Successful products don’t happen in a vacuum. Hosted by Hannah Clark, Editor of The Product Manager, this show takes a 360º view of product through the perspectives of those in the inner circle, outer perimeter, and fringes of the product management process. If you manage, design, develop, or market products, expect candid and actionable insights that can guide you through every stage of the product life cycle.
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How a Healthy Product Strategy Keeps Orgs & PMs Alive (with Roman Pichler)
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The success of any organization, especially in the digital product world, hinges on its ability to strategize effectively. Yet, the concept of strategy remains ambiguous to many. What exactly do we mean by "product strategy," and how can we harness it to achieve our goals? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Roman Pichler to delve deep into …
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How I Learned to Love the Product War Room
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In the fast-paced world of product development, the ability to efficiently run a product war room can make the difference between a groundbreaking launch and a missed opportunity. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Victoria Ku—Head of Product & Design at Highnote—to share her extensive experience from companies like Airbnb to provide action…
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A TikTok PM’s Top Tips For Successful Ecommerce Platform Development (with Jeff Orange)
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The world of e-commerce is in a constant state of flux, with new trends and technologies reshaping the way we buy and sell online. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Jeff Orange—Product Manager at TikTok—to share his do's and don't's of developing ecommerce platforms, practical tips for overcoming barriers to purchasing, and the emerging tr…
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How to Harness a Founder Mindset Within an Established Company (with Brendan Fortune)
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In the world of product management, the journey from a novel idea to a fully-fledged product can be thrilling yet daunting. What mindset drives the success of product founders? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Brendan Fortune—Director, Product Management at Customer.io—to share his unique experiences and keen insights on the significance …
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How to Become an AI PM with No Experience (with Dr. Nancy Li)
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In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of innovation and growth. One of the key roles that harness the potential of AI is that of an AI Product Manager. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Dr. Nancy Li—Founder of Product Manager Accelerator & Host of Product Insider—to share her blu…
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How to Double Your PM Salary (with Dr. Nancy Li)
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Negotiating your salary as a PM can often feel daunting. But, with the right strategies and insights, you can confidently approach these discussions and secure the compensation you deserve. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Dr. Nancy Li—Founder of Product Manager Accelerator & Host of Product Insider—to share negotiation tactics, when to a…
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How to Succeed in a Feature Factory as a Product Manager (with Aakash Gupta, The Product Growth Guy)
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In the ever-evolving world of product management, the term "feature factory" has become somewhat of an industry buzzword, often thrown around with a mix of humor and resignation. But what does it really mean to work in a so-called feature factory, and more importantly, how can product managers not only survive but thrive in such environments? In th…
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Why Mass Layoffs Shouldn’t Be Happening And How To Avoid Them (with Jessica Smith)
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In the fast-paced world of product management, the role of a leader is crucial in shaping the success and growth of a team. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Jessica Smith—Founder & CEO of Savant Recruitment—to explore the intricacies of product leadership, talent acquisition, and team retention.…
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How To Rise To The Top In Today’s Product Management Job Market (with Jessica Smith)
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Product management is an ever-evolving field, especially in today's post-pandemic software industry job market. In this part one of a two-part conversation, Hannah Clark is joined by Jessica Smith—Founder and CEO of Savant Recruiting—to share invaluable insights on how to come out on top in the competitive landscape of product management careers.…
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Why Is It So Hard to Innovate? (Hint: There’s a Better Way) (with Alexander Wennerberg)
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Innovation is often portrayed as the holy grail of business success—a mystical outcome that many strive for but few achieve. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Alexander Wennerberg—Founder of Hives.co—to demystify this concept, arguing that innovation is not the ultimate goal but a positive byproduct of constant pursuit and progress.…
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Is It Really Worth It to Join a Product Management Community? (with Michael Mordak)
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In a landscape increasingly dominated by remote work and artificial intelligence, the sense of community within product management has become a beacon for innovation and personal fulfillment. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Michael Mordak—Community Product Manager at Black & White Zebra—to unveil the secret sauce for thriving in product …
