Best The Ink Strike Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Proactively Advancing Your Product Management Career 45:40

3h ago45:40

45:40

In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito dives into essential career advice for product managers, featuring insights from Jackie Bavaro, co-author of "Cracking the PM Interview" and "Cracking the PM Career." The episode explores strategies for advancing in your product management career, including the importance of finding a balance betw…

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The 2024 Summer Edition of Shopify - A Brand New Product Launch 39:33

7d ago39:33

39:33

In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito takes listeners behind the scenes of Shopify's latest product launch. Featuring an exclusive interview with Glen Coates, Shopify's VP of Product, the episode explores the company's innovative approach to introducing new features and products through their biannual "Editions" events. Coates shares …

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Getting Started with Jobs-to-be-Done: Understanding the Lingo, Interviewing Customers, and more 40:24

14d ago40:24

40:24

In this episode, Mike Belsito sits down with Bob Moesta, one of the early pioneers of the Jobs to Be Done framework, to dive deep into what Jobs to Be Done is all about. Bob shares his wealth of knowledge on how to truly understand your customers by looking at the world through their eyes and examining the progress they are trying to make in their …

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Timeless Advice for Product Managers Working in Tech 36:08

26d ago36:08

36:08

In this episode, longtime former Google product leader and current Executive Coach to Product Leaders, Ken Norton, shares his wisdom and insights, offering guidance that is essential for anyone working in tech product management. From navigating the early stages of your journey to making strategic decisions that will shape your professional path, K…

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The Origin Story of DoWhatWorks and its SaaS Experimentation Engine 41:12

28d ago41:12

41:12

In this episode, we hear the origin story of DoWhatWorks from it's Co-Founder and CEO, Andres Glusman. The conversation unravels the journey from initial struggles to pivotal moments of success, illustrating how the founders' commitment to experimentation and customer feedback led to a groundbreaking product. Discover how DoWhatWorks transitioned f…

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The Inside Story: TurboTax PersonalPro's Initial Failure 25:07

2M ago25:07

25:07

In November 2014, Brian Crofts prepared for a crucial meeting with two top-level executives at Intuit. One was CeCe Morken, his boss, overseeing Intuit’s Professional Tax (ProTax) business—a $422 million enterprise selling tax preparation software to accountants. The other was Sasan Goodarzi, in charge of Intuit’s $1.8 billion TurboTax division, pr…

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Building Pendo: The Early Struggles & Eventual Strategy for Success 45:15

3M ago45:15

45:15

You will be treated to the fascinating beginnings of Pendo, a product experience platform company now valued at over two and a half billion dollars. We'll highlight Pendo's growth from an initial sponsor to a prominent supporter of product conferences. Todd Olson, Pendo's CEO, joins to recount his journey prior to Pendo at Rally Software and the su…

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Product Market Fit: A Deep Dive 33:47

3M ago33:47

33:47

In this episode of Rocketship.fm, hosts Michael Sacca and Mike Belsito take listeners through an in-depth examination of the pivotal business concept known as product market fit. They begin by acknowledging that, despite frequently using the term, they haven't fully dissected its meaning in previous episodes. They outline the importance of product …

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Wear The Big Drawls Pt II 30:29

3M ago30:29

30:29

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TikTok on the Chopping Block: The TikTok Controversy in the United States 30:36

3M ago30:36

30:36

Are you keeping up with the TikTok saga? The tides are shifting yet again, and this time the app faces a significant crossroad in the United States. Join us on the latest episode of Rocketship.fm as we delve into the complexities surrounding TikTok's potential ban and what it could mean for the tech industry and beyond. This podcast is brought to y…

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The Sprig Journey to Product Market Fit plus Tech Industry Insights 30:41

3M ago30:41

30:41

In this episode, Michael Sacca and Michael Belsito drop some major news before diving into the latest developments in the AI space. They discuss the tempered expectations surrounding generative AI and its impact on tech giants and consumers alike. Amidst the AI hype, companies are cautious about investing in new AI services due to high costs and qu…

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Looking back on our 2023 Predictions 32:55

4M ago32:55

32:55

In this episode, join us as we revisit the predictions made last year and assess their impact on the tech landscape. The forecast of an impending recession, particularly hitting the tech sector first, has proven true, with notable companies facing multiple rounds of layoffs. The unsettling trend of stocks rising amidst job cuts continues to raise e…

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Wear The Big Drawls Part 1..... 32:40

4M ago32:40

32:40

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From Concept to Market: The PMF Journey of Dagster 31:17

4M ago31:17

31:17

On todays episdoe we discuss Dagster, a data orchestration platform developed by Dagster Labs, founded by Nick Schrock in 2018. Schrock, known for co-founding GraphQL, envisioned Dagster as a solution to the challenges of managing complex data pipelines reliably and at scale. The discussion centers on exploring Dagster's history, particularly focus…

