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The Growth PodcastContext Engineering: The Secret Behind $10M ARR in 60 Days, with Kuse Founder Xiankun WuToday’s EpisodeWhy do your prompts keep failing?You write the perfect prompt. The AI spits out garbage. You tweak. You iterate. You spend hours getting mediocre results.XK built Cues to $10M ARR in 60 days with zero VC funding and zero advertising. Today, he’s dropping the complete playbook:-----Check out the conversation on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.Brought to you by:Reforge http://reforge.com/aakash-----Key takeaways:1. Context engineering beats prompting - One prom...
2025-11-2243 min
The Growth PodcastGoogle AI PM Director drops an AI PM Masterclass + Tutorial on Google's AI ToolsI had a precious hour of a Google AI PM Director’s time. So, I extracted all the best insights about AI PM for you:How to use Google’s latest AI tools like an insiderHow to build great AI productsHow to become an AI PMAnd I didn’t hold back on the tough questions. And Jaclyn Konzelmann dropped an absolute masterclass.You don’t want to miss her advice on AI PM resumes...----Check out the conversation on Apple, Spotify and YouT...
2025-10-2232 min
The Growth PodcastHow to Build AI products in FinTech | $100B Lessons from Robinhood VP PMToday's EpisodeRobinhood just crossed $100 billion in market cap. Its stock has 5.5x'd in the past year. It's one of the hottest companies in fintech.But here's what most people don't understand: building products at Robinhood isn't just about moving fast and breaking things. It's about moving fast while navigating regulations that could shut you down.Today I sat down with Abhishek Fatipurya, VP of Product at Robinhood, who's been there for 9 years - from intern to VP. He walked me through how they built products that democratized finance while staying compliant.
2025-09-111h 18
The Growth PodcastAI Product Discovery: Complete CourseWe could talk a million things with Tanguy Crusson but I’m keeping it to what I like the most about his work - Product Discovery.He shares a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how his team at Jira Product Discovery uncovers real user problems, validates solutions quickly, and avoids wasting time on ideas that won’t land.----Brought to you by:Jira Product Discovery: Plan with purpose, ship with confidenceProduct Faculty: Get $500 off the AI PM certification with code AAKASH25Vanta: Automate compliance, security, and trus...
2025-07-081h 28
The Growth PodcastHow Zoom Took Over The WorldZoom grew from $1B to $4.5B in months - but behind the scenes, it was chaos.Learn how they froze features, scaled product teams, and held the platform together under global pressure from the head of product at Zoom meetings.----Brought to you by:Jira Product Discovery: Plan with purpose, ship with confidenceThe AI Evals Course for PMs & Engineers: You get $800 with this linkProduct Faculty: Get $500 off the AI PM certification with code AAKASH25----Timestamps:Preview – 00:00:00...
2025-07-021h 01
The Growth PodcastWe Built an AI Employee in 62 mins (Cursor, ChatGPT, Gibson, Crew AI)This is another episode from our AI PM series.This time, we’re building an AI teammate that runs user research, writes product docs, and powers customer success end-to-end with GibsonAI founder, Harish Mukhami.Brought to you by:Amplitude: The market leader in product analyticsLinear: Plan and build products like the bestMaven: I’ve launched my own curation of their coursesTimestamps:Preview – 00:00:00 Building AI Customer Success Agent (Tool Stack) – 00:01:46 Role of GibsonAI in Building Customer...
2025-06-021h 02
Who Invited Marketing?How This Product Manager Built a 170K Newsletter | Aakash Gupta (PM Expert, Ex-Apollo)Marketing needs to understand Product, well. In this episode, I chat with Aakash Gupta, one of the top voices in Product Management. Aakash built one of the most-loved newsletters in tech which is now in the top 10 newsletters on Substack. He unpacks his creative process, how he does deep dives, and the lessons he's learned from going solo. We also get into PMF, agile, roadmaps, messaging magic, and why Lovable.dev is winning.📌 What you'll learn✅ How to build a 170K subs newsletter✅ How marketing should approach Product Management✅...
2025-05-2946 min
The Growth PodcastHow to Go from PM to VP - My StoryTwo VPs (Aakash & Brad) candidly discuss how they went from their first PM job to VP, what actually helped them (no gatekeeping), and how you can do the same.Brought to you by:Linear: Plan and build products like the bestAmplitude: Try their 2-minute assessment of your company’s digital maturityIn this episode:Trailer – 00:00 Intro to Brad & Abrigo – 01:25 How we Became PMs - 2:55 How to Grow from PM to Senior PM – 07:21 Aakash’s Journey from PM to Seni...
2025-04-2656 min
The Growth PodcastAmplitude CEO: Demo, Story, and How They Build ProductIn this episode, Spenser (co-founder & CEO of Amplitude) shares how a failed AI voice assistant led to one of the most widely used product analytics platforms in the world.Plus a full live demo of Amplitude’s latest AI, session replay, and experimentation features!Brought to you by:WorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyAmplitude: Try their 2-minute assessment of your company’s digital maturityProduct Faculty: Get $500 off the AI PM certification with code AAKASH25In this episode:Preview – 00:00:00How Bi...
2025-04-181h 19
The Growth PodcastWe Built an AI Agent to Automate PM in 73 mins (ZERO CODING)If you’ve ever wanted to know how the best product teams automate their workflows, scale systems, and build platforms that actually drive impact, this episode is for you.Brought to you by:Amplitude: Try their 2-minute assessment of your company’s digital maturityProduct Faculty: Get $500 off the AI PM certification with code AAKASH25In this episode:Why Should People Watch This Episode – 00:00:00How Airtable Reached $11.7 Billion Valuation – 00:01:18How Airtable Is Different From Competitors – 00:03:01Start of the Live Cooking Se...
2025-04-111h 13
The Growth PodcastPMs Are Screwed (Here’s Why)You’re not ready for this!David Pereira exposes the 3 traps killing product teams, hot takes on b******t management, fake strategy, and what it really means to be a 10x PM.Brought to you by:Maven: Get $100 off David's Mastering Product Discovery course using my code AAKASHxMAVEN Product Faculty: Get $500 off the AI PM certification with code AAKASH25Amplitude: Try their 2-minute assessment of your company’s digital maturityIn this episode:Why You Should Listen to This Podcast – 00:00:00Ad – 00:01:20Ad – 00...
2025-04-081h 04
The Product ManagerDo All Roads Lead to the Feature Factory? (with Aakash Gupta, Andrea Saez, and Pawel Huryn)In this episode, we dive into the phenomenon of the "feature factory," where companies focus more on releasing products and features rapidly rather than prioritizing quality or user needs. John Cutler coined the term, and it perfectly captures the feeling many teams face: launching features without a clear understanding of who they’re for or how they impact the business. If this resonates with you, keep listening as we explore how to break free from this cycle.In our panel discussion, we hear from three product leaders—Aakash Gupta, Andrea Saez, and Paweł Huryn—who share their insight...