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Should There Be Heroes in Product Management? (with Clement Kao)
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In product management, it’s easy to find oneself donning the cape of a hero. But what if the true path to success and impact goes beyond the allure of being the team’s go-to savior? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Clement Kao—Founder of Product Teacher—to delve into the intricacies of heroism in product management and explore strategies …
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A PM’s Guide to Nailing User Research with Zero UXR Training (with Michele Ronsen)
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User research is an invaluable tool in the world of product management, but what happens when you find yourself in the position of being the de facto user research lead without any formal training? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Michele Ronsen—CEO and Founder of Curiosity Tank—to delve into the critical process of user research, a tool …
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How AI is Transforming Product Discovery (with Craig Watson)
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In the world of product development, understanding the needs and wants of users is paramount to creating successful products. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Craig Watson—Founder & CEO of Arro—to share the secrets to successful product discovery and how you can leverage generative AI in the user research process.…
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How To Jump Start Your Career In Product Management (with Mariana Antaya)
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Curious about a career product management? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Mariana Antaya—Product Manager at Microsoft Teams—to discuss her journey into product management and to give advice for aspiring product managers.By Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
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How to Master User Interviews To Build More Lovable Products (with Steve Portigal)
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Ever wondered what it takes to unearth the most compelling insights from a user interview? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Steve Portigal—User Research Consultant & Author of Interviewing Users: How to Uncover Compelling Insights (2nd Edition)—to discuss the nuance involved in conducting user interviews, how to ask follow-up questions, a…
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How Product Leaders Are Unintentionally Hindering Business Growth
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Join the conversation with Andrea Saez, the trailblazing mind behind 'The Product Momentum Gap,' as we navigate the complex world of product management and the delicate dance between business growth and real customer value. Discover how to maintain focus in product building and foster a continuous dialogue with customers to steer clear of distracti…
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Is a Lack of Clarity Silently Killing Your Product?
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Are you caught in the haze of miscommunication, competing priorities, and lack of clarity in your organization? Let's clear the fog together as we welcome Bijan Shahrokhi, an expert in the product management field. Bijan shares his intriguing journey into the product niche and underscores the importance of clarity within an organization. From perso…
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Why AI Will Never Replace Humans In Product Management
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Ever wondered how our reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping our future or if it's threatening our job security? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Ken Hubbell—CEO of Soffos.ai and Senior Consultant at The Pragmatic Futurist—to explore the ethical side of AI, inherent biases, and the need for curated information on AI. Tune in …
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How To Leverage EQ To Boost Your Influence On The Product Team
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Master the tools that drove Shamsheer Shergill—Senior PM & Coach, ex-Pinterest & Thumbtack—to the pinnacle of her career: emotional intelligence and the art of accountability. This conversation offers practical insights into how you can harness the power of these transformative skills for your own success. As well as how to use emotional intelligen…
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Ethical Product Strategy: The Business Case You Can’t Afford to Ignore
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Most of us feel like we're good people doing the right things for the right reasons, and at the same time, we know there are organizations in the world that aren't really living that ethos. So how are all these good people getting tangled up in bad deeds? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Samantha Gonzalez—Associate Director of Product Str…
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How To Course Correct When The Roadmap Is Chronically Derailed
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How well do you understand the structure and culture of your product team's organization? Michael Pierce—Director of Product Management at the Public Consulting Group—shares about the crucial elements of product management: the structure and culture of the product team's organization, the importance of understanding if a company is sales, finance, …
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Product School CEO Schools Us on the Top Trends in Product
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a bold vision into a thriving educational revolution? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Carlos Gonzáles de Villaumbrosia—Founder & CEO at Product School—to talk about how he defied odds and bootstrapped his way to establishing an avant-garde learning platform that flawlessly blends engineering a…
