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. 3일 전

    500,000 Professionals Have Used His Book To Crack Interviews at Big Companies

    When it comes to product management interviews, there’s no more authoritative voice than Lewis Lin (author of the legendary Decode and Conquer). His books (over 500,000+ copies sold) have helped hundreds of thousands of PMs land jobs at top tech companies.Today, he shares everything he knows about nailing PM interviews: - Brought to you by: Maven: Get $100 off my curation of their top courses GibsonAI: The awesome new AI Database Engineer startup Attio: The next generation CRM built natively for AI In this episode: 00:01:38 - "Decode and Conquer" helped Aakash land a $40K raise00:02:40 - Why Lewis is rewriting "Decode and Conquer" from scratch00:04:18 - AD: Amplitude Digital Experience Assessment00:04:52 - The rise of interview assignments00:10:04 - How to excel at interview assignments while juggling a full-time job00:15:04 - AD: Maven Courses00:16:14 - The 6 critical types of metrics questions you'll face00:19:57 - Lewis's advice on the best way to prepare for metrics questions00:26:51 - Why mock interviews matter most00:31:30 - AD: Maven AI PM Certification00:32:14 - How to discover real pain points using the GRR method00:35:15 - Coming up with thoughtful product solutions that stand out00:42:21 - How to approach system design interviews00:46:15 - The most common behavioral questions PMs get asked00:50:29 - Mistakes candidates make when answering behavioral questions00:54:51 - Misconceptions candidates still have after reading his book00:57:37 - What it takes to get a PM interview in 202501:02:26 - What Lewis is focused on now - Where to Find Lewis LinkedIn YouTube Website Medium Most famous books: - Decode and Conquer - The Product Manager Interview - Be the Greatest Product Manager Ever - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Eric Simons (where we built a remote job board with Bolt). Up next, we have episodes with: Bryan Helmig - CTO and Founder of Zapier Kate Syuma - Ex. Head of Growth Design at Miro David Pereira - Author of Untrapping Product Teams I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1시간 7분
  2. 6일 전

    Bolt Tutorial from the CEO: We Live Build a Remote Job board

    Eric Simons, Bolt, joins us to live-build a remote job board app — a clone of Remote OK — using Bolt’s AI-native coding environment. This episode may be a better experience on YouTube or Spotify, which have video. - Brought to you by: Maven: Get $100 off my curation of their top courses GibsonAI: The awesome new AI Database Engineer startup Amplitude: Try their 2-minute assessment of your company’s digital maturity - In this episode: Building remote job board in Bolt - 00:00:00 Ad - 00:04:30 Important Checklist - 00:06:00 Creating Supabase - 00:07:48 Writing PRDs in Bolt - 00:12:04 API to scrap jobs into Bolt - 00:18:19 Debugging the error - 00:23:14 Ad - 00:26:21 Integrating the API - 00:26:57 Fixing error with cached jobs - 00:33:43 Deploying to web - 00:42:28 Uploading the code to GitHub - 00:44:38 Adoption trends for Bolt - 00:52:26 Mobile App tutorial - 00:53:47 Bolt vs. other AI tools - 01:02:01 - Where to Find Eric LinkedIn Bolt.new Company - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Tal Raviv (where we built an AI PM in only 58 minutes). Up next, we have episodes with: Lewis Lin - Author, Decode and Conquer Bryan Helmig - CTO and Founder of Zapier Kate Syuma - Ex. Head of Growth Design at Miro I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1시간 9분
  3. 3월 21일

    We Built an AI Product Manager in 58 mins (Claude, ChatGPT, Loom + Notion AI)

    Today, we’re back on "using AI like a pro" series — this time with Tal Raviv, known for building powerful AI copilots for product managers. And just like Colin’s episode, we’re going deep again. 9 real-world PM workflows. All powered by AI. All demonstrated live. If you're looking to 2x your output without burning out, this 75 Minutes AI PM Copilot masterclass is for you. - Brought to you by: Maven: Tal runs a 3-week course Build Your PM AI Copilot. Use code AAKASHxMAVEN for $100 off. WorkOS: Your app, enterprise ready GibsonAI: Your AI Database Engineer - We're covering: Analysing Qualitative Survey Results - 00:00:00 Context Window in Claude – 00:02:09 Ad – 00:04:10 Ad – 00:05:02 Best Thing About AI – 00:06:15 Context for Making the Project Effective – 00:07:31 Use Case of AI for PMs – 00:09:10 Integration with Google Calendar for Data – 00:12:37 When to Edit the Prompt – 00:14:30 Why to Care About RAG – 00:17:08 A/B Testing for PMs – 00:19:45 Result of Bad User Experience – 00:22:24 Reverse Simulating a Hard Conversation – 00:24:44 Ad – 00:28:49 Creating Notion Document – 00:30:14 Work Unfairly in an Unfair Role – 00:30:59 Bug During Recording – 00:34:08 Recording a Whole 30-Minute Meeting – 00:37:09 Recording a Loom – 00:38:00 Hide, Ignore or Automate Slack – 00:41:59 Managing Notifications on Slack in Deep Work Mode – 00:46:40 Head Start on Discovery with Product Scrapbooking – 00:50:04 Notion AI Search – 00:55:00 Tal’s Future Goals – 00:56:16 - Where to find Tal LinkedIn Twitter Maven Course: Build Your Personal PM AI Copilot - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Ethan Evans (where we dived into how he’s making $950k per year, post retirement, working part time). Up next, we have episodes with: Lewis Lin - Author, Decode and Conquer Kate Syuma - Ex. Head of Growth Design at Miro Eric Simons - CEO and Founder, Bolt I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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  4. 3월 18일

