Best Pragmatic Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Mastering the Art of Interviewing with Jordan Burton, Professional Interviewer and Executive Trainer 40:43

4h ago40:43

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✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA 📚 Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ 🚀 Start your Product Manager or Product Marketer certification here “What you notice is that the real nuggets that you get, the parts of the story that really shed light on a candidate's exceptional fit or lack of fit for…

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Episode 199: Losing Local Labor: Retaining Workers Remains a Massachusetts Challenge 28:54

2d ago28:54

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Joe Selvaggi talks with Pioneer Institute's Research Associate Aidan Enright about Pioneer's annual report on the Massachusetts labor force and discuss which trends could portend trouble for the state’s future.By Pioneer Institute

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Strategies for Building the Perfect Product Team with Amruta Moktali 34:49

6d ago34:49

34:49

✅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA 📚 Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ 🚀 Start your Product Manager or Product Marketer certification here “If you have teams, go figure out what drives every single person on the team and make sure you are addressing their needs. Those are extremely important…

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Episode 198: Tax Man Confounded: Why High Rates Haven’t Yielded Higher Revenue 37:18

10d ago37:18

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Joe Selvaggi talks with economic scholar Dr Brian Domitrovic about the history of federal tax policy and the reasons for why varied marginal rates fail to correlate with either tax revenue or GDP growth.By Pioneer Institute

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Maximizing Impact: The Power of Strategic Early User Programs with Neil Baron and Rod Griffith 47:24

14d ago47:24

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Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ Start your Product Manager or Product Marketer certification here “It's all about setting up the right expectations with the company or the early user. So, it's not just giving it to them. It’s about being clear about what yo…

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Episode 197: Industrial Policy Reimaged: Can Government Improve Free Markets 39:44

16d ago39:44

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Joe Selvaggi discusses industrial policy, its aspirations and limitations, with CATO Institute Associate Director Colin Grabow, in response to Senator Rubio's thought piece advocating for a more active role for government in the economy.By Pioneer Institute

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GrandPad's AI-Powered Approach to Senior Tech with Isaac Lien, Co-founder and Chief AI & Innovation Officer at GrandPad 27:54

20d ago27:54

27:54

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ Start your Product Manager or Product Marketer certification here “The first thing I would recommend everyone to do who has an interest in the AI space, and I think lots of people have an interest in this space, is you should…

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Episode 196: Posting Patient Prices: Transparency Cure for Hospital Blank Checks 45:56

23d ago45:56

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Joe Selvaggi interviews entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of PatientRightsAdvocate.org, Cynthia Fisher, discussing her research and advocacy for enhanced healthcare price transparency. This initiative has the potential to improve life expectancy and save Americans over a trillion dollars annually.…

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Lessons from self-organization with 3.500 people at AMB Amro, Klaas Ariaans 46:44

24d ago46:44

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In this episode, we delve into a compelling conversation with Klaas Ariaans, the Director of Consumer Clients at ABN AMRO. At the helm of the 3.500 employee office organization within the bank, Klaas oversees a division undergoing rapid evolution. He spearheaded two pivotal transformations: firstly, through Personal Banking, digital interactions ha…

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Episode 195: Constitutional Property Taking: Exclusionary Zoning's Costs to Owners and Society 43:47

1M ago43:47

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Joe Selvaggi talks with George Mason Law Professor Ilya Somin about the costs, benefits, and legal foundations of exclusionary zoning argued in his recent paper: The Constitutional Case Against Exclusionary Zoning.By Pioneer Institute

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Behind the Click: Merging Psychology with Digital Optimization with Jon MacDonald 40:13

1M ago40:13

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“There are so many factors that really affect conversion that start before a customer even begins to think about purchasing from a brand. Every element of a brand's website tells the consumer something about what you do and impacts if the consumer buys from you.” Jon MacDonald, founder of The Good and author of Behind the Click In this episode of P…

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Episode 194: Poor Housing Incentives: Tax Credits Reward Politicians Not Neighbors in Need 34:06

1M ago34:06

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Joe Selvaggi interviews Chris Edwards, Chair of Fiscal Studies at CATO Institute, about his research on the 40-year history of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. They delve into its features, effects, and potential alternatives that could provide greater benefits at lower costs to taxpayers.By Pioneer Institute