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How To Create Positive Impact With Your Product Management Skillset
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How can we use our skills as product managers for good? Brace yourself for a deep, insightful tête-à-tête with Jen Carter, Google.org's global head of technology. We peel back the layers on how Google's philanthropic division is trailblazing its way through humanity's gargantuan challenges, leveraging tech for social impact. From the incredible dif…
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How One Street Artist Became Head Of Product At Atlassian
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It takes a lot of guts to change directions in your career, especially if the path you're looking for doesn't really look like the one you came from. So if you've been thinking of moving into product management from a less "technical" field, or you're a hiring manager working with these kinds of applicants, you'll find this conversation fascinating…
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How can we ensure our product is actually fulfilling our vision? And in a world where well-intentioned products often have catastrophic consequences, how do we craft visions for an equitable future? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Radhika Dutt—Author of Radical Product Thinking and Chief Product Officer at Moveprice—in this second part c…
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How The Like Button Revolutionized UX Forever
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It feels like we've been asking people to like, follow, and subscribe since the dawn of time. But when we take a step back, we can see that these seemingly ubiquitous ways of interacting online have evolved over a relatively short timeline. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Nimrod Priell—Founder of Cord—to talk about the origins of the lik…
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How To Use The Product Vision Statement As A Compass For Your Roadmap
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What's your product's vision statement? If it didn't come to mind right away, you're likely part of the majority of companies that have treated their vision statements as one off exercises. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Radhika Dutt—Author of Radical Product Thinking and Chief Product Officer at Moveprice—to talk about how most vision …
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PayPal's Core Ethos & Why It's The #1 Reason For A Great Product
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As product people, it should come as no surprise that creating an easy experience is a significant challenge, especially for a global brand like PayPal. And it's not just consumers that seek that seamless experience. The multinational FinTech company is also accountable for a great experience for merchants and developers. In this episode, Hannah Cl…
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How Product Managers Can Wield Data Superpowers To Triumph Over The Competition
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Hannah Clark is joined by Vijay Umapathy—Director of Product Management at Heap—to talk about how his product team has become incrementally more data-driven, as well as the breakthroughs they've had to generate more insights in less time.By Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
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How To Balance Customer Privacy And Product Innovation
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Hannah Clark is joined by Lucie Buisson—Chief Product Officer at Contentsquare—to share her insights on scaling empowered teams, measuring success, and how to create inspiring, intent-driven experiences for customers without intrusive requests for sensitive data.By Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
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How To Build Trust Within Your Product Team & Get Stakeholder Buy-In
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Hannah Clark is joined by Noa Goldman—Lead Product Manager at Dagshub—to share her recipe for winning stakeholders over, building up relationships, and strengthening the output of the team.By Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
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How To Drive Better Product Decision-Making By Cutting Through The Noise
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Hannah Clark is joined by Chris Butler—Lead Product Manager at Google—to talk about how to drive better product decision-making by cutting through the noise. Chris shares factors that define, influence, and impede decision-making, how to understand and manage tension that exists within cross-functional teams, and tools to push past roadblocks.…
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How To Use The Soul Of Your Brand To Solve User Needs
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Hannah Clark is joined by Drew Lesicko—VP of Product and Technology at SoulCycle—to talk about the ups and downs of being your own product’s biggest fan, as well as how to avoid the fate of Myspace and Xanga by following your brand’s unique selling proposition into the future.By Michael Luchen
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Meet The New Host Of The Product Manager Podcast
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Meet Hannah Clark—Editor of The Product Manager and the new host of The Product Manager Podcast. Listen to hear Hannah's career journey and to learn what you can expect from this new season of the Product Manager Podcast.By Michael Luchen
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Launching Products (with Rebecca Kalogeris from Pragmatic Institute)
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We know there's so much that goes into building great products, but what goes into launching them? Michael Luchen is joined by Rebecca Kalogeris—VP of Marketing & Product Strategy at Pragmatic Institute—to talk about launching products.By Michael Luchen
