Best Productdevelopment Podcasts (2025)

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From Fans to Founders: How Community-Driven Product Development Builds Better Tech (and Teams) 55:25

1M ago55:25

55:25

What Lego, Apple, and a golf startup can teach Silicon Valley PMs about designing with—not just for—your users. https://jakemckee.com/

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I Turned Down a $350K Job Offer—And Why You Might Want to as Well 45:53

1M ago45:53

45:53

How to Avoid Career Pitfalls and Make Smarter Moves in Today's Job Market Early to mid-career product managers in Silicon Valley often dream of landing the perfect job—high comp, strong team, great product, and a clear path for impact. But what if I told you that sometimes the smartest move is walking away? That was the case for Elizabeth Haig, a s…

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5 Interview Mistakes That Cost You Great Product Leaders—And How to Fix Them 30:48

1M ago30:48

30:48

Lessons from the Fireside PM podcast on how to stop missing top-tier candidates and make your next VP or Director of Product hire a game-changer. Hiring a Great Product Leader Is Harder Than You Think Team, we’re back on the Fireside PM podcast, and today, I want to talk about a topic that keeps coming up: why even experienced executives struggle t…

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Mastering the PM Interview: The Hidden Hack You're Probably Missing 48:57

2M ago48:57

48:57

Why revealing your thinking matters more than your final answer—insider secrets from Rodolfo, Senior PM at Spotify. https://rodolfodays.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile

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Mastering AI for Product Management with Mustafa Kapatiya 57:40

2M ago57:40

57:40

n this episode of Fireside PM, I sit down with fellow ex-Googler and product consultant Mustafa Kapatiya to dive into how product managers can maximize AI for productivity, decision-making, and strategy. Mustafa shares real-world insights, including a live demo of AI-driven sentiment analysis, a breakdown of how top PMs leverage AI differently, and…

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🔥 Fireside PM with Dave Lu: Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling & Empowering AAPI Founders 44:33

2M ago44:33

44:33

Join me for a Fireside PM conversation with Dave Lu, founder of Hyphen Ventures, as we dive into his incredible career journey, the challenges of the Bamboo Ceiling, and his powerful advocacy for AAPI representation in tech and venture capital. From working at top companies like Apple, Yahoo, and eBay to launching Hyphen Capital and championing AAP…

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Mastering Product Transformation for Your Company: Lessons from Priydarshan Jha 39:41

2M ago39:41

39:41

Hey Fireside PM crew, I had a fantastic conversation in this week’s podcast with Priydarshan Jha (PJ), a seasoned Director of Product Management and product transformation consultant. PJ shared valuable insights from his journey, starting as a tech-focused developer, moving into product ownership at American Express, working with clients across ind…

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Mastering Controllable Inputs in Product Management with Chris Vander May 55:49

3M ago55:49

55:49

In this episode of Fireside PM, I sit down with Chris Vandermay, a veteran PM leader with experience at Google, Amazon, and Meta, to dive deep into the concept of controllable inputs. We discuss how top companies use these actionable metrics to drive real business outcomes, how to identify the right inputs versus vanity metrics, and why mastering t…

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The Future of Product Management in an AI-Driven World 27:23

3M ago27:23

27:23

In this episode of Fireside PM, I tackle one of the most pressing questions from my Backchannel PM Accelerator: What does the future of product management look like, and how can PMs prepare? We explore the compression of career ladders, the rise of AI-native products, the evolving importance of trust and safety, and the shifting dynamics of startup…

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From Microsoft to Adobe: Redefining Brand Leadership with Karl Isaac 1:08:55

3M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

In this episode of the Fireside PM podcast, I sit down with Karl Isaac, a branding expert and former Microsoft manager, to explore the intersection of product and brand. Karl shares insights from his transformative career at tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Adobe, where he spearheaded groundbreaking campaigns, redefined brand strategies, and …

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Do You Work for the Boss from Hell, Heaven, or Somewhere In Between? 20:50

4M ago20:50

20:50

In a recent Fireside PM podcast episode, I shared insights inspired by a coaching conversation with a senior PM at a FAANG company. * She was navigating a significant challenge: adapting to a new manager with a starkly different style than her previous one. This conversation resonated with me deeply because it highlighted a universal truth in the w…

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What kind of PM are you? 23:13

4M ago23:13

23:13

The 8 different types of PM leads, their pros and cons, and best fit companies to work at.