2025-04-0842 min
The Growth Podcast500,000 Professionals Have Used His Book To Crack Interviews at Big CompaniesWhen it comes to product management interviews, there’s no more authoritative voice than Lewis Lin (author of the legendary Decode and Conquer).His books (over 500,000+ copies sold) have helped hundreds of thousands of PMs land jobs at top tech companies.Today, he shares everything he knows about nailing PM interviews:-Brought to you by:Maven: Get $100 off my curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: The awesome new AI Database Engineer startupAttio: The next generation CRM built natively for AIIn th...
2025-03-281h 06
The Growth PodcastBolt Tutorial from the CEO: We Live Build a Remote Job boardEric Simons, Bolt, joins us to live-build a remote job board app — a clone of Remote OK — using Bolt’s AI-native coding environment.This episode may be a better experience on YouTube or Spotify, which have video.-Brought to you by:Maven: Get $100 off my curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: The awesome new AI Database Engineer startupAmplitude: Try their 2-minute assessment of your company’s digital maturity-In this episode:Building remote job board in Bolt - 00:00:00 Ad...
2025-03-251h 08
The Growth PodcastAmazon VP: The Magic Loop Framework to Get PromotedEthan worked at Amazon for 15+ years. He went from Director to VP Product faster than most ever do.In this podcast, he's sharing what he has taught 1000s of his students about promotion.-Brought to you by:Maven: Get $100 off my curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: The awesome new AI Database Engineer startupAttio: The next generation CRM built natively for AIIn this episode:Preview – 00:00:00Working only 20 - 30 hours a week – 00:00:41Ad – 00:03:06Ad – 0...
2025-03-181h 29
The Growth PodcastThis PM Went From $50k to $750k/Year - Here's HowThis Indian Went From $50k to $750k at Meta (Masterclass in Career Growth in 72 Minutes)Satish's story is pretty WILD.This is a story that makes you believe that you can build wealth while working 9-5. In this podcast, we're diving deep into how you can do the same.-Brought to you by:Maven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: Your AI Database EngineerAmplitude: Perfect your product without the guessworkIn this episode:...
2025-03-141h 12
The Growth PodcastCracking the PM Interview - with the author of the book, Gayle McDowellEveryone thinks they know how to prepare for a PM interview until the interviewer baffles you with a twisted question.Gayle McDowell, the author of Cracking the PM Interview and the architect behind hiring processes at top tech companies, breaks down exactly how to ace behavioral and case interviews.By the end of this episode, I’m confident you’ll know why most candidates fail PM interviews and exactly what to do instead.-Brought to you by:Maven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top course...
2025-03-111h 09
The Growth Podcast11 Lessons From 50 Episodes + The Podcast's Future50 episodes. 50 brilliant minds. One massive learning experience.When I started this podcast, my goal was simple:Learn from the best and share insights that actually help PMs level up.So today, I’m sharing the top takeaways from 50 conversations with the world’s best product thinkers.Let’s dive in.-Brought to you by:WorkOS: Your app, enterprise readyMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: Your AI Database Engineer-Insigh...
2025-03-0959 min
The Growth PodcastPM is Dead. So Now What? | The Claire Vo Episode3x Chief Product Officer (Currently LaunchDarkly, Formerly Color & Optimizely) Claire Vo has built a 6-figure AI side hustle. In this episode, she expands on the death of the PM role and how she's done it.-Brought to you by:GibsonAI: Your AI Database EngineerMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top coursesVanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust-We're covering:Why Product Management is Dead – 00:00:00Ad – 00:04:37Scope of AI in the PM Rol...
2025-03-041h 14
The Growth PodcastTutorial of Top 5 AI Prototyping Tools: Bolt, Lovable, v0, Replit, and CursorYou have no idea what’s coming; this isn’t just another talk about AI prototyping. We’re building an app with features, live, right in this podcast. Yes, LIVE.-Brought to you by:GibsonAI: Your AI Database EngineerVanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses-We're covering:The Role of AI Prototyping – 00:02:37Step-by-Step AI Prototyping Walkthrough – 00:04:54Writing a PRD for AI-Powered Prototyping – 00:10:05Integrating...
2025-02-281h 18
The Growth PodcastReforge Growth Crash Course in 82 Minutes | The Brian Balfour EpisodeBrian Balfour is the Godfather of Growth. He created the Growth Series at Reforge and was VP of Growth at Hubspot. In this episode, he shares a concise summary of Reforge's best growth ideas.-Brought to you by:GibsonAI: Your AI Database EngineerVanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Retention is the Core of Growth – 00:02:38Use Case Map to Define Retention Metric – 00:14:22Ways to Improve Retention – 00:17:18Retention as a Growth...
2025-02-251h 21
The Team Check-inInspiring Stories of Leadership & Growth feat. Aakash GuptaFrom VP of Product Management to full-time content creator, Aakash Gupta has built a thriving business through his insights on leadership, growth, and product strategy. In this episode of The Team Check-In, Aakash shares his journey from writing LinkedIn posts during COVID to launching a paid newsletter and a top-performing podcast. Along the way, he and Emre discuss the challenges of leadership in high-growth companies, what makes great (and terrible) leadership, the hidden struggles of running a content business, and why HR’s role in organizations is more critical than ever. Plus, Aakash shares fascinating stories from his time at...
2025-02-2542 min
The Growth PodcastThe Marty Cagan Episode: Product Management Crash Course in 61 MinutesMarty Cagan has shaped how the world thinks about product management.He is a master of product strategy, product discovery and product delivery.-Brought to you by:WorkOS: Your app, enterprise readyVanta: The best tool to automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustGibsonAI:-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Principles Adopted by the Best Companies – 00:03:17Transformation Without Real Product Leaders – 00:12:56Managing Team Friction – 00:17:41Driving Transformation as a PM – 00:23:14How Product Leaders Can Tran...
2025-02-211h 01
The Growth Podcast“Product Management isn’t going to exist in 5 years” - 2x CPOAbishek Viswanathan has led product teams at Apollo.io and QualtricsIn this episode, he shares everything it takes for a PM to stay relevant in this AI-driven era.-Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMVanta: The best tool to automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Designers in the AI-Driven Era – 00:09:19AI Tools for Rapid Prot...
2025-02-181h 40
The Growth PodcastHow to Become, and Succeed as, an AI PM | The Marily Nika EpisodeMarily Nika, an AI PM at Google, reveals all strategies to transition into AI product management and standout in this role even without a technical background.-Brought to you by:Vanta: The best tool to automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00How AI PM Roles Differ at Big Tech Companies – 00:06:56How Technical an AI PM Needs to Be – 00:08:08Data Handling Respon...
2025-02-141h 27
The Growth PodcastHow He Became a Series C VP of Product in 10 Years: Mike DaveyWith 10+ years of experience, Mike Davey has learned the lessons that separate good PMs from great and what it takes to climb from PM 0 to product leadership.In this episode, he talks about challenges of product development, product discovery and how to become a product leader.-Brought to you by:Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustAttio: The next generation CRM-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Golden Age of Feature Factory - 00:03:55How a PM Can...
