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Product For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!Hot Girl AI Summer: Why You Need to Go AI-First — NowIn this energizing mid-year check-in, Christa and Renée dive into the accelerating pace of AI and why 2025 is the year to stop watching from the sidelines. From Canada’s shockingly low AI adoption stats to what it really means to build AI-first businesses, they break down the urgency for leaders, teams, and individuals to level up—fast. 💡 They cover: What “AI-first” means (and why “AI-last” is a risk) Why technical literacy is the new leadership currency The myth of AI replacing humans—and what’s actually happening in real companies Real-world use cases built for less than $5 (!) How stra...
2025-07-3141 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!The Future of Sport: Where Data Meets GritIn this episode of Product for Humans, we dive into the exhilarating—and urgent—intersection of sport, technology, and AI. Join hosts Christa Hill and Renee Matsalla as they sit down with longtime friend Dr. Taylor McKee from Brock University's Centre for Sport Capacity to explore how data, ethics, and innovation are reshaping the future of sport. From predictive analytics and injury prevention to safe sport and cultural reform, we unpack: The opportunities and risks in sport tech adoption Why nonprofit sport organizations are drowning in sensitive data—and what to do about it
2025-06-1850 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH015:The Antidote to “Discovery Theatre"Tired of pretending you're doing discovery when really, you're just guessing? In this episode, we step into The Product Experiment Garage with Chantal Botana and Maurice McGinley for a real talk on what discovery actually means — and why it’s so often misunderstood.This isn’t about running a full-blown design sprint on day one. It's about finding the next right step in your product practice — and doing it in a low-stakes environment where you can observe, experiment, and learn.💡 You’ll hear:Why “Discovery Theatre” is holding your team backHow to challenge assumptions with users, not i...
2025-05-0937 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH014: Standing Up for What's Right in Tech with Frances HaugenFrances became a household name in 2021 when she blew the whistle on Facebook for the prioritization of profits over user safety. And guess what... she is a PRODUCT MANAGER! We got to ask her about her pathway into Product Management, what it was like working at Facebook when these practices were happening, and how she got the courage to speak up for what is right. We also got to talk about the future of AI and how we can be at the forefront of it. This is a MUST WATCH for anyone w...
2024-12-1152 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH013: How Product Management Powers a $10 Billion Tourism IndustryTired of your job and want to pivot?Well, it isn’t as hard as you might think! Don’t just take our word for it—hear from recent Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) grad Jillian Hale, who transitioned from marketing to become a Group Product Manager at Travel Alberta.Join Christa Hill and Renee Matsalla tomorrow to learn how Jill made her successful pivot into Product Management and how you can too!Hosted by: Renee Matsalla & Christa Hill Tacit Edge: Website: tacit-edge.com...
2024-10-1146 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH012: Product for Humans - Using Product Practices to Scale Jobber w. David Ferris!Want to know how to scale a company to BILLIONS of dollars in services delivered? Look no further than 👋 David Ferris, the Sr. Product Manager (AI) at Jobber! David has been leading Product Management practices for 11 years at Jobber, an award-winning operations management software for home service businesses. David helped Jobber reach 200K+ home service pros, who have over 27 million households and invoiced over $40 billion in services!! Talk about SCALE! Join us to hear how David kept a level head and used Product Management best practices to rapidly scale Jobber’...
2024-06-191h 00Product For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH011: Product For Human - Learnings From Transformed By Marty CaganTis the season for product enthusiasts as Marty Cagan of Silicon Valley Product Group legend unveils yet another gem! Every few years, SVPG releases a new book that distills insights from the most successful product organizations worldwide into an easily digestible format.This time, the focus is on the ever-elusive concept of transformation. But what exactly is transformation? It's the process of reshaping an organization to be driven by technology and innovation, shifting from a project-based model to the Product Operating Model.Christa and Renee have delved into the book and are brimming...
2024-05-1558 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH010: Product For Humans - Product Led Growth With Tom Alvarez - Good LawyerBrace yourselves for an epic live chat with Thomas Alvarez, CPO of Goodlawyer!Tom and his team are revolutionizing how businesses find reputable legal counsel. No more massive bills and expensive retainers.Just value.Hear how Tom's Product leadership brought Goodlawyer to where it is today, about his career ups and downs, his wild ride into product management, and what it’s really like to ride on a rocket ship of high growth.Hosted by: Renee Matsalla & Christa Hill Tacit Edge: Web...
