In this “Super Episode” of Product Talk, dive into the minds of the world’s top product leaders as they reveal the secrets to building game-changing products. Join host Renée Niemi, Resident CPO of Products That Count, for a master class in product leadership.
The episode takes you on a journey through the evolving role of product leadership. Hear from industry luminaries as they share their unique perspectives honed from decades of experience.
Tune in for insights from:
– Siddharth Mantri, former Disney Plus CPO, on generating “power moments” for customers by blending Silicon Valley innovation with local product development expertise.
– James Denney, NBC Universal CPO, on balancing customer needs and business goals through a mix of art and science in product management.
– Olivier Houpert, Altria CPO, on fostering a culture of curiosity and leveraging the transformative potential of AI and Gen AI.
– Sabrina Ellis, Pinterest CPO, on the ethical considerations behind AI-powered accessible products and the importance of human oversight.
– Irana Wasti, Bill’s CPO, on aligning product strategy with broader business priorities to navigate post-pandemic challenges for SMBs.
Get ready to elevate your product career and make your mark on the industry. This is a master class you won’t want to miss.
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Show Notes
- Blend Silicon Valley innovation with local product development expertise to create “power moments” for customers.
- Unify business outcomes and customer outcomes to deliver successful products.
- Amplify team throughput by creating a high-performance culture.
- Guide customers towards new possibilities by balancing customer needs and business goals.
- Incorporate both art and science in product management to deliver great user experiences.
- Foster a culture of curiosity and experimentation to drive innovation.
- Leverage the transformative potential of AI and Gen AI, while maintaining human oversight.
- Address ethical considerations in AI-powered products to ensure inclusive and accessible experiences.
- Partner across functions to align product strategy with broader business priorities.
- Adapt product roadmaps to navigate post-pandemic challenges for small and medium businesses.
- Use data, research, and experimentation to validate assumptions and improve products.
- Empower teams to challenge traditional methods and explore new approaches.
- Invest in technologies that unlock functionality and improve user experiences.
- Advocate for diverse and inclusive content creation to support inclusive product design.
- Spread product investments across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
- Leverage AI for automation, efficiency, and assurance, not just as a buzzword.
- Represent the voice of the customer across the organization to inform priorities.
- Translate customer needs into business outcomes through strategic product decisions.
- Cultivate a mindset of continuous learning and adaptation in product teams.
- Embrace the evolving role of product leadership.
About the speaker
Products that Count is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products. It celebrates product excellence through coveted Awards that inspire 500,000+ product managers and honor great products and the professionals responsible for their success. It accelerates the career and rise to the C-suite of >30% of all Product Managers globally by providing exceptional programming – including award-winning podcasts and popular newsletters – for free. It acts as a trusted advisor to all CPOs at Fortune 1000, and publishes key insights from innovative companies, like Capgemini, SoFi, and Amplitude, that turn product success into business success.