Explore every episode of the podcast The Product Manager
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| Are We Overpromising and Under-delivering on AI? | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:41:05 | |
AI can solve Olympic-level math problems... and still fumble basic arithmetic. So what gives? According to Dhruv Batra, the answer lies in the “jaggedness” of intelligence—how AI can excel in some areas while completely breaking down in others. Dhruv, co-founder and Chief Scientist at Yutori, joins Hannah Clark to unpack the cognitive dissonance users feel when a model dazzles one moment and disappoints the next. They explore how user expectations—shaped by decades of intuitive UI patterns and human conversations—often collide with the underlying limits of AI systems. From browser agents and automation to long-term feedback loops and trust-building, this conversation is a candid look at what today’s AI can actually do (and where it’s still bluffing). If you’re building with AI or trying to scope what’s possible, this one will recalibrate your expectations—in a good way. Resources from this episode:
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| The Most Misleading Plays in Product, Unmasked | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:20:33 | |
There’s a lot of smoke and mirrors in product right now—especially when it comes to AI. Shiny tools and slick prototypes are masquerading as production-ready solutions, and teams are feeling the pressure to keep up. But what happens when the hype outpaces the fundamentals? Hannah sits down with Matt Graney, CPO of Celigo, to talk about bad product plays in disguise—from vibe coding and no-code illusions to AI-fueled shortcuts that chip away at real product rigor. With decades in B2B product and a track record scaling teams, Matt offers a sharp, grounded view on what’s actually changing, what’s staying the same, and how to keep your product sense intact through it all. Resources from this episode:
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| How to Turn Neurodivergent 'Challenges' Into Leadership Superpowers (with Frankie Berkoben) | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:48:30 | |
ADHD might be the product trait nobody’s putting on their resume—but maybe they should. In this episode, Hannah sits down with executive coach Frankie Berkoben to unpack the complex intersection of ADHD, executive function, and product leadership. Together, they explore how ADHD traits like systems thinking, emotional intelligence, and comfort with ambiguity make product people exceptional—and why those same strengths often lead to burnout, inconsistency, or shame in traditional work environments. This conversation doesn’t offer productivity hacks or time-boxed silver bullets. Instead, it’s a candid, deeply validating discussion about how to build careers, teams, and work cultures that actually work for neurodivergent brains. Whether you have a diagnosis, suspect you might, or simply want to lead with more nuance and empathy, this one’s worth a listen. Resources from this episode:
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| Cultivating Momentum (with Paul Ortchanian from Bain Public) | 07 Sep 2021 | 00:44:08 | |
Michael Luchen is joined by Paul Ortchanian, Founder and CEO of Bain Public. A true consultant, coach, and keynote speaker, and author all wrapped up in one. Paul shares his transition out of the corporate world and into starting his own business, Bain Public. Listen to learn how to cultivate momentum at product teams. | |||
| Using Product Strategy To Make Meaningful Impact (with Chanel Maddox from Crema) | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:31:18 | |
Michael Luchen is joined by Chanel Maddox, a Product Manager at Crema. Chanel helps drive the client visions to fruition to create great product solutions that meet the goals of their business. Listen to learn how to use product strategy to make a meaningful impact. | |||
| How To Transition Into Product Management (with Elise Fox from Chegg) | 27 Jul 2021 | 00:34:32 | |
Michael Luchen is joined by Elise Fox, a Senior Product Manager at Chegg, an education technology company striving to improve the overall return on investment in education by helping students learn more in less time and at a lower cost. Listen to learn how to transition into product management. | |||
| Future Trends in Product (with CK Hicks and Scotty Moon from Crema) | 26 Jul 2021 | 00:49:44 | |
Michael Luchen is joined by CK Hicks, a Creative Technologist, and Scotty Moon, a Senior Application Developer at Crema. Listen to learn more about future trends in product. | |||
| Alignment Through Product Roadmaps (with Brandon Blackman from Crema) | 15 Jun 2021 | 00:42:10 | |
Michael Luchen is joined by Brandon Blackman, a product manager at Crema. He is responsible for product planning, client/team relations, as well as long-term and short-term responsibilities for team members to reach the overarching goals throughout a product lifecycle. Listen to learn how product roadmaps can be best used to create great products. | |||
| How Cross-Functional Collaboration Empowers Product Growth (with Natalie Mandriko from GroundTruth) | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:32:37 | |
Michael Luchen is joined by Natalie Mandriko, product manager at GroundTruth. She manages products B2B/B2C by using data and collaborating across departments to deliver valuable and usable experiences for your customers that are viable for your business. Listen to learn how cross-functional collaboration empowers product growth. | |||