    Amazon VP: The Magic Loop Framework to Get Promoted

    Ethan worked at Amazon for 15+ years. He went from Director to VP Product faster than most ever do. In this podcast, he's sharing what he has taught 1000s of his students about promotion. - Brought to you by: Maven: Get $100 off my curation of their top courses GibsonAI: The awesome new AI Database Engineer startup Attio: The next generation CRM built natively for AI In this episode: Preview – 00:00:00 Working only 20 - 30 hours a week – 00:00:41 Ad – 00:03:06 Ad – 00:03:53 Ethan's team structure – 00:04:17 Magic Loop Framework to get promotions – 00:05:39 How to get to the top of the curve – 00:10:03 Why you should ask for more responsibilities – 00:14:20 What is the role of CEO in PM decisions – 00:21:26 Ethan's journey from Director to VP at Amazon – 00:26:23 Ad – 00:28:32 The chess move to get a promotion – 00:29:32 The magic behind insane career growth – 00:37:58 Why people need to rethink how they manage their time – 00:43:37 Chess-playing strategies applied to job-hopping – 00:49:43 Being on the right side of the percentile distribution of performance – 00:55:28 Building a great resume – 01:00:16 Applying tweet-style writing to a resume – 01:06:01 Breaking into big tech – 01:11:14 How to make yourself a magnet for recruiting teams – 01:14:21 Posting on LinkedIn while employed – 01:17:56 Ethan on living the dream life – 01:22:53 - Where to Find Ethan LinkedIn Twitter Website 5 Maven Live Courses On-demand Courses - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Satish (where we dived deep into how w went from $50k to $750k/yr). Up next, we have episodes with: Tal Raviv - Gen AI PM, Early Patreon, Riverside Lewis Lin - Author, Decode and Conquer Eric Simons - CEO and Founder, Bolt I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1시간 30분
  5. 3월 14일

    This PM Went From $50k to $750k/Year - Here's How

    This Indian Went From $50k to $750k at Meta (Masterclass in Career Growth in 72 Minutes) Satish's story is pretty WILD. This is a story that makes you believe that you can build wealth while working 9-5. In this podcast, we're diving deep into how you can do the same. - Brought to you by: Maven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses GibsonAI: Your AI Database Engineer Amplitude: Perfect your product without the guesswork In this episode: Preview – 00:00:00 Breaking into Product Management – 00:01:01 Salary at Yahoo – 00:03:28 Ad 1 – 00:04:27Ad 2 – 00:05:19 Experience at Yahoo – 00:06:43 The Real Magic of Moving Into Big Tech – 00:07:15 Summarizing His Roles & Experiences at Big Companies – 00:16:33 When He Started Earning More Compensation – 00:18:42 Getting Great Performance Ratings – 00:20:46 The Big Reason Behind His Success – 00:24:07 Getting a $750K Paycheck at Meta – 00:25:53 Harsh Truths About Promotions – 00:33:23 Ad – 00:35:02 High-Performance Culture – 00:35:39 Preparing for Reviews – 00:38:47 Lessons on Going From $140K to $750K – 00:42:05 What I Learned About Leveling Up in My Career – 00:52:24 Do This to Get Bigger Paychecks – 00:55:22 5 Important Skills to Develop for Career Growth – 00:58:52 Is Product Management Really Dead? – 01:04:19 How Much He’s Making From Maven Courses – 01:10:07 - Where to Find Satish LinkedIn Twitter Website His Courses: Accelerate Your PM Career Course (Free) Uplevel Your Product Thinking (Maven) Influence Without Authority (Maven) PM Interview Bootcamp (Maven) - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Gayle McDowell (where we dived deep into cracking the PM Interview). Up next, we have episodes with: Ethan Evans - Fmr VP, Amazon Tal Raviv - Gen AI PM, Early Patreon, Riverside Lewis Lin - Author, Decode and Conquer I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1시간 12분
  6. 3월 11일

