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The Product Podcast

The Product Podcast

Product School

Hosted by Product School Founder & CEO Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia, The Product Podcast features candid conversations with product management executives from the world's best tech companies like Google, Meta, Netflix, Airbnb, and Amazon.
New episodes release weekly, unveiling actionable frameworks, unconventional best practices, and real-world examples you can implement immediately.
Perfect for senior product managers, directors, and VPs hungry to build better products, stronger teams, and drive innovation at scale.

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The Product Podcast - The Future of Product Management by Product School CEO
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06/14/22 • 18 min

In today's episode, we are looking into the future, to see what is in store for today and tomorrows Product Leaders. Our very own Founder and CEO, Carlos González De Villaumbrosia will be sharing the exciting things he sees coming up in the product world. Get ready to be inspired and get excited for what is to come.
Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of free Product Management resources here.
This episode is brought to you by Amplitude.
Amplitude is the pioneer in digital optimization software, helping product leaders answer the strategic question: "How do our digital products drive our business?" More than 1,400 customers, including Atlassian, Instacart, NBCUniversal, Shopify, and Under Armour rely on Amplitude. The Amplitude Digital Optimization System makes critical data accessible and actionable so teams can unlock insights, build winning products faster, and turn products into revenue. Amplitude is the best-in-class product analytics solution, ranked #1 in G2’s 2022 Winter Report.
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The Product Podcast - Stand Out as a Generalist PM by YouTube Product Leader
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01/05/23 • 25 min

YouTube Product Leader James Dillard is joining us today to share how he has learned to stand out and show up as a generalist Product Manager. Not having a specialization can be a true asset to your career and he will be sharing just how to use it to stick out from the crowd.
Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of free Product Management resources here.

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In order to build powerful products, you first need to build a powerful team. Today we will be learning from Heidi Gibson, VP of Product at Typeform, what it takes to lead your colleagues to greatness and about communicating better so you can once and for all, have your very own dream team.
Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of free Product Management resources here.
This episode is brought to you by Amplitude.
Amplitude is the pioneer in digital optimization software, helping product leaders answer the strategic question: "How do our digital products drive our business?" More than 1,400 customers, including Atlassian, Instacart, NBCUniversal, Shopify, and Under Armour rely on Amplitude. The Amplitude Digital Optimization System makes critical data accessible and actionable so teams can unlock insights, build winning products faster, and turn products into revenue. Amplitude is the best-in-class product analytics solution, ranked #1 in G2’s 2022 Winter Report.
Get started today at amplitude.com

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In this episode of The Product Podcast, we sit down with Vinod Suresh, US Chief Product Officer at GoDaddy, to dive deep into his journey from moving across 13 schools as a child to leading major product teams at GoDaddy. Vinod shares his passion for lifelong learning, explaining how this constant evolution has shaped his leadership approach, enabling him to embrace and drive change effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Vinod discusses GoDaddy’s Entrepreneur's Wheel, which covers identity, presence, and commerce, and how it helps small businesses and entrepreneurs build their digital presence. He explains how the company ensures its products work seamlessly together to create a fully connected ecosystem, providing customers with the tools they need to succeed.
In this episode, Vinod also breaks down his unique approach to time management and prioritization—skills that have allowed him to successfully lead a large, dynamic team while maintaining a strong personal and professional balance.
CONTENT
(00:00) 🎒 Vinod’s Journey: From 13 Schools to Leading GoDaddy’s Product Team
(07:25) 📚 Lifelong Learning: How Continuous Education Fuels Success
(18:51) 🌐 The GoDaddy Ecosystem: Building for Entrepreneurs Around the World
(24:14) 🛠️ Structuring a Product Team for Maximum Impact
(32:54) 🌍 Expanding Beyond Domains: GoDaddy’s End-to-End Entrepreneur Support
(44:09) 🔗 Creating a Connected Product Experience at GoDaddy
KEY TAKEAWAYS👇:
1. Embracing Change: Vinod’s ability to adapt quickly has become his strength, helping him lead GoDaddy’s transformation into a product-driven ecosystem for entrepreneurs.
2. Lifelong Learning: His belief in continuous education keeps him ahead of industry trends and better prepared for future challenges.
3. Process Efficiency: Vinod dives into how he has built efficient, self-sustaining processes at GoDaddy to streamline operations, from weekly reviews to monthly business evaluations, allowing his team to focus on innovation.
4. Structuring Product Teams: Vinod wraps up by discussing how his product teams are structured to focus on customer outcomes, rotating across products and leveraging AI for a connected and hyper-personalized customer experience.
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- Follow our Podcast on Tik Tok here
- Follow Product School on LinkedIn here
- Join Product School's free events here
- Find out more about Product School hereCREDITS:
Host: Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia
Guest: Vinod Suresh

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The Product Podcast - Fireside Chat with Apptentive CEO, Robi Ganguly
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09/09/21 • 33 min

Today Robi Ganguly is bringing his early learnings together as the CEO at Apptentive and is sharing with us how you can use software and excellent customer service to succeed when building products.

This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot, the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business on data with consumer-grade, search and AI-driven analytics. Build stickier product experiences by embedding ThoughtSpot Everywhere’s interactive analytics interface directly into your data app or product. No more delayed release cycles or incremental UX improvements. Visit thoughtspot.com/everywhere to get started for free today.

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The Product Podcast - The Product Manifesto: How to Grow as a Product Manager
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10/28/21 • 55 min

 Product Managers are always looking for new ways to improve and make their products better. Why shouldn't we use this outlook on our careers as well? In this episode, Diego Granados (Product Manager at Microsoft), Marily Nika (AR Health & Fitness Product Lead at Google), and our host, Mayank Yadav (Product Lead at Facebook) are leading us to greatness with tips and tricks to help you grow and rocket launch your product career.

