, and leverage pre-mortems to minimize risk.If you’re looking to sharpen your "product sense" to accelerate your career growth and build strategic products, this episode is for you.In today's episode, we cover:"You're Never Late to the Party with a Strong Product Strategy" — 00:11:12How BluSmart Is Beating Uber in India — 00:15:54Assessing If Your Product Strategy Is Good Enough — 00:34:04How to Gain Deep Insights Into Your Users — 00:40:41The Biggest Mistakes People Make During Pre-Mortems — 00:45:28Product Strategy: Startups vs. Larger Companies — 00:49:53Marty Cagan’s Take on Crafting Product Strategy — 00:52:33The Most Important Lesson From 16 Years of Aakash’s Experience — 00:56:20The Most Critical Trait Gautham Looks for When Hiring PMs — 01:03:10Favorite Questions to Assess Customer Obsession in PMs — 01:08:19How Gautham Landed His Executive Director Role — 01:10:14Increasing Your Surface Area of Luck — 01:11:35Gautham’s Best Advice for Aspiring PMs — 01:12:36How PMs Should Leverage AI to Stay Ahead — 01:14:22Brought to you by:Explo: Customer-Facing analytics in your productAttio: The next generation CRMEnterpret: Transform customer feedback into product growth with custom AIWhere to find Maria:LinkedInTwitterWebsiteEmail [email protected] to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.We have some great podcasts coming from: Aishwarya Ashok, Anuj Rathi, and Bilawal Sidhu. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

In this episode, Mona shares her journey as the first female engineer of Airbnb’s growth team to tackling the challenges of localization and scaling performance marketing.If you’re looking to crack into PM, build scalable growth systems, or learn how Airbnb achieved global success, this episode is packed with lessons you can’t miss.In today's episode, we cover:Why and How Brian Chesky Redefined the PM Role – 00:03:03Airbnb’s Approach After Ditching Traditional Product Management – 00:09:23Key Considerations for Driving User Adoption – 00:13:10The Early Wins of Airbnb’s Acquisition Team a Decade Ago – 00:23:28Airbnb’s Biggest PR Nightmare and How They Handled It – 00:28:42Building a Culture of Quick Experimentation – 00:39:42The Secrets Behind Airbnb’s Localization Success – 00:53:41From Engineering to Product Management: Lessons Learned – 01:04:10The Journey from Software Engineer to Product Manager – 01:11:00Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMExplo: Customer-facing analytics in your productWhere to find Maria:LinkedInTwitterWebsiteEmail [email protected] to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. We have some great podcasts coming from: Gautham Krishnan, Aishwarya Ashok, and Adam Robinson. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

In today’s episode, Maria Chec unpacks the identity crisis Agile faces in 2024, why roles like Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches are under fire, and how teams can move beyond rigid frameworks to drive real collaboration and value.This is a must-listen for PMs who want to master evolving Agile practices, tailor frameworks like SAFe to their needs, and unlock tools like Kanban and user story mapping to streamline workflows and foster high-performing teams.In today's episode, we cover:Why Agile Thrives in Europe More Than the U.S. — 00:00:27Agile’s Role in Digital Transformation Companies — 00:07:00Rewriting the Playbook for Transformation — 00:09:38The Blurred Lines Between Product Operations and Producers — 00:20:56Why PMs Are Pushing Back Against Agile Roles — 00:23:47The Future of Product Teams: Agile, Evolved — 00:32:55Agile Compensation: What’s the Value? — 00:40:20The Rise and Fall of the Agile Brand — 00:47:43The Shift to PMs and Engineering Leaders — 00:50:52SAFe: Friend or Foe? — 1:02:20User Story Mapping: The Unsung Hero of Collaboration — 1:07:05Agile vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference? — 1:12:33The Key Ingredients of Scrum — 1:20:26Sprint Planning in a Meeting-Averse World — 1:26:22Principles Over Processes: Agile’s Next Step — 1:32:01Kanban: The Flexible Framework You’re Overlooking — 1:35:30Brought to you by:Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your VoC into product insightsWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyDovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your CustomerWhere to find Maria:LinkedInYouTubeNewsletterPodcastTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Mona Gandhi, Gautham Krishnan, and Aishwarya Ashok. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

