Best Think Two Products Ahead Podcasts (2024)

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Staying Ahead: Diane Smith-Knowles On Keeping Skills Current 27:26

3d ago27:26

27:26

The digital world is evolving fast and is not expected to slow down even one bit. Therefore, those involved in technological innovations and software development must keep their technical skills current at all times. Diane Smith-Knowles, a Partner Success Technical Lead at Pegasystems, explains how leaders can keep their teams up-to-date with the l…

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Design Thinking At Pega With Baruch Sachs 35:39

22d ago35:39

35:39

Have you ever had a feeling that a new technology solution was not addressing the actual challenges faced by your organization? Why do project teams regularly commit to a solution before getting a chance to validate its relevance? Alexandre Nevski sits down with Baruch Sachs, Vice President of Global Client Innovation at Pegasystems, to explore the…

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The Art Of Experience Design With Glen Finch 43:51

22d ago43:51

43:51

Digital innovations are more than just faster delivery time or better software interface. Above anything else, experience design must be taken into account for these solutions to be truly impactful. In this episode, Alexandre Nevski chats with Glen Finch about what it takes to deliver human-centered innovation in an era of rapid technological chang…

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Unlocking Creativity And Productivity: Damien Helleboid On Trust And Collaboration 24:12

2M ago24:12

24:12

Does your organization rely on external partners located offshore? Or perhaps they are closer to you but have been working remotely since the pandemic? What factors influence their creativity and productivity? Today, we explore these questions and more with Damien Helleboid. Damien is the Director of Prarion Limited. He brings a rich combination of…

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Tech Innovation And Organizational Change With Filipe Lopes 24:01

2M ago24:01

24:01

The interplay between technological innovation and organizational change can be both fascinating and multi-faceted. To understand how to get the most out of automated processes and make them highly efficient, Alexandre Nevski sits down with Filipe Lopes, Enterprise Architect Director at Capgemini. He explains the importance of test automation in th…

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Pega AI, An Extended Conversation With Ian Johnston 29:40

3M ago29:40

29:40

Continuing his conversation with Ian Johnston of AI4Process, Alexandre Nevski explores the artificial intelligence capabilities of Pega. Together, they cover its use cases and the right approaches to mitigating its potential risks. Ian explains why considering the people aspect of digital transformation must never be set aside, emphasizing the need…

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Succeeding with Pega®: Speed, Funding and Expertise with Ian Johnston 27:17

3M ago27:17

27:17

It is quite fascinating that we always fight to keep our digital transformations from becoming overly huge implementations. It is advisable to stick to iterative approaches, but it seems most people find it hard to do so. Alexandre Nevski explores this issue with Ian Johnston of ai4process. Together, they explore how overcoming the challenges relat…

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Unlocking The High Impact Of Low-Code With Riadh Ziri 31:30

3M ago31:30

31:30

Can low-code approach help you build better software? Riadh Ziri says yes. In this episode, he shares his knowledge about delivering enterprise applications using low-code for almost two decades. Joining Alexandre Nevski, he explains how to unlock the best-of-both-world impact of low-code approach. He talks about what it means for the progress of b…

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The Impact Of Human Relationships On Digital Transformation Initiatives With Sergey Gladkikh 46:20

4M ago46:20

46:20

Welcome to another episode of Innovation Tales! Today, we delve into the often-overlooked human element of digital transformation with Sergey Gladkikh, a technology consultant with over 15 years of experience. We'll explore how trust and relationships can make or break even the most technically sound projects. Have you ever witnessed a project on t…

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Outsourcing Innovation: An Effective Strategy? 10:22

5M ago10:22

10:22

Today we dive into the art of outsourcing innovation, a strategy that can propel companies forward when executed effectively, in this inaugural episode of "Innovation Tales," the show exploring the human stories behind digital transformations. Discover, through a captivating narrative, how one insurance company navigated the challenges and triumphs…

