Best Tom Leung Podcasts (2024)

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The Path to a Better Democracy: A Conversation on Ranked-Choice Voting with Marcela Miranda-Caballero and Tom Charron 51:51

19h ago51:51

51:51

How Ranked-Choice Voting Could Transform California’s Democracy—Reducing Polarization, Saving Money, and Making Every Vote Count

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S4E2: Orchestrating Wonder with David Burke, Chief Executive at London Philharmonic Orchestra 40:31

2d ago40:31

40:31

In conversation with What The Luxe, David Burke, Chief Executive of the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), delves into the history, mission and evolving role of orchestras in contemporary culture. Shifting perceptions from luxury to legacy, Burke shares how LPO is helping to keep the arts alive by democratising access to live performances and bre…

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Post-Election Fallout: Why Trump’s Unexpected Win Shocked the Nation - A Nerds for Humanity Roundtable 2:17:25

8d ago2:17:25

2:17:25

Join the Nerds for Humanity team as they dive into a candid post-mortem of the 2024 U.S. election. With surprise victories, shifting political loyalties, and in-depth discussions on voter sentiment, panelists tackle why Trump’s resounding win defied poll predictions. From Kamala Harris’s campaign decisions to the implications of Trump's new term on…

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Democracy at a Crossroads: A Political Door-Knocker’s Take on the High-Stakes 2024 Election 1:26:18

12d ago1:26:18

1:26:18

In this special edition of Nerds for Humanity, Phil and I dive deep into the 2024 election, breaking down the landscape of battleground states, voter sentiment, and the ground game in this pivotal race. From our personal experiences canvassing to reflections on political messaging, join us as we discuss the stakes, strategies, and defining moments …

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

13d 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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S4E1: Balancing Form & Function with Melodie Leung, Director at Zaha Hadid Architects 45:29

27d ago45:29

45:29

Kicking off the fourth series of What The Luxe, we welcome a Director at the renowned Zaha Hadid Architects, Melodie Leung, as she reflects on her remarkable nineteen-year journey with the firm. Through her story, Melodie offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of one of the world’s most innovative and influential architecture practices, shar…

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If Harris loses, this will be why 1:09:26

1M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Phil and Tom discuss a pre-mortem of the Harris campaign

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

1M 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

1M 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

1M ago52:16

52:16

John Gusiff on brand experience.

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Two Tech and Political Nerds debate Trump's so-called "Landslides" 1:16:34

2M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

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#32 - Tom Leung, MSc PhD [Undesigned Path], Founder, BenchSci 35:28

2M ago35:28

35:28

In this episode of the How I Became podcast, host Kelly Yefet interviews Tom, the founder of BenchSci, who shares his journey from aspiring doctor to entrepreneur. Tom discusses the challenges he faced in academia, the importance of antibodies in research, and how he identified a business opportunity to help scientists find better antibodies. He re…

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

2M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

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

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Kamala Harris has her own Project 2025 (it's not called that) 33:06

2M ago33:06

33:06

Detailed summary of Harris-Walz policy proposals.

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S3E8: The Art of Italian Hospitality with Guiseppe De Martino, Legendary General Manager of The St. Regis Rome 32:18

2M ago32:18

32:18

For over a century, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has redefined what luxury means to affluent guests time and time again. Sitting down with What The Luxe, Guiseppe De Martino, General Manager of The St. Regis Rome, walks us through what it takes to conduct not just a luxury hotel but a legendary one, and why it’s perhaps one of the most difficult art …

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Trump, Harris, Oliver Supporters Debate Each Other Live 1:25:18

2M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

We had a spirited discussion on the Nerds livestream. Listen for yourself.

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#31 - Vivian Liu [Risk Taker], Founder, Mae (Making Auto Easy) 41:41

2M ago41:41

41:41

We know Bumble, Tinder, and all the other dating apps... but what about a dating app for cars? OK, it's not exactly like that, but Vivian Liu, founder of Mae - Making Auto Easy is developing a match-maker tool for consumers to find the perfect car for them. An immigrant family, moving to Canada from China, watching her dad struggle as an entreprene…

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

2M 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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#30 - Suzanne Mason [Confident], Co-Founder & COO, Sprout Family 42:43

2M ago42:43

42:43

Ready for a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurship, fertility, and breaking barriers? On this episode, we’re joined by Suze Mason, co-founder and COO of Sprout Family, as she takes us through her inspiring journey of launching a company with a mission to make fertility, surrogacy, and adoption care accessible to all Canadians through employer…

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Top 5 Horrible Moments from Trump's First Term 1:31:31

2M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

Let's take a trip down memory lane. It's easy to forget what a dumpster fire it was under Trump the first time. And that was when he was 8 years younger with adult supervision....

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#29 - Phillip Haid [A Better Leader], Founder & CEO, Public Inc. 43:27

2M ago43:27

43:27

Phillip Haid, founder and CEO of Public Inc, discusses the concept of profit with purpose and how to embed social and environmental impact into business strategies. He shares his journey of convincing companies to embrace this idea, even in the face of skepticism and risk aversion. Haid emphasizes the need to transform capitalism to address societa…

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Fact Checking all of Trump's Lies 3 Years Later 1:42:28

2M ago1:42:28

1:42:28

We go back to Trump's Jan 2 2021 call to Sec of State of Georgia and fact check his BS.

