Product Growth Podcast

Aakash Gupta
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Product Growth Podcast

The latest insights into how great products grow, how to be a better PM or product leader, and how to get a PM job. www.news.aakashg.com

  1. “Product Management isn’t going to exist in 5 years” - 2x CPO

    12 HR. AGO

    “Product Management isn’t going to exist in 5 years” - 2x CPO

    Abishek Viswanathan has led product teams at Apollo.io and Qualtrics In this episode, he shares everything it takes for a PM to stay relevant in this AI-driven era. - Brought to you by: Attio: The next generation CRM Vanta: The best tool to automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust Maven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses - We're covering: Preview - 00:00:00 Designers in the AI-Driven Era – 00:09:19 AI Tools for Rapid Prototyping – 00:17:44 Why PMs Must Be Technical with AI – 00:30:13 Product Engineers Taking on PM Roles – 00:40:50 The Two Categories of Product Engineers – 00:45:33 The Future of Product Management – 00:51:15 How Technical PMs Impact a Company – 00:57:11 How Companies Will Win by Embracing This Shift – 01:04:38 The Rise of the Feature Factory Era – 01:08:13 Why the Top Two Jobs of a PM Are the Same – 01:14:13 The Expanding Role of Product Engineers Beyond Building – 01:20:23 Lessons from Failures as a Product Builder – 01:27:19 Balancing Work and Execution as a Product Leader – 01:34:55 - Where to find Abishek: LinkedIn - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - We have some great podcasts coming from Marty Cagan (The legend himself), Brian Balfour (Founder, Reforge; & Fmr VP Growth, Hubspot), and Colin Matthews (AI Prototyping Expert). I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1h 40m
  2. How to Become, and Succeed as, an AI PM | The Marily Nika Episode

    4 DAYS AGO

    How to Become, and Succeed as, an AI PM | The Marily Nika Episode

    Marily Nika, an AI PM at Google, reveals all strategies to transition into AI product management and standout in this role even without a technical background. - Brought to you by: Vanta: The best tool to automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust Maven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses - We're covering: Preview - 00:00:00 How AI PM Roles Differ at Big Tech Companies – 00:06:56 How Technical an AI PM Needs to Be – 00:08:08 Data Handling Responsibilities for AI PMs – 00:13:10 How PMs Can Improve Collaboration with Researchers – 00:18:06 Interviewing for AI PM Roles at Big Tech Companies – 00:22:08 The Role of a PhD in AI Product Management – 00:26:03 Optimizing LinkedIn for Aspiring AI PMs – 00:31:55 Roadmap to Becoming an AI PM – 00:37:05 Transitioning into AI Product Management – 00:40:52 The Process of Boomeranging Back to a Company – 00:44:00 AI Tools Every PM Should Know – 00:48:08 What It’s Like to Be an AI PM at Google – 00:57:46 How to Develop a Strong Product Strategy – 01:01:21 The Evolution of PM Roles in the Age of AI – 01:05:11 How PMs Can Stay Relevant in an AI-Driven World – 01:08:12 Balancing a Side Business with a Full-Time Job – 01:13:42 The Process of Creating a Course – 01:17:12 LinkedIn Tips for Aspiring AI PM Creators – 01:21:21 Lessons from Product Failures – 01:25:27 - Where to find Marily: LinkedIn Twitter Website YouTube Newsletter Maven - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - We have some great podcasts coming from Abhishek Viswanathan (2x Former CPO: Qualtrics, Apollo.io), Shardul Mehta (Fmr VP PM at Amwell, Director at Capital One), and Aakash Gupta. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1h 28m

  3. FEB 11

    How He Became a Series C VP of Product in 10 Years: Mike Davey

    With 10+ years of experience, Mike Davey has learned the lessons that separate good PMs from great and what it takes to climb from PM 0 to product leadership. In this episode, he talks about challenges of product development, product discovery and how to become a product leader. - Brought to you by: Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust Attio: The next generation CRM - We're covering: Preview - 00:00:00 Golden Age of Feature Factory - 00:03:55 How a PM Can Reclaim Authority in This Age - 00:07:10 The Ideal Leader - 00:10:58 Conducting Good Field Research - 00:15:58 Using Opportunity Solution Trees - 00:18:39 Cost of Conducting Field Research - 00:21:45 Impact of AI on Climate - 00:26:10 Strategizing Career Growth - 00:29:02 Job Search in Small Market - 00:35:45 Coming into Role as First PM - 00:38:15 Being a Startup PM - 00:44:19 Tools in Use - 00:47:40 Dealing with Founders - 00:49:27 Recruiting Good Talent - 00:54:31 Interview Process - 00:57:08 Product Management in Niche Industries - 01:00:28 Moving Up the PM Career Ladder - 01:02:43 Job Search Strategy - 01:07:27 - Where to find Mike: LinkedIn - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - We have some great podcasts coming from Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta), and Abhishek Viswanathan (2x Former CPO: Qualtrics, Apollo.io), and Shardul Mehta (Fmr VP PM at Amwell, Director at Capital One). I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1h 13m
  4. Senior Director at Meta, Salesforce - Big Tech Career Growth Case Study

    FEB 8

    Senior Director at Meta, Salesforce - Big Tech Career Growth Case Study

    Poorvi has worked at Microsoft, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Meta. In this episode we discuss mastering execution, transitioning to strategic roles, and the key to career growth. - Brought to you by: Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust WorkOS: Your App, Enterprise Ready - We're covering: Preview - 00:00:00 Being a PM in Big Tech – 00:02:34 Task-Based Execution at Microsoft – 00:08:56 Starting Out at Salesforce – 00:12:43 Career Advice for Young PMs – 00:16:41 Getting Promoted in a Product Career – 00:20:37 Differences in Working Across Big Tech Companies – 00:24:41 Product Culture at Meta – 00:29:23 Maintaining Work-Life Balance – 00:33:52 General Manager vs. Other Product Roles – 00:38:28 Building Products in Large Companies – 00:42:28 Poorvi’s Product Leadership Style – 00:46:45 Dissolution of Horizontal Teams – 00:51:34 Why Reviewing Team Performance Matters – 00:53:58 Archetypes of Effective Product Leaders – 00:56:50 The Importance of Spending Time with Customers – 01:00:43 The Role of Writing in Product Management – 01:02:28 How to Conduct Better Product Reviews – 01:04:20 Methods for Developing a Strong Product Strategy – 01:09:52 Poorvi’s 70-Page Product Strategy Process – 01:11:31 Key Output Metrics for PMs – 01:14:16 Getting a PM Interview at Meta – 01:16:53 Common Mistakes in PM Interviews – 01:20:07 Advice for Reaching the Highest Levels as a PM – 01:23:03 - Where to find Poorvi: LinkedIn Twitter - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - We have some great podcasts coming from Mike Davey (VP of Product, RaptorMaps), Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta), and Abhishek Viswanathan (2x Former CPO: Qualtrics, Apollo.io). I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1h 26m
  5. 2025 Job Search Masterclass with Dr. Nancy Li

    FEB 4

    2025 Job Search Masterclass with Dr. Nancy Li

    Dr. Nancy Li specializes in getting people AI jobs at FAANG. In this episode, we go super deep on the 2025 job search for you (this is better than many $1,000 courses). Brought to you by: Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust Attio: The next generation CRM - We're covering: Preview - 00:00:00 PM Job Market Outlook for 2025 - 00:02:06 PM Compensation: Upwards or Downwards? - 00:07:07 Getting an AI PM Job - 00:09:36 Big Tech Hiring Trends for AI PMs - 00:14:06 Inside OpenAI's Recruitment Process - 00:17:36 Getting Interviews: Key Steps - 00:21:56 Building a Product Portfolio: How and Why - 00:27:11 Optimizing Your LinkedIn for Inbound Offers - 00:32:06 Referral Strategies That Work - 00:37:38 Answering Behavioral Interview Questions - 00:41:37 Common Mistakes with “Tell Me About Yourself” - 00:44:11 Roadmap to Building an AI Product as a PM - 00:49:00 Answering the “Why This Company” Question - 00:53:08 What Most People Overlook - 00:54:49 Must-Prepare Questions for PM Interviews - 00:59:09 Common Case Interview Mistakes - 01:05:52 How to Effectively Use Frameworks - 01:07:20 Tackling Product Design Questions - 01:09:17 MYCSPhD Framework Explained - 01:13:05 Frameworks and Questions: Your Approach - 01:18:17 Handling “If You Were the CEO” Questions - 01:20:24 Top Tips for Salary Negotiations - 01:23:32 Hottest Take on Product Management - 01:29:25 Breaking Down Revenue Streams - 01:34:30 Balancing Work and Life as a PM - 01:37:49 Rapid-Fire Questions - 01:38:12 - Where to find Dr. Nancy: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast PM Accelerator TikTok YouTube - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - We have some great podcasts coming from Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta), Poorvi Shrivastav (Fmr Senior Director of PM at Meta, Salesforce), and Mike Davey (VP of Product, RaptorMaps). I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1h 42m
  6. Growing to 125K+ on LinkedIn and Cracking B2B Content with Pierre Herubel

    JAN 31

    Growing to 125K+ on LinkedIn and Cracking B2B Content with Pierre Herubel

    Your tactical guide to dominate LinkedIn with scalable content strategies, B2B social selling, and exponential audience growth with Pierre Herubel (125K+ on LinkedIn). - Brought to you by: Attio: The next generation CRM Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust - We're covering: Preview – 00:00:00Why Infographics Are the Main Content Format – 00:02:09 Key Elements of a B2B Content Strategy – 00:03:12 Content Strategy vs. Product Strategy – 00:07:21 The Best Format for a Content Strategy – 00:09:05 Data Points for Evaluating a Content Strategy – 00:12:55 Following a Specific Funnel? – 00:17:25 How the Whole Content Ecosystem Works – 00:20:44 Commoditized vs. Proprietary Offers – 00:24:18 Creating a Strong Offer for a SaaS Product – 00:28:06 Building the Right Team to Execute a Content Strategy – 00:34:51 How Content Amplifies Founder-Led Sales – 00:39:00 Common Mistakes Companies Make with Outreach Messages – 00:43:20 Types of LinkedIn Posts That Perform Well – 00:46:59 Using AI to Create Content – 00:50:08 Creating a 99-Page Carousel in 20 Minutes – 00:54:56 Using Canva to Design Great Graphics – 00:59:27 What Goes in an Infographic vs. Hook vs. Main Post – 01:03:15 How to Create a Compelling Hook – 01:06:22 How to Effectively Finish Your Post – 01:09:57 How SaaS Businesses Can Use Lead Magnets – 01:14:29 Repurposing vs. Reposting Content – 01:18:04 The Role of Consistency on LinkedIn – 01:20:17 How He Went from Zero to 130K Followers – 01:22:35 How to Write Authority Content – 01:28:02 Writing Hooks for Infographics – 01:29:56 Revenue Drivers and Breakdown – 01:32:56 Managing Time as a Creator – 01:38:58 Why He Lives in Bangkok – 01:40:06 Key Learnings from His Successful Course Launch – 01:41:05 Favorite Places to Hire Talent – 01:44:56 Favorite Book Recommendations – 01:47:20 Psychological Biases You Need to Know – 01:48:44Top LinkedIn Creators to Follow – 01:54:35 - Where to find Pierre: LinkedIn Free Course Website Newsletter YouTube - Email productgrowthppp@gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - We have some great podcasts coming from Dr. Nancy Li (Fmr Director of PM; Founder, PM Accelerator), Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta), and Poorvi Shrivastav (Fmr Senior Director of PM at Meta, Salesforce). I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    2h 3m
  7. How to PM with AI at Early Stage Startups | Fractional CPO and CTO, Sergio Pereira

    JAN 28

    How to PM with AI at Early Stage Startups | Fractional CPO and CTO, Sergio Pereira

    So far on the Product Growth Podcast, you’ve heard from founders, big tech PMs, and unicorn product minds on what it takes to build a great product. Today, we’re bringing you a fresh perspective — from an operator who’s deep in the trenches, building products for multiple companies and startups as a Fractional CTO. But that’s not all; he’s also a founder, offering us the unique opportunity to hear different perspectives from the same person. What makes this episode even more exciting? He’s been honing his craft for 15 years, working across industries, collaborating with diverse teams, and doing it all at the same time. We're covering: Preview – 00:00:00 How Much Time Should a CTO Spend on Product? – 00:01:10 Profile of a Good Early-Stage Startup PM – 00:03:08 Compensation of an Early-Stage Startup PM – 00:10:00 Best Way to Hire Early-Stage PMs – 00:15:30 Challenges with the "Trial-Based Work" Approach – 00:18:38 Stanford Study: "10% of Engineers Are Ghost Engineers" – 00:22:43 Rule of Thumb Behind Product Hires – 00:25:07 Who Should PMs Report to in Startups? – 00:28:55 Mental Model for Scaling the Product Team – 00:34:44 Mistakes Early-Stage PMs Make – 00:37:46 Minimum Viable Process for Developing Features – 00:41:40 Believing in a "Cutting Down Scope" Philosophy – 00:46:18 Why You Should Launch Early – 00:49:24 Honest Opinions on Scrum – 01:00:11 Managing in a Global Workforce – 01:07:35 Hidden Incentives for Big Companies – 01:15:32 Aakash’s Experience Before and After COVID – 01:17:15 Are AI Tools Worth the Hype? – 01:19:53 How Should PMs Use AI Tools? – 01:26:31 What’s Going on in Sergio’s Professional Life – 01:36:12 How He Manages Time to Do It All – 01:42:01 Brought to you by: Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust Attio: The next generation CRM Where to find Sergio: LinkedIn Twitter Startup Newsletter Website Email productgrowthppp@gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. We have some great podcasts coming from Pierre Herubel ( B2B Content Expert, 122K+ on LinkedIn), Mario Gabriele (Founder, The Generalist; Former VC), and Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta). I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    2h 9m

  8. JAN 21

    From Laid Off to Most Followed PM: How Chloe Shih Grew to 750K+ on Insta, 300K+ on YT

    She gets laid off from Discord, then goes viral & becoming the most followed PM across platforms. Not just that, she uses the moment to pivot her career, build a thriving personal brand, and winning big as a full-time content creator. Today, we’re diving deep into her journey of going viral, breaking into product management, experience as a PM at Meta, TikTok, Discord, content creation, and more. We're covering: Guest's Introduction – 00:00:01 Filming the Layoff Video – 00:01:32 Her Views on Mass Layoffs in 2023 – 00:07:45 Inside Look at the Discord PM Team – 00:11:00 Product Culture at Discord – 00:15:36 The Approval Process at Discord – 00:19:54 Explaining TikTok Culture – 00:22:23 TikTok Algorithm – 00:29:48 The Start of Her Content Creation Journey – 00:32:40 How Big Social Companies Fueled Her Content Creation – 00:36:36 Becoming the Most Followed PM – 00:41:45 Her Role at Facebook – 00:44:51 The Culture at Meta – 00:48:25 What Makes a Good Product Culture? – 00:50:39 Breaking Into the PM Industry Without a Title – 00:55:36 How She Secured a Role at TikTok – 01:00:01 Her Must-Read Book List – 01:07:53 How She Landed a Role at Discord – 01:10:53 Advice for Laid-Off PMs – 01:16:03 Breaking the Internet with "30 by 30" – 01:17:28 The Production Process Behind "30 by 30" – 01:20:50 Pulling Off Big Brand Collaborations – 01:24:26 Her Process for Managing Collaborations – 01:29:33 How She Is Missing Out on More Potential and Money – 01:34:25 What’s Next for Chloe – 01:41:38 Brought to you by: Explo: Embed customer-facing analytics in your product Attio: The next generation CRM Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust Where to find Chloe: Youtube Instagram TikTok Threads LinkedIn Twitter Email productgrowthppp@gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. We have some great podcasts coming from: Adam Robinson (CEO @ Retention.com & RB2B), Sergio Pereira (Fractional CTO and CPO), and Pierre Herubel ( B2B Content Expert, 122K+ on LinkedIn). I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1h 47m
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The latest insights into how great products grow, how to be a better PM or product leader, and how to get a PM job. www.news.aakashg.com

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  • Creator
    Aakash Gupta
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
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    © Aakash Gupta
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    Product Growth Podcast

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