2025-02-111h 12
The Growth PodcastSenior Director at Meta, Salesforce - Big Tech Career Growth Case StudyPoorvi has worked at Microsoft, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Meta.In this episode we discuss mastering execution, transitioning to strategic roles, and the key to career growth.-Brought to you by:Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise Ready-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Being a PM in Big Tech – 00:02:34Task-Based Execution at Microsoft – 00:08:56Starting Out at Salesforce – 00:12:43Career Advice for Young PMs – 00:16:41Getting Promoted in a Product Career –...
2025-02-081h 26
The Growth Podcast2025 Job Search Masterclass with Dr. Nancy LiDr. Nancy Li specializes in getting people AI jobs at FAANG.In this episode, we go super deep on the 2025 job search for you (this is better than many $1,000 courses).Brought to you by:Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustAttio: The next generation CRM-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00PM Job Market Outlook for 2025 - 00:02:06PM Compensation: Upwards or Downwards? - 00:07:07Getting an AI PM Job - 00:09:36Big Tech Hiring Trends for...
2025-02-041h 41
The Growth PodcastGrowing to 125K+ on LinkedIn and Cracking B2B Content with Pierre HerubelYour tactical guide to dominate LinkedIn with scalable content strategies, B2B social selling, and exponential audience growth with Pierre Herubel (125K+ on LinkedIn).-Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMVanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust-We're covering:Preview – 00:00:00WhyInfographics Are the Main Content Format – 00:02:09Key Elements of a B2B Content Strategy – 00:03:12Content Strategy vs. Product Strategy – 00:07:21The Best Format for a Content Strategy – 00:09:05Data Points for Evalua...
2025-01-312h 02
Newsletter & Email Growth: Growth In ReverseScaling to 150k: The Secrets to More Paid Subscribers with Aakash Gupta (#010)Get 30 proven strategies to grow and optimize your email list FREE >>"Collaborations are not optional. They’re the fastest way to grow a newsletter.” — Aakash Gupta, Product GrowthChenell & Dylan sit down with Aakash Gupta of the Product Growth newsletter in this episode. When Chenell researched & wrote her GIR Deep Dive on Aakash last year, he had just hit 100k subscribers. He's now grown to over 150k subscribers, publishes multiple times per week—and started a new podcast this past August. Aakash shares how he's grown his newsletter, where he focuses his energy, and how...
2025-01-2947 min
The Growth PodcastHow to PM with AI at Early Stage Startups | Fractional CPO and CTO, Sergio PereiraSo far on the Product Growth Podcast, you’ve heard from founders, big tech PMs, and unicorn product minds on what it takes to build a great product.Today, we’re bringing you a fresh perspective — from an operator who’s deep in the trenches, building products for multiple companies and startups as a Fractional CTO.But that’s not all; he’s also a founder, offering us the unique opportunity to hear different perspectives from the same person.What makes this episode even more exciting? He’s been honing his craft for 15 y...
2025-01-282h 08
Newsletter & Email Growth: Growth In Reverse$624k/Year From a Newsletter - How Aakash Gupta Grew His Newsletter From 0 to 105k in 3 Years. (#009)Get 30 proven strategies to grow and optimize your email list FREE >>In 3 years, Aakash Gupta went from 0 to over 300k followers, 105k email subscribers, and $624k in annual revenue. This is a walkthrough of a deep dive I wrote into his growth story, which you can read here: https://growthinreverse.com/aakash-gupta/On Wednesday, we're releasing the full interview with Aakash Gupta here, so stay tuned!
2025-01-2718 min
The Growth PodcastFrom Laid Off to Most Followed PM: How Chloe Shih Grew to 750K+ on Insta, 300K+ on YTShe gets laid off from Discord, then goes viral & becoming the most followed PM across platforms.Not just that, she uses the moment to pivot her career, build a thriving personal brand, and winning big as a full-time content creator.Today, we’re diving deep into her journey of going viral, breaking into product management, experience as a PM at Meta, TikTok, Discord, content creation, and more.We're covering:Guest's Introduction – 00:00:01Filming the Layoff Video – 00:01:32Her Views on Mass Layoffs in 2023 – 00:07:45Inside Look at the D...
2025-01-211h 46
The Growth PodcastHe Was Promoted 3x in 5 Years at Google (Bilawal Sidhu)1M+ TikTok Followers. Given a TED Talk. Thought leader in AR/VR and spatial computing.In today's episode, we've got Bilawal Sidhu who went from Deloitte consultant to Senior Google PM.Not just that, he managed to get 3 promotions in 5 years.Without any doubt, he has bunch of insights to share on transitioning into the PM industry, thriving as a PM in big tech, and shaping the future of innovation.That’s exactly what we’re covering today:Introduction to the Guest - 00:00:01Is Spatial Computing Just Hype...
2025-01-172h 33
The Growth PodcastHow Swiggy Went From 30K to 1 Million Orders Per DAY With Fmr SVP of Product + Growth, Anuj RathiSwiggy started with just 30,000 daily orders.Today, it’s a household name handling millions orders per day.Moreover, it recently completed an IPO as well.So, how did it scale so fast in such a competitive market?In this episode, Anuj Rathi takes us behind the scenes to explore Swiggy’s journey.In today's episode, we cover:Exponential Growth Story of Swiggy – 00:03:42Product Features Driving Growth – 00:10:25Advice for PMs to Evolve in Their Role – 00:22:10Going Beyond Product – 00:25:25Development...
2025-01-141h 21
The Growth PodcastHow Zoho Became a $6B Company Without Funding, former Growth PM Aishwarya AshokI have another in-person episode from my India tour! This is with prolific podcaster Aishwarya Ashok, who had me on her show about a year ago. In our chat from my awesome Airbnb in the heart of 100 ft road - the center of tech in India - we cover:Why Zoho Chooses to Stay Private - 00:02:17The Untold Origin Story of Zoho - 00:06:52How Zoho Carved Its Unique Market Position - 00:09:23The Secret Sauce Behind Zoho's Growth - 00:11:06Inside Zoho: Understanding Its Scale and Size...
2025-01-1053 min
The Growth PodcastProduct Strategy Masterclass by Gautham Krishnan, Product Leader @ Disney+ HotstarIn this episode, Gautham Krishnan shares his playbook for mastering product strategy, apply second-order thinking to uncover hidden opportunities, and leverage pre-mortems to minimize risk.If you’re looking to sharpen your "product sense" to accelerate your career growth and build strategic products, this episode is for you.In today's episode, we cover:"You're Never Late to the Party with a Strong Product Strategy" — 00:11:12How BluSmart Is Beating Uber in India — 00:15:54Assessing If Your Product Strategy Is Good Enough — 00:34:04How to Gain Deep Insights Into Your Use...
