Product Growth Podcast

Aakash Gupta
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. HACE 3 DÍAS

    How Airbnb Went From $0 to $85B Valuation with Mona Gandhi, Founding Member of Airbnb’s Growth Team

    In this episode, Mona shares her journey from founding Airbnb’s growth team to tackling the challenges of localization and scaling performance marketing. If you’re looking to crack into PM, build scalable growth systems, or learn how Airbnb achieved global success, this episode is packed with lessons you can’t miss. In today's episode, we cover: Why and How Brian Chesky Redefined the PM Role – 00:03:03 Airbnb’s Approach After Ditching Traditional Product Management – 00:09:23 Key Considerations for Driving User Adoption – 00:13:10 The Early Wins of Airbnb’s Acquisition Team a Decade Ago – 00:23:28 Airbnb’s Biggest PR Nightmare and How They Handled It – 00:28:42 Building a Culture of Quick Experimentation – 00:39:42 The Secrets Behind Airbnb’s Localization Success – 00:53:41 From Engineering to Product Management: Lessons Learned – 01:04:10 The Journey from Software Engineer to Product Manager – 01:11:00 Brought to you by: Attio: The next generation CRM Explo: Customer-facing analytics in your product Where to find Maria: LinkedIn Twitter Website We have some great podcasts coming from: Gautham Krishnan, Aishwarya Ashok, and Adam Robinson. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1 h y 24 min
  2. The Scrum and Agile Identity Crisis with Maria Chec, Host of Agile State of Mind

    21/12/2024

    The Scrum and Agile Identity Crisis with Maria Chec, Host of Agile State of Mind

    In today’s episode, Maria Chec unpacks the identity crisis Agile faces in 2024, why roles like Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches are under fire, and how teams can move beyond rigid frameworks to drive real collaboration and value. This is a must-listen for PMs who want to master evolving Agile practices, tailor frameworks like SAFe to their needs, and unlock tools like Kanban and user story mapping to streamline workflows and foster high-performing teams. In today's episode, we cover: Why Agile Thrives in Europe More Than the U.S. — 00:00:27 Agile’s Role in Digital Transformation Companies — 00:07:00 Rewriting the Playbook for Transformation — 00:09:38 The Blurred Lines Between Product Operations and Producers — 00:20:56 Why PMs Are Pushing Back Against Agile Roles — 00:23:47 The Future of Product Teams: Agile, Evolved — 00:32:55 Agile Compensation: What’s the Value? — 00:40:20 The Rise and Fall of the Agile Brand — 00:47:43 The Shift to PMs and Engineering Leaders — 00:50:52 SAFe: Friend or Foe? — 1:02:20 User Story Mapping: The Unsung Hero of Collaboration — 1:07:05 Agile vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference? — 1:12:33 The Key Ingredients of Scrum — 1:20:26 Sprint Planning in a Meeting-Averse World — 1:26:22 Principles Over Processes: Agile’s Next Step — 1:32:01 Kanban: The Flexible Framework You’re Overlooking — 1:35:30 Brought to you by: Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your VoC into product insights WorkOS: Your App, Enterprise Ready Dovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your Customer Where to find Maria: LinkedIn YouTube Newsletter Podcast To advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com. We have some great podcasts coming from Mona Gandhi, Gautham Krishnan, and Aishwarya Ashok. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1 h y 51 min
  3. How to Drive Growth in B2B Products with, Ben Williams 2x VP of Product @Synk, CloudBees

    18/12/2024

    How to Drive Growth in B2B Products with, Ben Williams 2x VP of Product @Synk, CloudBees

    In this episode, Ben breaks down why simplifying products unlocks growth, how Product-Led Growth (PLG) principles are transforming B2B, how to align growth models and product state frameworks, prioritize actions that drive activation, and improve user retention. This episode will transform how you think about product growth, engagement, and retention. In today's episode, we cover: Why most B2B products are over-engineered — 00:00:21 “Every company will need to become product-led eventually” — 00:09:19 What companies shouldn’t pursue PLG — 00:17:58 Why zero-commission sales are perfect for PLG — 00:23:16 Product-Led Sales 101 — 00:25:46 Improving pricing and packaging — 00:28:52 How to build effective growth models — 00:34:35 Balancing collaboration between teams — 00:47:39 What engagement states really are — 00:52:16 Why you shouldn’t focus directly on retention — 01:01:27 How Snyk brought in a million developers per month — 01:10:03 Explaining the “Feel > See > Hear” model — 01:16:03 Landing a role at a $7 billion company — 01:24:06 “The best time to search for a job is when you already have one” — 01:32:06 Who Ben is listening to these days — 01:46:42 Brought to you by: Enterpret: Transform customer feedback into product growth with custom AI WorkOS: Your App, Enterprise Ready Dovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your Customer Where to find Ben: LinkedIn Newsletter Website To advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com. We have some great podcasts coming from Maria Chec, Mona Gandhi, and Gautham Krishnan. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1 h y 51 min

  4. 14/12/2024

    Onboarding Done Right: A Masterclass with Ramli John, Author of Product-Led Onboarding