| How To Cultivate Innovation In Product (with John Carter from TCGen Inc.) | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:39:06 | |
Michael Luchen is joined by John Carter, Founder, and Principal of TCGen Inc. He has been a widely respected adviser to technology firms over his career. He has advised some of the most revered technology firms in the world: Abbott, Amazon, Apple, BOSE, Cisco, Fitbit, HP, IBM, and Roche. Listen to learn how to cultivate innovation in products. | |||
| Welcome To The Product Manager Podcast (with Ben Aston & Michael Luchen) | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:31:17 | |
Ben Aston is joined by Michael Luchen, the Director of Product Management at Crema. He is the resident host of the Project Manager podcast. He has got a vast amount of experience building teams, helping people develop products for enterprises, small businesses, and startups across a whole load of different industries. Listen to learn more about the Product Manager Podcast. | |||
| Finding Your Unfair Advantage in Product’s Wild West Era (with Margaret-Ann Seger, Head of Product at Statsig) | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:26:08 | |
Product-market fit isn’t enough anymore. In an age where AI is making it easier for anyone to ship a half-decent product, the real battleground is distribution. Margaret-Ann Seger (Head of Product at Statsig) joins Hannah Clark to talk about how AI is reshaping go-to-market strategy, why speed and feedback loops are becoming product differentiators, and how her team at Statsig is baking collaboration and empathy into every part of their product dev cycle. From lo-fi GTM experiments to the power of doing support as a PM, this episode is packed with practical ways to ship smarter—and more human—products, faster. Resources from this episode:
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| The Systems Thinking Process Used by the Most Adaptable Product Leaders (with Sheryl Cababa, Author of Closing the Loop) | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:42:53 | |
What if instead of racing to solve problems, you paused to map the entire system first? In this episode, Hannah sits down with Sheryl Cababa—author of Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers and founder of Optimistic Design—to talk about what it really means to design for complexity. From AI adoption to organizational policy changes, Sheryl brings a systems lens to the decisions leaders make (often too hastily) in fast-moving environments. They explore how design leaders can avoid short-sighted thinking, better understand stakeholder dynamics, and use accessible tools to facilitate organizational change that actually sticks. Whether you're planning your back-to-office strategy or rethinking your product's impact, this conversation will leave you re-evaluating how your decisions ripple through the system. Resources from this episode:
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| What Does Engineering Excellence Look Like in the Age of AI? (with Anish Dhar, Co-founder and CEO of Cortex.io) | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:29:12 | |
The “AI is coming for your job” headlines have been exhausting—especially if you're a software engineer. But as Cortex.io founder Anish Dhar explains, engineering isn’t dying; it's evolving. In this episode, Hannah sits down with Anish to unpack what engineering excellence actually means in 2025, why measuring developer productivity is still wildly misunderstood, and where AI coding tools fit into the real world of production-scale systems. Spoiler: you can’t vibe-code your way to a million users. Anish draws from his time at Uber and Cortex to break down how engineering leaders can better align technical initiatives to business outcomes, adopt AI without sacrificing code quality, and avoid getting swept up in hype cycles that don’t serve the organization. Resources from this episode:
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| How to Make Passion Your Differentiator in an AI-Driven World (with Norma Løvhaugen, VP Strategy at Neat) | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:38:39 | |
What does passion really look like on a product team? In this episode, Hannah sits down with Norma Løvhaugen, VP Strategy at Neat, to unpack how passion fuels team collaboration, customer empathy, and a culture of innovation. They explore the difference between building products with passion versus simply shipping features—and why that distinction matters more than ever in an age of generative AI. Norma shares how Neat channels passion into a uniquely cohesive product experience, from obsessing over fabric swatches to translating human nuance into video conferencing. It’s a conversation about ownership, trust, and the magic that happens when design and engineering speak the same language (and respect each other's craft). Resources from this episode:
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| Mastercard’s SVP of Global Products on How to Enter New Markets (with Simone Paul Tamussin) | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:24:49 | |
Expanding internationally is more complex than ever, with economic uncertainty, shifting regulations, and unpredictable tariffs creating constant challenges. While overseas opportunities can be tempting, businesses must navigate a landscape full of blind spots and evolving risks that demand careful planning and adaptability. Simone Tamussin, SVP of Product Management at Mastercard Gateway, shares valuable insights from his experience working with companies facing these hurdles. He discusses common pitfalls growth-focused leaders encounter, proactive strategies for entering new markets safely, and practical tips for managing the overwhelming paperwork that comes with global expansion. Resources from this episode:
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| Managing Stakeholder Perception: How Product Leaders Build—and Lose—Influence (with Carolyn Dolezal & Kate Leto) | 27 May 2025 | 00:35:18 | |
Two seasoned executive coaches, Carolyn Dolezal and Kate Leto, share candid insights on the realities of executive leadership and how to truly earn the trust and confidence of your team and stakeholders. They debunk common myths and explore how personal agendas can undermine leadership effectiveness, while offering practical advice for building influence even when the odds aren’t in your favor. The conversation also covers how to recover from early leadership missteps and develop the skills needed to lead authentically at the highest levels. Whether you’re already in the C-suite or aspiring to get there, their expert guidance will transform your approach to leadership starting today. Resources from this episode:
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| How Parenting Made Me a Better Product Leader (with Anuj Jhunjhunwala, Director of Product at Merge) | 20 May 2025 | 00:32:08 | |
Becoming a parent profoundly changes how you approach product leadership, blending personal and professional challenges in unexpected ways. Anuj Jhunjhunwala, Director of Product at Merge, shares how parenting teaches lessons in influence without authority, clear communication, and time management that directly apply to leading products. Anuj offers candid insights on how managing toddlers parallels managing stakeholders, why career growth feels more like navigating a mountain than climbing a ladder, and the paradoxes that trip up many product managers today. This conversation reveals the surprising overlaps between parenting and product leadership, offering fresh perspectives for anyone balancing both worlds. Resources from this episode:
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| The AI-Enhanced Team: A New Playbook for Product Leaders (with Andrew Saxe, VP of Product at Smartling) | 13 May 2025 | 00:27:10 | |
As we navigate the AI revolution, we’re collectively creating a new reality that’s far from utopian, and both leaders and individual contributors are struggling to find their way through the uncertainty. Questions around workplace ethics, output quality, and long-term impacts are top of mind for many, but this presents an opportunity to learn from each other’s breakthroughs and shape the future we want to see. Andrew Saxe, VP of Product at Smartling, shares his experience leading a company that has evolved from manual translation services to integrating AI-driven workflows. He discusses how to distinguish real AI value from hype, the ethical considerations leaders must consider, and the rapid shift in the skills that are in highest demand in today’s AI-driven landscape. Resources from this episode:
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| How to Be ‘Limitless’: The Mindset Shift That Opens Doors (with Uma Subramanian, Founder of Limitless Leaders) | 06 May 2025 | 00:32:46 | |
What's holding you back from reaching your next level? For many, the biggest obstacle is often a mental one, not a physical one. By shifting your perspective and zooming out, you can find pathways around the challenges that seem insurmountable. Uma Subramanian, founder of Limitless Leaders and former Microsoft leader, shares her journey of achieving extraordinary success by adopting a limitless mindset. Uma explains how she overcame limiting beliefs, reframed her mindset, and transformed her career, even in the early stages. Her story reveals the power of believing in yourself and tackling seemingly impossible constraints—spoiler alert, they’re usually not as impossible as they seem. Resources from this episode:
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| The Product Leader’s Guide to Buyer Psychology | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:30:01 | |
Every product team faces the same monster: conversion optimization. But in 2025, the game has changed. With AI agents influencing discovery and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) reshaping how people (and machines) interpret messaging, teams are now marketing to both human and agentic audiences. In this episode, Hannah Clark sits down with Chris Silvestri, founder of Conversion Alchemy, to unpack how product teams can use psychology and UX insights to craft messaging that drives both adoption and retention. A former software engineer turned conversion strategist, Chris explains how understanding human decision-making—and now machine reasoning—can help product leaders turn features into irresistible outcomes. Resources from this episode:
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| How to Use AI to Research Like a Researcher (with Cori Widen, User Research Lead at Photoroom) | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:23:59 | |
Research has often suffered from shortcuts, assumptions, and poorly conducted user interviews, long before AI entered the picture. While there are concerns about AI exacerbating these issues, today we’re exploring how AI can actually improve research practices by standardizing and democratizing good research at scale. Cori Widen, User Research Lead at Photoroom, joins us to share how AI is being leveraged to transform research practices at her company. She discusses the cultural mindset that encourages innovation and provides practical insights on how teams can use AI to elevate the quality and impact of their research. Resources from this episode:
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| The Nuances of Product Leadership No One Talks About (with Debbie McMahon, CPO at The Financial Times) | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:32:32 | |
A seedling and a tree may share the same DNA, but their roles in the ecosystem are vastly different—just like junior and executive product leaders. As leaders climb the ranks, their focus shifts from producing features to providing structure and support that allow teams to thrive. Debbie McMahon, Chief Product Officer at the Financial Times, reflects on this evolution and how her approach to leadership has matured over time. From managing complex internal and external relationships to knowing when not to follow popular advice, Debbie offers practical wisdom on staying grounded, building trust, and leading with intention at the executive level. Resources from this episode:
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| Zoom's CPO on Evolving Product Strategy in a Post-Pandemic Market (with Smita Hashim) | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:21:51 | |
Zoom’s journey from a popular video conferencing tool to a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic was followed by a wave of competition. But rather than being overwhelmed, Zoom has embraced new opportunities for innovation, especially with the rise of AI. Smita Hashim, Zoom's Chief Product Officer, shares insights into the company's response to the challenges of the pandemic and the rapid shifts in the tech landscape. Resources from this episode:
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| Do All Roads Lead to the Feature Factory? (with Aakash Gupta, Andrea Saez, and Pawel Huryn) | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:42:33 | |
In this episode, we dive into the phenomenon of the "feature factory," where companies focus more on releasing products and features rapidly rather than prioritizing quality or user needs. John Cutler coined the term, and it perfectly captures the feeling many teams face: launching features without a clear understanding of who they’re for or how they impact the business. If this resonates with you, keep listening as we explore how to break free from this cycle. In our panel discussion, we hear from three product leaders—Aakash Gupta, Andrea Saez, and Paweł Huryn—who share their insights on shifting from output-focused to outcome-driven product development. They offer actionable frameworks for maintaining strategic focus, addressing mid-market pressures, and fostering a culture that values meaningful outcomes over sheer feature volume. Whether you're scaling a business or trying to reignite your team’s creativity, this conversation offers practical advice for escaping the feature factory mindset. Resources from this episode:
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| How to Break Into Product Management in 2025 (with Mariana Antaya, Product Manager at Microsoft) | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:20:47 | |
In this episode, we catch up with Mariana Antaya, Product Manager at Microsoft, who first joined the show in February 2024. Since then, AI has gone mainstream, the tech job market has shifted, and her career has evolved significantly. Last time, Mariana shared practical advice for aspiring PMs, which became our most downloaded episode ever, and now we’re diving into what’s changed and what aspiring PMs need to succeed in 2025. Host Hannah Clark reconnects with Mariana to reflect on the rapid developments in AI and the evolving landscape of the tech industry. They discuss how aspiring product managers can adapt and thrive in this new environment, with insights that will help listeners stay ahead of the curve. Resources from this episode:
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| The Enterprise CPO’s Guide for Winning at AI (with Randhir Vieira, Chief Product Officer at Omada Health) | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:23:34 | |
Navigating AI disruption is like steering a ship—startups move like speedboats, while enterprises must turn the equivalent of a cruise liner. In this episode, host Hannah Clark speaks with Randhir Vieira, Chief Product Officer at Omada Health, about how established companies can adapt to AI-driven change despite their size and complexity. With over a decade in operation, Omada Health faces different challenges than AI-native startups. Randhir shares strategies for integrating AI into both product development and company culture, offering insights on how enterprise leaders can stay agile and competitive in this fast-changing landscape. Resources from this episode:
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| How to Choose Tools Your Product Team Will Actually Use (with Moshe Mikanovsky) | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:21:08 | |
How many logins do you use at work each week? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone. A 2024 report found that the average employee uses 36 cloud-based services daily—engineering teams use twice as many! Yet, over half of SaaS licenses go unused, wasting valuable resources. In this episode, host Hannah Clark sits down with Moshe Mikanovsky, founder of Products for Good and co-host of the Product for Product podcast. Moshe shares his framework for selecting the right tools, helping organizations boost adoption, productivity, and cost efficiency. Tune in to learn how to make smarter software choices! Resources from this episode:
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| How Did This CPO Pull Off 350% Growth in Two Years?! (with Benjamin Berry) | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:27:52 | |
Every career path comes with its own set of challenges—you just have to choose your hard. Leading product at a startup, finding product-market fit, and scaling a company is tough, but so is staying stuck in a feature factory. In this episode, host Hannah Clark sits down with Benjamin Berry, CPO of EvolutionIQ, to discuss how he navigated these challenges to help grow his company to a $730 million valuation. Benjamin shares the leadership strategies that enabled sustainable scaling, drove 350% growth in two years, and helped EvolutionIQ thrive in the competitive AI market—all without an insurance background. Tune in to learn how to prioritize market opportunities and make the tough calls that lead to success. Resources from this episode:
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| Product Leaders Share Their Team Priorities for 2025 (with Melika Hope and Ken Romano) | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:45:03 | |
The product industry is constantly evolving, and navigating silos—both across departments and between leadership levels—can make career growth feel like a challenge. Without alignment, collaboration suffers, progress stalls, and figuring out how to advance becomes even harder. In this special panel episode, host Hannah Clark is joined by Melika Hope (Director of Product Management at Spotify) and Ken Romano (VP of Product at Stacker) to discuss what product leaders truly value in 2025. They dive into the skills, strategies, and mindset shifts that can help you make a real impact on your product, team, and career this year. Resources from this episode:
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| The New Exec Playbook: Your Most Important First Moves in Your First Executive Role (with Yue Zhao) | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:33:31 | |
Starting a new job is tough—but stepping into an executive role is a whole different challenge. With high stakes, unrealistic expectations, and all eyes on you, how do you navigate this transition successfully? In this episode, Hannah talks with Yue Zhao, executive coach and founder of The Uncommon Executive, about the realities of executive life, adapting to new dynamics, and essential steps beyond the typical 90-day plan. Resources from this episode:
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| Why It’s So Hard to Adopt New Skills (with Maxine Anderson, Co-Founder & CPO at Arist) | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:28:00 | |
Every product manager obsesses over leadership styles, onboarding flows, and GTM strategies—but what if the biggest differentiator of success comes down to something much simpler? Learning. In this episode, Hannah Clark sits down with Maxine Anderson, Co-Founder and CPO of Arist, a text-based learning platform that flips traditional corporate education on its head. Maxine started her career in rural Oregon classrooms, where she saw firsthand how inaccessible and ineffective most learning environments were. That experience sparked the idea behind Arist: meeting people where they already are, through tools like SMS, Slack, and Teams. What follows is a candid conversation about why more content doesn’t equal more learning, the real barriers that keep employees from growing, and how AI is reshaping not just education—but how organizations function. Resources from this episode:
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| Lessons from the Dot-Com Bubble: How Product Leaders Should Think About AI (with Greg Petroff) | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:31:29 | |
The times are changing, and AI is driving a major shift in how we approach product and leadership. It’s exciting, unpredictable, and inevitable—but how do we navigate this change? Hannah Clark sits down with Greg Petroff, a design thought leader and seasoned executive, to discuss the tools, organizational shifts, and strategies that leaders need to adopt in this fast-paced era. Tune in to hear Greg’s insights on adapting to change and staying ahead in the AI-driven world.
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| How to Use UX Research to Delight Your Users (with Laura Klein, Steve Portigal, and Thomas Stokes) | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:45:26 | |
Not to get all "check your privileges" on you, but if your organization has an in-house research team, or works with a research firm, or even has just one UXR on staff, you gotta count yourself lucky. According to the 2024 State of Research Report by User Interviews, for every one dedicated researcher, there are five PWDRs—that stands for 'people who do research'. So by my math, that means that there's a 1 in 6 chance that one of those PWDRs is you. So if you do identify as a PWDR, you're likely in a situation where you're doing the absolute best job you can doing UXR off the side of your desk, while painfully aware that you don't know what you don't know about doing it better. And since 1 in 6 of us are in this exact position, we held a phenomenal panel event with three renowned user research experts who really get it and want to help. In this recording, you'll learn what good, decent, and great user research looks like, the traits that distinguish good, decent, and great UX design, and useful strategies to connect UX insights to your product's unique selling proposition.