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What is Threads? From Twitter fiasco to 100 million sign ups (+ OpenAI creates team to control "superintelligent" AI) 8:23

1y ago8:23

8:23

It's Monday, July 10th — Here are the top AI, tech and ecommerce stories from last week and why that matter this week... Threads, Instagram’s ‘Twitter Killer,’ Has Arrived Adam Mosseri on the launch of Threads Twitter is threatening to sue Meta over Threads Instagram’s Threads app reaches 100 million users within just five days Elon Musk keeps layi…

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Shopify's two big announcements and Google DeepMind's Gemini, the AI system that they think will beat ChatGPT 4:47

1y ago4:47

4:47

It's Monday, June 26th — Here are the top AI, tech and ecommerce stories from last week and why that matter this week... Shop Pay—the highest-converting accelerated checkout on the internet—will be available to enterprise retailers not on Shopify Shopify Checkout is the best-converting in the world. Here's why. A board member Taylor-made for Shopif…

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$512 billion live shopping market, Meta's AI-powered music generator and European Union's AI Act 5:41

1+ y ago5:41

5:41

It's Monday, June 19th — Here are the top AI, tech and ecommerce stories from last week and why that matter this week... Livestream shopping booms as small businesses strike gold on social media The Shining Promise and Dashed Dreams of China’s Live Shopping Craze Meta open sources an AI-powered music generator MusicGen, Simple and Controllable Musi…

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AI poses: "Risk of extinction" | Shopify's Shop Cash | NVIDIA's AI shaping the future of gaming 5:58

1+ y ago5:58

5:58

It's Monday, June 5th — Here are the top AI, tech and ecommerce stories from last week and why that matter this week... Shopify’s Shop app introduces a new ‘Shop Cash’ rewards program Shopify hosts inaugural Shop Day with the official launch of Shop Cash and more than $1,000,000 in giveaways A.I. Poses ‘Risk of Extinction,’ Industry Leaders Warn Ce…

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Game-changing AI tools: Google Product Studio & Adobe's Generative Fill 5:15

1+ y ago5:15

5:15

It's Monday, May 29nd — Here are the top AI, tech and ecommerce stories from last week and why that matter this week... - Initial Takeaways From the Spending and Debt Ceiling Deal - Why Spending Cuts Likely Won’t Shake the Economy - AI can make anyone a programmer and has 'closed the digital divide,' Nvidia CEO says - All the Nvidia news announced …

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Instagram for your thoughts, Shopify's checkout dominance, Sam Altman's worst AI fear 5:13

1+ y ago5:13

5:13

It's Monday, May 22nd — Here are the top AI, tech and ecommerce stories from last week and why that matter this week... Shopify Beta Launches World's First Global Entrepreneurship Index Shopify Checkout is the best-converting in the world. Here's why. Sam Altman says a government agency should license AI companies — and punish them if they do wrong…

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Google's new AI search experience, Amazon's secret plans for an AI home robot and more 6:46

1+ y ago6:46

6:46

It's Monday, May 15th — Here are the top AI, tech and ecommerce stories from last week and why that matter this week... Big AI changes are coming to Google Workspace How to get Google's new AI tool to write your emails: Google wants you to forget the 10 blue links Google Keynote (Google I/O ‘23) Elon Musk Appoints Linda Yaccarino Twitter’s New Chie…

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Godfather of AI leaves Google, tech layoffs and writers strike fears artificial intelligence 8:46

1+ y ago8:46

8:46

It’s Monday May 8th – Here are the top AI, tech and ecommerce stories from last week and why they matter this week. Fed Makes 10th Rate Increase and Opens Door to Pause Shopify is cutting 20% of staff and selling the logistics arm of its business Layoffs.fyi Your tech job just laid you off – Now what? What to do if you get laid off How to Survive i…

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Metaverse bleeding billions, Apple's Siri problem and Gen Z trusts Creators 9:13

