People of Productboard

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People of Productboard

Making the right career choices has become far too complicated. At Productboard, we believe in 100% transparency, which is why we’re giving you a sneak peek into life at our company from the amazing people who make it what it is. On this podcast, we share honest views and experiences about life as a Productboarder, the work we do, and what excites and inspires us. We talk about what makes us tick, the challenges we’re thrilled to solve, the opportunities we’re pursuing, and so much more. We are on a mission to build products that matter, together. 

  1. The strategic role of design in building customer-driven products (with Zdenek Kuncar)

    09/03/2024

    The strategic role of design in building customer-driven products (with Zdenek Kuncar)

    In our latest episode, we dive into the fast-paced world of design. In a wide-ranging discussion, Zdenek Kuncar, Director of Product Design at Productboard, touches on multi-team collaborations, the importance of feedback, and the benefits of moving from an IC role to the management track. Zdenek joined Productboard six years ago and immediately realized he had found his niche. He explains how design is not viewed as a support function here but as an integral part of the com...

    24 min
  2. Career growth and overcoming challenges to succeed in today’s tech world (with Barbora Votápková)

    07/31/2024

    Career growth and overcoming challenges to succeed in today’s tech world (with Barbora Votápková)

    We sit down with Bara Votápková, a Senior QE engineer at Productboard, to explore the highs and lows of engineering, the blend of technical and interpersonal skills required, and how her personal journey reflects the collaborative culture at Productboard. This episode is packed with valuable insights on career growth, overcoming challenges, and how to thrive as a woman in tech.Bara takes us through her inspiring journey from initially facing rejection after her first interview round at Produc...

    34 min
  3. How to bring more value to your sales approach (with Elizabeth Chase)

    05/27/2024

    How to bring more value to your sales approach (with Elizabeth Chase)

    We chat with Elizabeth Chase, Manager of EMEA Sales at Productboard, about how surviving a very challenging macroeconomic climate helped reshape our sales approach, placing a bigger emphasis on customer communication, connection, and trust. We discuss the pros and cons of the job, what makes a good salesperson, and why you should never take the word “no” personally. Chase shares why she feels Productboard is on the cusp of unlocking a new world of opportunity with a complete...

    29 min
  4. Champions of culture – how tech companies are embracing change, career growth, and office diversity (with Cris Domingo)

    04/23/2024

    Champions of culture – how tech companies are embracing change, career growth, and office diversity (with Cris Domingo)

    We chat with Cris Domingo, Head of People, Culture, and Talent at Productboard, about the key shift many HR departments have made in recent years, taking a more proactive approach toward people. In a post-Covid world, companies have had to adapt and embrace changes in their office environments, with HR essentially becoming champions of culture and fostering career growth with employees.We discuss the importance of trust, proactivity, and honest communication, the benefits of diverse work...

    39 min
  5. Growth Product Management – reshaping marketing & sales acceleration (with Jaroslav Tran)

    09/15/2023

    Growth Product Management – reshaping marketing & sales acceleration (with Jaroslav Tran)

    In the fifth episode of Season 2, we sit down with Jaroslav Tran, Growth Product Manager at Productboard, to talk about why many companies are turning to product-led growth to help secure more customers. We also take a closer look at why product teams in general have become so important to marketing and sales acceleration. Customer needs are rapidly evolving. These days, a lot more users want to try products before agreeing to buy, Jaroslav explains, making the role of growth engineers a...

    40 min
  6. Communication, analysis, ruthless prioritization – the pillars of product management

    08/08/2023

    Communication, analysis, ruthless prioritization – the pillars of product management

    In the fourth episode of Season 2, we sit down with Eva Novotná, a Product Manager at Productboard, to go over the skills you’ll need to successfully lead a product team, including the three core ones: seamless communication, keen professional analysis, and ruthless prioritization. Eva emphasizes the important role soft skills and routine feedback play when closely collaborating with various teams on a daily basis. We explore the differences between project and product management and tak...

    40 min
  7. Feedback, autonomy, and gratitude: Cross-collaborating in modern work environments (with Malwina Fojcik)

    06/19/2023

    Feedback, autonomy, and gratitude: Cross-collaborating in modern work environments (with Malwina Fojcik)

    In our third episode of Season 2, we sit down with Malwina Fojcik, Senior Product Design Manager at Productboard, to discuss why seamless cross-functional collaboration, now more than ever before, is essential to modern work environments. Team members – regardless if they are designers, engineers, or product managers – need to be encouraged to take full responsibility of every aspect of a project in order to guarantee its success. Trust is so important when building these lasting and meaningf...

    39 min
  8. Building a successful sales career & dealing with market uncertainty (with Josh Jones)

    02/27/2023

    Building a successful sales career & dealing with market uncertainty (with Josh Jones)

    In our second episode of Season 2, we sat down with Josh Jones, Senior Sales Development Manager for the EMEA region, to talk about powering through the volatile fourth quarter of 2022. He shares the lessons we learned during this turbulent period, stressing the importance of actionable strategies, guidelines and roadmaps, and the value of team collaboration and experimentation. He looks ahead at Productboard’s goals for 2023 and explains what it takes to build a successful sales ca...

    40 min
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Making the right career choices has become far too complicated. At Productboard, we believe in 100% transparency, which is why we’re giving you a sneak peek into life at our company from the amazing people who make it what it is. On this podcast, we share honest views and experiences about life as a Productboarder, the work we do, and what excites and inspires us. We talk about what makes us tick, the challenges we’re thrilled to solve, the opportunities we’re pursuing, and so much more. We are on a mission to build products that matter, together. 

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  • Creator
    Productboard
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 People of Productboard
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    People of Productboard

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