Product Talk

What's the secret to becoming a standout product leader? In this episode hosted by Justin Leibow, News Corp VP of Strategic Products Nicole Castillo and winner of the Products That Count Product Leader Awards shares how cultivating a distinctive personal brand and developing a unique product management style is crucial for product managers looking to excel in their careers. Nicole emphasizes the importance of identifying and embracing what makes you unique as a product leader.

Have you ever wondered how Chief Product Officers are transforming their organizations with artificial intelligence? In this Super Episode of Products That Count’s CPO Rising Series, host Renee Niemi, the Resident CPO at Products That Count, invites five distinguished CPOs to discuss the pivotal role AI plays in product innovation and efficiency.   Join us as we hear from: - Prat Vemana, CPO of Target, who emphasizes leveraging generative AI to accelerate product roadmaps and manage risks responsibly. - David Wong, CPO of Thomson Reuters, who explores AI's dual capabilities in legal tech, enhancing information retrieval and automating workflows. - Ritu Bhargava, President and CPO of SAP, who discusses the importance of building trust with customers while navigating AI's rapid advancements. - Alex Hardiman, CPO of The New York Times, who shares insights on responsibly integrating AI into journalism to enhance storytelling and accessibility. - Smita Hashim, CPO of Zoom, who highlights the need for every product team to define their AI strategy to deliver customer value.   Together, these thought leaders share their unique insights on how CPOs are leveraging AI to accelerate product roadmaps, enhance customer experience, and navigate the challenges of this rapidly evolving technology landscape. From generative AI applications in legal tech to its ethical implications in journalism, this episode is packed with invaluable knowledge for product leaders everywhere.   Tune in to discover how AI is not just a tool but a strategic accelerant for innovation, and learn how these CPOs are shaping the future of their industries!

What are the keys to building successful cross-functional product launch teams? In this episode hosted by Barbara Bermes, Launch Code Project CPO and Author James Whitman shares insights from his research on how the best companies introduce new offerings. He discusses the importance of trust, governance structures, and aligning product, sales, and engineering teams to overcome common reasons for product launch failures. Whitman provides case studies of both successful and failed launches, highlighting the critical role of cross-functional collaboration and a continuous product introduction mindset.

How can product managers build climate tech products that truly benefit communities and the greater good? In this episode hosted Silicon Valley Bank (a Division of First Citizens Bank) Climate Tech SVP Maggie Wong, Heirloom Head of Climate Policy Vikrum Aiyer shares his insights on developing diverse, community-centric climate tech products. Vikrum discusses Heirloom's mission to remove atmospheric CO2 through innovative direct air capture technology, the importance of engaging with policymakers and local communities, and the need for product managers to consider the broader societal impact of their work.