Product Rebels

Product Rebels
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Product Rebels Podcast

Twice monthly, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin talk to battle-hardened product leaders about building phenomenal products. Their guests are industry experts, people who have pioneered remarkable careers at companies like Netflix, Intuit, Khan Academy and Infusionsoft. Making customer-driven product choices is the right move. But it’s not always the popular one. If advocating for your customers has you feeling like a lone wolf, hosts Vidya and Heather—product rebels in their own right, with 20 combined years of experience—are here to help you learn from the best, so you can pave your way confidently.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    From Feature-based to Problem-oriented Thinking

    Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani chat with Lauren Chan Lee, Chief Product Officer at Leap Event Technology. Lauren shares her journey from StubHub to advising startups like Rebel Girls, and emphasizing the importance of standing up for user needs, even with it means going against the grain. She discusses strategies for shifting from feature-based to problem-oriented thinking, the power of collaboration, and how to navigate complex stakeholder relationships.

    31 min

  2. AUG 22

    Mastering the Strategic "No"

    Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Rupali Jain, Chief Product Officer at Optimizely, to explore the intricacies of product leadership. With a storied career spanning Microsoft, Qualtrics, Box, and Tableau, Rupali shares her rebellious approach to driving successful outcomes over rigid processes. She discusses her strategies for balancing customer demands with product roadmaps, navigating high-stakes decisions, and leading through change in both startups and tech giants.

    36 min

  3. AUG 8

    Empathy-driven Product Success

    Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani meet to chat with Boston Nyer, COO and CPO at Momentum as well as Co-founder of Burn. Boston discusses saving users a trillion dollars in fuel costs, the environmental impact of saving 100 million trees, and the challenges of creating physical products. He shares his journey from developing cookstoves in Kenya to scaling operations, emphasizing customer empathy and innovative thinking. Boston's reflections on leadership, data-driven decisions, and ...

    40 min

  4. JUL 25

    Agile Testing for B2B Success

    Join Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani as they dive into a compelling conversation with Julia Stefani, CPO at Treasure Financial. Discover how Julia navigates the unique challenges of B2B research, building trust within her organization through hypothesis-driven insights and agile testing. Learn about her journey from hypothesis to market success, the pivotal decision to pivot towards API products, and the incredible growth that followed. Julia also shares invaluable tips f...

    36 min

  5. JUL 11

    Cultivating User-Centric Decision Making

    Join Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin as they dive into an inspiring conversation with Zac Hays, Chief Product Officer at Luxury Presence. With nearly two decades of experience, Zac has mastered simplifying product strategy and fostering product-led growth. In this episode, he shares his journey from leading teams at Autodesk and Microsoft to innovating in luxury real estate tech. Zac discusses effective decision-making, advocating for user-centric solutions, and creating a culture of ...

    33 min

  6. JUN 27

    Innovating Healthcare Solutions Through Tech

    Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Nupur Srivastava, COO of Included Health. From her beginnings at Alivecor to her decade-long tenure at Grand Rounds Health, Nupur has been a trailblazer in leveraging technology and empathy to revolutionize healthcare. Nupur dicsusses her innovative approach to enhancing patient outcomes, the importance of a user-centered business model, and the unique challenges of product management in the health tech industry.

    41 min

  7. JUN 13

    The Power of Peer Learning

    Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin engage in compelling conversation with Lexy Franklin, Founder and CEO of Sidebar. Lexy illuminates his insightful journey from Facebook to establishing Sidebar - a distinctive community uniting the world's most dynamic leaders in small peer groups to expedite goal achievement. He also delves into the influential potential of "Scrappy Research", small experiments, and comprehending customer challenges. Furthermore, Lexy discusses Sidebar's grou...

    46 min

  8. MAY 30

    Leveraging Data for Customer Insights

    Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani chat with Herman Man, Chief Product Officer at Bluevine. He shares insights on hiring passionate product managers, leveraging data for customer insights, and leading by example. Tune in to learn about Herman's strategies for creating delightful user experiences and scaling product teams, and hear his advice for aspiring product leaders on building grit and intuition.

    40 min
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Twice monthly, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin talk to battle-hardened product leaders about building phenomenal products. Their guests are industry experts, people who have pioneered remarkable careers at companies like Netflix, Intuit, Khan Academy and Infusionsoft. Making customer-driven product choices is the right move. But it’s not always the popular one. If advocating for your customers has you feeling like a lone wolf, hosts Vidya and Heather—product rebels in their own right, with 20 combined years of experience—are here to help you learn from the best, so you can pave your way confidently.

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  • Creator
    Product Rebels
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Product Rebels
  • Show Website
    Product Rebels

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