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Rishikesh Kankal
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Most product advice tells you what to do. Product Bakar focuses on how to think. Hosted by Rishikesh Kankal, this podcast explores real-world product strategy, AI, stakeholder management, and the decisions that actually move products forward. Real product thinking. Every week.

  1. 5d ago

    #67 Roadmaps That Inspire — Not Impress

    Most product roadmaps fail for one simple reason: They try too hard to impress. Packed with features, overloaded with timelines, and built to satisfy everyone — they end up inspiring no one. In this episode of Product Bakar: The Product Leader’s Playbook, we explore how great product leaders build roadmaps that create alignment, clarity, and momentum instead of confusion and politics. We talk about:• Why a roadmap is a communication tool — not a delivery contract• The difference between feature lists and strategic storytelling• The “3 Horizons of Intent” framework• How to connect vision, strategy, and execution• Lessons from Stripe’s roadmap philosophy• Why teams should discuss bets, not just deadlines• How to present trade-offs with confidence• The role of outcomes, focus, and narrative in roadmap thinking Because the best roadmaps don’t just tell teams what’s next. They remind everyone why the journey matters. 🔥 Keep the bakar alive. SEO KEYWORDS Product Roadmap, Product Leadership, Product Strategy, Roadmap Planning, Product Management Podcast, Product Bakar, Strategic Roadmapping, Product Vision, Product Team Alignment, Outcome Driven Roadmaps, Stripe Product Culture, Product Leadership Skills, Product Decision Making, Product Execution, Roadmap Communication SPOTIFY SHORT DESCRIPTION How great product leaders create roadmaps that align teams instead of just impressing stakeholders. SUGGESTED EPISODE TAGS Product Management• Product Leadership• Product Roadmaps• Product Strategy• Team Alignment• Leadership• Strategic Planning• Product Bakar

  2. Jul 12

    #66 Stakeholder Alchemy — Turning Conflicts into Collaboration

    Product management is not just about building products. It’s about aligning people with different priorities, pressures, and perspectives — often all at the same time. In this episode of Product Bakar: The Product Leader’s Playbook, we dive into the real art behind stakeholder management — how great product leaders transform tension into trust, and conflict into collaboration. We explore:• Why conflict is normal in high-performing product teams• The difference between healthy tension and destructive chaos• Netflix’s “context over control” philosophy• A practical 3-step framework for stakeholder alignment• How to align teams around outcomes instead of opinions• Why PM leaders must become translators between functions• Lessons from Airbnb on balancing growth with trust• How influence is built without formal authority Because leadership isn’t about winning every argument. It’s about helping smart people move in the same direction. 🔥 Keep the bakar alive. SEO KEYWORDS Stakeholder Management, Product Leadership, Product Management Podcast, Cross Functional Collaboration, Product Strategy, Product Bakar, Leadership Communication, Product Team Alignment, Influence Without Authority, Conflict Resolution, Product Culture, Netflix Product Culture, Airbnb Product Strategy, Product Leadership Skills, Product Decision Making SPOTIFY SHORT DESCRIPTION How great product leaders turn stakeholder conflict into alignment and collaboration. SUGGESTED EPISODE TAGS Product Management• Product Leadership• Stakeholder Management• Collaboration• Product Strategy• Leadership• Team Alignment• Product Bakar

  3. Jul 5

    #65 The Art of Product Vision — Crafting a North Star That People Believe In

    Every company says they have a vision. But most “visions” are just forgotten lines inside pitch decks and strategy documents. Real product vision is different. It’s a story that makes people believe in a future that doesn’t exist yet. In this episode of Product Bakar: The Product Leader’s Playbook, we explore what separates powerful product visions from corporate wallpaper — and how great product leaders create a North Star that aligns teams, inspires execution, and survives uncertainty. We talk about:• What product vision actually means• Why vision is not the same as roadmap or strategy• The three ingredients of a great vision: Purpose, Promise, and Proof• Lessons from Airbnb, Tesla, Notion, and Figma• How strong vision turns execution into energy• Why repetition and clarity matter more than fancy words• Practical ways to craft a vision your team genuinely believes in Because the best product leaders don’t just build products. They build belief. 🔥 Keep the bakar alive. SEO KEYWORDS Product Vision, Product Leadership, North Star Strategy, Product Strategy, Product Management Podcast, Product Bakar, Vision Driven Leadership, Product Team Alignment, Product Culture, Leadership Communication, Strategic Product Management, Figma Product Strategy, Airbnb Vision, Tesla Vision, Product Leadership Skills SPOTIFY SHORT DESCRIPTION How great product leaders craft a product vision people genuinely believe in. SUGGESTED EPISODE TAGS Product Management• Product Leadership• Product Vision• Product Strategy• Team Alignment• Leadership• Product Culture• Product Bakar

