Product Talk
Products That Count
Produced by Products That Count, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products, this podcast is an award-winning show by and for product minds, with millions of downloads and a 5-star rating on most major platforms. Each of the 300+ episodes features a product leader interviewing another product leader and exploring what it takes to build great products. Recent ones feature the Chief Product Officers of Brex, Glassdoor, Experian and more.
About Us: Products that Count is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products. It celebrates product excellence through coveted Awards that inspire 500,000+ product managers and honor great products and the professionals responsible for their success. It accelerates the career and rise to the C-suite of 30% of all Product Managers globally by providing exceptional programming – including award-winning podcasts and popular newsletters – for free. It acts as a trusted advisor to all CPOs at Fortune 1000, and publishes key insights from innovative companies, like Capgemini, SoFi, and Amplitude, that turn product success into business success. Learn more at ProductsThatCount.com.
About Us: Products that Count is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps everyone build great products. It celebrates product excellence through coveted Awards that inspire 500,000+ product managers and honor great products and the professionals responsible for their success. It accelerates the career and rise to the C-suite of 30% of all Product Managers globally by providing exceptional programming – including award-winning podcasts and popular newsletters – for free. It acts as a trusted advisor to all CPOs at Fortune 1000, and publishes key insights from innovative companies, like Capgemini, SoFi, and Amplitude, that turn product success into business success. Learn more at ProductsThatCount.com.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 51min
CPO Rising Series: Monday.com CPTO on Building a Product-Centric Culture of Innovation
How do you create a culture where innovation comes from everywhere? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Monday.com Chief Product and Technology Officer Daniel Lereya will be speaking on building a product-centric organization that empowers teams to drive continuous innovation. Daniel shares insights from Monday's journey from a 30-person startup to a global public company, revealing how passionate people and a unique approach to product management can transform an organization.
Jul 11, 2025 • 37min
The Human-AI Synergy: Invisible Technologies SVP & Head of Product
Jul 9, 2025 • 55min
Curatus Chief Revenue Officer on Solving Healthcare's Provider Data Quality Crisis
Are healthcare providers' contact details as accurate as you think? In this podcast hosted by Chenny Solaiyappan, Curatus Chief Revenue Officer Jarrod Mandozzi speaks on the critical challenge of provider data management in healthcare. Jarrod shares insights from his extensive experience in Medicare and Medicaid programs, revealing how inaccurate provider information impacts patient care, health plan operations, and industry efficiency.
Jul 7, 2025 • 51min
CPO Rising Series: MongoDB CPO on Navigating Product-Led Growth and AI Innovation
Sahir Azam, Chief Product Officer at MongoDB, shares insights from his journey in tech, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and collaboration. He discusses MongoDB's transition to a product-led growth model and the challenges of integrating AI in product management. Sahir highlights the need for resilience in tech leadership and the unique qualities that foster effective teams. He also touches on the significance of understanding geopolitics and consuming insightful media to enhance professional development.
Jul 2, 2025 • 44min
Mpowa CPO on Human-Centered Product Development in the AI Era
Are you building products that truly solve customer problems or just chasing technology trends? In this podcast hosted by Barbara Bermes, Mpowa CPO Sumaiya Noor speaks on human-centered product development in the AI era. Sumaiya shares her extensive insights from leading product teams across six continents, offering a nuanced perspective on how to leverage AI while keeping customer needs at the center of innovation.
Jun 30, 2025 • 45min
CPO Rising Series: Microsoft General Manager on Empathy-Driven Product Leadership and the AI Revolution
Want to know how top product leaders are navigating the AI revolution? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Microsoft Cloud for Industries General Manager Monica Ugwi will be speaking on the future of product management in the AI era. Monica shares her unique insights from working at tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft, offering a deep dive into building empathetic, innovative products that truly count.
Jun 27, 2025 • 42min
Rippling CISO on Building Security into Product Development
Are you ready to transform security from a roadblock to a strategic advantage? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Rippling Chief Information Security Officer Duncan Godfrey will be speaking on building secure products in the B2B SaaS world. Duncan shares insider insights on embedding security into product development, managing vulnerabilities, and creating a collaborative partnership between product and security teams that accelerates innovation without compromising protection.
Jun 25, 2025 • 36min
EP 554 - Orpheus Ocean CEO on Leveraging Deep Ocean Data Intelligence Solutions to Develop and Deploy Blue Economy Technologies
Jake Russell, CEO and co-founder of Orpheus Ocean, discusses his journey from academia to pioneering ocean technologies. He emphasizes the ocean's vital role in carbon removal and its potential in sustainable practices. The conversation covers the groundbreaking Autonomous Underwater Vehicle designed for deep-sea exploration and how diversity within teams can drive innovation. Russell shares insights on scaling lab technologies to commercialization and the need for funding to tackle urgent climate challenges.
Jun 23, 2025 • 32min
EP 553 - CPO Rising Series: Airtable VP and Head of Product on AI's Transformative Impact on Product Management
Are you ready to unlock the future of product management through AI? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Airtable VP and Head of Product Anthony Maggio will be speaking on how AI is revolutionizing product development and user experiences. Anthony shares insights from Airtable's journey of integrating AI, offering a glimpse into how technology is reshaping how teams build, prototype, and innovate products in record time.
Jun 20, 2025 • 45min
EP 552 - VNS Health VP on AI's Transformative Potential in Healthcare and Product
Are AI technologies truly revolutionizing how we build and manage products? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, VNS Health Vice President of New Ventures Aman Shah will be speaking on AI's impact across industries, with a deep dive into healthcare innovation. Aman shares insights on how AI can transform product development, customer experiences, and organizational strategies while emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining human connection and understanding core business needs.
