Let's Talk Product

Propeller
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Let's Talk Product

Welcome to Let's Talk Product, a podcast by Propeller about building software products and startups. On this show, host Leen Ashqar speaks to founders and builders who have been through it themselves to uncover the practical and tactical advice needed to build better products out of the Middle East. They cover everything related to building tech products - from creating a customer-centric culture to achieving and maintaining product-market fit. If you're a founder, product manager, or someone working in tech, this show is for you! Let's Talk Product is produced by Propeller, a seed-stage, MENA-focused venture capital firm. If your startup is looking for an early-stage investor, make sure to get in touch, we'd love to talk. Learn more at: www.propellerinc.me.

  1. 17. Jawaker's path to $205M w/ Waleed Tuffaha

    01/02/2022

    17. Jawaker's path to $205M w/ Waleed Tuffaha

    Waleed is one of Jawaker's founding engineers. He joined in 2009 to help build and launch the product and has since then grown to manage and lead the entire product and tech team at the company. On the episode, we walk through the journey of Jawaker, reflecting on how they built things back in 2009 and how they steadily and organically grew their user base throughout the years. We also chat about their progressive product development process, the impact of cool-down periods, and how they were able to recreate the social experience of playing cards in the app. Finally, Waleed highlights the big role culture and leadership has played in retaining and developing their team all throughout the years.

    40 min
  2. 16. Global SaaS out of KSA w/ Iyad Aldalooj, co-founder @ Penny

    12/01/2021

    16. Global SaaS out of KSA w/ Iyad Aldalooj, co-founder @ Penny

    Iyad Aldalooj is the co-founder and CEO of Penny software, a SaaS procurement solution. Prior to founding Penny in 2020, Iyad was the General Manager & Marketing Director at Careem in Saudi Arabia. On the episode we learn about Iyad's journey and delve into the steps they're taking in building a global SaaS product from day 1.

    46 min
  3. 15. Transforming insurance w/ Walid Daniel Dib, co-founder @ Hala

    09/30/2021

    15. Transforming insurance w/ Walid Daniel Dib, co-founder @ Hala

    Walid Daniel Dib is the co-founder and CEO of Hala (previously Addenda), a startup that is transforming insurance to a simple and pleasant experience. In 2018, him and his brother started off by building a blockchain solution for insurance companies. After over a year of pivoting, they were still in search of product-market fit. Soon after, they made a final pivot to B2C and have only been growing since. On the episode, Walid shares the lessons they’ve learnt along this journey and talks to us about how they’re reinventing insurance for consumers in the Middle East.

    24 min
  4. 14. Product design w/ Jonathan, Head of Design @ Property Finder

    08/31/2021

    14. Product design w/ Jonathan, Head of Design @ Property Finder

    Jonathan Steingiesser is Head of Design at Property Finder, the largest real estate platform in the UAE. With over 17 years of design experience at startups across various sectors including retail and education, Jonathan has fostered a deep passion for design innovation and continuous improvement. On the episode, we cover the foundations of product design — from what to look for when hiring your first product designer, to the research processes and methods that enable continuous product innovation.

    29 min
  5. 13. Building B2B enterprise software w/ Yousef Wadi, founder @ Nestrom

    07/31/2021

    13. Building B2B enterprise software w/ Yousef Wadi, founder @ Nestrom

    We talk to Yousef Wadi, founder and CEO of Nestrom about his early pivot and how he built a must-have solution for enterprise customers in the Middle East. Today Nestrom serves enterprises including Al-Futtaim Group, Nabil and Fine Hygienic Holding. He shares a ton of learnings around value proposition, pricing, sales, target persona, and more.

    36 min
  6. 12. Product development speed vs. quality w/ Nabil Mohamed, VP of Product @ Instabug

    06/30/2021

    12. Product development speed vs. quality w/ Nabil Mohamed, VP of Product @ Instabug

    Nabil Mohamed, VP of Product at Instabug, shares the decision making framework that helps him balance the need of speed vs. quality when developing tech products. He also shares what he looks for when hiring exceptional talent.

    32 min
  7. 11. Fundamentals of product marketing w/ Yasmine Helmy, growth lead @ Trella & ex-Instabug

    05/31/2021

    11. Fundamentals of product marketing w/ Yasmine Helmy, growth lead @ Trella & ex-Instabug

    Yasmine Helmy is an experienced growth and product marketer who has built and scaled Instabug's growth marketing engine over 6 years. On this episode, she explains what product marketing is and shares the fundamental frameworks for establishing a product's positioning and developing a go-to-market plan.

    35 min
  8. 10. User onboarding & engagement w/ Yazan, co-founder @ Userpilot

    04/30/2021

    10. User onboarding & engagement w/ Yazan, co-founder @ Userpilot

    Guiding users along their onboarding journey is crucial to the success of your software product. Yazan, co-founder and CEO of Userpilot, walks us through the steps we need to take to increase adoption at each stage of the user journey, making sure users get to experience the full benefits of our products.

    24 min
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Welcome to Let's Talk Product, a podcast by Propeller about building software products and startups. On this show, host Leen Ashqar speaks to founders and builders who have been through it themselves to uncover the practical and tactical advice needed to build better products out of the Middle East. They cover everything related to building tech products - from creating a customer-centric culture to achieving and maintaining product-market fit. If you're a founder, product manager, or someone working in tech, this show is for you! Let's Talk Product is produced by Propeller, a seed-stage, MENA-focused venture capital firm. If your startup is looking for an early-stage investor, make sure to get in touch, we'd love to talk. Learn more at: www.propellerinc.me.

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  • Creator
    Propeller
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 - 2021 Let' Talk Product
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