2025-01-081h 16
The Growth PodcastHow Airbnb Went From $0 to $85B Valuation with Mona Gandhi, Early on Airbnb’s Growth TeamIn this episode, Mona shares her journey as the first female engineer of Airbnb’s growth team to tackling the challenges of localization and scaling performance marketing.If you’re looking to crack into PM, build scalable growth systems, or learn how Airbnb achieved global success, this episode is packed with lessons you can’t miss.In today's episode, we cover:Why and How Brian Chesky Redefined the PM Role – 00:03:03Airbnb’s Approach After Ditching Traditional Product Management – 00:09:23Key Considerations for Driving User Adoption – 00:13:10The Early Wins of...
2025-01-041h 23
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2024-12-242h 02
The Growth PodcastThe Scrum and Agile Identity Crisis with Maria Chec, Host of Agile State of MindIn today’s episode, Maria Chec unpacks the identity crisis Agile faces in 2024, why roles like Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches are under fire, and how teams can move beyond rigid frameworks to drive real collaboration and value.This is a must-listen for PMs who want to master evolving Agile practices, tailor frameworks like SAFe to their needs, and unlock tools like Kanban and user story mapping to streamline workflows and foster high-performing teams.In today's episode, we cover:Why Agile Thrives in Europe More Than the U.S. — 00:00:27Agil...
2024-12-211h 51
The Growth PodcastHow to Drive Growth in B2B Products with, Ben Williams 2x VP of Product @Synk, CloudBeesIn this episode, Ben breaks down why simplifying products unlocks growth, how Product-Led Growth (PLG) principles are transforming B2B, how to align growth models and product state frameworks, prioritize actions that drive activation, and improve user retention. This episode will transform how you think about product growth, engagement, and retention. In today's episode, we cover:Why most B2B products are over-engineered — 00:00:21“Every company will need to become product-led eventually” — 00:09:19What companies shouldn’t pursue PLG — 00:17:58Why zero-commission sales are perfect for PLG — 00:23:16Product-Led...
2024-12-181h 50
The Growth PodcastOnboarding Done Right: A Masterclass with Ramli John, Author of Product-Led OnboardingIn this episode, Ramli John dives deep into the biggest onboarding mistakes teams make and shares proven strategies to optimize the process — personalization, behavior-driven emails, outreach, and identifying key upgrade moments for monetization.If you want to reduce churn, improve retention, and create onboarding experiences that turn users into loyal fans, this episode is for you.Agenda:What Everyone Gets Wrong About Onboarding — 00:00:27The Onboarding Lessons from CrossFit — 00:03:34Is This the Best Onboarding Technique You Haven’t Tried Yet? — 00:08:18What Makes Duolingo’s Onboarding So Addictive? —...
2024-12-141h 51
The Growth PodcastHow to Succeed as a Head of Growth, with Andrew Capland, 2x Head of Growth at Wistia, PostscriptAndrew Capland reveals the truth behind short tenures, the realities of building successful growth teams and the playbook for sustainable success.This episode covers the secrets of monetization, frameworks behind data-driven growth models, creating personalised onboarding flows that drive retention, and how to succeed as a growth leader.Agenda:Why do growth leaders have such short tenures? - 00:00:26What’s the real taxonomy of growth roles? - 00:07:33Common growth role pitfalls and how to avoid them - 00:10:45Imposter syndrome and how to overcome it - 00:19:35...
2024-12-111h 50
Product Insider Podcast With Dr. Nancy Li3 Secrets To Create An Unstoppable Product Growth Strategy With Aakash GuptaWant to unlock unstoppable product growth with insights from a 12x success story?
In this video, I sit down with Aakash Gupta to reveal the secrets behind crafting a successful product growth strategy. We discuss dynamic pricing systems, data-driven decision-making, and a seven-layer growth model for prioritizing opportunities effectively. Gain valuable insights into personal development, continuous learning, and using feedback to refine your skills and achieve unstoppable product growth.
1:01: Aakash Gupta’s career journey and key questions in product management. 3:01: ThreadUp’s 12x growth driven by pricing, referrals, and conversions. 10:01: Dynamic pricing systems and...
2024-12-1047 min
The Growth PodcastHow to Get a Product Leadership Job, with Collin Lernell, 3x Sr. Dir of Product (Udacity, Noom, Patreon)In today’s episode, Colin Lernell, Senior Product Director (Patreon, Noom, Udacity) unveils the secrets of the hidden job market for product leaders, revealing how to create a "market of one" positioning, build a reputation that opens doors, and leverage networking to land unlisted roles. He also shares actionable advice on optimizing LinkedIn profiles, crafting impactful outreach, and navigating the realities of pre-IPO versus Big Tech opportunities.Agenda:What People Get Wrong About Product Leadership Job Searches — 00:00:47How to Conduct a Reputation-Based Job Search — 00:01:25Misconceptions About Reputation — 00:07:41Bal...
2024-12-072h 13
Build vs. BuyAakash Gupta, Founder at Product Growth Newsletter (ex-Apollo.io, Affirm)This week, Mang-Git hosts content creator and former VP of Product at Apollo.io and Head of Product Growth at Affirm, Aakash Gupta. Aakash shares his journey from operator to content creator on LinkedIn, building a vast follower base, and transitioning to an entrepreneurial role. The episode dives into the build vs. buy decision-making process at Affirm for developing a location-based push notification feature, the importance of accurate data, and considering user experience and frequency challenges to drive product growth effectively.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:03 Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn
2024-12-0440 min
The Growth PodcastMastering Product Strategy With Melissa Perri, Author of Escaping the Build TrapIn today’s episode, Melissa pulls back the curtain on what product strategy really is (and isn’t), how to scale high-performing teams without losing focus, and the biggest mistakes PMs make when balancing user needs and business goals.This is a masterclass for PMs at every stage who want to excel at rethinking roadmaps, avoiding execution traps, and building products that drive measurable outcomes — not just features.Agenda:Are You Stuck in the "Build Trap"? Here’s What It Means — 00:00:14Founder Mode: Why It’s a Double-Edged Sword — 00:07:58The Scien...
2024-12-032h 20
The Growth PodcastHow Tibo Sold over $10M in SaaS Products by Breaking All the Rules of Traditional Product BuildingAs I’ve often said, PMs and aspiring PMs can learn a lot from the scrappy, relentless mindset of solopreneurs and indie hackers. Today’s episode is a masterclass in just that.In this podcast, he pulls back the curtain on rapid product validation, the perils of building on third-party platforms, leveraging AI to slash development costs, and why distribution — not just the product itself —is the ultimate key to success.Agenda:His initial journey and reflections — 00:00:41Story behind shipping 11 products before mega hits — 00:13:25Giving away 25% equity to a Twitter...
2024-11-291h 51
Product for Product ManagementEP 120 - The State of Product Analytics with Aakash GuptaWe have covered Product Analytics tools in the past, including Pendo, Amplitude, Mixpanel, Heap and some new comers like LogRocket, PostHog and FullStory.There are many more tools in the market, and many of the favorite ones are also improving and changing, with new improvements and functionalities that create more value to their users.We are fortunate to have more product leaders who are interested in looking at how our tools of the trade compare, and the value to our community. Such a leader is Aakash Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Product Growth...
