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Kevin Gentry chats with Phil Hornby, a product leader and coach with over 20 years of experience. Phil shares insights on collaboration, context-driven leadership, and the significance of coaching workshops. He discusses his journey from an engineer to a product manager and leader and provides valuable advice on effective decision-making, team empo…
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186. Strategies for AI-Driven Product Management (w/Ian Cairns)
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This week on Product Coffee, Kevin interviews Ian Cairns, CEO & Co-Founder of Freeplay, a company that helps product teams with generative AI. Ian talks about his career journey, challenges of using AI in product development, evolving product management roles, and the importance of hands-on experimentation. He also explains how Freeplay supports te…
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This week, we are welcoming, Hannah Clark! A renowned content strategist and host of The Product Manager Podcast. Hannah shares her unconventional career journey from tech to content, and how she combined both worlds at her current tech-focused media company. They delve into Hannah's experiences with startups, discussing the challenges of scaling t…
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184. Navigating the Startup Journey (w/Elliott Poppel)
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In this episode of Product Coffee, Kevin Gentry sits down with Elliott Poppel, a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background in venture capital, ad tech, and product management. Elliott shares his career trajectory, highlighting pivotal moments from his early days at a VC firm, his leadership role in pivoting App.io to a successful acquisition,…
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183. The Two-Hour Design Sprint (w/Teresa Cain)
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In this episode of Product Coffee, Kevin Gentry interviews Teresa Cain, an award-winning FinTech product director renowned for pioneering the two-hour design sprint. Teresa discusses her method for condensing the traditional five-day design sprint into a two-hour session, detailing its efficiency and effectiveness. She reflects on her journey, the …
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182. Lessons on Product Leadership & Transformation (w/Nick Jemetta)
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This week on Product Coffee ☕️... Join host Kevin Gentry as he interviews Nick Jemetta, a distinguished product coach and mental health advocate, renowned for his outcome-focused approach in product management. With over a decade in the field, Nick shares his journey from telco to retail, through transformative experiences at companies like BT, Arg…
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181. Effective Design & Empowered Teams (w/Scot Przybylski)
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In this episode of Product Coffee, Kevin Gentry interviews Scot Przybylski, a seasoned designer and product manager with extensive experience in UX and product design. Scot discusses his journey from graphic design to UX design, his work with notable companies like Dish Network and Pivotal Labs, and the challenges and strategies involved in transfo…
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180. Building A Product-Led Lifestyle Business (w/Gleb Gordeev)
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In this episode of Product Coffee, Gleb Gordeev is on the show to share his journey in product management, from working in Germany to founding his product agency, CodeBusters, in Bali. Gleb discusses the challenges and rewards of building a remote lifestyle business, his approach to product management, leveraging no-code tools for rapid product dev…
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179. The Curly Paths to Product Success (w/Kenan Akbas)
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In this episode of Product Coffee, Kenan, a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background spanning from traditional Chinese medicine to technology, shares his unconventional journey into the world of startups and product management. Initially starting in the health and wellness space, Kenan co-founded Unified Practice, an EHR tailored for Chinese me…
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178. Transform Your Product Craft (w/Marty Cagan)
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In this episode of Product Coffee, we have the privilege of hosting Marty Cagan, a renowned expert in product management. Marty dives into the key ideas from his latest book 'Transformed' and shares invaluable insights with our listeners. Throughout the conversation, Marty explores the significance of case studies, addresses common objections, and …
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177. Mastering Your Career Path (w/Noah Schutte)
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This week, we're thrilled to share an awesome chat with Noah Schutte, not just an entrepreneur, but also a software engineer, and technical recruiter. Noah takes us through his vibrant career journey, sharing a wealth of insights into product management, software engineering, and recruitment. He warmly recounts his first steps into entrepreneurship…
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On this week’s episode of Product Coffee, Kevin and Lou talk about the future impact of generative AI on product management. They delve into how emerging technologies, particularly generative AI, are simplifying coding and potentially strategy formulation, altering the landscape for product managers. The conversation covers the ability of AI to gen…
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In this episode of the Product Coffee podcast, Lou & Kevin discuss the importance of identifying market opportunities in product management. They emphasize the role of product managers in understanding how their products fit within the market and exploring unique opportunities. The conversation covers the necessity of market analysis, exploring alt…
