Product Coalition Podcast

Jay Stansell
  • 4.3 (3)
  • Management
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The Product Coalition’s mission is to make mastery of product management globally accessible. www.productcoalition.com

  1. 3d ago

    EP106 AI as a Powerful Teammate in Product Management

    Summary In this episode, Jay Stansell interviews Dave West from Scrum.org about the evolving role of AI in product management. They explore how AI acts as a teammate, its limitations, and its impact Key topics * AI as a teammate in product management * Limitations of AI in understanding context and judgment * Impact of AI on team organization and decision-making * The evolution of Scrum in an AI-driven world * Practical use cases of AI in product management Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to AI in Product Management * 01:48 The Evolution of AI and Its Impact * 07:33 AI’s Role in Balancing Strategy and Tactics * 14:51 The Limitations of AI in Empathy and Context * 20:06 Practical Use Cases of AI in Product Management * 28:13 The Future of AI in Product Ownership This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productcoalition.com/subscribe

    46 min

  2. Jul 3

    EP105 What happens when your users become the builders?

    Summary In this episode, Jay Stansell interviews Saurabh Sharma, a product leader with extensive experience at Google and u.com, exploring how enterprise AI products are transforming product management, user engagement, and agent management. Discover insights on building primitives, managing evolving roadmaps, and the future of AI-driven workflows. Key topics * Impact of user-built workflows on product teams * Building and managing primitives in AI platforms * Measuring success with primitives vs features * Evolving product roadmaps based on user signals * Agent management and enterprise AI adoption Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Product Coalition Podcast * 00:10 Meet Sarab Sharma: A Journey Through Product Management * 02:39 Understanding U.com: AI Web Search Infrastructure * 05:02 Shifting from Consumer to Infrastructure Product Management * 08:20 Defining Primitives in Product Management * 11:23 Recognizing When Features Outgrow Their Relevance * 12:47 The Importance of Using Your Own Product * 15:45 Agent Management in the Age of AI * 19:14 Research Discipline in Product Management * 21:03 Evolving Product Management Skills in the AI Era * 23:25 User Experience in API Products * 25:33 Challenges in Moving from Prototype to Production * 27:31 A Memorable Product Management War Story This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productcoalition.com/subscribe

    33 min
  3. EP103 From Data to Decisions: Making Analytics Actionable with AI

    Jun 4

    EP103 From Data to Decisions: Making Analytics Actionable with AI

    Summary In this episode, Weiwei Hu, an analytics and AI leader, discusses how data analytics can be transformed from mere reporting to driving strategic decisions. She explores the disconnect between analytics and business strategy, the impact of AI on analytics workflows, and how to leverage data for better decision-making. Take aways * Disconnect between analytics and strategy * AI’s role in transforming analytics workflows * The importance of decision-focused analytics * Storytelling and stakeholder communication in analytics * The evolving role of analytics teams in the AI era Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Analytics and AI in Product Leadership * 02:53 The Disconnect Between Analytics and Strategy * 10:08 The Role of AI in Enhancing Analytics * 22:04 Shifting from Data-Driven to Outcome-Driven Culture * 28:53 Deciding What Analytics to Retire * 33:31 The Importance of Tailored Storytelling in Analytics This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productcoalition.com/subscribe

    46 min
  4. EP 102 The Future-Proof PM: AI Skills & How to Develop Them

    May 28

    EP 102 The Future-Proof PM: AI Skills & How to Develop Them

    Brought to you by ExecReps.ai — AI-powered executive presence coaching for teams: go.productcoalition.com/podcast-sponsor 98% of PMs use AI daily, but only 39% have role-specific training. Beatrice led a major GA research survey of 117 PMs across US, UK, Canada, and Singapore. Episode covers the skills gap, shadow AI risks, vibe coding, and what AI can't replace. Key topics * Essential skills for future-proof PMs * Safe AI experimentation practices * Critical evaluation of AI outputs Chapters * 00:00 The Journey of Beatrice Partain * 04:14 Future Proofing Product Management * 10:36 Developing Skills Safely * 13:22 Innovation vs. Governance in Product Management * 16:29 The Human Element in AI * 19:47 Lived Experiences in Product Management * 23:46 Training for Product Management * 26:54 Agentic AI in Daily Workflows * 28:21 Personal Use of AI * 34:40 Curiosity and Cultural Insights Got a product story worth telling? Whether you’re an exceptional talent shaping the future of product, or you’ve got a career journey others can learn from — we want to hear from you. Apply to be a guest on the Product Coalition podcast: go.productcoalition.com/become-a-guest This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productcoalition.com/subscribe

    40 min
  5. EP101 SaaS isn't ready for AI-driven business models

    Mar 20

    EP101 SaaS isn't ready for AI-driven business models

    Brought to you by ExecReps.ai — AI-powered executive presence coaching for teams: go.productcoalition.com/podcast-sponsor In this episode, Griffin Parry, CEO of Madduck, explores the evolving landscape of SaaS pricing, especially in the context of AI-driven features. We discuss the shift from traditional seat-based models to usage and outcome-based pricing, the operational challenges of implementing these models, and how companies can strategically navigate this transformation. Key topics * Shift from seat-based to usage and outcome-based pricing * Operational challenges of implementing new pricing models * Impact of AI on SaaS value and pricing strategies Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to SaaS pricing evolution * 00:12 Griffin Parry’s background and expertise * 01:40 Limitations of legacy billing systems * 02:34 AI’s impact on SaaS valuation and pricing * 05:02 Adoption of usage-based pricing before and after AI * 07:13 Cost modeling for AI-driven features * 08:01 Outcome-based pricing and its challenges * 14:41 Operational bottlenecks in legacy systems * 19:01 Strategies for convincing stakeholders to change pricing * 22:04 Meta’s approach to pricing and monetization * 24:15 When to invest in a pricing strategist * 25:52 How Meta’s pricing enables competitive advantage * 27:28 First principles of pricing experimentation * 29:23 Market trends in B2B and B2C pricing * 32:15 Future of B2C pricing models * 33:32 Closing remarks and resources Got a product story worth telling? Whether you’re an exceptional talent shaping the future of product, or you’ve got a career journey others can learn from — we want to hear from you. Apply to be a guest on the Product Coalition podcast: go.productcoalition.com/become-a-guest Get full access to Product Coalition at www.productcoalition.com/subscribe