2024-11-2747 min
The Growth PodcastWhat it means to be Design-Led, with Benjamin Humphrey (Former Growth Designer at Atlassian, CEO at Dovetail)In this episode, Benjamin Humphrey, CEO and founder of Dovetail, takes us inside the methods that have propelled his company to become a $970M platform, trusted by industry giants like Google, Shopify, and Notion.Benjamin unpacks the philosophy behind design-led growth, emphasizing the power of intuitive, user-centric products and how his team prioritizes pushing features to 100% completion.In today's episode, we cover:Why Dovetail Was Built – 00:00:10The Consumerization of Enterprise Software – 00:02:45Dovetail’s PLG Philosophy: Building for End Users – 00:05:01Building Teams That Own Problems...
2024-11-271h 48
The Growth PodcastHow to Do Product Discovery Right with Pawel Huryn, 175K+ on LinkedIn, Senior PM and AuthorThis episode is a masterclass in modern product management—featuring cutting-edge frameworks, actionable strategies, AI integration, competitive edge tactics, and aligning product goals with overarching business objectives.In today's episode, we cover:Junior PM Roles Are Done – 00:02:17Why Talking to Customers Alone Isn’t Enough – 00:07:44Balancing Team Empowerment with Team Maturity – 00:10:26Do We Need a Clear Definition of the Product Trio? – 00:17:49What’s Wrong with the Famous Double Diamond Framework? – 00:22:18Fixing the Double Diamond Framework – 00:24:04The Triple Diamond Framework Explained – 00:27...
2024-11-211h 32
The Growth PodcastHow to Win on TikTok and Medium with Professor Aaron Dinin, 100K+ on eachIn this episode, we dive into the foundations of social media success with Aaron Dinin, Duke University Faculty in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.With a PhD in English literature and a background as a tech entrepreneur, Aaron brings a unique lens to the world of social media, challenging the idea that modern content creation is a fleeting trend.In today's episode, we cover:Core Technology is Storytelling - 0:00Getting a Social Media Teaching Position - 1:03Storytelling as Kingmaker - 4:17Ad Break: Enterpret - 4:28
2024-11-172h 06
The Growth PodcastStop Using Frameworks: Lessons from Super-Senior IC PM Vineeth Madhusudanan (Microsoft, Meta, Statsig)In this episode, Vineeth dives deep into product management principles that defy frameworks. With a big tech background leading product teams at Microsoft, Facebook—and now Statsig—he brings some hot takes on how to PM.In today's episode, we cover:Vineeth’s Early Days and Career Path – 00:03:20 Navigating Product Management at Microsoft – 00:12:05 Shifting from IC to Manager Roles – 00:18:45 Joining Facebook and Learning Scale – 00:23:10 Early Lessons in Product Thinking – 00:29:40 Product Features vs. Customer Pain Points – 00:36:00 Experimentation: Core to Product Development – 00:4...
2024-11-132h 05
The Growth PodcastHow ZoomInfo Grows: The Story, Growth Motion, and Product Strategy with CEO and Founder Henry Shuck"If I’d had access to data-driven insights, customer activation secrets, and proven go-to-market tactics that billion-dollar companies use, I’d have scaled my company so fast..."Well, Christmas came early this year as Henry Schuck —generously—unpacks the exact strategies that have driven ZoomInfo’s exponential growth from a bootstrapped startup to a publicly traded powerhouse!Henry shares a rare look into the disciplined decisions behind ZoomInfo’s rise, the role of AI in reshaping sales intelligence, and his approach to leading a resilient, future-proof organization. This conversation is packed with tactical insights for anyone aimin...
2024-11-101h 28
The Growth PodcastThe Ultimate Guide To Growth Marketing And Sales | Shubham Khoker, Head of Growth @ TopMateGrowth isn’t about relying on the same playbooks or sticking to same strategies day in and day out.It’s about testing, learning, and adapting — over and over again.In this episode, Shubham Khoker, Head of Growth at TopMate.io, dives into why continuous experimentation is the lifeblood of a thriving growth strategy.He sheds light on what many companies miss: growth isn’t just about scaling tactics that worked once; it’s about pivoting, iterating, and evolving with every new insight.In today's episode, we cover:Growth S...
2024-11-061h 45
The Growth PodcastHow to Build Things Faster as a Product Team | Maria Cuasay, Director of Product Growth @ AncestryMost growth teams move too slowly.In today’s episode, we find the why behind this.Maria Cuasay breaks down the three pillars of velocity in growth teams and shares her contrarian approach to experimentation, user research, and landing top growth roles.Maria has been in tech since 2012 as a venture capitalist and has product growth at places like Lyft and OpenCare. Currently, she is the Director of Product Growth at Ancestry.In today's episode, we cover:How to Move Fast | 07:34Growth PMs | 46:24Growth Product Le...
2024-11-022h 10
Products of Music7 Steps to Become an AI PM | Aakash Gupta of Product GrowthAakash Gupta writes the Product Growth newsletter for over 140,000 subscribers and hosts the Product Growth podcast, where he helps product managers, product leaders and aspiring product managers.In today's episode:Aakash's journey to newsletter successThe 7 steps to follow to become an AI Product ManagerAakash's tips on growing your network and audience—Aakash's contact info:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aagupta• Product Growth Newsletter on Substack• Product Growth Podcast on YouTube —Where to find the host, Adam Wakeling:• Twitt...
2024-10-3052 min
Delivering Value: Lead like the top 1% in growth, marketing, & product3 Speed-Bumps That Almost Derailed a Leading Voice in Product Growth (Aakash Gupta)In this episode, Aakash Gupta shares his journey from a tech-savvy kid in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to a successful product manager and creator in the Product Growth space. He shares his tough feedback experiences, how he’s been able to overcome imposter syndrome, and how building a failed startup impacted his career. Aakash emphasizes the importance of self-care, emotional intelligence, and supportive mentorship in navigating corporate roles and leadership challenges. Aakash opens up about:How the collapse of a startup with 350k users reshaped his career and mindsetGetting specific feedback from a...
2024-10-2954 min
The Growth Podcast21 Harsh Truths about Product Management in AI | Scott Jones, VP of Product at Realeyes“Enterprise PM work can take 18 months. Startup PM work takes days.”How do you bridge this gap?Scott Jones has done it at HPE, Lenovo, and now as VP of Product at AI startup Realeyes.In this episode, he shares how he brought startup speed to Fortune 500 companies, turned an RFI into a multi-million dollar product line in 14 months, and how to navigate your career with multiple job hops.Scott is one of the most senior PMs in the Triangle area, and another one of my friends. He has 15 years of PM a...
2024-10-291h 42
The Growth PodcastThe Product Management Job Search in 2024: How to Win, with Shravan Tickoo, Former Byju's, Bhanzu PM LeaderLanding a PM job in today’s market requires special techniques.After coaching 500+ PMs to such jobs, Shravan Tickoo opens up his book of secrets.In today's episode, we cover:Byju’s downfall | 1:59Job search made easy | 29:57How to become better critical thinkers | 01:38:53Thoughts on AI tools and founder mode | 02:11:32Meme process and his income as a creator | 02:30:08Brought to you by:June - Customer analytics for product focused teamsDovetail - The Fastest Way to Understand Your...
