Product Club

In this episode we talk to Lars-Petter Windelstad Kjos, a serial entrepeneur in EdTech, whos journey from CD-ROMs and laser discs, to gamification and immersive AI- powered products has redefined the space of interactive learning. Currently Lars is the co-founder and CPO of We Are Learning, an immersive 3D learning management system for anyone to create content like interactive stories, simulations, and animations with a Pixar-looking quality in minutes.
He recounts his journey in Product, from the inception of Hyper, an agency turned into a pioneer in using gamification for learning. The discussion unveils the strategic evolution from agency work to impactful product development, marked by significant ventures like Hyper Games and Motivate, which was eventually acquired by Kahoot!

Lars-Petter shares insights on transitioning from a creative director to a Chief Product Officer (CPO), emphasizing the shift in focus from episodic agency work to the continuous evolution of product life cycles. He highlights the critical role of customer feedback, product-led growth strategies, and the importance of maintaining a deep understanding of the product to foster customer relationships. The conversation explores the challenges and strategies of scaling a startup, balancing customer feedback with product vision, and the art of leveraging animated avatars to enhance educational experiences through emotional connections.

The episode also touches on the broader implications of product development in the tech and gaming industries, including the necessity of entrepreneurial fortitude, the value of long-standing partnerships, and the continuous journey of learning and innovation. Lars-Petter's narrative offers a comprehensive view of the entrepreneurial journey in the tech space, from the initial stages of curiosity and exploration through the complexities of product development and strategic growth, to the nuanced challenges of international expansion and product refinement.

May this be the first in a long series of Product Club podcasts! In this episode we’re joined by Frederik Meinertz Hansen (Product Discovery Lead @ Iterate) to talk about Product Discovery.
Join the conversation and meet up with other great product people at produktleder.no.

In this episode, we talk to Director of Product at Mixpanel in San Francisco about the Product Trio of Design, Product and Engineering, or "EPD" as they call it in Mixpanel. How can a well functioning Product Trio ensure that we have true collaboration and efficient decision making in our Product development processes? How do they divide responsibilities and ownership, and what are the challenges with this model?
Mixpanel is a leading product analytics software company, currently helping the world answer 81 million product questions every year. Their pioneering event-based tracking solution gives product teams the ability to gain insights into how to best acquire, convert, and retain their users across web and mobile platforms.
https://mixpanel.com/

In this episode we introduce a new concept in Product Club - Club Meetings. The club meetings are conversations between Halina and Hans Martin on whatever topic is on their hearts currently.
In this episode they chat about Hans Martin having to leave his product director role in Oda, the feelings around being let go in a downsizing process, the opportunities and challenges in the market - and lastly - Hans Martin reveals his next gig - The Oschlo Product Studio (https://www.oschlo.co)

In this episode we meet up with Sylvia Brudeli, CPO in Trondheim-based Nomono. Nomono builds hardware and software for podcasting and sound editing and so this this is kind of a meta episode as well!
Sylvia has had a very interesting career and have worked with both software and hardware in different companies and as a consultant. Her journey into product and product management was initiated (as it often is) by a person who inspired and pushed her into her current path.
We also talked about the different challenges facing a CPO or Product Manager working with both hardware and software development.
We were super lucky to record this episode as a hands on test with the Nomono Sound Capsule and the sound is enhanced in the Nomono cloud software. Let us know what you think!