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174. Building with AI (w/Pieter van Noordennen)
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In this week’s episode of Product Coffee, Kevin interviews Pieter van Noordennen, a product management leader with a deep focus on AI and machine learning. Pieter shares his journey from journalism to product management, emphasizing his transition into AI-focused roles and solopreneurship. He discusses the differences between generative AI and mach…
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173. From Wall Street to Startups & the Importance of Taking Risks (w/Karthik Suresh)
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Karthik Suresh, founder of Ignition shares his unique journey in the world of technology and product strategy, from his early days on Wall Street to transitioning to the tech world during a recession. He reflects on his experiences at Craft and Facebook, highlighting the different nuances of operating as a Product Manager in startups versus large o…
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172. Matching the Right Talent in Product Recruitment (w/James Jordan)
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On this episode of Product Coffee, Kevin sits down with recruitment expert, James Jordan gives insights on the product management recruitment scene. He discusses his company, Producto, and his approach to finding the right candidates. He provides helpful advice for product management professionals both looking for jobs and for those wanting to stay…
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171. Navigating Careers & Making Informed Decisions (w/Michelle Bassett)
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Imparting valuable advice for career growth, Michelle Bassett talks about product management over a cup of coffee. The discussion turns to the sunk-cost fallacy, the importance of pivoting when necessary, and how making informed decisions can lead to career advancement. She shares her hands-on experience in marketing and entrepreneurship, while emp…
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170. Confronting Burnout with Senior Product Managers
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Product Coffee introduces Caitlin Titus and Travis Hampton, who are both senior product managers with different experiences ranging from Ad Tech to B2B healthcare space. This episode delves into their career backgrounds, current experiences in the product management field, particularly with significant layoffs and job dissatisfaction. According to …
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169. From Software Developer to CEO (w/Adam Oliver)
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In this episode of Product Coffee, Kevin welcomes Adam Oliver, Founder, and CEO of Crafted, a product development consultancy. Adam shares his product management journey, the challenges of transitioning into a leadership role as a founder, and offers insights on product development, advocating for a lean, iterative approach. He also discusses the i…
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168. Balancing Product Development and Innovation in Startups
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This week on Product Coffee, Kevin & Jake dive into the challenges emerging startups face in balancing product development and innovation. They explore patterns of organizational behavior that can inhibit innovation and stress the importance of continuous customer discovery. The conversation further delves into themes like ideal stages for engaging…
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167. Empowering Teams & Navigating Reorganizations
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In this episode of Product Coffee, Kevin & Lou discuss the complexity of empowering teams to do great work. They reflect on the challenges of team structuring, providing proper context, enabling autonomy, and holding teams accountable. They delve into the realities of no perfect answers, the traps of agile thinking, and the rigors of constantly cha…
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166. Understanding & Measuring Product Outcomes
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In this episode of 'Product Coffee', Kevin & Taj discuss product outcomes and how teams can measure the success of their work, experimentation, and activities. The conversation focuses on the importance of identifying predictive directions or actions that drive business outcomes and the role of the product team in this process. Examples from sports…
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165. Democratizing Workplace Productivity with AI (w/Artem Koren)
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Artem Koren, Chief Product Officer at Sembly AI, joins the show to discuss how his company is using AI to increase team productivity in the workplace.Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or X & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️
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164. Denver Startup Week LIVE: Coordination & Communication In Unprecedented Times Following Unprecedented Times
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In this special LIVE recording at Denver Startup Week, Lindsey, Jake, Patrick, and Jodi discuss the challenges and best practices of distributed team communication and collaboration in a hybrid work environment. They share their experiences transitioning from fully in-office to fully remote during the pandemic, and now settling into hybrid models. …
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163. The Intersection of User Needs & Business Context
