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Product Talk

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Produced by Products That Count, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products, this podcast is an award-winning show by and for product minds, with millions of downloads and a 5-star rating on most major platforms. Each of the 300+ episodes features a product leader interviewing another product leader and exploring what it takes to build great products. Recent ones feature the Chief Product Officers of Brex, Glassdoor, Experian and more. About Us: Products that Count is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products. It celebrates product excellence through coveted Awards that inspire 500,000+ product managers and honor great products and the professionals responsible for their success. It accelerates the career and rise to the C-suite of 30% of all Product Managers globally by providing exceptional programming – including award-winning podcasts and popular newsletters – for free. It acts as a trusted advisor to all CPOs at Fortune 1000, and publishes key insights from innovative companies, like Capgemini, SoFi, and Amplitude, that turn product success into business success. Learn more at ProductsThatCount.com.
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Episodes

CPO Rising Series: Microsoft General Manager on Empathy-Driven Product Leadership and the AI Revolution

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.

Jun 30, 202545 min

Rippling CISO on Building Security into Product Development

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.

Jun 27, 202542 min

EP 554 - Orpheus Ocean CEO on Leveraging Deep Ocean Data Intelligence Solutions to Develop and Deploy Blue Economy Technologies

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 b...

Jun 25, 202536 min

EP 553 - CPO Rising Series: Airtable VP and Head of Product on AI's Transformative Impact on Product Management

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.

Jun 23, 202532 min

EP 552 - VNS Health VP on AI's Transformative Potential in Healthcare and Product

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.

Jun 20, 202545 min

EP 549 - Okta Auth0 VP & Chief of Staff on Scaling Product Delivery with Strategic Program Management

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.

Jun 13, 202544 min

EP 548 - Ultra Clean Technology Fmr Chief Strategy Officer on Scaling Enterprise Technology Through Strategic Innovation and AI-Driven Transformation

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.

Jun 11, 202551 min

EP 547 - CPO Rising Series: Foot Locker Head of Product on Balancing Sales-Driven Innovation and Customer-Centric Product Strategy

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 can...

Jun 09, 202541 min

EP 546 - Sentara Health Chief Information Security Officer on Cybersecurity as a Strategic Business Enabler in Healthcare

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.

Jun 06, 202543 min

EP 545 - AI Playbook Special: Navigating the Inevitable Yet Uncertain Future of AI

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.

Jun 04, 202554 min

EP 544 - CPO Rising Series: Checkr CPO on Building Customer-Centric Product Innovation

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.

Jun 02, 202542 min

EP 543 - EcoVadis Fmr CPO on Scaling Product Teams from Single to Multi-Product

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.

May 30, 202538 min

EP 542 - DoorDash Fmr Sr Product Director on Building High-Impact Product Teams Through Focus and Customer Orientation

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...

May 28, 202544 min

EP 541 - CPO Rising Series: Bloomberg Head of Product on Building Customer-Centric Media Products

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.

May 26, 202547 min

EP 540 - EY Lead Experience Strategist on Human-Centered AI Design and Ethical Technology Development

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...

May 23, 202532 min

EP 539 - Stepwise CEO & Co-Founder on Doing Well While Doing Good with EV Charging Products

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 & Sustainabilit...

May 21, 202534 min

EP 538 - CPO Rising Series: Cisco EVP & CPO on Building World-Class Products with a Founder's Mindset

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.

May 19, 202551 min

EP 536 - Strategyn Founder & CEO on Making Product Innovation Predictable

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.

May 14, 202543 min

EP 535 - CPO Rising Series: Pendo CPO on Product Leadership in the AI Era

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.

May 12, 202547 min

EP 534 - Temporal Technologies Head of Monetization on Crafting Strategic B2B SaaS Pricing and Product Strategies

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.

May 09, 202546 min

EP 533 - Best Buy Health Head of Population Health on Transforming Healthcare Through Technology and Meaningful Connections

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....

May 07, 202551 min

EP 532 - CPO Rising Series: Noom CPO on Transforming Digital Health Through AI and User-Centric Innovation

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.

May 05, 202545 min

EP 531 - Postscript CPO on Generative AI's Future in Marketing Automation

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.

May 02, 202534 min

EP 530 - CPO Rising Series: Yahoo SVP on Product Leadership and Digital Media Transformation

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....

Apr 30, 202539 min

EP 529 - CPO Rising Series: Salesforce President & CPO on AI's Transformative Power in Product Leadership

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.

Apr 28, 202548 min

EP 528 - Oracle Fmr Executive Director on Scaling Enterprise Software Through Strategic Partner Channels

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.

Apr 25, 202551 min

EP 527 - Grain Ecosystem Co-Founder on Turning Cost Centers to Profitability With Biochar

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 &...

Apr 23, 202536 min

EP 526 - CPO Rising Series: Capgemini EVP on Transforming Product Leadership in the AI Era

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.

Apr 21, 202535 min

EP 525 - CPO Rising Series: Products That Count Resident CPO on AI's Transformative Impact on Product Development

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 f...

Apr 16, 202526 min

EP 524 - Walmart Product Lead on Transforming Product Management with AI and Strategic Thinking

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.

Apr 11, 202545 min
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