    In this episode, Ramli John dives deep into the biggest onboarding mistakes teams make and shares proven strategies to optimize the process — personalization, behavior-driven emails, outreach, and identifying key upgrade moments for monetization. If you want to reduce churn, improve retention, and create onboarding experiences that turn users into loyal fans, this episode is for you. Agenda: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Onboarding — 00:00:27 The Onboarding Lessons from CrossFit — 00:03:34 Is This the Best Onboarding Technique You Haven’t Tried Yet? — 00:08:18 What Makes Duolingo’s Onboarding So Addictive? — 00:10:39 Why Most Onboarding Problems Are Really Messaging Issues — 00:23:01 The Best Onboarding Emails That Actually Work — 00:33:10 Outreach Done Right: The Art of Engaging Free Users — 00:38:05 How Onboarding Can Be a Secret Monetization Weapon — 00:41:17 Laid Off? Here’s the Job Advice You Need Now — 00:57:37 The Biggest PLG Motion Mistakes Companies Keep Making — 01:02:47 A Framework to Turn Free Users into Paying Customers — 01:08:28 Great Marketing: Why It Should Attract AND Repel — 01:15:43 Head of Growth Role: Should You Take It or Run? — 01:19:56 Brainstorming That Actually Gets Results — 01:28:04 AI Tools to Increase Your Productivity — 01:31:52 From 9-to-5 to Solopreneur — 01:35:55 How to Sell Thousands of Copies — 01:43:58 Books, Newsletters, and Resources — 01:47:01 Brought to you by: Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your VoC into product insights Statsig: The complete platform for Product Growth SectaLabs: Professional headshots from regular selfies Where to find Ramli: LinkedIn Twitter Book Website To advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com. We have some great podcasts coming from Ben Williams, Maria Chec, and Mona Gandhi. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1 h y 51 min
  5. How to Succeed as a Head of Growth, with Andrew Capland, 2x Head of Growth at Wistia, Postscript

    11/12/2024

    How to Succeed as a Head of Growth, with Andrew Capland, 2x Head of Growth at Wistia, Postscript

    Andrew Capland reveals the truth behind short tenures, the realities of building successful growth teams and the playbook for sustainable success. This episode covers the secrets of monetization, frameworks behind data-driven growth models, creating personalised onboarding flows that drive retention, and how to succeed as a growth leader. Agenda: Why do growth leaders have such short tenures? - 00:00:26 What’s the real taxonomy of growth roles? - 00:07:33 Common growth role pitfalls and how to avoid them - 00:10:45 Imposter syndrome and how to overcome it - 00:19:35 Why Growth is the fastest-growing function - 00:25:59 Structuring and scaling a winning growth team - 00:32:15 Why documenting how your growth team works can transform your outcomes - 00:38:20 Flexibility vs. focus: The big debate in growth teams - 00:42:17 Mastering the art of creating actionable growth models - 00:47:21 Power and pain of pricing strategies - 00:53:54 Turning anti-conversions into wins - 01:03:24 The framework for optimizing growth managers performance - 01:08:49 When growth teams outgrow themselves and merge back into core teams - 01:15:57 Actionable tips to stand out and land interviews in growth roles - 01:26:55 Career lessons for succeeding and staying ahead in growth roles - 01:30:53 Watch out for these red flags that sabotage growth careers - 01:33:30 What makes the ideal head of growth? - 01:38:37 Proven questions to identify standout talent for growth teams - 01:45:31 Key lessons from product failures and growth missteps - 01:47:39 Brought to you by: June.so: Customer analytics for product focused teams Dovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your Customer Where to find Tibo: LinkedIn Newsletter Podcast YouTube To advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com. We have some great podcasts coming from Ramli John, Ben Williams, and Maria Chec. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1 h y 50 min
  6. How to Get a Product Leadership Job, with Collin Lernell, 3x Sr. Dir of Product (Udacity, Noom, Patreon)

    07/12/2024

    How to Get a Product Leadership Job, with Collin Lernell, 3x Sr. Dir of Product (Udacity, Noom, Patreon)

    In today’s episode, Colin Lernell, Senior Product Director (Patreon, Noom, Udacity) unveils the secrets of the hidden job market for product leaders, revealing how to create a "market of one" positioning, build a reputation that opens doors, and leverage networking to land unlisted roles. He also shares actionable advice on optimizing LinkedIn profiles, crafting impactful outreach, and navigating the realities of pre-IPO versus Big Tech opportunities. Agenda: What People Get Wrong About Product Leadership Job Searches — 00:00:47 How to Conduct a Reputation-Based Job Search — 00:01:25 Misconceptions About Reputation — 00:07:41 Balancing Content Creation with Your Job Responsibilities — 00:09:56 The Most Effective Channel for Job Searches — 00:13:16 Understanding Candidate-Market Fit — 00:16:51 How to Get in Front of Top Recruiters — 00:21:40 Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile — 00:30:58 The Psychology of Interviewee — 00:39:29 Should You Accept a Downgraded Role? — 00:47:27 The Reality of Taking Equity as a Product Leadership Candidate — 00:57:27 The Current Interview Process for Product Leaders — 01:03:18 Four to Five Interviews but No Offers—What’s Going Wrong? — 01:11:56 If You’re in a Full-Time Job Search, Listen to This — 01:20:58 Should You Write 'Laid Off' on Your Resume? — 01:23:46 Negotiation 101 — 01:27:55 Should You Ask for More During Negotiations? — 01:43:17 Negotiating a $1.2 Million Offer to $1.5 Million — 01:50:58 What’s a Reasonable Amount to Negotiate? — 01:58:29 Why You Should Continue Job Searching Even After Accepting an Offer — 02:06:37 Brought to you by: Zeda.io: Discovery platform to turn your VoC into product insights Statsig: The complete platform for Product Growth SectaLabs: Professional headshots from regular selfies Where to find Colin: LinkedIn Twitter Newsletter Coaching To advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com. We have some great podcasts coming from Andrew Capland, Ramli John, and Ben Williams. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    2 h y 13 min
  7. Mastering Product Strategy With Melissa Perri, Author of Escaping the Build Trap