2024-10-262h 53
The Growth PodcastHow to land your next PM role without working more, from Google PM turned Career Coach Shobhit ChughAs a product manager you need to communicate value clearly. The value of your products and the value you bring in.In today's episode, we're going to cover mindset shifts, career growth and product management, and Shobhit's take on leadership and ownership in product management.Shobhit started his career in technology in 2002. He worked at McKinsey and spent four years as a PM at Google. Now he runs the Intentional Product Manager and has coached over 1,000 PMs. In this episode, we discuss:Angles of mastery that will help you stand out i...
2024-10-231h 35
The Growth PodcastThe Ultimate Guide to Knowing Your Users as a PM | George Harter, 20+ Years of PMAs a PM, you have to be the expert in your user.In this episode, 20+ year PM George Harter (a 'Super IC PM') breaks down his two part strategy to knowing your users:Listening tourSurveysTune in for his methodology and much more - like navigating leadership challenges to the future of AI and product management.In this episode, we discuss:How to know your user? | 08:42All about having conversations with users | 27:37Conducting User Surveys | 37:32Incorporating User Insights into the...
2024-10-191h 23
LaunchPod | Product Management PodcastSurvive & thrive in the product growth revolution | Aakash Gupta, CPO, Product Growth (Apollo.io, threadUp, Epic Games)Today, our guest is Aakash Gupta, the author of Product Growth, the world's largest newsletter on product growth, with over 140K subscribers.
Aakash has held an extensive array of product leader roles, spanning from Director of Growth at threadUp, Lead Product Manager at Epic Games, Head of Product Growth at Affirm, to most recently serving as VP of Product at Apollo.i.
On today's episode, LogRocket's VP of Marketing, Jeff Wharton, talks to Aakash about the different archetypes of product leaders and how those leadership types influence the teams around them; what Aakash's three big...
2024-10-1541 min
The Growth PodcastHow to Crush Your Growth Role, with Former Gitlab and Acorns VP of Growth Hila QuEvery company wants growth, but not everyone knows how to make it happen.In today’s episode, Hila Qu breaks down the secrets of building a growth model that can optimize metrics and also unlock untapped potential.Hila is a growth expert who has led success at Acorns and GitLab. She’s also been an EIR at Reforge and was the First PM of Growth at Growth Hackers. She has over a decade of experience in product-led growth.In this episode, we discuss:Building Growth Models | 07:24Exploring the Growth Full...
2024-10-151h 48
The Growth PodcastHow Maven Builds Product, and Whether You Should Take a Maven PM Course with Maven CEO Gagan BiyaniWhy do some cohort-based courses succeed while others fail?Gagan Biyani believes the secret lies not in more capital, but in smarter, scalable models; having experienced both the sides.In today’s episode, we explore the future of cohort-based learning and how Maven is helping instructors succeed with less overhead."Gagan is the co-founder and CEO of Maven. In the past, He’s also been a co-founder at Udemy and CEO at Sprig. Today, he shares his journey across Maven and Udemy, with some valuable insights.In our conversation, we cover:
2024-10-121h 44
The Growth PodcastHow I Built Lempire | Guillaume Moubeche - CEO, LempireStarting a company with $1,000 and turning it into a $150M+ valuation? Sounds like a fever dream.But that’s what Guillaume Moubeche was able to do with Lempire. In today’s podcast, we break down how.In our conversation, we cover:Introduction and Lempire's Growth Story | 00:00How Lemlist used AppSumo for initial growth and community building | 09:03How Guillaume's role evolved as the company grew | 14:42Guillaume's approach to prioritization and product development | 17:59Guillaume's current priorities and Lempire's strategic direction | 26:05Where to find Guil...
2024-10-0828 min
The Growth PodcastEverything You Need to Know About Product-Led Growth with the author of the book, Wes BushFreemium, free trial, or reverse trial?Are stuck on this question?Unfortunately, you're thinking about Product-Led Growth (PLG) wrong.In this episode, Wes and I tackle common PLG Myths, and explain how you can effectively implement PLG for your product.Wes Bush is the Founder and CEO of ProductLed. He is a Best-Selling author of Product-Led Growth: How to Build a Product That Sells Itself and is one of the most sought-after Product Experts in the world.In our conversation, we cover:What is Product-Led Growth (PLG) | 01:27
2024-10-081h 46
The Growth PodcastThe Ultimate Guide to Your Next Product Management Job | Diego Granados, AI PM at Google“How do I get my next PM job?” Probably, the most asked question this year.With all the hype around the PM roles and layoffs all around, it has become one of the most difficult roles to get a job in.People are struggling to even get shortlisted and most can only dream of getting those interview calls, let alone a job offer.Today Diego and I going to break down all the elements of getting your next PM job.Diego Granados is an AI PM at Google. He’s been an AI...
2024-10-051h 58
The Growth PodcastMake More of Your Product Launches Succeed with Itamar Gilad, Ex-Google PMTired of churning out endless product artifacts?In this episode, Itamar Gilad reveals how to slash PM busywork and focus on what really moves the needle.Itamar is one of my favorite voices in PM. He was a PM at Google and Microsoft and more recently has been a coach and author of Evidence Guided.In our conversation, we cover:The Confidence Meter Framework | 07:51Itamar’s View on Airbnb’s PM Style | 15:25No Products Owners? | 26:22How can PMs Make Their Artifact Burden More Lightweight? | 38:41Co...
2024-10-011h 50
The Growth PodcastThe Tactics of Product Transformation: How to Build a Better Working Environment with Christian IdiodiThink product transformation is just for big, legacy companies? Think again. Christian Idiodi reveals why even successful startups might be overdue for a radical shift in how they build products.Christian is a Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group where he works with Marty Cagan, who called Christian “the most interesting man in the world”. Previously, he was Managing Director at CareerBuilder, VP of Product at Snagajob, and Head of Product at Datasite. In our conversation, we cover:Biggest Misconception People Have About Transformation | 2:22The Meth...
2024-09-281h 27
The Growth PodcastBuild a Snap Product Strategy: How to Succeed as a PM and Product LeaderYour product strategy might be your biggest roadblock. Sounds counterintuitive, right?Well, according to Ed, if you're spending weeks crafting the perfect strategy, you're already behind.In this episode, we are breaking down Ed’s “Snap Strategy” approach that will revolutionize your product management style.We are challenging everything you thought you knew about building successful products — from debunking the myth of the “product purist” and learning how to become a great product leader to exploring product management in the world of AI, and much more.Ed is one of the most experie...