1+ y ago9:13

9:13

It's Monday May 1 — Here are the top AI, tech and ecommerce stories from last week and why they matter this week. Singer Grimes OK with voice clones Music Executives Grapple With Generative AI on Earnings Calls Robots run the show as Swiss radio tests AI voices for a day Apple’s AI Chief Struggles With Turf Wars as New Era Begins Even Apple employe…

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AI-bops ft. Drake, Netflix's Blockbuster pitch, and "Rapid unscheduled disassembly" 5:45

1+ y ago5:45

5:45

It's Monday April 24th — Here are the top AI, tech and ecommerce stories from last week and why they matter this week. Beyonce and the Pope among those to lose Twitter blue check in purge Elon Musk's prized Starship mega-rocket exploded into a fireball on its first attempt to launch into space Universal Music Asks Streaming Services to Block AI Acc…

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10: Re-Thinking the Educational Marketplace with Shawn Lestage of Riipen 46:27

3+ y ago46:27

46:27

In this episode, Dan sits down with Shawn Lestage, Director of Operations at Riipen, a project-based educational platform that immerses students in industry projects to help equip them with work-ready skills. The conversation includes how Riipen got started and the way they are helping to shape the marketplace.…

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09: The Actionable Social Network for Innovators with Ireland Carter of Bricleir 41:43

3+ y ago41:43

41:43

In this episode, Dan is joined by Ireland Carter, Founder and CEO of Bricleir, a platform that helps businesses discover the best of startup innovation and helps to transform B2B e-commerce.By Dan Hightower

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Going from Product Lead to YC-backed CEO and $10M Raised, with Catch.co's Kristen Anderson 51:00

4y ago51:00

51:00

In this episode, Dan sits down with Founder & CEO of Catch.co Kristen Anderson. Kristen is the Founder & CEO of Catch - a benefits platform for people who don't have employer-provided benefits, like gig workers, entrepreneurs, etc. As she tells the story behind the startup, Kristen shares how she identified the opportunity behind the common misconc…

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06: Reinventing How We Learn Languages with Taylor Nieman & Toucan 39:01

4y ago39:01

39:01

In this episode, Dan sits down with Taylor Nieman, Co-Founder, and CEO of Toucan, to talk about the innovative startup and how the company is using a web plug-in to allow users to learn new languages.By Dan Hightower

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05: Building a Rental Marketplace From Scratch with Ross Richmond of Arrive Outdoors 55:33

4y ago55:33

55:33

In this episode, Dan Hightower sits down with Ross Richmond, COO and Co-Founder of Arrive Outdoors to talk about the exploding outdoor activities market. Arrive Outdoors looks to create a world where customers can experience the outdoors sustainably. They talk about the starting of the business, lessons in the early stages and where Arrive is heade…

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04: Building a 40k Person Waitlist and Problem Solving like SpaceX with Josh Clemente of Levels 43:54

4y ago43:54

43:54

In this episode, Daniel sits down with the Founder and President of Levels, Josh Clemente. With Levels, Josh is attempting to bring blood-glucose monitoring into the mainstream as a consumer product. Driven by his own personal health journey, he is convinced that consistent and accurate blood-glucose feedback will produce more knowledgeable choices…

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03: Impress the Sharks and take down Industry Giants with Fintech Founder, Cody Barbo 40:58

4y ago40:58

40:58

In this episode, Dan sits down with the founder and CEO of Trust & Will, Cody Barbo. Trust & Will is a series A stage company that currently serves over 150,000 families in one of the most essential and yet underserved markets. Trust & Will helps individuals and families by making estate planning simple, accessible, and affordable. From being elect…

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02: Doing Investor Updates the Right Way with Mike Preuss of Visible 41:49

4y ago41:49

41:49

In this episode, Daniel sits down with the founder of Visible, Mike Preuss. Visible is a cutting edge platform that helps founders raise capital, update investors, and engage their team from one single platform. Mike shares the unique way in which Visible was founded and how it’s product aims at what he calls the “cheat code” of fundraising strateg…