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In this enlightening episode of Product Coffee, product management leaders Lou, Kevin, and Jake delve into the intricate dance of product discovery and user research. From the vital need for a comprehensive understanding of user problems to the significance of strategic context, our panelists underscore the balance between micro and macro perspecti…
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In this episode of Product Coffee, we dive deep into the world of data strategy and how it seamlessly fits into the broader realm of product strategy work. Special guest Allegra Bishop, a seasoned product management leader, enlightens us on the intricate balance between qualitative and quantitative research. From the pivotal role of user research t…
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161. Balancing Creativity & Reality in Product Development (w/Josefina Tous Bercovich)
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In this episode, we dive deep with Josefina Tous Bercovich from Vinoly, as she walks us through the intricate dance of product development. From understanding the client's idea and conducting market research to navigating technical constraints and continuously testing and iterating ideas, Josefina highlights the importance of striking the right bal…
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160. The Transformative Power of Team Offsites
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Dive deep into the world of team offsites with Kevin & Lou as they unpack their immense value in building culture and camaraderie, especially through major company changes. From personal experiences in exotic locations to actionable insights for team leaders, this episode sheds light on why offsites should never be 'business as usual'. Explore how …
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159. From Product to Customer-Centric Service (w/Bob Lamendola)
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This week we have Bob Lamendola of Ricoh USA on the show. He talks to Kevin about the company's transition from a product-oriented focus to a customer-centric service model. They explore Ricoh's "co-innovation" approach, involving customers in the development process, and the role of internships in driving innovation. Lamendola emphasizes the impor…
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This week we explore the critical roles and relationships between product marketing, product management, and the process of taking a product to market. It emphasizes the importance of a dedicated marketing function, highlights the responsibilities of product managers in handling launches, and discusses a step-by-step approach for product release. K…
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157. Tuning Into Disruption (w/Brian Peterson)
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"And it was like, okay, we got Jewel, we got Taylor Swift. We got a couple other people. It was like, this is, there's something here. This is, this is a business. And so that's when we, we decided to make the leap and yeah." This episode of Product Coffee features Brian Peterson, an innovator and leader in the Colorado product space. Listeners can…
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156. Building Software Product Businesses (w/Kareem Mayan)
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This week, we have Kareem Mayan on the show! Kareem is a seasoned product professional and entrepreneur, and co-founder of Savio. Kevin Gentry and Kareem discuss his journey in product management, his experiences working in big name companies (MYSPACE), his entrepreneurial ventures, and his thoughts on product positioning and planning. Key Insights…
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Join us this week as Kevin Gentry and Lou Cirillo discuss coaching and leveling up junior PMs. They explore the transition from APM to PM, developing diverse skills, handling increasing ambiguity, and the connection between team success and leadership success. They review the importance of product competency frameworks and the process of creating a…
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154. From Agency to In-House (w/Michael Agombar)
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In this episode of Product Coffee, we have Michael Agbar on the show, a product leader at Cledara. Kevin Gentry and Michael discuss the differences between product management in an agency setting versus an in-house setting, the process of product market fit expansion, and the importance of data-driven decision making. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagr…
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153. Community-Led Growth & User Segmentation (w/Kate Syuma)
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This week, Kate Syuma, Head of Growth Design at Miro is on the show!!! We cover career growth, user onboarding, community-led growth, and challenges in growth design leadership. Kate shares her insights on user segmentation and how asking the right questions during onboarding can provide valuable data for personalizing the user experience. She also…
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This week we discuss the over-leveling of Product Managers, its impact on design career paths, and how to identify and address these issues in the workplace. Here are some of the takeaways from this episode: Over-leveling of PMs can lead to poor expectations and career dissatisfaction Importance of clear roadmaps and strategy for PMs Balancing outc…
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151. The AI Revolution & Product Management
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In this episode of Product Coffee, Kevin & Lou discuss the emergence of AI and its impact on product management. They share their experiences with AI tools like Chat GPT and how it has made their work more efficient and creative. Explore the potential of AI in content creation, user experience enrichment, and even product design. While acknowledgin…
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150. Product Leader to Founder (w/Holly Vezina)