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Beyond Sight: Unpacking the Apple Vision Pro 32:36

5M ago32:36

32:36

Mike Belsito and Michael Sacca reflect on the common occurrence in the consumer tech industry where new competitor products emerge to overshadow original popular products, citing examples like the iPhone overtaking the Blackberry and Facebook surpassing MySpace. They discuss the rarity of a new competitor product being priced significantly higher t…

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Streamlining Workflows: The Asana Automation Journey 30:49

5M ago30:49

30:49

Today, hosts Michael Sacca and Mike Belsito dive into the intricacies of a product that has sparked both admiration and frustration among its users: Asana. As they unpack Asana's evolution, they explore its inception by co-founders Justin Rosenstein and Dustin Moskovitz, with Dustin's departure from Facebook marking the genesis of a vision for mode…

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Biden's Robo Call + The best of CES 29:48

5M ago29:48

29:48

Tune in to the latest episode of Rocketship.FM as hosts Mike Belsito and Michael Sacca dive into the exciting world of tech products and innovations. In this episode, they explore recent developments from the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and discuss the latest trends shaping the tech landscape. From deepfake robocalls impersonating politica…

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The Story Behind Andrew Wilkinson's Flow App 46:20

5M ago46:20

46:20

The podcast episode discusses Andrew Wilkinson's entrepreneurial journey, particularly focusing on his founding of the company Flow, a task tracking and productivity app for teams and small businesses. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by Flow as a bootstrapped business in a competitive market dominated by venture-backed giants like…

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📰 Invision, Pitch & CPTO's + 👩🏼‍💻 Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Product Operations with Melissa Perri and Denise Tilles 45:31

6M ago45:31

45:31

In the first episode of 2024, hosts Mike Belsito and Michael Sacca kick off the new year with a fresh format. Introducing a segment on Product News and featuring insightful interviews, they dive into the evolving realm of Product Operations. With a special focus on the recently published book "Product Operations: How Successful Companies Build Prod…

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Stop that A/B Test (and do this instead) 22:09

6M ago22:09

22:09

Today we talk with Ben Foster the Chief Product Officer at GoCanvas and former product manager at Ebay. Ben is a wealth of Product knowledge and experience and today we discuss the topic of A/B testing and how he's evolved his focus to be vision driven so that he doesn't miss the big opportunities to solve customer problems. This was a hard learned…

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Playing Cards to Super Mario: The Evolution of Nintendo 20:00

6M ago20:00

20:00

The history of Nintendo traces back to 1889, when it was founded to produce handmade hanafuda. Nintendo Co., Ltd. (任天堂株式会社, Nintendō kabushikigaisha) is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. It eventually became one of the most prominent figures in today's video game industry, being the world's largest…

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Gimlet Unplugged: A Deep Dive into the World's Premier Podcast Powerhouse 31:17

7M ago31:17

31:17

From his first awkward pitch to investor Chris Sacca, to their acquisition by Spotify, Alex Blumburg has built one of the most influential companies working in Podcasts today. The company was founded in 2014 by Alex Blumberg and Matthew Lieber, who serve as the company's CEO and president respectively. In February 2019, Spotify announced it had ent…

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From Playdates to Pixels: Debunking the Phone for Kids Debate 35:26

7M ago35:26

35:26

Mike's in a bit of a predicament. His 10-year-old son is asking for a phone. But like many parents, Mike isn't sure when the right time is to get his kid his first phone. On this episode, we weigh the positives and negatives of getting a phone, and look at how parents can be proactive in handling their children's phone use. This podcast is brought …

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Ink vs. Algorithm: The Writer Strike Dilemma 26:04

8M ago26:04

26:04

Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between human authors and AI content generation. We'll navigate the complexities of this debate at the heart of the writer's strike. Is AI an innovation to embrace or a challenge to confront? What does it mean for the future of literature, journalism, and storytelling? This podcast is brought to you …

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e/acc: Can a meme pave the way to a utopian society? 18:48

9M ago18:48

18:48

Effective Accelerationism, abbreviated as e/acc, represents a collection of ideas and practices geared towards maximizing the likelihood of reaching the technocapital singularity. This movement aims to create an environment where emergent consciousness can thrive. Influential figures in the tech industry, such as Marc Andreessen, have shown their s…

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Bloomfilter: Raising capital in a downturn 32:57

9M ago32:57

32:57

Bloomfilter is a process intelligence platform for software development. Their whole mission is built on the belief that businesses rely on software development to solve problems and deliver a better user experience. However, software development projects are notorious for missing deadlines and budget estimates. There’s some research that even show…

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How tech products are funding North Korea's nuclear missile programs 17:18

