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Introducing the go-to hub for product people seeking real-world insights to supercharge their abilities as thinkers, makers, and leaders! Each week, I'll be chatting with an industry expert, a product leader, a design being, or a change maker who solved meaningful problems for the humans they serve or I'll be speaking about a topic on my own and diving deep into it. Some of the episodes will be part of a series on a specific theme and some episodes are standalone.

  1. The Impact of AI on Design with Nick Cawthon

    09/21/2025

    The Impact of AI on Design with Nick Cawthon

    In this episode, we explore how a child's creativity can impact their professional career. We discuss the influence of generative AI on design, how to bridge the gap between design and development using AI, and the evolution of design education. We also cover prompt-based design, the role of UI helper agents, the importance of humanism, and the current job market for UX professionals. So, if you are a Designer, Product Manager, Software Engineer, or simply someone interested in understanding the impact of AI on Design, you're in the right place!   Nick's LinkedIn.

    43 min
  2. From Thought to Form: Structuring Ideas That Ship with Marcelo Calbucci

    09/15/2025

    From Thought to Form: Structuring Ideas That Ship with Marcelo Calbucci

    In this episode, we talk about frameworks as thinking blueprints, how our views on them change with experience, what it takes to adopt a framework, and the PRFAQ framework itself. We also discuss the relentless push to ship products, the art of winning over skeptical executives, the promise of generative UX, the pulse of the startup world, the power of communities, and the transformative impact of structured thinking.

    41 min

  3. 09/15/2025

    The Revenue Roadmap: Ethical Profitability with Almir Colan

    In this episode, we will explore revenue models, ethical profitability, the role of trust in business, structuring economies, the philosophy of Islamic financing, securing business funding, the importance of experimentation, the impact of monetary policies on people's lives, and the decentralization of decision-making. So, if you're in finance, a product person, an entrepreneur, or simply someone curious about how money, products, and leadership intersect to influence our daily lives, you're in the right place!

    56 min

  4. 09/02/2025

    Designing for Humanity: Tech with a Moral Compass with Makoto Kern

    In this episode, we explore how to think, not just what to think. We discuss design's role in aligning business and user goals, and the roots of morality in work enviroments. We also touch on the role of designers as therapists, the privacy fallout of AI apps, the thread connecting trust and transparency, the broader impact of AI on humanity, and the future skills needed to stay relevant. And lastly, we talk about the rising premium on being human, the cognitive mess of AI slop, and the loud return of feature-centricity. So, if you are a designer, engineer, product professional, or simply someone interested in understanding how to build tech with a moral compass, you're in the right place!

    49 min

  5. 08/20/2025

    Voices of Impact: Tech for Palestine's Journey with Paul Biggar

    In this episode, we'll explore the journey of Tech for Palestine and discuss the significance of ethics in technology. We'll investigate examples of technology use that has gone wrong, as well as examples where tech has been used for good. We'll also chat about the attention economy and explore how problem-solving can serve as a coping mechanism. Furthermore, we will discuss the role of startups, and social media platforms on individuals, communities, and societies then touch on some of the challenges we're facing in the West and strategies for making a meaningful difference toward a more just world. So, if you're in Tech, Product, or simply someone with a moral conscience looking to understand how to make the world better you're in the right place!

    1h 10m
  6. Product Roadmapping Debt: Uncovering The Hidden Costs with Kareem Mayan

    08/20/2025

    Product Roadmapping Debt: Uncovering The Hidden Costs with Kareem Mayan

    In this episode, we'll explore the journey of a product person transitioning from employee to founder. We'll discuss the various types and applications of product roadmaps, common pitfalls in product road mapping, how to navigate cost-sensitive environments and the key indicators for assessing product maturity in organizations of all sizes. So, if you are a Product Manager, Designer, Software Engineer, or simply someone interested in understanding how product roadmaps can be used to reduce costs and drive faster revenue growth, you're in the right place! Kareem Mayan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareem/

    46 min

  7. 09/19/2024

    Designers vs. AI: Enemies or Allies with Ewa Ding

    In this episode, we'll discuss how designers can approach their relationship with AI technologies, common mistakes to avoid when improving design craft, ethical considerations when designing for AI, the importance of using a human-centred approach to design AI-powered products, and meaningful career advice in the age of AI. Whether you are a designer, a product person, an entrepreneur, or just someone curious about the impact of AI products on individuals, communities, and societies, you are in the right place!   🔗 To Join The Collective:  Newsletter LinkedIn Instagram Contribute

    40 min

  8. 08/19/2024

    Crafting an Irresistible Product Pitch with Nathan Yeung

    In this episode, we discuss how to craft a compelling product pitch, how to measure its success, the difference between marketing and sales, the impact of cognitive biases on consumer decision-making, overcoming the fear of selling, and the importance of authenticity in building trust. So, If you're in marketing, sales, design, or product management, or simply interested in understanding how consumer psychology influences our daily choices, you're in the right place!

    43 min
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Introducing the go-to hub for product people seeking real-world insights to supercharge their abilities as thinkers, makers, and leaders! Each week, I'll be chatting with an industry expert, a product leader, a design being, or a change maker who solved meaningful problems for the humans they serve or I'll be speaking about a topic on my own and diving deep into it. Some of the episodes will be part of a series on a specific theme and some episodes are standalone.

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  • Creator
    Elsawy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023
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