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Transforming Your Products with Community Insight with Jake McKee, Community-Driven Product Expert 44:31

1M ago44:31

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“Community-driven product development is not just about getting feedback, but about integrating community members and customers into the product development cycle itself.” Jake McKee, Community Driven Product Management Leader In this episode of Product Chats, we welcome Jake McKee, pioneer in community-driven product innovation. Jake delves into t…

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Episode 193: Biden’s Budget Breakdown: Pragmatic Progress or Political Posturing 46:52

2M ago46:52

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Joe Selvaggi talks with Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Brian Riedl about how the contours of President Biden’s recently released budget proposal reveal a persistent, bipartisan reluctance to address profound structural deficits.By Pioneer Institute

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Harnessing the Power of AI for Product Marketing with Anubhav Rao, Product Marketing Pro 28:47

2M ago28:47

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“If product managers are supposed to put a product on the shelf, product marketing is supposed to take it off the shelf.” Anubhav Rao, Product Marketing at AWS In this episode of Product Chats, we are joined by Anubhav Rao, Product Marketer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for a discussion on the implications of AI in product marketing. Anubhav highlig…

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Episode 192: Genetic Therapy Revolution: Benefits and Barriers for Medicine’s New Horizon 47:00

2M ago47:00

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Joe Selvaggi talks with neurobiologist and writer Dr. Anne Sydor about the potential for gene therapy to address deadly and debilitating diseases and how current health care models must adapt to encourage this nascent technology.By Pioneer Institute

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Leveraging Digital Twins to Enhance Your Product Processes with Sean Gigremosa 42:08

2M ago42:08

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"Just start! People are going to hate your product at the start, but you will learn, and you will get better. Failure is a way of learning." - Sean Gigremosa, Product Leader and CEO of Claritiv In this episode of Product Chats, we are joined by Sean Gigremosa, a product leader, agile expert, innovation enthusiast, self-described product management …

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Episode 191: Contours of Content Curation: SCOTUS Hears Online Free Speech Cases 34:21

2M ago34:21

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Joe Selvaggi talks with U.S. Constitution scholar, Cato Institute's Thomas Berry, about oral arguments at the Supreme Court in the NetChoice cases, exploring the First Amendment questions that affect both social media users and the platforms that curate their content.By Pioneer Institute

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Navigating the Maze of Product Operations with Dan Corbin 40:17

2M ago40:17

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"Product operations is all about removing obstacles and helping product people accomplish everything that we teach in our product management classes – being data-driven, making sure that you're letting the market guide your decisions, and that you're following best practices." - Dan Corbin, Proven Agile and Product Management leader In this episode…

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Episode 190: Mortgage's New Normal: Guide to Better Borrowing Amidst Higher Rates 45:28

2M ago45:28

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Joe Selvaggi talks with mortgage expert, Trip Miller of Cambridge Savings Bank, about mortgage rates and trends and explores best practices for finding a mortgage structure that suits individual buyers’ needs.By Pioneer Institute

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Gathering and Leveraging Competitor Intelligence Effectively with Steve Gielda 41:56

2M ago41:56

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“Are we better than the competition, equal to the competition, or not as good as the competition? Do we know? Sales teams can help us answer these questions.” Steve Gielda, President and co-founder of Ignite Selling In this episode of Product Chats, we are joined by Steve Gielda, President and co-founder of Ignite Selling, a global sales training, …

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Two Swedes helping rebuild Ukraine with tech - Andreas Flodström, CEO Beetroot 36:42

2M ago36:42

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In this episode, we're inspired by the journey of Beetroot, a Swedish-Ukrainian company founded by students Andreas Flodström and Gustav Henman in 2012. From a humble backpack startup, Beetroot grew into a global tech ecosystem, all while staying true to its roots as a social enterprise. But their story doesn't end there. Amidst conflict in their h…

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Episode 189: Medicaid’s Massive Miasma: Taming Beacon Hill’s Burgeoning Budget Beast 39:34

2M ago39:34

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Joe Selvaggi talks with Marc Joffe, a state policy analyst at the Cato Institute, about his research on Medicaid's cost and size. They explore how Massachusetts can control spending growth while protecting other priorities.By Pioneer Institute

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Bridging the Trust Gap between Sales and Product Marketing with Brady Jensen 46:56