9M ago17:18

17:18

We delve into the shadowy world of cybercrime and international geopolitics as we unravel the Lazarus Project, a covert operation that has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. Join us in linking a series of high-profile hacks to North Korea's clandestine nuclear weapons program. Unveiling the unsettling symbiosis between the world of technolo…

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Zoom Zombies No More: Surviving the Commuteocalypse 32:58

10M ago32:58

32:58

In this episode, we explore the highly anticipated return to the office and the ongoing debate about productivity. Is the office the ultimate productivity booster, or have remote work's newfound freedoms improved our efficiency? Join us as we dissect the pros and cons of each work environment and hear from individuals who've made the choice. Whethe…

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Why Most Product Launches Fail 31:42

10M ago31:42

31:42

Numerous factors can cause new products to fail. The biggest problem we’ve encountered is a lack of preparation: Companies are so focused on designing and manufacturing new products that they postpone the hard work of getting ready to market them until too late in the game. Today we'll discuss 3 of the key reasons products fail along with case stud…

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Will Robots Take Over The World? 26:20

10M ago26:20

26:20

We delve into the world of humanoid robots, highlighting their journey from past disappointments to their current state of development. We'll discuss recent advancements in their mobility and capabilities, including their use in Disney's live shows. We also raise questions about the societal impact of these robots and tease an upcoming segment and …

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Protocol Harmony: The Evolution of Instant Messaging from AIM to XMPP and Beyond 23:44

10M ago23:44

23:44

Dive into the fascinating world of instant messaging as we explore its evolution from the iconic AIM to the revolutionary XMPP protocol. Uncover the challenges faced by AOL in enforcing open standards and the rise of decentralized networks. Join us on this captivating journey through the history of instant messaging, where innovation, legal battles…

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EP: 159 Upbringing_ Community_ Spirituality with Pastor Christopher Johnson OV Original Velvet 45:49

10M ago45:49

45:49

In the insightful podcast episode titled "OV Original Velvet," Pastor Christopher Johnson delves into his upbringing in Alabama, shedding light on the positive influences of his parents' co-parenting arrangement. He highlights the importance of community support in raising children, reflecting on the adage that "it takes a village." Drawing compari…

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The Complicated Rise of Sports Betting Apps 28:16

11M ago28:16

28:16

Sports betting apps have proliferated in the last year or two ever since it started to become legal across the United States. Today, we'll look into how these sports betting apps have come to such dominance, what the rise in sports betting means to sports leagues themselves, and the ethics behind making gambling so accessible. This podcast is broug…

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The Blurred Lines between Jay-Z and your favorite LLM 23:06

11M ago23:06

23:06

Open AI is buying up the rights to AP’s full catalog. But this move has been over 100 years in the making. Today we explore the history of the music industry's attempts to regulate and legislate an artist's right to be paid for their work as an attempt to understand what may happen in the near future with your favorite LLM’s. This podcast is brough…

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Episode 158: VIRAL Phor Black Ink Chicago Leaks BDSM Pic |+ More 36:50

11M ago36:50

36:50

Massage parlor escapade that left a Christian dude in an utterly unexpected situation. From unexpected reactions to involving the authorities, this story will have you clutching your sides. But wait, there's more – brace yourselves for the jaw-dropping scoop on the Brazilian wandering spider, infamous for its potent venom that could lead to a surpr…

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EPISODE 157: Offset Strikes NEW Deal | RIP Lil Tay CONTROVERSY 7:06

11M ago7:06

7:06

Velvet Vibez Daily News, where I discuss the latest news and rumors from the world of entertainment, fashion, and pop culture. First, a supermarket that had to close its doors due to a spider with SHOCKING side effects. Next, Virgin Galactic's historic mission to send a family into space. The latest update on the legal battle between Offset and Qua…

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Love The Problem 28:40

11M ago28:40

28:40

In this week's episode we change things up and take a look back at a conversation with Ash Maurya. What does it truly mean to 'love the problem, not the solution' and are we all prone to innovator's bias? As we dig deep through early product and podcast stories - the answers may surprise you. This podcast is brought to you by: Miro: Go to Miro.com/…

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Episode 156: Lizzo Speaks on ALLEGATIONS | Mia Khalifa's Relationship ADVICE | +More 13:20

11M ago13:20

13:20

In this episode of Velvet Vibez Daily News, we discuss the latest pop culture news, including Moneybagg Yo and Lil Baby canceling tour dates meanwhile artists like Nas are selling out shows. Mia Khalifa giving relationship advice. Lizzo spoke out on allegations of creating a toxic work environment. Listen to the full episode to hear more about thes…

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XXX - Musk's Magnum Opus 22:09