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01: How to Get Your First Investment Check Without Asking for It - The Power of an Organic, Relationally-Funded Startup with Shannon Goggin of Noyo 32:09

4y ago32:09

32:09

In this episode, Daniel sits down with a brilliant young tech founder, Shannon Goggin. Shannon is the co-founder and CEO of Noyo - an API platform company that builds modern infrastructure for modern healthcare systems to make them more efficient, affordable, and transparent. As she tells the story behind the startup, Shannon shares how she identif…

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00: Welcome to Product Market Misfits 1:45

4y ago1:45

1:45

Are you ready to turn that idea into a business? Perhaps you’re looking to make the right connections or meet the right investors to turn your startup into a standout. Maybe your startup is at a stalemate. Wherever you are in your entrepreneurial journey, you know that starting a company is hard, and it's even harder for us, the misfits, who want h…

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Staying Ahead: Diane Smith-Knowles On Keeping Skills Current 27:26

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Design Thinking At Pega With Baruch Sachs 35:39

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The Art Of Experience Design With Glen Finch 43:51

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Unlocking Creativity And Productivity: Damien Helleboid On Trust And Collaboration 24:12

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Tech Innovation And Organizational Change With Filipe Lopes 24:01

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Pega AI, An Extended Conversation With Ian Johnston 29:40

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Succeeding with Pega®: Speed, Funding and Expertise with Ian Johnston 27:17

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Unlocking The High Impact Of Low-Code With Riadh Ziri 31:30

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The Impact Of Human Relationships On Digital Transformation Initiatives With Sergey Gladkikh 46:20

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Outsourcing Innovation: An Effective Strategy? 10:22

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What is Threads? From Twitter fiasco to 100 million sign ups (+ OpenAI creates team to control "superintelligent" AI) 8:23

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Shopify's two big announcements and Google DeepMind's Gemini, the AI system that they think will beat ChatGPT 4:47

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$512 billion live shopping market, Meta's AI-powered music generator and European Union's AI Act 5:41

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AI poses: "Risk of extinction" | Shopify's Shop Cash | NVIDIA's AI shaping the future of gaming 5:58

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Game-changing AI tools: Google Product Studio & Adobe's Generative Fill 5:15

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Instagram for your thoughts, Shopify's checkout dominance, Sam Altman's worst AI fear 5:13

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Google's new AI search experience, Amazon's secret plans for an AI home robot and more 6:46

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Godfather of AI leaves Google, tech layoffs and writers strike fears artificial intelligence 8:46

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Metaverse bleeding billions, Apple's Siri problem and Gen Z trusts Creators 9:13

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AI-bops ft. Drake, Netflix's Blockbuster pitch, and "Rapid unscheduled disassembly" 5:45

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10: Re-Thinking the Educational Marketplace with Shawn Lestage of Riipen 46:27

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09: The Actionable Social Network for Innovators with Ireland Carter of Bricleir 41:43

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Going from Product Lead to YC-backed CEO and $10M Raised, with Catch.co's Kristen Anderson 51:00

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06: Reinventing How We Learn Languages with Taylor Nieman & Toucan 39:01

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05: Building a Rental Marketplace From Scratch with Ross Richmond of Arrive Outdoors 55:33

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04: Building a 40k Person Waitlist and Problem Solving like SpaceX with Josh Clemente of Levels 43:54

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03: Impress the Sharks and take down Industry Giants with Fintech Founder, Cody Barbo 40:58

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02: Doing Investor Updates the Right Way with Mike Preuss of Visible 41:49

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01: How to Get Your First Investment Check Without Asking for It - The Power of an Organic, Relationally-Funded Startup with Shannon Goggin of Noyo 32:09

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00: Welcome to Product Market Misfits 1:45

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