Product Insider Podcast With Dr. Nancy Li

Dr. Nancy Li
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Welcome to Product Insider, the podcast that uncovers everything there is to know about Product Management. Hear from guests like Google's VP of Product as we discuss challenges, failures, success strategies, AI product management, and more. Your host? Dr. Nancy Li, who moved to the US with $800 in her pocket and became a Director of Product in 4 years. Since then she has created Product Manager Accelerator - a program to help people accelerate their product management careers, whatever stage they're at.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    The ONLY 4 Ways to Become an AI Product Manager with No Experience

    🌟 FREE AI PRODUCT MANAGER WORKSHOP | Learn how to become an AI Product Manager and Fast-track Your Career:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AIPM Are you interested in AI product management but don't have any experience?  With AI being a very relevant product in today’s world, AI product managers play a crucial role in developing and launching AI products that meet customer needs, align with business objectives, and comply with legal and ethical standards. While there is a high demand for AI product managers, you don't necessarily need experience to get started. In this episode, we’ll talk about necessary and fundamental skills required to become an AI product manager and we’ll show you 4 ways you can break into the AI product management space. So if you're interested in working at the intersection of technology, business, and innovation, and want to help shape the future of AI products, then stay tuned! 1:18 Do you need experience to be an AI product manager? 2:30 For those without PM experience 4:05 Transitioning to AI product management 6:25 Foundation skills you need to learn about AI 8:05 Creating a strategic product vision that add AI elements to existing product 9:53 Transitioning from AI data scientists/engineers to AI PM  ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Please follow the three steps below to learn more about our hands-on AI PM bootcamp with developer access and get real user engagement of your AI product. Step 1️⃣: Download the hands-on AI PM Bootcamp Syllabus here https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AI-PM-course Step 2️⃣: Attend the AI PM Workshop to learn about how we do developer team matching, AI PM hiring trend, and pricing of the program How to become an AI Product Manager and fast track your career https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AIPM Step 3️⃣: Talk to our team to address your remaining questions https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AI_PM_Course_Application   ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

    13 min

  2. 2 OCT

    6 Hardest But Most Common Product Management Interview Questions and Answers

    Are you ready for the increasingly technical and challenging product management interviews that most candidates fail? In this episode, Dr. Nancy Li delves deep into the top 6 most challenging product management interview questions, equipping you with strategic frameworks tailored for today's complex interview environment. Plus, get insights on common mistakes to avoid, and access our top 10 clarifying questions to steer your interview in the right direction. 00:24 - Top Six Challenging Questions Overview 01:25 - Question 1: Product Design Type 04:07 - Question 2: Product Strategy 06:32 - Question 3: Execution and Metrics 09:12 - Question 4: Problem Solving 10:51 - Question 5: System Design Interview 12:41 - Question 6: Take-home Exams 13:55 - Approach to Take-home Exams 14:36 - Using the Latest Interview Questions Database 💥Download The top 10 Clarifying Questions to Ask a Product Management Interviewer here: https://www.pmaccelerator.io/clarifying-questions    🌟 🌟 🌟 Interested in Product Manager Accelerator to increase your income while doing the work you love? 🌟 🌟 🌟 Step 1️⃣: Attend the Product Masterclass to learn more about the program details, price, different packages, and stay until the end to get FREE AI Course. https://www.pmaccelerator.io/masterclass Step 2️⃣: Reserve your early bird ticket and submit an application to talk to our Head of Admission Step 3️⃣: Successful applicants join our PMA Pro community to receive customized coaching!   ==================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

    16 min

  3. 26 SEPT

    Tell Me About Yourself To Impress Product Manager Interviewer

    Tell me about yourself and walk me through your resume is the must-ask interview question. 99% people's answer to this interview questions are too long and not impressive. In this episode, I’m going to tell you what hiring managers really want to hear. I’ll also share a proven 4-step framework to help you answer this question with confidence. 1:20 – Why interviewers ask “Tell me about yourself” and what they really mean. 2:15 – Two key rules: keep it short and make it impressive. 2:45 – Step 1: Introduce your name. 3:05 – Step 2: Mention years of relevant experience. 3:40 – Step 3: Share an impressive, impact-driven story. 5:25 – Step 4: Summarize what you are looking for. 6:20 – Rule of thumb on structuring sentences for each step. ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe   🌟 🌟 🌟 Interested in Product Manager Accelerator to increase your income while doing the work you love? 🌟 🌟 🌟 Step 1️⃣: Attend the Product Masterclass to learn more about the program details, price, different packages, and stay until the end to get FREE AI Course. https://www.pmaccelerator.io/masterclass Step 2️⃣: Reserve your early bird ticket and submit an application to talk to our Head of Admission Step 3️⃣: Successful applicants join our PMA Pro community to receive customized coaching!   ==================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

    8 min

  4. 18 SEPT

    Top 20 Google Product Manager Interview Questions and How To Answer Them

    Landing a Product Manager role at Google is harder than getting into Harvard — with acceptance rates below 1%. That’s why mastering the right strategy is the key to standing out. In this video, I’ll walk you through the Top 20 Google PM Interview Questions and the frameworks you need to answer them with confidence. If you’re serious about breaking into Google, this is your playbook. 1:37 Favorite Product Questions 2:32 Product Design Questions 4:47 Product Strategy Questions 5:35 Estimation Questions 6:19 Technical Questions ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe    🌟 🌟 🌟 Interested in Product Manager Accelerator to increase your income while doing the work you love? 🌟 🌟 🌟 Step 1️⃣: Attend the Product Masterclass to learn more about the program details, price, different packages, and stay until the end to get FREE AI Course. https://www.pmaccelerator.io/masterclass Step 2️⃣: Reserve your early bird ticket and submit an application to talk to our Head of Admission Step 3️⃣: Successful applicants join our PMA Pro community to receive customized coaching!   ==================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