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| How Can GenAI Make Analytics More Accessible to Product Teams? (with Mario Ciabarra) | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:27:46 | |
Whether you prefer the term data-driven, or data-informed, or data-dazzled, it doesn't matter—today's tech cannot survive without high quality data sets AND the tools to use them effectively. But we also can't afford to think about data as the responsibility of just one or two departments in the organization—instead, we need to be going into 2025 with a mindset of data democratization. In other words, our business is our customers, so what our customers are saying should be everyone's business. My guest today is Mario Ciabarra, Founder and CEO of Quantum Metric. Quantum is a Gen-AI powered analytics platform that allows companies to interpret data into useful insights for different stakeholders so that everyone—from the first day product designer to the company founder—can bake empathy for customers into every decision. We discussed how this works in practice, considerations around data hygiene, and some predictions on how Gen-AI will drive the evolution of analytics this year and beyond.
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| How to Adopt a Global Mindset for Managing International Product Teams (with Craig Guarraci) | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:26:46 | |
In the age of remote work, product teams can take a lot of forms, and are no longer limited to the talent pool of a specific geographic area. That means many of us are working closely every day with colleagues in completely different time zones, while also building products for customers around the world. And while the ability to connect, collaborate, and sell internationally offers a wealth of opportunities, it also comes with a whole world of intricacies and challenges. My guest today is Craig Guarraci, who has spent the past 30 years working for Big Tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft, and is now putting his experience to work as a Career Coach. Given his background and current focus, Craig is MORE than familiar with some of the more delicate challenges of building and launching products internationally. We discussed the considerations PMs, executives, and entrepreneurs need to be thinking about when working across borders, and how to make sure your best efforts don’t get lost in translation.
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| Why Accessibility Needs to Be a Top Priority in 2025 (with Prerna Ramachandra) | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:36:33 | |
Accessibility often sits uncomfortably on the fringes of roadmap discussions. Many organizations prioritize features with the biggest impact, sidelining those that benefit a smaller percentage of users. Yet, the dialogue on accessibility is not just about inclusion but also intersects with business ethics and market expansion. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Prerna Ramachandra—Principal Product Manager at Yahoo—to delve into the business case for accessibility and effective strategies to integrate it seamlessly into product development. | |||
| A Hot Take on Burnout in Product Management (with Evie Brockwell) | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:23:59 | |
Burning out isn't a matter of 'if' as much as a matter of 'when'. According to Mind the Product, over 80 percent of product managers report experiencing burnout during their careers — and I reckon that number is pretty conservative. As high achievers, we're prone to pushing our limits beyond the breaking point when it comes to our careers. But even though just about everyone goes through it, burnout can still feel horribly isolating. It can trick us into thinking we're not trying hard enough, or just not good enough at all. My guest today is Evie Brockwell, a product expert, consultant, and coach. After learning just how bad burnout was affecting her clients and colleagues, Evie dug in with loads of independent research to understand the problem and how PMs can avoid it, or at the very least, recover from it. Toward the end, we also cover proactive strategies for leaders to protect their teams from feeling the burn.
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| The Best of The Product Manager Podcast in 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:29:10 | |
As we wrap up an extraordinary year, join us in reflecting on the highlights of The Product Manager Podcast in 2024. This milestone year included engaging conversations, insightful guests, and a growing audience that recently hit 100,000 downloads. In this special year-end edition, host Hannah Clark and producer Becca Banyard share behind-the-scenes stories of the podcast's success. With gratitude, they revisit episodes that shaped the show's journey and impacted its listeners.
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| How to Use AI to Supercharge Product-Led Growth (with Ramli John, Dani Grant, and Anuj Adhiya) | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:47:43 | |
If we were to rank the top paradigm shifts in product in the last 10 years, I'd reckon AI and product-led growth would sit at the top of that list. Both concepts really come down to amplifying efficiency, doing more with less. But the real cheat code is bringing them together and using the time saving power of LLMs to enhance your PLG strategy. In a recent panel event, How to Use AI to Supercharge Product-Led Growth, we brought together three awesome PLG experts — Ramli John, the founder of Delight Path, Dani Grant, the CEO of Jam.dev, and Anuj Adhiya, the author of Growth Hacking for Dummies. We got the three of them talking about the ways product teams can leverage AI technology right now to boost every phase of the user journey.
