Is Product Ops a band-aid or a strategic necessity? Based on insights from Pendo's Christine Itwaru, explore how this function bridges strategy and execution, synthesizes customer data, and when your organization is ready to scale its product operations.
Former DoorDash exec Keith Yandell explains how he led disparate teams—from Legal to HR—without subject expertise. Discover his approach to generalist leadership, radical transparency, and using empathy to scale culture and achieve 10x outcomes in a hyper-growth startup.
Process can be the enemy of creativity. Retool's Eeke de Milliano (ex-Stripe) explains how to scale effectively while maintaining an innovative spirit. Discover how to build rigorous, high-performing teams without clipping the wings of your creative thinkers.
Mixpanel faced high churn after expanding too broadly. By refocusing on core analytics, they improved retention from 60% to 90%. Head of Product Vijay Iyengar shares the engineering-led strategy behind this turnaround and the future of product data.
Having worked with hundreds of teams like Amazon and LEGO, John Cutler reveals that high performance isn't a checklist. It is a coherent system where strategy, structure, and culture align. This deep dive explores the patterns of elite teams and the "beautiful mess" of product.
Figma CPO Yuhki Yamashita reveals the machinery behind the design unicorn. Explore a product culture driven by experimentation and empathy, where PMs own the "Why." Learn how they bridge engineering, design, and product to build software users genuinely love.
After 50 episodes and two million downloads, we identified the year's top 10 episodes. From retention strategies to leadership psychology, this list acts as a masterclass in product management featuring insights from titans at Stripe, Google, and Notion.
Product leadership requires shifting from managing features to elevating talent. Petra Wille, author of 'Strong Product People,' shares her framework for success built on three pillars: coaching, storytelling, and fostering a community of practice.
With leadership roles at Amazon, Airbnb, and Uber, Ian McAllister shares the legendary traits of a top 1% PM. Discover why mindset and impact matter more than technical prowess, and learn specific behaviors to level up your product career.
NYT CPO Alex Hardiman offers a masterclass in product leadership. Learn how the 170-year-old institution balances journalistic truth with business goals, navigates the tension between algorithms and editorial judgment, and executes its "Essential Subscription" strategy.
Reforge CDO Fareed Mosavat shares his journey from Pixar to Slack, offering a masterclass in product leadership. Learn his frameworks for crossing the "Product Leader Canyon," why you need sponsorship over mentorship, and how to manage a diverse product portfolio effectively.
Timeline roadmaps set teams up for failure. Janna Bastow, inventor of the "Now-Next-Later" framework, reveals why roadmaps should be prototypes for strategy, not rigid execution plans. Learn how to ditch the Gantt chart and focus on solving customer problems.
Former Lyft and Patreon growth leader Adam Fishman reveals why building a top-tier growth team isn't about finding unicorns. Learn his systematic frameworks for hiring, user psychology, and why "opinionated defaults" in onboarding drive better retention than simple conversion tactics.
Every feature in your backlog is a gamble. Teresa Torres explains why separating discovery and delivery is a mistake. Learn to shift to continuous habits and use the Opportunity Solution Tree to build with confidence and align with strategic outcomes.
Julie Zhuo, former Facebook VP and Sundial co-founder, reveals the reality behind her career. She shares actionable frameworks for overcoming imposter syndrome, developing product sense, and mastering executive communication to accelerate your growth.
Most professionals view managing up as doing their boss's job. Wes Kao argues it's actually the key to career acceleration. Drawing from her work with Seth Godin and Scott Galloway, she shares a masterclass on persuasive communication to help you build trust and gain autonomy.