    Cracking the PM Interview - with the author of the book, Gayle McDowell

    Everyone thinks they know how to prepare for a PM interview until the interviewer baffles you with a twisted question. Gayle McDowell, the author of Cracking the PM Interview and the architect behind hiring processes at top tech companies, breaks down exactly how to ace behavioral and case interviews. By the end of this episode, I’m confident you’ll know why most candidates fail PM interviews and exactly what to do instead. - Brought to you by: Maven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses GibsonAI: Your AI Database Engineer - In this episode: Preview - 00:00:00 Hierarchy of Practicing for Interviews - 00:01:41 Ad Break - 00:05:29 Understanding How Your Words Are Interpreted - 00:07:34 Recognizing the Assumptions People Make About You - 00:11:04 The Correct Way to Answer "What's Your Weakness?" - 00:15:16 How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" - 00:19:04 Practicing Responses for "What's Your Biggest Weakness?" - 00:27:06 Ad Break - 00:32:41 How to Answer "Why Do You Want to Work Here?" - 00:35:21 Approach to Answering Behavioral Questions - 00:38:39 Handling Product Design Case Interviews - 00:43:04 Handling Execution Case Interviews - 00:50:05 How to Land Interviews in 2025 - 00:56:59 Optimizing Your Resume - 01:03:00 Gayle’s Future Goals - 01:06:14 - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - I hope you enjoyed the last episode, where I shared 11 key lessons from 50 podcast episodes and answered a bunch of your questions. Up next, we have episodes with: Satish Mummareddy - L7 PM at Meta (Fmr) Ethan Evans - Fmr VP, Amazon Tal Raviv - Gen AI PM, Early Patreon, Riverside I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

    1시간 9분
  7. 3월 9일

    11 Lessons From 50 Episodes + The Podcast's Future

    50 episodes. 50 brilliant minds. One massive learning experience. When I started this podcast, my goal was simple: Learn from the best and share insights that actually help PMs level up. So today, I’m sharing the top takeaways from 50 conversations with the world’s best product thinkers. Let’s dive in. - Brought to you by: WorkOS: Your app, enterprise ready Maven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses GibsonAI: Your AI Database Engineer - Insights from: Marty Cagan - 00:00:00 Melissa Perri - 00:08:21 Chloe Shih - 00:12:45 Satyajeet Salgar - 00:16:45 Diego Granados - 00:19:32 Ravi Mehta - 00:21:55 Gautam Krishnan - 00:24:13 Pawel Huryn - 00:28:40 Kyle Poyar - 00:30:44 Anuj Rathi - 00:34:16 Anthony Pierri - 00:36:03 And Then Q&A: Retrospective on Podcast - 00:37:50 Q&A - What's Next for the Podcast? - 45:18 India Tour Retrospective - 46:50 Last Year of the Newsletter - 50:00 Newsletter Topic Selection - 52:05 Problem with Newsletter - 53:40 How to Solve No Interviews - 55:24 How I Get So Much Done - 56:45 Dream Guests for Podcast - 58:17 - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Claire Vo. Up next, we have episodes with: April Dunford (Marketing Expert and Author, Obviously Awesome) Eric Simons (CEO and Founder, Bolt) Gayle McDowell (Author, Cracking the PM Interview) I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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  8. 3월 4일

    PM is Dead. So Now What? | The Claire Vo Episode

    3x Chief Product Officer (Currently LaunchDarkly, Formerly Color & Optimizely) Claire Vo has built a 6-figure AI side hustle. In this episode, she expands on the death of the PM role and how she's done it. - Brought to you by: GibsonAI: Your AI Database Engineer Maven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust - We're covering: Why Product Management is Dead – 00:00:00 Ad – 00:04:37 Scope of AI in the PM Role – 00:07:04 Limitations of AI in the PM Role – 00:10:42 The Role of PMs in Other Fields – 00:13:08 Future Trajectory for the Number of PMs – 00:17:28 Key Areas for PMs to Adapt in the AI Era – 00:20:12 Resources for Improving PM Skills – 00:23:52 A PM’s Day: Two Years Ago vs. Two Years From Now – 00:27:50 The PM Role at LaunchDarkly – 00:31:11 Expectations from a PM – 00:34:19 Ad – 00:36:57 Future Reporting Structure for PMs – 00:40:21 The Death of PMs for VPs and CPOs – 00:42:48 ChatPRD tutorial – 00:46:54 AI Product Development – 00:57:23 Advice for Building a Six-Figure Side Hustle – 01:02:37 Q&A: Building an AI Product – 01:08:13 A Day in Claire's Life – 01:09:16 - Where to find Claire: LinkedIn ChatPRD Twitter (X) - Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities. - I hope you enjoyed the last episode with Colin Mathews (where we dived deep into 5 top AI tools tutorials). Up next, we have episodes with: April Dunford (Marketing Expert and Author, Obviously Awesome) Eric Simons (CEO and Founder, Bolt) Gayle McDowell ( Author, Cracking the PM Interview) I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe

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