11M ago22:09

22:09

In light of Twitter's recent rebrand to X, we dive into the history of Elon Musk's fascination with X branding. We trace X through Musk's history at PayPal, with his goal to create a "financial superstore," all the way to his current ambitions. This podcast is brought to you by: Miro: Go to Miro.com/podcast and get your first three Miro boards free…

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Episode 155: SpongeBob Actor Loses Family For Ariana Grande | Lizzo's LAWSUIT | + More 9:11

11M ago9:11

9:11

In this episode, we discuss the latest pop culture headlines, including: Cardi B throws microphone multiple times during performance, mic is posted for sale on eBay. Lizzo faces allegations of harassment and weight shaming by back-up dancers. Justin Trudeau's marriage ends in divorce. A 10-year high school sweetheart marriage has been ruined after …

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Episode 154: Wendy's Employee FRAUD | Popular Singer & Actor SPLIT | + More 10:59

11M ago10:59

10:59

Get ready for a wild ride through the latest pop culture headlines in this exciting episode of Velvet Vibez Daily News! 🎉 Join us as we dive into the world of celebrities, scams, heartbreak, and space voyages! 😮💔 Bid a fond farewell to the legendary Paul Reubens, better known as Pee-wee Herman, as we pay tribute to his iconic contributions to enter…

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Is Threads the Twitter Killer? Or Is Threads Dying? 32:04

12M ago32:04

32:04

Meta is trying to offer a competitor to Twitter called Threads and it's grown at record-setting pace. But how is Threads as a product? Can it really unseat Twitter or is it just another clone with no staying power? In this episode, we'll break down the ins and outs of the new app and predict the future of the social networking platform. This podcas…

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Building the future of fintech + Behinds the scenes at Figma with Adam Nash 30:44

12M ago30:44

30:44

In this episode of Rocketship.fm, we delve into the extraordinary career of Adam Nash, the CEO and co-founder of Daffy, a groundbreaking fintech platform focused on charitable giving. As a renowned serial angel investor, advisor, and board member in over 100 companies, including Acorns, Gusto, Figma, and Opendoor, Adam has been at the forefront of …

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Musk vs Zuckerberg 26:00

12M ago26:00

26:00

By now, you may have heard that Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are planning to hit the ring for a fight for the ages. Today, we'll break down the history of the two, why they're fighting, where the fight may take place, and who wins in a fight like this. This podcast is brought to you by: Shopify: Start selling on Shopify today. Go to Shopify.com/Ro…

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Episode 153: Logan Paul PRIME | Ivory Lady Burial | Human Smuggling | Solar Storm 9:56

12M ago9:56

9:56

This episode we blind react to the headlines discussing various news stories: including a shooting at a motel in Texas, a 5,000-year-old tomb belonging to a woman, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister alleging that the country's warplanes repelled a US spy plane, a man being arrested for human smuggling after leading deputies on a high-speed ch…

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Episode 152: React Keke Palmer Goes Viral with Usher 10:04

1y ago10:04

10:04

The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding Darius Jackson's comments about Keke Palmer's attire at an Usher concert. The hosts of the podcast debate whether Jackson has a right to dictate what Palmer wears and whether he should have addressed the issue privately. They also compare the situation to other instances where celebrities have been …

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Episode 151: Exploring the Shift in Music Preferences 42:39

1y ago42:39

42:39

In this episode of Velvet Vibez Podcast, join the conversation as Goodfella QP shares insights on the absence of a hip-hop hit at number one in 2023 and the evolving landscape of music preferences. Discover his personal love for R&B and jazz, and how he finds inspiration in the beauty of nature while writing his music. Gain valuable perspective on …

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Does AI Have a PR Problem? with Otto Pohl 22:41

1y ago22:41

22:41

Join us on this thought-provoking podcast episode as we delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and explore the burning question: Does AI have a PR problem? In today's fast-paced technological landscape, AI finds itself at the center of a colossal public relations conundrum. The allure and apprehension surrounding this tran…

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Episode 150: REACT: Tasha K vs Sukihana | Gabrielle Union NEW Movie | More..... 11:35

1y ago11:35

11:35

React: Scroll through the headlines A woman clings to the hood of a moving car after breaking up with her partner. Speculation and fatigue regarding the Tory Lanez shooting incident. Opinions on the greatest bad female rapper and missed opportunities for success. Criticisms and opinions about various celebrities and their actions. Controversy surro…

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Episode 149: Trump Speaks Out | Astroworld Update | Hunter Biden Child Support | More.... 8:12

1y ago8:12

8:12

In this episode of the Velvet Vibez Podcast, we take a twist on the daily news by reacting to the headlines. We discuss the latest news in pop culture, entertainment, and politics, including: MSCHF Microscopic bag: This new bag is so small that it can fit inside a pill capsule. United Airlines suggests passengers use app instead of relying on custo…

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