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| The AI Productivity & Prompt Engineering Hacks You’ll Need in 2025 (with Tal Raviv) | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:27:56 | |
My guest today is Tal Raviv, the genius behind the popular course entitled "Build Your Personal PM Productivity System & AI Copilot", which is a pretty fancy name. And it's also a pretty big deal for someone who previously described himself as an AI skeptic. But for Tal, the game changer was figuring out why so many PMs struggle to extract the full value out of their LLM tools and uncovering the tactics that actually have the power to transform your productivity. And yes, we will be breaking those tactics down in this episode. We'll dive into how onboarding AI is much like onboarding a new team member, why iterative prompt engineering is key and practical advice for how to start tinkering with AI tools and build confidence in your skills.
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| An Onboarding Expert’s Playbook for Maximizing Product Adoption Rates (with Ramli John) | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:31:28 | |
As the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. I think that old chestnut really sums up the product onboarding to adoption pipeline; just because a user has found your product doesn't mean they'll end up paying for it. I get it; it's frustrating when new users seem to arrive at your product, take a sniff, and gallop off into the sunset. But we're not here to commiserate about runaway users, we're here to zoom out on this kooky little analogy and understand how to get that horse to drink. Because when you look at the context around successful product adoption, you'll notice that many parts of that journey actually begin long before and continue long after user activation. My guest today is Ramli John, author of Product-Led Onboarding and the founder of Delight Path, a product onboarding consulting firm. Ramli is like, THE guy for product-led onboarding wisdom. So we were really lucky to have him come on and share some practical frameworks, tactics, and tools for figuring out how to evaluate and refine your user onboarding journey. Resources from this episode:
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| How American Express 4x Its Experimentation Velocity in 1 Year (with Jean Castanon, VP of Digital Product at American Express) | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:19:22 | |
Every product leader wrestles with the same tradeoff: move fast and risk breaking things, or move slow and risk irrelevance. But what if the real accelerator wasn’t cutting corners—it was systematizing experimentation? In this episode, Hannah Clark sits down with Jean Castanon, VP of Digital Product at American Express, to explore how his team quadrupled their testing velocity in a year, redefined what “success” in experiments really means, and built a referral program that became Amex’s second-largest global acquisition channel. Jean brings over a decade of experience at Amex across strategy, marketing, and digital, and he shares how his team balances speed, scale, and sustainability in product strategy. From building experimentation muscle to future-proofing digital storefronts, this conversation is packed with lessons for product leaders at every stage. Resources from this episode:
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| Duolingo’s Head of Product Gives a Masterclass on Product Monetization (with Cem Kansu) | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:39:42 | |
Pricing is a perennial hot topic. How much value should you provide for free, and at what point should users need to convert into paying customers? How much should you charge, and how often?
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| Are Product Development Frameworks Boxing Us In? (with Avrum Laurie) | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:32:11 | |
Product management is a field that often emphasizes the importance of frameworks. These tools provide a structured approach to the many tasks PMs face daily. However, reliance on frameworks can sometimes inadvertently stifle innovation and critical thinking. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Avrum Laurie—CPO at Felix Health—to explore the double-edged nature of frameworks in product management.
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| The Worst Moments in Tech of 2024 (with Victoria Ku) | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:44:17 | |
In an era marked by rapid technological change and economic uncertainty, the tech industry once seen as a paragon of stability is now grappling with significant upheaval.
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| Pro Tips for Building Your AI Product Management Skillset (with Lorilyn McCue) | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:24:42 | |
In an era where AI is transforming industries at a rapid pace, product roles infused with AI capabilities are among the most sought-after in tech. If you're looking to break into this sphere or enhance your existing skills, understanding the journey and strategies of those leading the charge can be incredibly beneficial.
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| Emotional Intelligence: The Key Ingredient for Strong Product Teams (with Robert Ta) | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:50:04 | |
In the ever-evolving world of technology and product management, leaders are continually seeking the tools and skillsets that will set them apart. One of the most underrated yet essential competencies is emotional intelligence (EI), a trait that can significantly influence team dynamics, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness.
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| How Empathy Elevates Product Design in an AI-Obsessed World (with Koji Pereira) | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:25:39 | |
In the fast-paced world of product design, balancing technological advancements with empathy is more critical than ever.
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| From Startup to Big Tech: How to Make the Switch (with Melika Hope) | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:22:58 | |
Many professionals in the tech industry begin their journey in the dynamic world of startups, learning to thrive in fast-paced environments and wearing many hats. However, as career paths evolve, some find themselves curious about the opportunities and unique culture of larger tech companies.
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