2024-05-0655 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH009: Product For Humans - Using Product Management for Good with Sandi BogaWhen it comes to generating impact through Product Management, there is no one better to talk to than Sandi Boga! Sandi’s impressive career saw her leading teams at Alberta’s biggest tech success stories including SMART, ATB, Symend, and Benevity. Now she connects non-profits with the funders who support their world-changing ambitions as Head of Product @ Impact Genome. We cannot wait to talk to her about her path to Product Management and her unique approach to leadership and impact. You DO NOT want to miss this one!Hosted by
2024-05-061h 00Product For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH007: Product For Humans - From Interior Design to Microsoft with Kelly MedeirosDid you know you can work at Microsoft with a background in interior design!?That’s exactly what Kelly did!After a career in Interior Design and the furniture industry, Kelly did the seemingly impossible: She started working for an up-and-coming tech startup.Then she landed at Microsoft!!How did she do it?How does she use her unique background to lead teams?Hosted by: Renee Matsalla & Christa Hill Tacit Edge: Website: tacit-edge.com LinkedIn: linkedin.co...
2024-05-0658 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH008: Product for Humans - How to Pivot in Tech with Mónica and RosheenThink you don't have enough tech experience to pivot and persevere in the technology industry? Think again!!We are talking to Mônica Alves Maciel and Rosheen Hayat, two phenomenal individuals who made the transition to technology WITHOUT a technical background. Tune in to learn how they used their unique backgrounds to their advantage to land incredible jobs in our growing tech ecosystem. Hear the challenges, how they persevered, and how they are now helping others do the same.Hosted by: Renee Matsalla & Christa Hill Ta...
2024-05-061h 02Product For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH006: Product For Humans - Global Product Management Excellence with Temi OyewoleSometimes you meet people who were born to be Product Managers. Temi Oyewole is this type of person. Originally from Nigeria, Temi did her Masters in the UK, became a Strategy and Finance Consultant in Lagos, then made her way to Canada in 2018. Soon she realized that she wanted to become a Product Manager. And she did just that, landing a job with the rapidly growing Virtual Gurus. Now she is a Product Manager at ATB and has never looked back. Hosted by: Renee Matsalla & Christa Hill
2024-05-0656 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH002: Product for Humans - 2024 Predictions Part 2We had a blast talking about Product Management trends and predictions for 2024... So we are doing it again! Tune in for Part 2 of 2024 Product Predictions! What does AI mean for Product folks? What are the trends in Product Management hiring? What are the challenges faced by Product Leaders in 2024? We've heard a lot about the tech predictions for 2024, but what about the humans behind by it? Hosted by: Renee Matsalla & Christa Hill Tacit Edge: Website: tacit-edge.com LinkedIn: linkedin...
2024-05-011h 05Product For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH004: Product for Humans - AMA on AI and Agile!What does the future have in store for Product Management? In 2023, we've heard a lot of rumblings about Product Management roles being eliminated, companies turning away from Agility, and a focus on profitability over growth. OH and of course we've heard that AI robots are coming to take all of our jobs. But what's really true? What can we expect in 2024? Our founders and Product Management experts will talk about the future of Product Management head on. And guess what, it's a lot more exciting than you think! Hosted by...
2024-05-0157 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH005: Product for Humans - AMA with Charlé WestJoin us for this incredible conversation with Charlé West of Athennian!She is a mid-career PdM and shares her journey into product and her reflections on her experiences and learnings to date! Hosted by: Renee Matsalla & Christa Hill Tacit Edge: Website: tacit-edge.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/tacitedge Instagram: instagram.com/tacit.edge TikTok: tiktok.com/@tacitedge YouTube: youtube.com/@TacitEdge
2024-05-0152 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH003: Product for Humans - 2024 Predictions Part 1What does the future have in store for Product Management? In 2023, we've heard a lot of rumblings about Product Management roles being eliminated, companies turning away from Agility, and a focus on profitability over growth. OH and of course we've heard that AI robots are coming to take all of our jobs. But what's really true? What can we expect in 2024? Our founders and Product Management experts will talk about the future of Product Management head on. And guess what, it's a lot more exciting than you think! Hosted by...
2024-05-0158 minProduct For Humans | The Practice of Product IRL!PFH001: Product for Humans - AMA with Pivot Pro Cameron ChristianYOU belong in Product. Don't believe us? Join our Product Ask Me Anything with Cameron Christian who recently made the pivot from broadcasting to tech! Despite graduating into a tough job market, Cameron was able to find the perfect career for himself as a technical Project Manager for the global powerhouse Evertz. Hosted by: Renee Matsalla & Christa Hill Tacit Edge: Website: tacit-edge.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/tacitedge Instagram: instagram.com/tacit.edge TikTok: tiktok.com/@tacitedge YouTu...
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