In this episode, Ben breaks down why simplifying products unlocks growth, how Product-Led Growth (PLG) principles are transforming B2B, how to align growth models and product state frameworks, prioritize actions that drive activation, and improve user retention. This episode will transform how you think about product growth, engagement, and retention. In today's episode, we cover:Why most B2B products are over-engineered — 00:00:21“Every company will need to become product-led eventually” — 00:09:19What companies shouldn’t pursue PLG — 00:17:58Why zero-commission sales are perfect for PLG — 00:23:16Product-Led Sales 101 — 00:25:46Improving pricing and packaging — 00:28:52How to build effective growth models — 00:34:35Balancing collaboration between teams — 00:47:39What engagement states really are — 00:52:16Why you shouldn’t focus directly on retention — 01:01:27How Snyk brought in a million developers per month — 01:10:03Explaining the “Feel > See > Hear” model — 01:16:03Landing a role at a $7 billion company — 01:24:06“The best time to search for a job is when you already have one” — 01:32:06Who Ben is listening to these days — 01:46:42Brought to you by:Enterpret: Transform customer feedback into product growth with custom AIWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyDovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your CustomerWhere to find Ben:LinkedInNewsletter WebsiteTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Maria Chec, Mona Gandhi, and Gautham Krishnan. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

In this episode, Ramli John dives deep into the biggest onboarding mistakes teams make and shares proven strategies to optimize the process — personalization, behavior-driven emails, outreach, and identifying key upgrade moments for monetization.If you want to reduce churn, improve retention, and create onboarding experiences that turn users into loyal fans, this episode is for you.Agenda:What Everyone Gets Wrong About Onboarding — 00:00:27The Onboarding Lessons from CrossFit — 00:03:34Is This the Best Onboarding Technique You Haven’t Tried Yet? — 00:08:18What Makes Duolingo’s Onboarding So Addictive? — 00:10:39Why Most Onboarding Problems Are Really Messaging Issues — 00:23:01The Best Onboarding Emails That Actually Work — 00:33:10Outreach Done Right: The Art of Engaging Free Users — 00:38:05How Onboarding Can Be a Secret Monetization Weapon — 00:41:17Laid Off? Here’s the Job Advice You Need Now — 00:57:37The Biggest PLG Motion Mistakes Companies Keep Making — 01:02:47A Framework to Turn Free Users into Paying Customers — 01:08:28Great Marketing: Why It Should Attract AND Repel — 01:15:43Head of Growth Role: Should You Take It or Run? — 01:19:56Brainstorming That Actually Gets Results — 01:28:04AI Tools to Increase Your Productivity — 01:31:52From 9-to-5 to Solopreneur — 01:35:55How to Sell Thousands of Copies — 01:43:58Books, Newsletters, and Resources — 01:47:01Brought to you by:Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your VoC into product insightsStatsig: The complete platform for Product GrowthSectaLabs: Professional headshots from regular selfiesWhere to find Ramli:LinkedInTwitterBookWebsiteTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Ben Williams, Maria Chec, and Mona Gandhi. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

Andrew Capland reveals the truth behind short tenures, the realities of building successful growth teams and the playbook for sustainable success.This episode covers the secrets of monetization, frameworks behind data-driven growth models, creating personalised onboarding flows that drive retention, and how to succeed as a growth leader.Agenda:Why do growth leaders have such short tenures? - 00:00:26What’s the real taxonomy of growth roles? - 00:07:33Common growth role pitfalls and how to avoid them - 00:10:45Imposter syndrome and how to overcome it - 00:19:35Why Growth is the fastest-growing function - 00:25:59Structuring and scaling a winning growth team - 00:32:15Why documenting how your growth team works can transform your outcomes - 00:38:20Flexibility vs. focus: The big debate in growth teams - 00:42:17Mastering the art of creating actionable growth models - 00:47:21Power and pain of pricing strategies - 00:53:54Turning anti-conversions into wins - 01:03:24The framework for optimizing growth managers performance - 01:08:49When growth teams outgrow themselves and merge back into core teams - 01:15:57Actionable tips to stand out and land interviews in growth roles - 01:26:55Career lessons for succeeding and staying ahead in growth roles - 01:30:53Watch out for these red flags that sabotage growth careers - 01:33:30What makes the ideal head of growth? - 01:38:37Proven questions to identify standout talent for growth teams - 01:45:31Key lessons from product failures and growth missteps - 01:47:39Brought to you by:June.so: Customer analytics for product focused teamsDovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your CustomerWhere to find Tibo:LinkedInNewsletterPodcastYouTubeTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Ramli John, Ben Williams, and Maria Chec. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

