#3: Tech, Product & Leadership – A Deep Dive with Jonathan Shottan

03/20/25 • 58 min

The Priyanka Shinde Podcast | Strategy | Execution | Leadership

In this special episode, we welcome Jonathan Shottan (Show-Tan)—a visionary leader shaping the future of fitness technology and digital wellness.

In this episode, we dive into:

The future of fitness tech and connected wellness
How product and content strategy can drive growth
Insights from leading at top-tier companies like Facebook and Pinterest
Lessons in scaling startups and navigating product-market fit
What it takes to build tech that transforms human behavior

Get ready for a high-impact conversation with Jonathan Shottan as we explore the intersection of product innovation, leadership, and digital transformation.

📌 Connect with Jonathan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jshottan/

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00:00 – Intro

01:10 – Guest Introduction

03:50 – Jonathan’s Journey & Background

12:10 – Leadership Style & Approach

19:00 – Leading Products Across Different Environments

25:00 – Adapting Product Strategy to Customer Segments

27:45 – Room for Exploration in Product Development

29:55 – Navigating Hardware vs. Software Product Challenges

32:50 – What Makes Tonal Unique

35:00 – Insights on Physiotherapy & Wellness Integration

38:00 – Vision for the Next 5–10 Years

43:45 – Leading High-Impact Product Teams

47:00 – Role of AI in Product Strategy

52:40 – Founder's Mindset & Product Thinking

55:50 – Strategy vs. Education vs. Leadership: Budget Allocation

57:45 – Final Thoughts

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In this special episode, we welcome Jonathan Shottan (Show-Tan)—a visionary leader shaping the future of fitness technology and digital wellness.

In this episode, we dive into:

The future of fitness tech and connected wellness
How product and content strategy can drive growth
Insights from leading at top-tier companies like Facebook and Pinterest
Lessons in scaling startups and navigating product-market fit
What it takes to build tech that transforms human behavior

Get ready for a high-impact conversation with Jonathan Shottan as we explore the intersection of product innovation, leadership, and digital transformation.

📌 Connect with Jonathan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jshottan/

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00:00 – Intro

01:10 – Guest Introduction

03:50 – Jonathan’s Journey & Background

12:10 – Leadership Style & Approach

19:00 – Leading Products Across Different Environments

25:00 – Adapting Product Strategy to Customer Segments

27:45 – Room for Exploration in Product Development

29:55 – Navigating Hardware vs. Software Product Challenges

32:50 – What Makes Tonal Unique

35:00 – Insights on Physiotherapy & Wellness Integration

38:00 – Vision for the Next 5–10 Years

43:45 – Leading High-Impact Product Teams

47:00 – Role of AI in Product Strategy

52:40 – Founder's Mindset & Product Thinking

55:50 – Strategy vs. Education vs. Leadership: Budget Allocation

57:45 – Final Thoughts

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Previous Episode

#2: Redefining Tech Education In AI-First World with Interview Kickstart CEO Ryan Valles

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In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we welcome Ryan Valles—Founder & CEO of Interview Kickstart, a pioneering platform that’s transforming how software engineers and AI professionals upskill and accelerate their careers.
With over 25,000 alumni and 700+ instructors from top tech giants, Together Ryan and Soham Mehta (Founder and CPTO) have built the largest US-focused training ecosystem for advanced tech talent. Their mission? To bridge the gap between raw potential and world-class technical excellence.
Before Interview Kickstart, Ryan worked at Accel Partners, supporting some of India’s most prominent consumer internet startups. He has also served as the CEO of a major e-commerce company and built a global career in consulting and private equity across the US, UK, South Africa, Australia, and India.
Outside the boardroom, Ryan is a passionate sportsman and a skilled musician—playing both guitar and piano.
🎯 In this episode, we explore:

How Interview Kickstart is redefining tech education
The secret to scaling a successful ed-tech company
Lessons from investing and leading in fast-growth startups
The future of AI, software careers, and talent development
Personal insights on leadership, resilience, and reinvention

🔹 Get ready for a power-packed conversation with Ryan Valles as we dive into entrepreneurship, ed-tech innovation, and building the future of tech talent!
📌 Connect with Ryan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanvalles/
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00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Meet the Guest: Ryan Valles
03:15 – What are you currently working on?
06:50 – The story behind founding Interview Kickstart
10:00 – What skills really help in a job?
21:00 – Key focus areas of Interview Kickstart
22:23 – Challenges in growing a business
23:00 – The journey so far
28:22 – Company values and culture
30:40 – Goals for the next 6 months
32:28 – Building impactful products
34:38 – Scaling Interview Kickstart: Key success factors
46:24 – The role of luck in business
47:42 – Measuring success at Interview Kickstart
52:00 – Navigating the changing tech landscape
59:00 – Exciting trends & future opportunities
1:09:00 – What happens when

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#4: 6P Framework for Success as a CTO: The Future of Technical Leadership with Dropbox CTO Ali Dasdan

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In this special episode of the Priyanka Shinde Podcast, we’re joined by Ali Dasdan—a visionary technology leader, global innovator, CTO at Dropbox and ex EVP & CTO of ZoomInfo.
With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Ali has led high-impact engineering and product teams at some of the world’s most influential tech companies. At ZoomInfo, Ali led the global engineering division, driving innovation in one of the most powerful go-to-market platforms that helps businesses find, acquire, and grow customers.
Previously, Ali played a pivotal role at Atlassian, where he led engineering for widely used work management products like Confluence, Trello, and Jira Work Management. His extensive experience also includes leadership roles across startups and global enterprises—bringing deep expertise in engineering, product management, technical operations, and data science.
Ali holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is a recognized expert with numerous research publications and patents in big systems, big data, and big science.
In this episode, we dive into:
- The art of scaling global engineering teams
- Product innovation in fast-paced tech environments
- Building platforms that drive customer growth
- Lessons from leading at Atlassian and ZoomInfo
- The future of AI, data, and engineering leadership
Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with Ali Dasdan, as we explore the world of technology leadership, innovation at scale, and building tech that transforms businesses.
📌 Connect with Ali Dasdan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasdan/
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00:00 – Introduction
01:10 – Meet the Guest: Ali Dasdan
03:40 – A Day in the Life of a CTO
07:10 – Productization: Where to Start and Stop
09:18 – Balancing Tech Leadership & Business Vision
14:28 – What It Takes to Be a Great CTO
17:55 – The Power of Broader Leadership Skills
22:10 – Navigating Leadership Challenges
25:20 – Early Work in AI and Emerging Tech
30:30 – Managing Risk Within Tech Teams
32:45 – Future Technology Trends & Predictions
39:35 – Advice for Aspiring Tech Leaders
40:30 – Closing Remarks
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