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This week we discuss the power of neurodivergence in boosting productivity. Join Kevin as he chats with Holly, a neurodivergent founder, who shares insights and strategies for leveraging her unique brain-wiring to excel in product management. From harnessing hyperfocus to managing dopamine-driven tasks, learn practical tips for maximizing your pote…
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149. Coaching Product Managers to Navigate Ambiguity
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In this episode, we discuss the challenges of navigating ambiguity as a product manager. We talk about how to help product managers develop the skills they need to think critically and make decisions in the face of uncertainty. We also share some tips on coaching product managers to be more comfortable with ambiguity. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagr…
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148. B2B Product Leadership Mastery (w/Ibrahim Bashir)
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Ibrahim Bashir leads Amplitude's analytics product team. With a background in engineering, he transitioned to product roles, working at Amazon on Kindle and Kindle Fire, Twitter on platform strategy, and Box on developer products. Now at Amplitude, he helps build better digital products. Kevin and Ibrahim discuss product leadership in B2B and how P…
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In this episode, Kevin & Jake dive into the "greenhouse" concept of leadership, inspired by the late Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh. Learn how to build an empowering environment for your team, embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and adapt your role as a leader to foster growth and success. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter & check out our…
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In this episode, Kevin and Lou discuss Marty Cagan's new book under development, "Transformed", and break down the core questions to assess a team's health. They also delve into the framework of measuring four different metrics - lead time, deployment frequency, time to restore, and change failure rate - and provide insights on how to benchmark aga…
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145. Katie Johnson - The Art of User Research
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This week on Product Coffee, Katie Johnson, a lead UX researcher at Google, shares her insights on innovation and user research. She discusses the importance of understanding both end-users and cross-functional stakeholders, as well as their decision-making processes. To ensure relevance and value, Katie interviews all decision-makers on a team and…
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In this episode of Product Coffee, Kevin, Lou, and Lindsey engage in a thoughtful discussion on the role of product managers in understanding market trends and driving innovation. They explore the importance of balancing vision and execution, uncovering market opportunities, and leveraging external input for fresh ideas. With insights from UX resea…
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In this episode, David Odukoya, Taj Moore, and Kevin Gentry dive deep into the world of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and discuss the challenges, evolution, and best practices in growing companies. They share their experiences on how teams adapt to change, pivot with purpose, and strike the right balance between intuition and OKRs in a dynamic …
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142. Courage to Commit: Exploring Product Entrepreneurship
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Kevin and Lou explore the similarities between product managers and entrepreneurs. They discuss the opportunities for PMs to explore entrepreneurship as a side hustle and the challenge of deciding when to commit to an idea fully. Lou shares his experience with starting three tech startups with varying degrees of success and his current situation wi…
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141. Launching Your Product: A Walkthrough with Madiha Faisal
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In this episode, Madiha shares her experience launching a new login experience for her customers. She discusses how her team identified customer pain points and used qualitative and quantitative analysis to create an action plan to improve the login experience. She also emphasizes the importance of getting buy-in from stakeholders and crafting a so…
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In this episode, Kevin, Lindsey, and Lou explore how product managers can increase their market expertise. They cover how to get up to speed on a new market or product segment quickly and effectively and how to broaden your knowledge as you progress in your career path. They also discuss building a network and evaluating inputs and competitive anal…
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Join us this week on Product Coffee, where we welcome, Paul Ortchanian from Bain Public as we delve into the world of product management and explore the importance of mapping out the customer experience. Paul shares his expertise on how to create a blueprint that associates across every aspect of the customer journey and how to assign product manag…
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138. Product Paradigm Shifts: How to Influence Change for the Better
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This week, we're delving into the ever-evolving field of product development. We'll discuss the challenges of driving change and aligning product strategy with organizational values. From the resurgence of "green" initiatives to the impact of structural incentives on product development, we'll explore the complexity of creating products that make a…
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