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Navigating the New Frontiers of Product Management: Insights from Brian Goffman 50:52

5M ago50:52

50:52

In my recent Fireside PM podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Brian Goffman, a repeat guest and one of the most insightful voices in the product management (PM) space. Brian's career spans decades of innovation, from his time at LinkedIn, SmartThings, and Adobe, to his current role leading McKinsey's Software Excellence Practice. His u…

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5 Hard Lessons I’ve Learned in Product Management and Leadership 19:58

6M ago19:58

19:58

Welcome back to another episode of Fireside PM! Today, I want to share some hard-earned lessons that have shaped my career as a Product Manager (PM) and PM leader. These lessons, grounded in experience, have been instrumental to my journey and are relevant whether you’re early in your PM career or already leading teams. Let’s dive into these five l…

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Mastering Founder-Led Marketing: Actionable Advice for Scaling Your Startup with Rory Braatvedt 55:32

6M ago55:32

55:32

Unlock the secrets of demand generation from Rory Braatvedt, who shares essential frameworks for entrepreneurial product managers and startup founders ready to move beyond their personal networks.

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The 5 Lies Every 0 to 1 Product Manager Will Tell Themselves—and How to Avoid Them 19:56

7M ago19:56

19:56

Lessons from the Frontlines of Silicon Valley: How to Recognize Common Pitfalls and Stay Focused on What Really Matters

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Does your product have Language Market Fit? How does it impact customer progress? 52:16

7M ago52:16

52:16

John Gusiff on brand experience.

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Can PM Hustlers Incubate sans Hackers using AI? 1:17:53

7M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

Adam Sheppard from The Shep Report on AI solopreneur tools like bubble.io

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Organic Content Demand Generation in the Age of AI 46:55

7M ago46:55

46:55

Raquel Hirsch is a seasoned marketing executive and demand-generation expert who helps B2B and B2C clients achieve measurable revenue growth through data-driven strategies and solutions. She is the Founder and Lead Consultant at GoDemandGeneration Inc., a boutique consultancy that offers outsourced VP-level expertise and growth-acceleration service…

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How to nail your next PM job interview 55:08

8M ago55:08

55:08

Nancy Chu and I talk about PM interviews. Follow Nancy on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancychu/ Check out my PM classes on Maven https://maven.com/toml Check out my free lightening webinar on AI strategy https://maven.com/p/ceba54/ai-crossroads-strategic-decisions-for-product-managers?utm_medium=ll_share_link&utm_source=instructor…

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Exploring AI Product Strategy from 3 difference company experiences 20:56

8M ago20:56

20:56

More info on this class at https://maven.com/toml 1:1 and Team Coaching at https://tomleungcoaching.com

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Why incumbent big SAAS players don't need to worry about AI 1:13:08

8M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

From Aniket Saoji: "After spending some time exploring the latest AI advancements, I realized the potential impact on the enterprise software landscape deserved a more nuanced analysis. Here is a deep dive on why established enterprise SaaS leaders can afford to take a measured approach to AI integration. My take: While AI is transforming the techn…

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Are your a regular tech person curious about Climate Tech? 35:51

8M ago35:51

35:51

Katie Durham from Climate Capital and I talk about a co-investment and some she shares tips and advice about getting involved in climate tech.

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AI’s Inflection Point: Navigating the Future of Innovation, Business Models, and Strategic Flexibility | Rahul Mehendale x-MD at Deloitte and AI startup CEO and advisor 58:42

8M ago58:42

58:42

In my recent Fireside PM podcast interview with Rahul Mehendale, an old friend and former classmate, we delved deep into the transformative impact of AI across various sectors. Rahul’s diverse background—ranging from his early work in quantified skin health to his recent ventures in AI—gave us a lot to discuss.…

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Hiring the Perfect Product Management Director: A Comprehensive Guide 17:04

9M ago17:04

17:04

5 things you can do to make sure you make a great hire for your PM director role. Learn more at tomleungcoaching.com

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CEO or SVP tells you "We need to swap out the PM team..." 42:06

9M ago42:06

42:06

Tom and Ed Biden from HustleBadger.com talk about the challenges product leaders face when things aren't going awesome.

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Navigating the Complex Landscape of Female Led Product Management: Insights from Yue Zhao 42:10

9M ago42:10

42:10

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Five things I learned from 6 months of Tech Angel Investing 27:24

10M ago27:24

27:24

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What if the future isn't AI SAAS startups? 24:05

10M ago24:05

24:05

I looked at over 100 AI products and broke them down into four categories. Table is here: https://open.substack.com/pub/firesidepm/p/where-will-the-most-economic-value?r=3qhs2b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

1y ago12:19

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I walk through an example of evaluating a greenfield product idea from scratch. Also if you're interested in my class on nailing your next executive PM review at work, feel free to express interest here https://maven.com/forms/d4610a

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