3M ago46:56

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“If you become the truth teller, the honest broker, the person that's going to come in, and if anybody says, ‘what does the market think?’ and you’ve got the right answer to it – that’s a quick trip to being invited to all the C-suite meetings.” Brady Jensen, founder of Aggregate Insights In this episode of Product Chats, we are joined by Brady Jen…

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Episode 188: Baystate Budget Blues: Declining Revenue Causes Concern 37:03

3M ago37:03

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Joe Selvaggi engages in a conversation with Pioneer Institute’s Eileen McAnneny, Senior Fellow for Economic Opportunity, to analyze the status of the 2024 budget. They compare actual revenue and spending with pre-July 1 estimates, investigating potential reasons for any surpluses or shortfalls. They also dive into policy implications for legislator…

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How to Innovate on Purpose with Diane Pierson 53:47

3M ago53:47

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“If you’re a product manager or product marketer, and you hear your leaders say ‘I want some real innovation this year. I want to see some new thinking.’ We hear that a lot, and they mean it. We all mean it. But what do you do about it? And that's where having an innovation framework comes in." Diane Pierson, author of How to Innovate on Purpose In…

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Episode 187: Smothering Gas Exports: President Sides with Environmentalists Over Environment 32:04

3M ago32:04

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Joe Selvaggi interviews Dr. Benjamin Zycher, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, on the impact of President Biden's executive order to halt liquefied natural gas export approvals. They explore potential economic impacts, the response from trading partners, and the negligible effect on climate.…

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Customer-Centric Marketing Strategies for Business Growth with Mark Donnigan 58:04

3M ago58:04

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Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ Start your Product Manager or Product Marketer certification here "In Marketing, our job is to keep our ear very close to the ground, understand the process, listen to the buyers, listen to the customer, and always be thinkin…

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Episode 186: U.S. Manufacturing Health: Does the U.S. Need an Industrial Policy? 42:21

3M ago42:21

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Host Joe Selvaggi interviews Scott Lincicome from the Cato Institute. They discuss the U.S. manufacturing industry, international trade, and industrial policy. They dispel the myth of manufacturing decline, highlighting sector evolution and productivity. The conversation moves to industrial policy, emphasizing the need for targeted protection and c…

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Why Prioritizing Problems Over Features is the Answer with Tiffany Johnson 30:56

3M ago30:56

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Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ Start your Product Manager certification here "Often your merchants and your partners are trying to solve the same problem, they just might have a different idea on how to get there." – Tiffany Wear Johnson, Chief Product Off…

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Challenging Government Prerogatives: SCOTUS Reconsiders Deference to Executive Agencies 35:47

3M ago35:47

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Joe Selvaggi engages in a conversation with legal scholar Ilya Shapiro from the Manhattan Institute regarding the Loper Bright Enterprises Supreme Court case that questions the Chevron Doctrine. This doctrine instructs judges to defer to government agencies in situations where laws are silent or unclear.…

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Facing the challenges of the Retail Investment Strategy: A better understanding of retail investors through the use of behavioural economics 27:18

3M ago27:18

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Josina Kamerling and Alexandra van Geen, Senior Supervisor and Research, Consumer Behavior team at the Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM) discuss a dynamic approach to look at retail investors’ preferences and needs.

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Transforming Business Goals with Customer Experience Insights: An Interview with Erin Knobler 50:04

3M ago50:04

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Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJI2Tv2yxOLBI02nyJoprA Learn more about us: https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/ Start your Product Manager certification here "The best CX is often when you can meet your customers exactly where they are. For example, if your customer persona is busy and unable to engage with email easily, offering phone…

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Measuring the business value of investments in human intangibles - Stuart Woollard, founder The Maturity Institute 42:46

4M ago42:46

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For the past ten years Stuart has been working with investment and legal firms on a new framework for sustainable Total Stakeholder Value creation. In this episode, we discuss Responsible Capitalism and the relation between tangible business value outcomes like PnL or shareholder value and investments in well-being, environment, safety, trust, dive…

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Episode 184: Harvard’s Sullied Halo: Journalists Teach Lesson on Plagiarism 45:52

4M ago45:52

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Joe Selvaggi talks with investigative reporter Chris Brunet about his role investigating and exposing former Harvard President Claudine Gay’s academic plagiarism, a story that lead to her eventual resignation.By Pioneer Institute

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