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. FEB 7

    AI Product Manager Explained in 4 minutes (No Tech Background Needed)

    🌟 FREE AI PRODUCT MANAGER WORKSHOP | Learn how to become an AI Product Manager and Fast-track Your Career:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AIPM   Is “AI Product Manager” a real job—or just a buzzword? In this episode, I break down exactly what an AI Product Manager (AIPM) does. As someone who’s helped thousands land PM roles in top tech companies, I’m here to show you how AI PMs differ from traditional PMs, what skills you need, and how to get started. Whether you're pivoting into AI or just curious, this episode gives you a clear, actionable path into one of the fastest-growing roles in tech — without needing to code.  1:28 – Core Role of an AI PM 2:10 – AI vs Traditional PM 2:58 – Full AI PM Lifecycle 5:00 – Types of AI Products 5:37 – Additional Responsibilities 6:10 – Getting Started: Learn AI Skills 6:47 – Build an AI Portfolio 7:15 – Create a Winning Resume   🌟 🌟 🌟 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! ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe

    9 min

  2. JAN 15

    Product Manager Salary at Google Facebook Amazon HubSpot and Startups

    🌟 Download the top 50 product manager interview questions database at tier 1 companies to land a job offer in 60 days:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/50FAANG   Do you know how much does a product manager make? How well are product managers getting paid? How do different locations, levels, and years of experience influence product manager's salary? In this episode, I will give you a general idea of product manager salary range in the U.S., tell you how much do senior product managers and director of product get, how much do FAANG companies pay PMs. 1:05 – Overview: PM salaries range from $80K to $500K+. 1:40 – What affects PM pay: location, company type, and experience. 2:30 – Associate PM salaries and entry-level expectations. 3:20 – West Coast FANANG PM salaries and stock compensation. 4:30 – Facebook vs Google PM pay differences. 5:20 – East Coast PM salaries with a HubSpot example. 6:40 – Director and VP of Product salaries on the West Coast. 7:40 – Director of Product pay on the East Coast. 8:30 – Startup PM salaries and equity tradeoffs. 9:30 – Final takeaway and how to estimate your PM salary.   🌟 🌟 🌟 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 Admissionhttps://www.pmaccelerator.io/application 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! ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe

    12 min

  3. 12/19/2025

    Intuit Product Manager Mock Interview: Design An App For A Grocery Store

    🌟 Download the top 50 product manager interview questions database at tier 1 companies to land a job offer in 60 days:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/50FAANG   Ever wondered what a real product management interview looks like? In our latest session, I had the pleasure of doing a mock interview with Crystal, a PM at YouTube (formerly at Intuit), who successfully transitioned from consulting into product management. She walked us through how to tackle a common interview challenge: "Design an app for a grocery store." Most PM interview questions like this are open-ended and tricky. There’s no one-size-fits-all framework, which can make it hard to know where to start. 📌 02:00 – Secret #1: Reframe your story beyond execution 📌 05:00 – How to build credibility without traditional prerequisites 📌 08:30 – Secret #2: Leverage ownership of high-impact work 📌 12:00 – Strategic networking fundamentals 📌 16:00 – Secret #3: Translate business outcomes to product leadership 📌 20:30 – How Oracle evaluates senior PM impact 📌 24:00 – Practical advice for leveling up quickly 📌 28:00 – Closing advice for rapid career growth Crystal demonstrated how to structure her thought process, balance user value vs. effort, and present a clear, actionable solution—all crucial for standing out in PM interviews.   🌟 🌟 🌟 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! ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe

    36 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    Product Manager Resume Tips With No Prior Experience

    🌟 Download The Killer Product Manager Resume Template that has been used by 14000 PMs here:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/pmresume   Want to land a Product Manager role even if you don’t have the “right” experience? I get this question all the time. The truth is, it all starts with your resume. But not just any resume—your Product Manager resume needs to stand out in ways most candidates overlook. Here are 6 key steps to help you craft a resume that gets interviews:   1:30 – Step 1: Remove irrelevant content; keep resume concise. 3:00 – Step 2: Use PM keywords (MVP, voice of customer, cross-functional). 4:00 – Step 3: Highlight achievements with measurable impact. 5:30 – Step 4: Bullet points: 1 idea each, max 2 lines. 6:30 – Step 5: Objective for career changers with elevator pitch. 7:30 – Step 6: Right resume layout by experience level. If you want to stand out in a competitive job market, especially in AI and tech, this is your starting point.   🌟 🌟 🌟 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! ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe

    12 min

  5. 11/14/2025

    How To Answer Product Strategy Interview Questions Using The Best Framework

    🌟 Download the top 50 product manager interview questions database at tier 1 companies to land a job offer in 60 dayshttps://www.pmaccelerator.io/50FAANG   Have you ever spent hours preparing for product strategy interview questions, only to feel defeated? I know I did—until I developed the GUCCI Framework to answer them effectively. In this podcast, I walk you through how I use GUCCI to tackle open-ended questions like “Should Lyft enter the food delivery market?” or “What will Google offices look like in 10 years?” Here’s what GUCCI stands for: G – Goals & Mission: Start by aligning the product decision with the company’s mission and objectives. U – Unmet Needs: Look for gaps in the market that competitors aren’t solving. C – Competition: Analyze competitors, market trends, and whether it’s a red ocean or blue ocean opportunity. C – Customer Segmentation: Focus on underserved or niche customer segments that could be early adopters. I – Integrated Ecosystem: Consider synergies with existing products, services, or partners. Stay until the end to discover the mistakes I see most candidates make and how to avoid them.    🌟 🌟 🌟 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! ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe

    10 min

  6. 10/17/2025

    Must Have Product Manager Resume Keywords Leading To PM Interviews

    🌟 Download The Killer Product Manager Resume Template that has been used by 14000 PMs:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/pmresume   Struggling to get PM interviews? Your resume might be invisible!  Your resume isn’t just a summary — it’s your ticket past the bots and into the hands of hiring managers. In this episode, you’ll learn the must-have Product Manager resume keywords that make your application stand out. I’ll break down exactly which PM terms and responsibilities recruiters are searching for — from product requirements and user stories to the core skills that define great PMs. 1:15 Three keyword groups overview. 2:30 MVP example (Dropbox). 4:40 Writing product requirements. 6:00 User story format. 7:15 Customer interviews. 8:30 Cross-functional leadership. 9:45 Technical keywords. 11:00 Industry-specific terms. If you’re dreaming of your next PM job, these resume and CV hacks will help you get noticed and get hired. ▶️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!

    15 min

  7. 10/09/2025

    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

  8. 10/02/2025

    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
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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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