    39 min
  6. EP100 Operational Clarity: How to Make Digital Change Visible, Measurable & Scalable

    Feb 12

    EP100 Operational Clarity: How to Make Digital Change Visible, Measurable & Scalable

    Summary In this episode of the Product Coalition podcast, Jay Stansell speaks with Val Coin, a Digital Transformation Specialist at Via Technology. They discuss the importance of systems in driving growth, the principles of effective change management, and how to identify opportunities for process improvement. Val emphasizes the need for curiosity and clarity in systemizing businesses, the significance of managing team emotions during change, and the adaptation of change management strategies for remote work environments. The conversation also covers future-proofing business systems and the role of executive dashboards in driving organizational performance. Takeaways * Tech alone is not enough for growth. * Systems consist of process, people, and technology. * Curiosity helps uncover reasons for tech resistance. * High turnover in key roles indicates systemic issues. * Shadow IT reveals disengagement with provided tools. * Invest in systemizing during critical growth stages. * Change management must be proactive and involve teams. * Involve employees early in the change process. * Focus on the 20% of changes that yield 80% of results. * Executive dashboards should drive behavior and decisions. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Product Mastery * 00:55 The Role of Systems in Growth * 02:20 Understanding Change Management * 09:31 Identifying Process Improvement Opportunities * 12:28 Principles of Effective Change Management * 19:15 Managing Team Emotions During Change * 24:02 Adapting Change Management for Remote Work * 26:03 Future-Proofing Business Systems * 31:08 The Importance of Executive Dashboards This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productcoalition.com/subscribe

    37 min
  7. EP99 Localization debt: the hidden bottleneck slowing down your launch

    12/18/2025

    EP99 Localization debt: the hidden bottleneck slowing down your launch

    Summary In this episode, Jay Stansell interviews Andrew Sachs, a veteran in product strategy and localization. They discuss the concept of localization debt, the evolution of localization solutions, and the importance of integrating localization into product development from the start. Andrew shares insights on the differences between Smartling and Google Translate, the challenges of ensuring translation quality, and the necessity of building a business case for localization. The conversation also touches on data privacy concerns and the future of translation technology, including real-time translation capabilities. Takeaways * Localization debt arises when language considerations are an afterthought. * Manual processes in localization lead to accumulating debt. * The shift to cloud-based solutions has transformed localization. * Machine translation has evolved but still requires human oversight. * Quality in translation is subjective and requires native speakers. * A global-first approach should be integrated into product development. * Building a business case for localization is essential for market success. * Localization should be considered in the design and development phases. * Data privacy regulations impact localization strategies. * The future of translation includes real-time capabilities and AI integration. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Localization and Smartling 02:18 Understanding Localization Debt 06:13 Evolution of Localization Solutions 09:46 AI’s Role in Localization 16:29 Building a Global-First Product 21:14 Making the Business Case for Localization 24:42 Managing Localization Backlogs 25:56 Handling PII and Jurisdictional Constraints 27:12 The Future of Translation Technology This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productcoalition.com/subscribe

    33 min
  8. EP98 The Death of Top-Down Product Management

    12/04/2025

    EP98 The Death of Top-Down Product Management

    Summary In this conversation, Jay Stansell and Margaret-Ann Seger discusses the importance of empowering teams through a bottoms-up leadership approach, emphasizing the need for autonomy and innovation within organizations. He shares insights on establishing guardrails for innovation, the significance of cross-functional collaboration, and the role of hackathons in generating ideas. Stansell also explores the integration of AI in product development, advocating for a human-centric approach, and highlights the evolving nature of product management in the context of AI. Finally, he addresses the importance of building a customer-centric support model that involves all team members. Takeaways * Empowering teams leads to better outcomes. * Autonomy is crucial for smart individuals. * Establishing a clear vision is essential. * Hackathons can unlock hidden talent and ideas. * Cross-functional collaboration sparks innovation. * AI should enhance human decision-making. * PRDs are becoming obsolete in favor of prototypes. * Customer-centric support models improve product quality. * Regular check-ins help maintain alignment with goals. * Encouraging diverse input leads to better product development. Chapters * 00:00 Empowering Teams Through Bottom-Up Leadership * 10:30 Establishing Guardrails for Innovation * 14:05 The Role of Cross-Functional Collaboration * 20:27 Leveraging Hackathons for Idea Generation * 23:14 AI in Product Development: A Human-Centric Approach * 30:22 The Future of Product Management and AI * 35:50 Building a Customer-Centric Support Model This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productcoalition.com/subscribe

    37 min
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The Product Coalition’s mission is to make mastery of product management globally accessible. www.productcoalition.com

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  • Creator
    Jay Stansell
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jay Stansell
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    Product Coalition Podcast

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