The Seed Stage - formerly "the June Podcast"

Enzo Avigo

(This is the former June podcast) Every week, June & Point Nine invite the most inspiring product and growth leaders, who share their practical advice on how to grow your SaaS. Whether this is a story behind a feature, a marketing framework, or a risky update made on the pricing. We’re digging ideas you and your team can put in place next week. No fuzz, no bs, enjoy the show!

  1. Content Creation & Leading with AI | Shyvee Shi (Linkedin, FirstRound, Author)

    03/29/2024

    Content Creation & Leading with AI | Shyvee Shi (Linkedin, FirstRound, Author)

    🎙️Tune into a captivating episode of The Seed Stage, featuring Shyvee Shi, a prominent product lead at LinkedIn and an avid content creator. Hosted by Enzo, CEO at June, this episode dives deep into the synergy between content creation, personal branding, and product management in the tech landscape. With Shyvee's rich background spanning strategy, technology, and mentorship, coupled with her recent co-authorship of "Reimagine: Building Products with Generative AI" listeners are in for a wealth of insights. 👉 In this discussion, we uncover: Strategies for aligning personal content creation with professional growth, without conflicts of interest. The role of generative AI in evolving product strategy, development, and the broader impacts on the product management profession. Practical advice on productivity, setting boundaries, and prioritizing tasks for maximum efficiency and personal satisfaction. The concept of 'growth loops' in personal and professional development, enhancing visibility and opportunities in one's career. Shyvee's personal journey from content creation to product leadership, and how it shapes her views on innovation and technology. ...and more! Join us as Shyvee shares her experiences and tips on navigating the dynamic world of tech, AI, and personal development, offering listeners actionable insights to apply in their own careers and personal growth trajectories. ___________ _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Shyvee: Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyveeshi/ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/shyvees Her latest book ⁠"Reimagined" 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso/⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://june.so/⁠⁠⁠ 👉 The Seed Stage Podcast is powered by June.so & Point Nine

    39 min
  2. How Loom Changed Video Communication | Vinay Hiremath (Loom, Atlassian)

    03/13/2024

    How Loom Changed Video Communication | Vinay Hiremath (Loom, Atlassian)

    🎙️ Tune in to an enlightening episode with Vinay Hiremath, CTO and co-founder of Loom, on "The Seed Stage" podcast. Dive deep into the world of SaaS growth, user-generated content, and the evolution of video communication platforms with host Enzo and co-host Christoph Janz, Managing Partner at Point Nine. With his rich background in engineering and innovation at Loom, Vinay opens up about the challenges and triumphs of scaling a product that revolutionizes how we communicate at work. 👉 In this episode, we discuss: The significance of user-generated content in driving product adoption and innovation The journey of Loom from inception to becoming a vital tool in the async work era, including its acquisition by Atlassian Insights into decision-making processes and the importance of balancing product horizontal expansion with specialization Leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance product features and user experience Navigating the technical challenges of scaling a video platform, from infrastructure to AI integration Practical advice for founders on monetization, verticalization, and embracing technical challenges and more! Join us as Vinay shares invaluable lessons from Loom's journey, providing actionable insights for entrepreneurs and product leaders aiming to make an impact in the tech world. _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Vinay Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vhiremath4/ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/vhmth 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso/ Website: https://june.so/⁠ 👉 The June Podcast is powered by june.so

    51 min
  3. Decoding Customer Desires | Bob Moesta (JTBD, ReWired, Ford)

    03/01/2024

    Decoding Customer Desires | Bob Moesta (JTBD, ReWired, Ford)

    Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue with Bob Moesta, co-creator of the Jobs to be Done Theory, as we venture deep into the realms of innovation, learning, and consumer understanding. With an enriching background from his collaborations with industry giants and his own entrepreneurial journey, Bob unpacks invaluable insights and experiences. 👉 In this episode, we uncover: The essence of Jobs to be Done Theory in understanding customer needs The art of learning and adapting through iterative processes- The impact of mentors and the evolution of mentor-mentee relationships The integration of aesthetics with functionality in product development Strategies for uncovering and addressing unmet consumer needs Navigating the balance between outsourcing and personal involvement in critical life aspects and more! Dive into this episode to grasp the intricacies of creating products that truly resonate with users and discover the power of deep, empathetic insights in driving innovation. _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Bob What is the Jobs to be Done Framework Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/bmoesta Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobmoesta/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Bob+Moesta 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://june.so/ 👉 The June Podcast is powered by june.so

    1h 11m
  4. Beyond The Build Traps | Melissa Perri (Produx Labs, Product Institute, General Assembly)

    12/14/2023

    Beyond The Build Traps | Melissa Perri (Produx Labs, Product Institute, General Assembly)

    🎙️ Embark on a captivating dialogue with Melissa Perri, a seasoned product management expert and co-author of "Escaping the Build Trap." Join us as we navigate through the intricacies of product management, organizational dynamics, and the evolving landscape of the tech industry. 🚀 Drawing on her extensive experience and insights, Melissa unravels crucial aspects of effective product management, providing valuable lessons for both seasoned professionals and those venturing into the dynamic world of product development. 👉 In this enlightening conversation, we explore: Striking the balance between customer needs and innovative solutions Navigating the complex web of organizational dynamics in product management Unveiling the myths and realities of visionary product management The impact of human interactions on shaping successful products Evaluating success in product management: Balancing outcomes and outputs Building essential skills for product management at different career stages The rise of product ops and its pivotal role in supporting product management 🔍 Dive deep into the realm of product management with Melissa Perri, gaining profound insights and practical wisdom that can reshape your approach to product development. Don't miss this opportunity to glean from her wealth of knowledge and expertise! _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Melissa Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/lissijean Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissajeanperri/ Website: https://melissaperri.com Podcast: https://produxlabs.com/product-thinking 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.june.so/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 The June Podcast is powered by june.so  Discover a new way to do product analytics at june.so

    38 min
  5. Data Magic | Crystal Widjaja (Gojek, Reforge, Generation Girl)

    12/08/2023

    Data Magic | Crystal Widjaja (Gojek, Reforge, Generation Girl)

    🎙️ Embark on a compelling conversation with Crystal Wijaya, seasoned product manager and analytics expert, as we navigate the intricacies of data-driven decision-making and product management in the dynamic tech landscape. Drawing from her extensive background in the tech industry, including roles at major companies and startups, Crystal offers a treasure trove of insights and practical advice for aspiring product managers and analytics enthusiasts. 👉 In this enlightening discussion, we cover: The evolution of data analytics in startups and its pivotal role Crystal's unique approach to using industry benchmarks strategically The delicate balance between qualitative and quantitative data Overcoming common analytics pitfalls in early-stage companies Navigating the nuances of product management and data science Crystal's philosophy on event tracking and understanding user behaviors The importance of qualitative data as evidence in decision-making Lessons from Crystal's experiences at the intersection of data and product management Tune in to gain valuable perspectives, practical strategies, and a deeper understanding of the symbiotic relationship between data analytics and effective product management. Don't miss this opportunity to glean insights from Crystal's journey and enhance your approach to navigating the evolving landscape of tech and analytics. 🚀 _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Crystal Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/crystalwidjaja⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalwidjaja⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@crystalwidjaja⁠ 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.june.so/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 The June Podcast is powered by june.so  Discover a new way to do product analytics at june.so

    54 min

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(This is the former June podcast) Every week, June & Point Nine invite the most inspiring product and growth leaders, who share their practical advice on how to grow your SaaS. Whether this is a story behind a feature, a marketing framework, or a risky update made on the pricing. We’re digging ideas you and your team can put in place next week. No fuzz, no bs, enjoy the show!