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How To Reduce NLP Model Biases For Better Text Analysis (with Dan Erickson from Viable)
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Michael Luchen is joined by Dan Erickson, CEO and Founder of Viable. Listen as they dive deep into the topic of Natural Language Processing, a powerful tool that will aid the future of product management.By Michael Luchen
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Product Pricing: Value-Based Strategy, Software Packaging, And More (with Dan Balcauski from Product Tranquility)
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Michael Luchen is joined by Dan Balcauski, Principal Consultant at Product Tranquility. Listen as they explore product pricing and the multitude of facets that go into setting up your product's pricing strategy.By Michael Luchen
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People Driven Development (with Sam Higham from Glean)
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Michael Luchen is joined by Sam Higham, VP of Product at Glean. Listen as they dive deep into how following a tailored process that we are told to build products is the key to success. Or is there something better?By Michael Luchen
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Product Management In The Public Sector (with Seán Massey from DWP Digital)
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Michael Luchen is joined by Seán Massey, Lead Product Manager at DWP Digital. Much of the advice and insights on building products today is dominantly on how to approach it in the private sector. But what about the public sector? Listen as Seán talks about product management in the public sector.By Michael Luchen
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Product Testing (with Erin Hess from Crema)
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Michael Luchen is joined by Erin Hess, Senior Test Engineer at Crema. She started her career as a graphic designer before becoming a self-taught coder who developed a love for software testing. Listen to learn more about product testing.By Michael Luchen
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Cultivating Momentum (with Paul Ortchanian from Bain Public)
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Michael Luchen is joined by Paul Ortchanian, Founder and CEO of Bain Public. A true consultant, coach, and keynote speaker, and author all wrapped up in one. Paul shares his transition out of the corporate world and into starting his own business, Bain Public. Listen to learn how to cultivate momentum at product teams.…
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Using Product Strategy To Make Meaningful Impact (with Chanel Maddox from Crema)
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Michael Luchen is joined by Chanel Maddox, a Product Manager at Crema. Chanel helps drive the client visions to fruition to create great product solutions that meet the goals of their business. Listen to learn how to use product strategy to make a meaningful impact.By Michael Luchen
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How To Transition Into Product Management (with Elise Fox from Chegg)
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Michael Luchen is joined by Elise Fox, a Senior Product Manager at Chegg, an education technology company striving to improve the overall return on investment in education by helping students learn more in less time and at a lower cost. Listen to learn how to transition into product management.By Michael Luchen
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Future Trends in Product (with CK Hicks and Scotty Moon from Crema)
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Michael Luchen is joined by CK Hicks, a Creative Technologist, and Scotty Moon, a Senior Application Developer at Crema. Listen to learn more about future trends in product.By Michael Luchen
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Alignment Through Product Roadmaps (with Brandon Blackman from Crema)
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Michael Luchen is joined by Brandon Blackman, a product manager at Crema. He is responsible for product planning, client/team relations, as well as long-term and short-term responsibilities for team members to reach the overarching goals throughout a product lifecycle. Listen to learn how product roadmaps can be best used to create great products.…
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Welcome To The Product Manager Podcast (with Ben Aston & Michael Luchen)
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Ben Aston is joined by Michael Luchen, the Director of Product Management at Crema. He is the resident host of the Project Manager podcast. He has got a vast amount of experience building teams, helping people develop products for enterprises, small businesses, and startups across a whole load of different industries. Listen to learn more about the…
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How To Cultivate Innovation In Product (with John Carter from TCGen Inc.)
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Michael Luchen is joined by John Carter, Founder, and Principal of TCGen Inc. He has been a widely respected adviser to technology firms over his career. He has advised some of the most revered technology firms in the world: Abbott, Amazon, Apple, BOSE, Cisco, Fitbit, HP, IBM, and Roche. Listen to learn how to cultivate innovation in products.…
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How Cross-Functional Collaboration Empowers Product Growth (with Natalie Mandriko from GroundTruth)
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Michael Luchen is joined by Natalie Mandriko, product manager at GroundTruth. She manages products B2B/B2C by using data and collaborating across departments to deliver valuable and usable experiences for your customers that are viable for your business. Listen to learn how cross-functional collaboration empowers product growth.…
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