This episode is brought to you by ThoughtSpot, the modern analytics cloud company helping you build your business on data with consumer-grade, search and AI-driven analytics. Build stickier product experiences by embedding ThoughtSpot Everywhere’s interactive analytics interface directly into your data app or product. No more delayed-release cycles or incremental UX improvements. Visit thoughtspot.com/everywhere to get started for free today.

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In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Christina Goldschmidt, VP of Product Design at Warner Music.
Warner Music is one of the world's leading music companies, serving artists and songwriters across various labels and publishing divisions. With a rich history in the music industry, Warner Music has evolved to embrace digital transformation, offering innovative ways for fans to engage with artists and music.
Christina leads the entire UX team at Warner Music, overseeing product designers, design systems specialists, visual designers, content designers, researchers, and design operations. Her team designs experiences connecting fans to artists, provides services to artists and songwriters, and creates internal tools that power various aspects of the music business, from distribution to sync licensing and royalties reporting.
In this episode, we'll explore Christina's unique approach to product design, how she and her team are leveraging unconventional practices to drive innovation, and the future of music technology. We'll discuss strategies for aligning design with business goals, structuring design teams for interconnected ecosystems, and balancing zero-to-one initiatives with product improvements.
What you'll learn:
- Christina's journey from front-end developer to VP of Product Design at Warner Music and her insights on the company's digital transformation.
- The challenges and strategies involved in creating user experiences for a global music company.
- How to prioritize design initiatives and innovations in a fast-paced, artist-centric environment.
- The future of music technology, including AI-powered tools and immersive fan experiences.
Key Takeaways👇:
- Design as a Revenue Driver: Christina emphasizes the importance of positioning design as a strategic asset that contributes to business growth.
- Unconventional Problem-Solving: Warner Music is pushing boundaries by incorporating mystical practices like tarot readings and shamanic journeying into their design thinking process.
- Data-Driven Design: Christina highlights the use of product discovery, UX research, and business metrics to guide design decisions and improvements

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The Product Podcast - Panel Discussion: DE&I Questions You're Too Afraid to Ask
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03/10/22 • 31 min

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are important topics that should always be on our radar. However, this doesn't mean they are easy to talk about. Lucky for you our panel of top Product Leaders (Gaurav Hardikar, Eva Feng, Zakir Tyebjee, Martie Burris, Leonard Kongshavn, and Gowri Sivanathan) are here to answer some hard-hitting questions so you can get out there and make a positive change with your team and your products.
We invite you to participate in this quick survey to help us as we take the Product Podcast to the next level!
Get the FREE Product Book and check out our curated list of free Product Management resources here.
This episode is brought to you by Amplitude.
Amplitude is the pioneer in digital optimization software, helping product leaders answer the strategic question: "How do our digital products drive our business?" More than 1,400 customers, including Atlassian, Instacart, NBCUniversal, Shopify, and Under Armour rely on Amplitude. The Amplitude Digital Optimization System makes critical data accessible and actionable so teams can unlock insights, build winning products faster, and turn products into revenue. Amplitude is the best-in-class product analytics solution, ranked #1 in G2’s 2022 Winter Report.
Get started today at amplitude.com.

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In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Ilan Frank, Chief Product Officer at Checkr, the leading background check company serving over 100,000 customers.
Checkr has revolutionized the background check industry, processing 85% of checks in 15 minutes or less, compared to the industry standard of 1 to 3 days. This remarkable efficiency is achieved through the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
With $679 million in funding and a $5 billion valuation, Checkr serves major companies like Uber, Warby Parker, and Instacart. Ilan is spearheading the core business while driving product expansion into larger enterprises and new markets.
In this episode, we'll explore Ilan's extensive experience in building SaaS products for large enterprises, including his work at successful companies like Slack, Airtable, and Grammarly. We'll discuss the challenges and strategies involved in transitioning from SMB to enterprise success.
What you'll learn:
- Ilan's journey to becoming CPO at Checkr and his insights on the background check industry's digital transformation.
- The challenges and strategies involved in creating enterprise-ready products and organizations.
- How to balance user delight with complex enterprise client needs.
- The future of background check technology, including AI-powered innovations and international expansion.
Key Takeaways:
- Enterprise Readiness: Ilan emphasizes the importance of both product and organizational readiness when transitioning to serve enterprise clients.
- Product Management Approach: Ilan shares his "Three Buckets" strategy for prioritizing features: metrics movers, customer asks, and delighters.
- Data-Driven Innovation: Ilan highlights the use of AI and machine learning to process vast amounts of data quickly and accurately, revolutionizing the background check industry.
- Enterprise Product Development: Ilan discusses the importance of understanding both the "chooser" and the "user" in enterprise software, and how to create value for both.

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- Follow our Podcast on Tik Tok here
- Follow Product School on LinkedIn here
- Join Product School's free events here
- Find out more about Product School here

Credits:
Host: Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia
Guest: Ilan Frank

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How many episodes does The Product Podcast have?

The Product Podcast currently has 818 episodes available.

What topics does The Product Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Coding, Product Management, Product, Tech, Analytics, Marketing, Podcasts, Education, Data Analytics, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on The Product Podcast?

The episode title 'The Future of Product Management by Product School CEO' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Product Podcast?

The average episode length on The Product Podcast is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Product Podcast released?

Episodes of The Product Podcast are typically released every 3 days, 19 hours.

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The first episode of The Product Podcast was released on Feb 28, 2017.

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