    9 min

  5. 12 SEPT

    How To Build A Product Manager Portfolio To Succeed In Product Manager Resume And Interview

    What is a product manager portfolio? Why do people need it and how can you create a product manager portfolio from scratch? In this video, I will tell you the basics of product manager portfolio including customer persona, MVPs and product requirements. I will also explain how to build product manager portfolio, how to use it on your product manager resume, and help you land more product manager interviews and finally get product manager job. 1:31 - What is a product portfolio and the key components of one? 3:10 - Building a product manager portfolio to gain PM experience 4:56 - Get interviews using a product portfolio 5:34 - Putting your product manager portfolio in your resume and job application 6:25 - Bring your portfolio in your PM interview ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe    🌟 🌟 🌟 Interested in Product Manager Accelerator to increase your income while doing the work you love? 🌟 🌟 🌟 Step 1️⃣: Attend the Product Masterclass to learn more about the program details, price, different packages, and stay until the end to get FREE AI Course. https://www.pmaccelerator.io/masterclass Step 2️⃣: Reserve your early bird ticket and submit an application to talk to our Head of Admission Step 3️⃣: Successful applicants join our PMA Pro community to receive customized coaching!   ==================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

    9 min

  6. 4 SEPT

    From Building Internal Tools to Product Manager at Capital One: Jack Zhang’s Journey

    What if someone could break into product management in just three months—with a 40% salary boost? In this episode, Jack shares how he transitioned from sales operations to a product manager role at Capital One. His journey proves that breaking into product management isn’t about having the “perfect background” — it’s about clarity, strategy, and persistence. 1:30 → Jack’s background: from sales operations to Capital One PM. 4:00 → Salary jump: 40% increase explained. 7:00 → Finding a niche: internal tools & fintech focus. 11:00 → Resume strategy: keywords & targeted applications. 15:00 → Interview prep: frameworks, combining methods, case studies. 19:00 → Mock interviews & coaching: gaining new perspectives. 22:00 → Job market challenges 25:00 → Growth mindset ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe    🌟 🌟 🌟 Interested in Product Manager Accelerator to increase your income while doing the work you love? 🌟 🌟 🌟 Step 1️⃣: Attend the Product Masterclass to learn more about the program details, price, different packages, and stay until the end to get FREE AI Course. https://www.pmaccelerator.io/masterclass Step 2️⃣: Reserve your early bird ticket and submit an application to talk to our Head of Admission Step 3️⃣: Successful applicants join our PMA Pro community to receive customized coaching!   ==================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

    30 min

  7. 27 AUG

    The Best Product Manager Case Interview Sample Answer: Design An Uber App For People With Disability

    Struggling with PM case interviews? In this podcast, I share how my structured approach and proven strategies help you turn challenging product design cases into offers from top tech companies. 1:20 – Step 1: Mission & why – align with company mission. 3:00 – Step 2: User segmentation – riders & drivers, subcategories. 5:10 – Step 3: Pain points – blind riders and drivers’ challenges. 7:00 – Step 4: Prioritization – frameworks and selected key pain points. 8:30 – Step 5: Brainstorm solutions – okay, best, and moonshot ideas. 10:00 – Step 6: Trade-offs & final recommendation. 12:00 – Next steps ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe    🌟 🌟 🌟 Interested in Product Manager Accelerator to increase your income while doing the work you love? 🌟 🌟 🌟 Step 1️⃣: Attend the Product Masterclass to learn more about the program details, price, different packages, and stay until the end to get FREE AI Course. https://www.pmaccelerator.io/masterclass Step 2️⃣: Reserve your early bird ticket and submit an application to talk to our Head of Admission Step 3️⃣: Successful applicants join our PMA Pro community to receive customized coaching!   ==================== Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

    14 min

  8. 5 JUL

    This ONE Thing Will Change Podcast & My Career FOREVER

    🌟 How to Create a Product Portfolio in 14 Days to Land Any Al or Traditional Product Manager Roles: https://www.pmaccelerator.io/masterclass   What if one decision could completely change your podcast, your business… or your life? I've finally made a shift I've been sitting on for months — and I'm sharing it all, unscripted. If you're a PM, a parent, or someone just tired of pretending, I hope this new chapter speaks to you like it does to me. 0:00 A risky change that could redefine everything. 2:30 Why I'm changing the way I create — permanently. 4:45 One message from a mom that hit me hard. 6:15 What happened after I replaced half my team. 8:30 Letting go of someone else's dream. 11:45 A quiet launch that could change thousands of lives. ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe    🌟 🌟 🌟 Interested in Product Manager Accelerator to increase your income while doing the work you love? 🌟 🌟 🌟 Step 1️⃣: Attend the Product Masterclass to learn more about the program details, price, different packages, and stay until the end to get FREE AI Course. https://www.pmaccelerator.io/masterclass Step 2️⃣: Reserve your early bird ticket and submit an application to talk to our Head of Admission Step 3️⃣: Successful applicants join our PMA Pro community to receive customized coaching!   Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!

    13 min
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Welcome to Product Insider, the podcast that uncovers everything there is to know about Product Management. Hear from guests like Google's VP of Product as we discuss challenges, failures, success strategies, AI product management, and more. Your host? Dr. Nancy Li, who moved to the US with $800 in her pocket and became a Director of Product in 4 years. Since then she has created Product Manager Accelerator - a program to help people accelerate their product management careers, whatever stage they're at.

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