    03/12/2024

    Mastering Product Strategy With Melissa Perri, Author of Escaping the Build Trap

    In today’s episode, Melissa pulls back the curtain on what product strategy really is (and isn’t), how to scale high-performing teams without losing focus, and the biggest mistakes PMs make when balancing user needs and business goals. This is a masterclass for PMs at every stage who want to excel at rethinking roadmaps, avoiding execution traps, and building products that drive measurable outcomes — not just features. Agenda: Are You Stuck in the "Build Trap"? Here’s What It Means — 00:00:14 Founder Mode: Why It’s a Double-Edged Sword — 00:07:58 The Science Behind Crafting a Winning Strategy — 00:13:17 Company vs. Product Strategy: What Most PMs Get Wrong — 00:21:34 What Really Defines Product Strategy? — 00:29:34 The 5 Layers of Strategy Every PM Must Master — 00:33:18 Empowering Teams: The Secret to Unlocking Their Full Potential — 00:39:26 From Tactical to Strategic: A Roadmap for Junior PMs — 00:48:11 How to Create Game-Changing Initiative Lists as a PM — 01:02:41 Why PMs Are Losing Their Seats at the Figma Table — 01:09:36 Prioritization Perfected: Mastering the Cost of Delay Concept — 01:18:29 The Untold Truths About Product Operations — 01:23:22 Scaling Up? Beware of These Common Team Mistakes — 01:32:15 “Product Kata”: The Iterative Framework That Drives Success — 01:35:59 Keeping Up With the Rapid Evolution of Product Management — 01:43:41 How to Land Your Dream PM Job: Proven Advice That Works — 01:52:23 Behind the Curtain: A Business Breakdown You Need to Hear — 02:02:59 Brought to you by: Enterpret: Transform customer feedback into product growth with custom AI Anvil : The fastest way to build software for automating documents Dovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your Customer Where to find Melissa: LinkedIn Online training & course Website To advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com. We have some great podcasts coming from Colin Lernell, Andrew Capland, and Ramli John. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    2 h y 21 min
  8. How Tibo Sold over $10M in SaaS Products by Breaking All the Rules of Traditional Product Building

    29/11/2024

    How Tibo Sold over $10M in SaaS Products by Breaking All the Rules of Traditional Product Building

    As I’ve often said, PMs and aspiring PMs can learn a lot from the scrappy, relentless mindset of solopreneurs and indie hackers. Today’s episode is a masterclass in just that. In this podcast, he pulls back the curtain on rapid product validation, the perils of building on third-party platforms, leveraging AI to slash development costs, and why distribution — not just the product itself —is the ultimate key to success. Agenda: His initial journey and reflections — 00:00:41 Story behind shipping 11 products before mega hits — 00:13:25 Giving away 25% equity to a Twitter influencer — 00:18:58 The “hows” and “whys” of partnerships — 00:23:02 Getting suspended on LinkedIn — 00:28:14 Becoming Product Hunt Maker of the Year — 00:36:32 Going from paying $0 to paying $42K/mo for Twitter API costs — 00:45:16 Selling TweetHunter and Taplio to Lempire for $8 million — 00:51:44 Should you reduce prices to reduce churn? — 00:58:46 Acquiring new projects (Feather and Revid) — 01:01:01 Story behind getting kicked out of Beehiiv — 01:03:45 Why and how PMs should build with AI — 01:10:33 Building your personal brand a.k.a. distribution — 01:24:32 Why revenue is the best idea validation — 01:26:45 Criteria for deciding which ideas to build — 01:28:18 What do you think about the product manager role? — 01:41:14 Pros and cons of building in public — 01:44:37 Managing time as a product builder — 01:48:49 Brought to you by: June.so: Customer analytics for product focused teams Dovetail: The Fastest Way to Understand Your Customer SectaLabs: Professional headshots from regular selfies Where to find Tibo: Twitter Newsletter Feather Revid To advertise in the podcast, email productgrowthppp at gmail dot com. We have some great podcasts coming with Melissa Perri, Colin Lernell, and Andrew Capland. I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1 h y 52 min
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  • Creador
    Aakash Gupta
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodios
    38
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