In today’s episode, Colin Lernell, Senior Product Director (Patreon, Noom, Udacity) unveils the secrets of the hidden job market for product leaders, revealing how to create a "market of one" positioning, build a reputation that opens doors, and leverage networking to land unlisted roles. He also shares actionable advice on optimizing LinkedIn profiles, crafting impactful outreach, and navigating the realities of pre-IPO versus Big Tech opportunities.Agenda:What People Get Wrong About Product Leadership Job Searches — 00:00:47How to Conduct a Reputation-Based Job Search — 00:01:25Misconceptions About Reputation — 00:07:41Balancing Content Creation with Your Job Responsibilities — 00:09:56The Most Effective Channel for Job Searches — 00:13:16Understanding Candidate-Market Fit — 00:16:51How to Get in Front of Top Recruiters — 00:21:40Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile — 00:30:58The Psychology of Interviewee — 00:39:29Should You Accept a Downgraded Role? — 00:47:27The Reality of Taking Equity as a Product Leadership Candidate — 00:57:27The Current Interview Process for Product Leaders — 01:03:18Four to Five Interviews but No Offers—What’s Going Wrong? — 01:11:56If You’re in a Full-Time Job Search, Listen to This — 01:20:58Should You Write 'Laid Off' on Your Resume? — 01:23:46Negotiation 101 — 01:27:55Should You Ask for More During Negotiations? — 01:43:17Negotiating a $1.2 Million Offer to $1.5 Million — 01:50:58What’s a Reasonable Amount to Negotiate? — 01:58:29Why You Should Continue Job Searching Even After Accepting an Offer — 02:06:37Brought to you by:Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your VoC into product insightsStatsig: The complete platform for Product GrowthSectaLabs: Professional headshots from regular selfiesWhere to find Colin:LinkedInTwitterNewsletterCoachingTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Andrew Capland, Ramli John, and Ben Williams. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

In today’s episode, Melissa pulls back the curtain on what product strategy really is (and isn’t), how to scale high-performing teams without losing focus, and the biggest mistakes PMs make when balancing user needs and business goals.This is a masterclass for PMs at every stage who want to excel at rethinking roadmaps, avoiding execution traps, and building products that drive measurable outcomes — not just features.Agenda:Are You Stuck in the "Build Trap"? Here’s What It Means — 00:00:14Founder Mode: Why It’s a Double-Edged Sword — 00:07:58The Science Behind Crafting a Winning Strategy — 00:13:17Company vs. Product Strategy: What Most PMs Get Wrong — 00:21:34What Really Defines Product Strategy? — 00:29:34The 5 Layers of Strategy Every PM Must Master — 00:33:18Empowering Teams: The Secret to Unlocking Their Full Potential — 00:39:26From Tactical to Strategic: A Roadmap for Junior PMs — 00:48:11How to Create Game-Changing Initiative Lists as a PM — 01:02:41Why PMs Are Losing Their Seats at the Figma Table — 01:09:36Prioritization Perfected: Mastering the Cost of Delay Concept — 01:18:29The Untold Truths About Product Operations — 01:23:22Scaling Up? Beware of These Common Team Mistakes — 01:32:15“Product Kata”: The Iterative Framework That Drives Success — 01:35:59Keeping Up With the Rapid Evolution of Product Management — 01:43:41How to Land Your Dream PM Job: Proven Advice That Works — 01:52:23Behind the Curtain: A Business Breakdown You Need to Hear — 02:02:59Brought to you by:Enterpret: Transform customer feedback into product growth with custom AIAnvil : The fastest way to build software for automating documentsDovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your CustomerWhere to find Melissa:LinkedInOnline training & courseWebsiteTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Colin Lernell, Andrew Capland, and Ramli John. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