2024-09-242h 15
The Growth PodcastProduct-Led Growth (PLG) Masterclass: How World Class Companies Grow in 2024Product-Led Growth has become the talk of the PM town recently. And it is one of the most valuable strategies… if executed correctly. But should you implement PLG for your product? If yes, then how?Today we’re synthesize and share our learnings, from doing so many deep dives over the years, into a masterclass in PLG.Jaryd is a Director of Product Management at Backstage, former founder, and Author of How They Grow. It’s one of my favourite newsletters out there. We’ve collaborated on not one but two deep dives - Miro and Klar...
2024-09-202h 12
The Growth PodcastMaster Go-to-Market Strategy: GTM Motions, ICP, and AI Products with Google, Bayer Advisor Maja VojeYour Go-to-Market strategy is not just a one-time product launch event. It’s 'always on'.In this episode, Maja and I discuss all about Go-to-Market Motions, how to choose and execute the right GTM Motions and how GTM strategies differ for AI products.Maja is a Go-to-Market expert. She is the best-selling author of the GTM strategist book and newsletter, as well as an advisor to companies on GTM. She has spent 11 years working in growth and marketing across high-profile unicorns and enterprises such as Google, Rocket Internet, Bayer, and Heineken, as well as over 350 st...
2024-09-161h 42
The Growth PodcastMasterclass: Product Agencies by Mirela Mus | Founder at Product People, 12+ Years of PM ExperienceAs a PM, you must’ve wondered about working on new products every few months. Mirela had a similar story that inspired her to start a Product Agency for Interim Product Work.In this episode, Mirela helps in breaking down everything about Interim and Fractional Product work, the Product Agency business and the key differences between working at such agencies compared to working as independent freelancers.Mirela is the founder and CPO of Product People, the largest Fractional Product Agency. Mirela has 12+ years of Product Management experience at places such as WHO and Zalando....
2024-09-131h 14
The Growth PodcastProduct Management in the Era of AI | Lessons from 15+ Years of PM Experience | Sam Kawsarani, VP PM at Paramount CommerceThere has been a lot of talk around how AI can disrupt product management in the near future. How true is it though?Sam Kawsarani and I discuss the impact of AI in Product Management, both at the present and in the futureSam has over 15 years of PM experience. He is currently the VP of Product at Paramount. Previously, he was the VP of product at Railz. He is also the author of The Product Trench Newsletter.In today’s episode, we cover:The Actual Impact of AI on Product Ma...
2024-09-091h 42
The Growth PodcastWrite a Great Product Strategy: Lessons from Ravi Mehta | Former CPO at Tinder, Director at Meta, VP at TripAdvisorProduct strategy documents are amongst the hardest to write as PMs or Product Leaders. How do you them well?In today's episode Ravi Mehta and I deep dive into how to build clear product strategies. We cover everything FROM components of a good product strategy TO all the frameworks that you will ever need.Ravi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Outpace, a company that is reinventing the way people learn and grow. He has significant experience in product management and development, having previously held roles such as CPO at Tinder, Director of Product at F...
2024-09-061h 37
The Growth PodcastHow to Build High Performing Product Teams | Lessons from 15+ Years in Product with Stephanie LeueBuilding a high performing product team is one of the hardest, but most essential tasks, for product leaders. Today, we break down how with Stephanie Leue.Stephanie was CPO at Doodle and has over 15 years of Product Management experience at companies such as Paypal and Contentful. Currently, she is a Group Product Manager at Ringier. She’s also one of the most original product content producers on LinkedIn. In today’s episode, we cover:• What is a high performing team? | 2:50 • How many teams are high performing? | 11:31 • How to build high perfo...
2024-09-031h 31
The Growth PodcastHow Meta Does Product Growth with Andre Nader, 9+ Years at Meta (fka Facebook)Meta has one of the most unique Product Growth cultures of any company out there. In today’s episode we break down the function with Andre Nader.Andre spent 9+ years at Meta in Product Growth, and before that he was at Indeed, BuildASign, and Offers.com.In today’s episode, we cover:* How to Break Into Meta | 2:04* Meta's Unique Product Growth Function | 12:20* How Meta (and Facebook) Does Product Growth | 30:10* How to Optimize Your FAANG Compensation | 48:30* The Path to FIRE (in San Francisco) | 1:06:05Brought to y...
2024-08-291h 32
The Growth PodcastDealing with the Messy Reality of B2B Product Management with Jason Knight | Interim CPO with 25+ Years in TechJason Knight has over 25 years of experience in tech and product and currently works as the founder of One Knight Consulting, where he has a portfolio career as an interim and fractional CPO, Maven Course creator, PM coach, and also content creator.Jason is the man behind the One Knight in Product podcast, which I was on a few months back. He’s been one of my inspirations to start this podcast in the first place.In today's episode, we break down:* The Messy Reality of B2B PM | 0:00* Challenging B2B...
2024-08-261h 36
The Growth PodcastHow to Develop Your Product Strategy, with Satyajeet Salgar | Director of Product, GoogleSatyajeet Salgar is a Director of Product Management at Google. He’s had a 16+ year career there, where he has been the product leader for many teams at YouTube and Google Search. Now, he leads teams in Applied AI.In this conversation, Satyajeet and I cover everything you need to know to write a good product strategy:* The elements of a good vs a bad strategy doc* The type of work and experimentation you need to confirm a strategy* How to connect strategy to quarterly objectives and key results (OK...
2024-08-231h 29
Imran's PodcastCareer Resilience with Aakash GuptaIn this episode, we sit down with Aakash Gupta, a renowned product management expert, to delve into the critical issue of layoffs within the tech industry. Aakash shares his valuable perspectives on how product managers can navigate this challenging landscape with grace and strategy. Here’s what you’ll learn from this episode:
Immediate Steps Post-Layoff: Aakash discusses the essential actions product managers should take immediately after a layoff to remain positive and proactive, emphasizing the importance of mindset and forward planning.
Skills and Re-Skilling: The conversation turns to the vital skills that laid-off PMs should...
2024-08-2040 min
The Growth PodcastThe Ultimate Guide to PositioningAnthony is, perhaps, the web's favorite writer on Product Marketing. So in today’s podcast, we cover a key Product Marketing and Growth topic: The Ultimate Guide to Positioning.We go deep on 4 main topics:* Masterclass in Positioning (0:00)* Building a Great Homepage (41:00)* Anthony’s Growth Hot Takes (52:25)* The Role of PMs and PMMs (1:06:00)Along the way, we get to hear insider tales from Anthony's experience at FletchPMM.A big shout-out to our launch sponsors that made this possible:• Attio: A prior newsle...
2024-08-191h 28
The Growth PodcastPricing Masterclass: Everything you need to know about SaaS PricingIn today’s episode, we turn to a core topic for most PMs, founders, and growth practitioners: SaaS Pricing. And we chat with one of the leaders in the field, Kyle Poyar.We cover all the key levers you need to optimize to get it right:* How to Set Your Pricing (1:24)* Pricing Page (38:09)* Feature Paywalls (49:30)* Free to Paid Conversion (58:45)* Cancelation (1:17:50)* Pricing Quick Wins (1:11:05)If you’re a PM, founder, or someone influencing pricing, this episode is bound to have a bunch of great take...