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#28 - Jaimie Harris [20 year, over night success], Founder and CEO of This Is J 42:01

3M ago42:01

42:01

Jaimie Harris, the brilliant mind behind This Is J, a female-founded, made-in-Canada pajama and loungewear brand. If you’re not familiar, This Is J specializes in crafting ultra-soft bamboo pajamas, robes, loungewear, and cozy accessories that redefine comfort and style. The brand recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, and was proudly recognized…

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How to nail your next PM job interview 55:08

3M 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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#27 - Tim Johnson [Failing Ahead], Head of Brand Partnerships at Blossom | Founder of Couply 49:37

3M ago49:37

49:37

Tim Johnson, Head of Brand Partnerships at Blossom Social, shares his journey from being a startup founder to his current role. He discusses his experience at Wattpad, the app for readers and writers, and the rapid growth and acquisition of the company. Tim also talks about his failed startup, Couply, and how it has transitioned into a successful s…

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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The Secret Memo that got Walz VP over Shapiro 1:05:39

3M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Analyzing the memo Harris team considered from Walz supporters before she picked him.

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#26 - Laura Gabor [Canada vs USA Investing], Co-founder & COO, Ecologicca; Founder, What in the Tech 36:29

3M ago36:29

36:29

In this episode of How I Became, I spoke to Laura Gabor. She is the co-founder & COO at ecologicca, the founder of What in the Tech, and avid investor and loves community building. We discuss her fundraising experiences in the US and how it compares in Canada, noting differences in risk tolerance and capital availability. She shares her journey wit…

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MAGA Brother from Florida meets California Harris brother half way? 32:28

3M ago32:28

32:28

Peter, Ultra MAGA bro from Florida and Tom discuss Trump, Harris, Biden, and Vance.

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

4M 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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Listen to all the top VP contenders and pick your favorite 1:06:35

4M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Tom features recent interviews with Kelly, Shapiro, Beshear, Cooper, Whitmer, Buttigieg.

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#25 - Anjali Dhaliwal [Shroomz & Business Planning], Co-founder & CEO @ Avo. 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

"You determine what your life is. Everyone is going to be dealt bad cards. It's your choice on how you handle those." Anjali, co-founder of AVO, shares her journey in entrepreneurship and the founding of AVO, a copy trading platform for cryptocurrencies. She discusses the importance of financial literacy and how her upbringing and parents' emphasis…

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

4M 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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BIDEN DROPS OUT: What happens next? 1:19:13

4M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

Tom makes 3 new predictions on the 2024 race in the wake of Biden's decision not to run for re-election.

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Are you ready for Harris-Whitmer 2024? Tom and Trevor discuss the state of the race. 53:01

4M ago53:01

53:01

We look at polls, betting odds, all that nerd politics catnip.

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End of the Nerds for Humanity Audio podcast 2:12

4M ago2:12

2:12

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Post Biden NATO Press Conference Reaction and Rebuttal 1:12:47

4M ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Tom reacts to a few key moments in Biden press conference and then shares the data.

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

4M ago42:10

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

4M ago27:24

27:24

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Key Takeaways from the Biden-Stephanopolous Interview 23:24

4M ago23:24

23:24

How did Joe do and what does this mean for the POTUS 2024 race?

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Who might replace Joe Biden? 52:56

4M ago52:56

52:56

Nerds for Humanity livestream straw poll picks between Whitmer, Shapiro, Harris, and Newsom.

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#24 - Kaaveh Shoamanesh [Democratizing Privilege for the 99%], Founder & CEO @ Plaiced. 44:19

4M ago44:19

44:19

Being the dumbest person in the room can drive success; Feeling Dumb and facing failures; How growing up with a mom with schizophrenia shapes your world; Taking Action and Tying Value to Purpose; Bootstrapping vs VC and staying true to your north star; These are just a few themes of this episode. Kaaveh shares his journey from Canada to LA and his …

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Latest NYT polling taken after the first POTUS debate is Disastrous for Biden World 33:04

4M ago33:04

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First Debate was an Utter and Terrifying Disaster 1:04:36

5M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

I break down the highs and lows of the debate and rail against the DNC and Jill Biden.

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Did you like Andrew Yang's TED Talk? Listen to Katherine Gehl. 1:22:39

5M ago1:22:39

1:22:39

Katherine Gehl gives an update on Final Five voting initiatives as well as her new push for Zero Based Rule Making in Congress.

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#23 - Drew Train [Make Good Money], CEO & Co-founder @ Oberland. 41:19

5M ago41:19

41:19

Drew Train set up shop as Co-Founder and President of OBERLAND, the agency for purpose-driven brands, with Bill Oberlander in May of 2014. Previously, Drew started the social-good practice at J. Walter Thompson New York, called JWT Ethos. He now frames the go-to-market approach for OBERLAND and runs the business with purpose-driven marketing at the…

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

5M 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

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