As I’ve often said, PMs and aspiring PMs can learn a lot from the scrappy, relentless mindset of solopreneurs and indie hackers. Today’s episode is a masterclass in just that.In this podcast, he pulls back the curtain on rapid product validation, the perils of building on third-party platforms, leveraging AI to slash development costs, and why distribution — not just the product itself —is the ultimate key to success.Agenda:His initial journey and reflections — 00:00:41Story behind shipping 11 products before mega hits — 00:13:25Giving away 25% equity to a Twitter influencer — 00:18:58The “hows” and “whys” of partnerships — 00:23:02Getting suspended on LinkedIn — 00:28:14Becoming Product Hunt Maker of the Year — 00:36:32Going from paying $0 to paying $42K/mo for Twitter API costs — 00:45:16Selling TweetHunter and Taplio to Lempire for $8 million — 00:51:44Should you reduce prices to reduce churn? — 00:58:46Acquiring new projects (Feather and Revid) — 01:01:01Story behind getting kicked out of Beehiiv — 01:03:45Why and how PMs should build with AI — 01:10:33Building your personal brand a.k.a. distribution — 01:24:32Why revenue is the best idea validation — 01:26:45Criteria for deciding which ideas to build — 01:28:18What do you think about the product manager role? — 01:41:14Pros and cons of building in public — 01:44:37Managing time as a product builder — 01:48:49Brought to you by:June.so: Customer analytics for product focused teamsDovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your CustomerSectaLabs: Professional headshots from regular selfiesWhere to find Tibo:TwitterNewsletterFeatherRevidTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming with Melissa Perri, Colin Lernell, and Andrew Capland. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 – 00:02:45Dovetail’s PLG Philosophy: Building for End Users – 00:05:01Building Teams That Own Problems – 00:14:30When Founders Should Hire PMs – 00:18:05What It Means to Be Design-Led and Product-Led – 00:21:10Balancing Speed and Quality in Product Development – 00:24:20Planning with Design Vision Workshops – 00:27:00Scaling Without Outbound Sales – 00:30:40The PLG Iceberg Explained – 00:34:05Driving User Activation – 00:37:50Turning Users Into Advocates – 00:42:15Pricing and Packaging as a Growth Lever – 00:46:05Integrating AI Thoughtfully – 00:50:30Common AI Feature Design Mistakes – 00:55:10Refining Features for Impact – 00:59:25Staying Ahead in the AI Space – 01:03:15Lessons from Features That Didn’t Work – 01:07:10Collaborating Between PMs and Designers – 01:12:45Replacing PRDs with Storytelling – 01:17:30Figma’s Role in Collaboration – 01:21:20Productivity Systems of a CEO – 01:25:15Using AI Tools Like ChatGPT – 01:28:40Lessons from the Jira Growth Team – 01:34:25The Future of Product Management – 01:40:10Advice for Aspiring Founders – 01:43:00Lightning Round: Favorite Tools and Lessons – 01:45:20Why Product Quality Always Wins – 01:47:15Brought to you by:Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your Voice of Customer into product insightsDovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your CustomerSectaLabs: Where to find BenjaminLinkedInWebsiteTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming Thibault Louis-Lucas, aMelissa Perri, and Colin Lernell. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 Framework? – 00:22:18Fixing the Double Diamond Framework – 00:24:04The Triple Diamond Framework Explained – 00:27:20The Three Types of Product Metrics – 00:37:44How Do Metrics Differ From Teresa Torres’ Product Outcomes? – 00:38:13How Strategy Differs From a Business Model – 00:44:43What’s Wrong with Popular Strategy Canvases? – 00:46:57Why Managing Risks Is the Heart of PM – 00:53:06The Main Types of Risks in Product Management – 00:54:11Extending the Opportunity Solution Tree (OST) – 01:00:32How to Prioritize Ideas Effectively – 01:07:16Why the ICE Framework Is Practical for Prioritization – 01:10:25Growing 100K+ Followers on LinkedIn in 12 Months – 01:12:38How to Start a Post With a Great Hook – 01:14:10Examples of Bad Hooks and How to Upgrade Them – 01:16:45The Rules for Crafting a Message That Resonates – 01:19:12Driving Action With an Effective CTA – 01:21:38Checklist for Creating a Stellar LinkedIn Post – 01:23:42Best Systems for Growing a Newsletter – 01:27:08Managing Content Creation Alongside a Full-Time Job – 01:30:46Tips for Writing Substack Notes That Perform Well – 01:33:22Adjusting Copywriting for SEO Success – 01:35:18Top Use Cases for AI in Product Management – 01:38:07Should PMs Create Content? – 01:40:32How to Avoid Burnout as a PM – 01:42:44Modern PM Practices – 01:45:12Brought to you by:June.so: Customer analytics for product focused teamsSprig: Build products for people not data pointsDovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your CustomerWhere to find Pawel:LinkedInNewsletterTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming Benjamin Humphrey, Thibault Louis-Lucas, and Melissa Perri. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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: Enterpret - 4:28Short Form Video Fundamentals - 11:52Hook, Tension & Conclusion - 13:10Creating Content with Tension - 14:42Content Templates & Structures - 16:58What Makes Videos Go Viral - 18:58The Power of Multiple Hooks - 21:05Traffic Leaking Strategy - 23:41Trend Jumping Explained - 25:16Why Negative News Works - 29:55Video Production Workflow - 41:35Filming in Real Time - 45:20Editing Process Revealed - 48:30Ad Break: Work OS - 53:01Daily Content Creation Tips - 1:12:15LinkedIn Video Strategy - 1:20:16Cracking Instagram Growth - 1:24:28TikTok vs Instagram Algorithm - 1:29:45Building Medium Following - 1:31:36Writing Process for Articles - 1:36:40Using AI for Content - 1:42:15Ad Break: Anvil - 1:53:25Being a Character Online - 1:54:32Character Creation Benefits - 1:59:45Scaling Beyond Yourself - 2:03:45Where to Find Aaron - 2:05:07Brought to you by:Enterpret: Transform customer feedback into product growth with custom AIWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyAnvil - The fastest way to build software for automating documentsWhere to find Aaron DininLinkedInTwitterWebsiteTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Pawel Huryn, Benjamin Humphrey, and Thibault Louis-Lucas. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 vs. Customer Pain Points – 00:36:00 Experimentation: Core to Product Development – 00:42:30 Balancing User Feedback with Innovation – 00:47:55 Frameworks: Helping or Hindering High Performers? – 00:58:10 The Art of Experiment Reviews at StatSig – 01:03:45 Customer-Centric Development: Going Beyond Data – 01:12:20 From Big Tech to Startup Culture – 01:19:55 Adapting Product Strategies to Fit Company Stages – 01:24:30 Hiring and Mentoring Product Managers – 01:29:50 Frameworks Are for Average Performers – 01:37:15 Building Cross-Functional Collaboration – 01:44:00 How AI is Transforming Product Management – 01:50:30 Leadership Insights: Empowering High Performers – 01:55:20 Vineeth’s Advice on Navigating PM Careers – 01:59:00 Final Reflections on Product Innovation – 02:04:10Brought to you by:Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your Voice of Customer into product insightsSprig: Build products for people not data pointsAnvil - The fastest way to build software for automating documentsWhere to find Vineeth MadhusudananLinkedInStatsigTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Aaron Dinin, Pawel Huryn, and Benjamin Humphrey. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

"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 intelligence, and his approach to leading a resilient, future-proof organization. This conversation is packed with tactical insights for anyone aiming to elevate their growth strategy and make a real impact.In today's episode, we cover:Founding Story: Funding with Credit Cards – 00:01:15Finding Product-Market Fit Through Focused Targeting – 00:09:08Rebranding from DiscoverOrg to ZoomInfo – 00:26:30Current Business Model: Products, Segments, and GTM Strategies – 00:46:59Developing ZoomInfo Copilot: Leveraging AI for GTM – 01:02:37Brought to you by:June.so: Customer analytics for product focused teamsSprig: Build products for people not data pointsOneSchema: Automate CSV imports directly in your productWhere to find HenryLinkedInTwitterZoominfoTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from, Vineeth Madhusudanan, Aaron Dinin, and Pawel Huryn. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 episode, we cover:Growth Sales vs. Traditional Sales – 00:07:15Why Vanity Metrics Don’t Equal Growth – 00:25:15Customer-Centric Experimentation and Insights – 00:40:30Cross-Functional Collaboration and Its Role in Growth – 01:25:20Key Takeaways on Growth Strategy – 01:42:30Brought to you by:Dovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your CustomerEnterpret: Transform customer feedback into product growth with custom AISprig: Build products for people not data pointsStatsig: The complete platform for Product GrowthWhere to find ShubhamLinkedInTopmateTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Henry Schuck, Vineeth Madhusudanan, and Aaron Dinin. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 | 46:24Growth Product Leadership | 01:05:10Opportunity Solution Trees | 01:14:06Growth Partnerships | 01:20:18Referrals | 01:25:42Job Searching | 01:43:12Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMDovetail - The Fastest Way to Understand Your CustomerEnterpret - Transform customer feedback into product growth with custom AIAnvil - The fastest way to build software for automating documentsWhere to find Maria:LinkedInTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Shubham Khoker, Henry Schuck, and Vineeth Madhusudanan. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

“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 places like HP, Lenovo, Digital Turbine, and now RealEyes. So, it goes without saying that he has a ton of lessons to share with us.In today's episode, we cover:The Computer Vision AI Space and Using AI as a VP of Product | 14:41Effective Ways of Product and Sales Collaboration | 54:11Approach Towards De-Risking Features | 57:08“Try-before-you-buy”: The New Way of Hiring? | 01:01:44Career Topics in PM: Job Search, Interviews, and Homework | 01:21:36Scott’s Previous Tenures and Thoughts on Job Hopping | 01:31:21Brought to you by:Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your Voice of Customer into product insightsWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyStatsig: The complete platform for Product GrowthWhere to find Scott:LinkedInInstagramTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Maria Cuasay, Shubham Khoker, and Henry Schuck. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 CustomerEnterpret: Transform customer feedback into product growth with custom AIAnvil: The fastest way to build software for automating documentsWhere to find Shravan:LinkedInWebsiteYouTubeTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Scott Jones, Maria Cuasay, and Shubham Khoker. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 mastery that will help you stand out in job market | 2:17Mindset shifts for career success | 13:14Shobhit’s way of fast-tracking PMs to leadership roles | 30:01How to build influence across career levels | 45:23Thoughts on navigating failures and rebuilding trust | 52:43On getting a PM job, resume mistakes and certifications | 56:49Brought to you by:Enterpret: Transform customer feedback into product growth with custom AISprig: Build products for people not data pointsAttio: The next generation CRMWhere to find Shobhit:LinkedInWebsiteYouTubeTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Thibault Louis-Lucas, Shravan Tickoo, and Scott Jones. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 Responsibilities | 45:51The History and Future of PM | 56:49Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMSprig: Build products for people not data pointsCello: Your all-in-one platform for partner & user referralsWhere to find GeorgeLinkedInWebsiteBookTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Maria Cuasay, Shobhit Chugh, and Shravan Tickoo. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 Funnel Audit | 35:48Growth Tool Stacks | 57:38Growth PM v/s Core PM | 01:11:59Why are Growth Leadership tenures short? | 01:14:32Conducting Career Experiments | 01:20:16Approach to Job Search | 01:29:38Brought to you by:Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your Voice of Customer into product insightsWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyStatsig: The complete platform for Product GrowthWhere to find HilaLinkedInMavenTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from George Harter, Maria Cuasay, and Shobhit Chugh. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 insights.In our conversation, we cover:Why do most online courses suck? | 13:49 Product Management category on Maven | 18:10 Importance of Product Managers | 22:06 How Maven Builds Product | 30:34 Gagan on Hiring a Growth PM at Maven | 52:23 How Maven Grows | 55:54 Maven vs Skool | 01:05:20 Gagan’s exit from Udemy | 01:08:41 Founder Mode and Being a Founder | 01:22:02Brought to you by:June: Customer analytics for product focused teamsCello: Your all-in-one platform for partner & user referralsAttio: The next generation CRMStatsig: The complete platform for Product GrowthWhere to find GaganLinkedInX / TwitterWebsiteTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Hila Qu, George Harter, and Maria Cuasay. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 priorities and Lempire's strategic direction | 26:05Where to find GuillaumeLinkedInMediumInstagramTikTokYouTubeTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Diego Granados, Wes Bush, and Gagan Biyani . I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 Product-Led Growth (PLG) | 01:27Who is PLG For | 13:33How to Add a PLG Motion | 22:38Packaging and Pricing Models in PLG | 31:17Acquisition Strategies for PLG | 50:43Understanding Product-Led Sales | 01:04:19How to Optimize for Free to Paid Conversion | 01:10:19Organizational Structure for PLG | 01:18:21Expansion Strategies in PLG | 01:26:06Is the Hype Around PLG Dying? | 01:27:04Wes on His Lessons from Failure | 01:29:34How to Survive the Current PM Job Market | 01:33:13The Impact of AI on Product Management | 01:36:03Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMOneSchema: Automate CSV imports directly in your productCello: Your all-in-one platform for partner & user referralsStatsig: The complete platform for Product GrowthWhere to find WesLinkedInWebsiteTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Gagan Biyani, Hila Qu, and George Harter. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

“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 Linkedin, Microsoft and Cisco. Before that, he got his MBA at Duke his Masters in CS at GA Tech, and worked as a BI consultant.In our conversation, we cover:The Right Way to Apply | 01:37Acing the Resume | 24:37How to Prepare for Interviews | 45:23How to Succeed in Interviews | 57:31Acing Product Case Interviews | 01:16:14Becoming an AI PM | 01:33:20AI PM and Its Future | 01:43:46Brought to you by:Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your Voice of Customer into product insightsAttio: The next generation CRMAnvil: The fastest way to build software for automating documentsWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyWhere to find DiegoLinkedInWebsiteYoutubeTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Wes Bush, Gagan Biyani, and Hila Qu. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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? | 38:41Collaborating with Engineers | 57:21Itamar’s PM Journey at Google | 01:20:09Itamar’s Advice for PMs in the Job Market | 01:28:16What’s next for Itamar? | 01:40:13Brought to you by:June: Customer analytics for product focused teamsCello: Your all-in-one platform for partner & user referralsAttio: The next generation CRMAnvil: The fastest way to build software for automating documentWhere to find ItamarLinkedInWebsiteTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Diego Granados, Wes Bush, and Gagan Biyani . I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 Misconception People Have About Transformation | 2:22The Method: How SVPG Transforms Companies | 12:48What are Limits to Transformation? | 22:48Disillusioned IC PMs: What to Do | 27:51Christian’s View on Frameworks | 53:48The PM Job Market & How to Differentiate Yourself | 1:06:54 Why Christian is “The Most Interesting Man in the World” | 1:14:41Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyAnvil: The fastest way to build software for automating documentsWhere to find ChristianLinkedInWebsiteTo advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com.We have some great podcasts coming from Itamar Gilad, Diego Granados, and Wes Bush. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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 exploring product management in the world of AI, and much more.Ed is one of the most experienced people in the field. Lately, he’s been applying his expertise as an interim CPTO at FYLD and as founder of Hustle Badger, a paid subscription for PM career newsletters and courses.Previously, he was SVP of Product at Jobandtalent, CPO at FutureLearn, Director of Product at Depop, and Director of Product at Rocket Internet. He also had a long career before that, stretching back to 2004 where he was at McKinsey.Brought to you by:Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your Voice of Customer into product insightsCello: Your all-in-one platform for partner & user referralsWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyIn our conversation, we cover:Product Purists aren’t great PMsWho are Full-Stack PMsCost of Product TeamsEd’s take on Impact SizingEd’s Snap StrategyTransitioning to Product LeadershipAdvice for Job Interview PresentationWe have some great podcasts coming from Christine Itwaru, Christian Idiodi, and Itamar Gilad. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe