Fireside with Founders & Leaders rmg digital

In this episode, Christopher Brennan, Co-Founder at Overtone discusses his journey from being a journalist covering tech and data privacy issues in Europe to transitioning into building tech products like language models for content recommendation systems. Christopher shares insights from his experience working in journalism and academia, highlighting the shift from reporting on AI to actively developing technology in the field.

For all of this and loads more, tune in now.






[00:01:07] Data privacy and AI emergence.

[00:06:35] Algorithms and social media impact.

[00:10:37] AI translating complex language.

[00:12:22] News avoidance in the digital age.

[00:17:28] Misinformation in media outlets.

[00:22:43] AI impact on journalism.

[00:26:16] Information overload and infodemic.

[00:27:40] The economics of online content.

[00:32:12] The future of advertising industry.

[00:35:44] The positives of technology.

In this week's episode we speak to Steve Dietz, VP of Product Management at HqO.



Steve talks about how he's navigated multiple mergers & acquisitions in the business' that he's worked for, learning to trust your gut and some of the key principals to product success.



[00:03:34] Falling in love with product management.

[00:06:47] Building a business passion.

[00:10:22] Path to product management.

[00:13:32] Startups losing too much money.

[00:17:01] Balancing customer needs with profitability.

[00:19:05] Importance of playing sales role.

[00:25:46] Importance of fieldwork for PMs.

[00:28:34] Learning by doing and failing.

[00:30:57] Learning from failures and experience.

[00:36:43] Successful acquisitions strategies.

[00:39:01] Importance of team collaboration.

[00:42:22] Trusting your gut in decisions.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-dietz-product/

In this episode we are joined by Neil Smith, Co-Founder of mens mental health app Mettle.



We talk all about Neils journey from TV Production to running a tech buisness.

As well as this we talk about the stigma behind mens mental health and what Neil and is team at Mettle are doing to break these barriers.



https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-smith-2a5ab64/


[00:04:00] Second mountain theory

[00:06:36] Changing perceptions through survival challenges.

[00:07:40] Male mental health awareness.

[00:13:35] Meditation and Breathwork Journeys.

[00:17:44] Breaking barriers in mental health.

[00:20:28] Men's mental health stigma.

[00:25:19] Building strong partnerships.

[00:28:55] Harnessing technology for mental fitness.

[00:30:53] Building Mental Wellness Habits

[00:37:07] Men's mental health crisis.

[00:41:20] A variety of mental health methods.

[00:42:11] Finding joy in simplicity.

In this episode, we talk to Scott Johnston, CPO at Code for America about his journey as a Product Leader.



This one is jam-packed with stories that will inspire you to be at your best. From working with Google, getting fired by Sergey Brin (and re-hired) and surviving cancer, it really has got it all.



https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjohnston/



[00:03:23] Impact of product management on users.

[00:06:32] Alleviating poverty and improving services.

[00:09:46] Evolution of file storage.

[00:15:26] Thinking 100 years ahead.

[00:18:31] Leadership and firing at Google.

[00:24:14] Managing Upwards

[00:27:29] Building and cancelling product launch.

[00:30:11] Managing bills and puppy mishap.

[00:36:01] The importance of technology in education.

[00:41:30] Impact of technology on education.

[00:44:28] Surviving cancer and leadership insights.

[00:49:35] Jobs defining personal identity.

This episode features an interview with Tom Holderness, the CTO of Addresscloud. Tom shares insights into his non-traditional journey from academia to entrepreneurship. He discusses his background in geography and geographic information science, highlighting his work in building the next generation of mapping technology. Stay tuned to gain wisdom and insight into the innovative work happening at Addresscloud.


[00:02:26] Geographic data and heatwaves.

[00:03:42] Hub of innovation and collaboration.

[00:08:41] Geocoding advancements in mapping.

[00:11:27] Address Cloud for Insurance Innovation.

[00:16:08] Climate change and insurance risks.

[00:19:45] Thatch roofs and insurance premiums.

[00:23:09] Geospatial data analysis advancements.

[00:26:38] Opening geospatial data access.

[00:30:24] Addressing in Home Deliveries.

[00:33:59] Interdisciplinary working in academia.



https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-holderness-18106047/details/experience/

Exploring diverse career paths into product management, this episode delves into Wayne's journey from sales and operations at Philip Morris to consultancy and finally landing in the product realm. The conversation touches on the varying paths people take to enter product roles, emphasizing the absence of a traditional route compared to other professions.

We cover all things data-related and how you can really use data to help you make important product-based decisions.

Tune in to uncover the unique and non-linear career progression in the dynamic field of product management.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-lopez-6a0641/


[00:01:54] Diverse Paths to Product Management.

[00:06:26] Origin story of Vertify Data.

[00:11:08] Evolution of revenue operations.

[00:14:58] Learning from history for innovation.

[00:20:43] The importance of data-driven decisions.

[00:23:22] Too much data concerns.

[00:28:16] Understanding customers through ethnography.

[00:29:57] Data consolidation in technology.

[00:34:08] Embracing technical skills for product.