  4. Jun 28

    #64 From PM to Product Leader — The Shift No One Prepares You For

    The transition from Product Manager to Product Leader looks exciting from the outside. But internally?It’s messy, uncomfortable, and deeply transformational. In this first episode of The Product Leader’s Playbook, we unpack the mindset shift nobody prepares you for — moving from execution to enablement, from shipping features to shaping direction, and from being the “hero PM” to becoming the multiplier. We talk about:• Why leadership is not just a promotion• The identity crisis many first-time leaders face• The shift from doing → enabling• Why clarity becomes more important than speed• The real meaning of strategic influence• Lessons from Slack and Stewart Butterfield on scaling PM leadership• How to build leadership muscle without micromanaging If you’re stepping into product leadership — or aspiring to — this episode will help you rethink what leadership actually means in modern product organizations. Because great product leaders don’t create more activity.They create more clarity. 🔥 Keep the bakar alive. SEO KEYWORDS Product Leadership, Product Manager to Product Leader, Product Management Career Growth, Product Leadership Skills, PM Leadership Transition, Product Strategy, Leadership for PMs, Product Bakar, Product Vision, Stakeholder Management, Coaching Product Teams, Product Leadership Podcast, Product Management Podcast, Leadership Mindset, Product Organization Scaling SPOTIFY SHORT DESCRIPTION The real shift from Product Manager to Product Leader — and why nobody prepares you for it. SUGGESTED EPISODE TAGS Product Management• Product Leadership• Career Growth• Leadership• Product Strategy• Product Teams• Product Culture• Product Bakar

  5. Jun 18

    #63 Speed Is Not Enough. Velocity Is Everything.

    Speed doesn’t make great product teams. Velocity does. In this season finale of Product बकर, we break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in product management — shipping velocity. Because velocity isn’t about how much you build. It’s about how fast you learn what actually matters. Across this season, we’ve explored discovery, validation, MVPs, GTM, and launches. This episode brings it all together by answering one critical question: How do great teams consistently move forward — without burning out or losing focus? Through examples like Stripe’s learning-driven culture, Figma’s rapid iteration cycles, Spotify’s squad model, and Basecamp’s structured rhythms, we explore what truly drives momentum inside high-performing teams. You’ll learn how to: Shift from measuring output to measuring outcomes and learning cyclesBuild teams with clarity, autonomy, and strong feedback loopsAvoid the trap of over-measuring and slowing yourself downCreate a sustainable rhythm that balances speed with recoveryTurn decision-making — not execution — into your competitive advantageBecause in product, moving fast isn’t enough. You need to move fast in the right direction. And the teams that win aren’t the ones that ship more. They’re the ones that learn faster, decide better, and build with purpose.

  6. Jun 11

    #62 The Real Work Starts After Launch

    You’ve launched. The product is live. The team celebrates. But then what? In this episode of Product बकर (Season 4), we unpack why launch is not the finish line — it’s the beginning of real product learning. Because shipping something doesn’t mean it works. Adoption, engagement, and feedback decide that. Through examples like Google Wave’s missed learning loop, Airbnb’s listening sprints, and Figma’s real-time community feedback, we explore how the best teams stay close to the market after launch — not before it. You’ll learn how to: Measure what actually matters post-launch — adoption, engagement, and sentimentCombine data and user feedback to uncover real insightsBuild fast feedback loops that drive continuous improvementIdentify what to double down on, what to simplify, and what to cutTurn every launch into a learning system, not a one-time eventBecause the biggest mistake teams make isn’t building the wrong thing. It’s not listening after they’ve built it. If your roadmap ends at launch, you’re missing the most valuable part of product work. Because the market always speaks. The real question is — are you listening?

  7. Jun 4

    #61 Launches Don’t Fail. Systems Do.

    Every product team has lived through it — launch week chaos. Last-minute bugs. Missing assets. Misaligned teams. And the uncomfortable realization that no one really owns the launch. In this episode of Product बकर (Season 4), we break down why great launches don’t happen by luck — they happen through discipline, clarity, and preparation. Because a launch isn’t a moment. It’s a process that starts long before release day. Through examples like Canva’s orchestrated feature launches and Slack’s philosophy of continuous launches, we explore how the best teams turn messy execution into repeatable systems. You’ll learn how to: Shift from thinking of launch as an event to a structured processAvoid common pitfalls like misalignment, lack of ownership, and late-stage chaosUse the 3R framework — Readiness, Rollout, ReflectionPlan launch assets, messaging, and sequencing alongside product developmentTurn every release into a consistent, well-executed experienceBecause shipping the product is only half the job. The other half is making sure it lands the way you intended. And when done right, launches don’t feel stressful. They feel… inevitable.

  8. May 28

    #60 Features Don’t Sell. Narratives Do.

    People don’t buy products. They buy stories they want to be part of. In this episode of Product बकर (Season 4), we explore why product narrative is one of the most underrated skills in product management — and how it can make the difference between something that gets noticed and something that gets ignored. Because features explain what your product does. But stories explain why it matters. Through iconic examples like Apple’s iPod, Notion’s positioning, Duolingo’s simplicity, and Airbnb’s emotional storytelling, we break down how great products use narrative to turn complexity into clarity — and users into believers. You’ll learn how to: Turn features into meaningful, memorable storiesUse the 3 Cs framework — Context, Change, ClarityCraft messaging that people instantly understand and repeatMake your user the hero of your product storyBuild narratives that travel across teams, users, and marketsBecause data may convince people. But it’s stories that make them act. If your product isn’t landing the way you expect, it might not be a feature problem — it might be a story problem. And once you get the narrative right, everything else becomes easier to explain, sell, and scale.

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Most product advice tells you what to do. Product Bakar focuses on how to think. Hosted by Rishikesh Kankal, this podcast explores real-world product strategy, AI, stakeholder management, and the decisions that actually move products forward. Real product thinking. Every week.

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  • Creator
    Rishikesh Kankal
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
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