2024-08-191h 28
The Estee Show - Product Management & Business Insights37. Deep Dive into Fractional Product Management with Aakash Gupta Unlocking the Power of Fractional Product Leadership with Aakash Gupta In this episode of the Estee Show, we explore the evolving world of fractional product leadership with expert Aakash Gupta. This deep dive follows our previous discussion on the topic with Ben Erez and expands on the insights found in an extensive 16,000-word article co-authored by Aakash and Jason Knight, host of the One Knight in Product podcast. Aakash discusses the intricacies of the fractional PM role, from pricing strategies and engagement setup to avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring successful outcomes. He shares le...
2024-07-301h 06
Convergence.fmStartup Pricing and Product Manager Interview Strategies from Aakash Gupta, Product GrowthIn this episode, Ashok Sivanand sits down with Aakash Gupta, a former VP of Product at Apollo.io and now the author of the popular newsletter, Product Growth. Aakash shares his journey from being a computer science enthusiast to working at Apollo.io and eventually venturing out on his own. His insights on pricing strategies and the problems facing startups in our current economy are invaluable. Aakash and Ashok also discuss how layoffs in the tech industry have made product jobs harder to get and what you can do in your interview to break through and land your dream...
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Sales [UN]TrainingPricing Strategies and Product Manager Interviews: Valuable Insights from Aakash Gupta of Product GrowthIn this episode, Ashok Sivanand sits down with Aakash Gupta, a former VP of Product at Apollo.io and now the author of the popular newsletter, Product Growth. Aakash shares his journey from being a computer science enthusiast to working at Apollo.io and eventually venturing out on his own. His insights on pricing strategies and the problems facing startups in our current economy are invaluable. Aakash and Ashok also discuss how layoffs in the tech industry have made product jobs harder to get and what you can do in your interview to break through and land your dream...
2024-07-091h 04
One Knight in ProductAccelerating Your Product Leadership Job Hunt (with Aakash Gupta, Author "Product Growth" Newsletter)Aakash Gupta is a product leader turned author and professional newsletter writer, with a huge following on LinkedIn and Twitter. He writes regularly on product management principles, and personal and career growth and recently put out an article about nailing the product leadership job search. We also recently collaborated on an article about fractional product leadership! In this interview, I spoke to Aakash about his journey into full-time content creation and some of the lessons he learned about the product leadership job search.
Episode highlights:
1. The product leadership job market is slowly coming back to life
2024-06-1158 min
Product Weekend PodcastUltimate Guide to Product Reviews w/ Aakash GuptaJoin hosts Moita and Brito on the Product Weekend Podcast as they sit down with Aakash Gupta, popularly known as 'The Product Growth Guy,' to unravel the ultimate guide to mastering product reviews. In this engaging episode, Aakash shares in-depth insights on essential PM qualities, practical strategies for effective product reviews, and building key relationships within your team. Whether you're an aspiring product manager or a seasoned leader, this conversation is packed with valuable advice to elevate your product management skills.
Dive deeper into Product Reviews: https://www.news.aakashg.com/p/the-product-review-bible-how-to-crush
2024-06-111h 06
Kaafi Wild Hai Show With GuptaJiEpisode 19 - From Netflix Special Getting Cancelled To Selling Auditoriums Ft. Aakash GuptaIn this episode of Kaafi Wild Hai Show With GuptaJi, Appurv is joined by leading Stand-Up Comedian & Winner of Comicstaan season 2 Aakash Gupta. Aakash & Appurv Started by sharing their funny travel stories and fan encounters. Aakash talks about his life before Stand-Up Comedy, and how he worked for Corporate and Radio Stations, etc. before being introduced to stand-up comedy. He talks about being a part of several activities during his college days to keep himself engaged & how he fought his inferiority complex. He talks about doing improv comedy & discovering Stand-Up Comedy by accident but eventually falling in love with the...
2024-06-021h 09
Kaafi Wild Hai Show With GuptaJiEpisode 19 - From Netflix Special Getting Cancelled To Selling Auditoriums Ft. Aakash GuptaIn this episode of Kaafi Wild Hai Show With GuptaJi, Appurv is joined by leading Stand-Up Comedian & Winner of Comicstaan season 2 Aakash Gupta. Aakash & Appurv Started by sharing their funny travel stories and fan encounters. Aakash talks about his life before Stand-Up Comedy, and how he worked for multiple companies like KPMG, Radio Stations, etc. before being introduced to stand-up comedy. He talks about being a part of several activities during his college days to keep himself engaged & how he fought his inferiority complex. He talks about doing improv comedy & discovering Stand-Up Comedy by accident but eventually falling in love...
2024-05-301h 09
GTM Strategist PodcastAakash Gupta: Pricing and PackagingAakash Gupta is an EPIC Product and Growth leader. He has vast experience in product leadership roles at hyper-growing companies such as affirm, EPIC games, and Apollo.io, where he rose to VP of Product at $1.6B Series C. He also has a mega-popular Substack (109K followers) and LinkedIn, where he has more than 200K followers.
I love to joke that all the other 4Ps of marketing spend money, and pricing makes it. So why do so many people shy away from it? In this episode, we discussed pricing and packaging hands-on using examples.
Links:
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2024-05-1750 min
The Product ManagerHow to Succeed in a Feature Factory as a Product Manager (with Aakash Gupta, The Product Growth Guy)In the ever-evolving world of product management, the term "feature factory" has become somewhat of an industry buzzword, often thrown around with a mix of humor and resignation. But what does it really mean to work in a so-called feature factory, and more importantly, how can product managers not only survive but thrive in such environments?In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Aakash Gupta—Product Leader & Author of the Product Growth Newsletter—to explore these questions.
2024-05-1442 min
Supra Insider#8: The Product Leadership Job Search with Aakash GuptaWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, we’re excited to bring you our conversation with Aakash Gupta.New to Supra Insider? Subscribe to get each episode straight to your inbox 👇Aakash is a former product leader who was most recently VP of Product at Apollo, Head of Product Growth at Affirm, and other great companies. He’s lately become known for his Substack newsletter, Product Growth, where he has a very large subscriber base, as well as his LinkedIn where he has 200k+ followers.In this episode, we went deep on the...
2024-04-3053 min
Everything Product PodcastThe PM Growth Story | 200k Linkedin and 100k Newsletter | Aakash GuptaAakash Gupta ( @growproduct ) is a PRODUCT MANAGEMENT BEAST! 🦁 In this EPIC️ interview, he shares his TOP secrets for growing an audience of 200K+ followers across LinkedIn and 100K subscribers on Substack. 😱
In this podcast episode, Sid Saladi and Srinath Kotela interview Akash Gupta, a successful content creator and product manager. They discuss Akash's journey in growing his newsletter, marketing strategies, content creation process, and challenges faced. They also delve into the skills required for product management and career growth.
Aakash shares strategies for getting a PM job and his predictions for the future of product management. The conversation concludes with Akash...
2024-01-2157 min