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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Sep 2, 2025 • 45min
CPO Rising Series: The Future of Product Management (Walmart International's CPO Explains)
Are global product teams ready to reinvent themselves in the age of AI? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Walmart International Chief Product Officer Tim Simmons unpacks how generative AI and platform thinking are reshaping product management across seven international markets. He offers a rare insider view of how one of the world's largest retailers is turning technological disruption into a strategic advantage.
Aug 27, 2025 • 41min
Google Sr. Technical Program Manager on Driving Product Consistency and Cross-Functional Collaboration
Are you curious how technical program managers drive product success behind the scenes? In this podcast hosted by Justin Leibow, Google Senior Technical Program Manager Zaheer Mohammed will be speaking on the critical role of cross-functional collaboration and consistency in product development. He shares insights from his decade-long experience at tech giants like Google and Amazon, revealing how technical program managers bridge the gap between vision and execution.
Aug 25, 2025 • 42min
CPO Rising Series: Questrade Financial Group Journey Leader on Customer-Centric Product Leadership and Innovation in Financial Services
How do you turn regulatory constraints into a launchpad for innovation? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Questrade Financial Group Journey Leader Praneil Ladwa shares insights on transforming product management in the financial services industry. Discover how Questrade has reimagined its approach to innovation, customer experience, and organizational culture, offering a blueprint for product leaders navigating complex, regulated environments.
Aug 22, 2025 • 41min
Okta VP of Product on Building B2B SaaS Roadmaps and Leveraging AI in Product Management
Ian Hassard, VP of Product Management at Okta, brings 20 years of experience from telecom and cybersecurity to the conversation. He discusses balancing customer needs with technical complexity in B2B SaaS. Ian emphasizes the importance of direct communication with customers and cross-departmental collaboration. He also dives into building adaptable roadmaps that leverage AI for efficiency. The dialogue touches on prioritizing customer requests while maintaining ethical user experiences, navigating escalations, and the nuances of decision-making in fast-paced environments.
Aug 20, 2025 • 35min
Virtix Health Vice President of Payer Strategy and Success on Transforming Payer Operations Through Clinical Data Innovation
What if you could crack the code to healthcare's most complex data challenges? In this podcast hosted by Chenny Solaiyappan, Virtix Health Vice President of Payer Strategy and Success Tom Shankle will be speaking on clinical data acquisition and healthcare innovation. Tom shares his unique journey from weather forecasting to healthcare leadership, offering insights into how standardized data exchange can revolutionize patient care and healthcare operations.
Aug 18, 2025 • 47min
CPO Rising Series: Omada Health Fmr CPO on Customer-Driven Innovation and Healthcare Transformation
Want to discover how to build products that actually change lives? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Omada Health Fmr Chief Product Officer Randhir Vieira will be speaking on transforming product development through deep customer empathy. Discover how AI and a member-centric approach can drive meaningful engagement and clinical outcomes in virtual healthcare.
Aug 15, 2025 • 31min
Vail Systems Product Lead on AI-Powered Telecommunications and Strategic Innovation
How can product leaders use AI to leapfrog competitors in mature markets? In this podcast hosted by Nacho Andrade, Vail Systems Product Lead Swetha Viswanatha will be speaking on strategic product innovation in the telecom industry. She shares hard-earned lessons on transforming traditional telecommunications through creative AI integration and customer-centric design.
Aug 13, 2025 • 35min
Merge Director of Product on Scaling Teams with Intentionality and Leverage
How can product leaders balance scaling product teams and maintaining an innovative edge? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, Merge Director of Product Anuj Jhunjhunwala will be speaking on scaling teams with intentionality and avoiding complacency. Anuj shares insights from his experience at a high-growth startup, offering practical strategies for building high-performance product teams while maintaining a lean, focused approach.
Aug 11, 2025 • 46min
CPO Rising Series: New York Life CPO on Transforming Insurance Through AI and Customer-Centric Product Management
Are you ready to discover how a 180-year-old insurance company is reinventing itself through AI and customer-centric innovation? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, New York Life Chief Product Officer Achuth Rao will be speaking on transforming traditional insurance through cutting-edge product management strategies. Rao shares insights into leveraging technology, understanding customer lifecycles, and building nimble product teams that can adapt to rapidly changing market demands.
Aug 8, 2025 • 55min
Sayari VP of Product on Scaling Enterprise RegTech Through Innovative Data Solutions
How can technology transform supply chain risk management? In this podcast hosted by Sid Shaik, Sayari VP of Product Management Rhea Rakshit will be speaking on scaling enterprise RegTech through innovative data solutions. Rhea brings a unique perspective blending international development, product design, and regulatory technology to unpack the complex world of global commercial network transparency.
