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Product PeopleThe Impact of AI on Design with Nick Cawthon In this episode, we explore how a child's creativity can impact their professional career. We discuss the influence of generative AI on design, how to bridge the gap between design and development using AI, and the evolution of design education. We also cover prompt-based design, the role of UI helper agents, the importance of humanism, and the current job market for UX professionals. So, if you are a Designer, Product Manager, Software Engineer, or simply someone interested in understanding the impact of AI on Design, you're in the right place! Nick's LinkedIn.
2025-09-2143 min
Product PeopleFrom Thought to Form: Structuring Ideas That Ship with Marcelo Calbucci In this episode, we talk about frameworks as thinking blueprints, how our views on them change with experience, what it takes to adopt a framework, and the PRFAQ framework itself. We also discuss the relentless push to ship products, the art of winning over skeptical executives, the promise of generative UX, the pulse of the startup world, the power of communities, and the transformative impact of structured thinking.
2025-09-1541 min
Product PeopleThe Revenue Roadmap: Ethical Profitability with Almir Colan In this episode, we will explore revenue models, ethical profitability, the role of trust in business, structuring economies, the philosophy of Islamic financing, securing business funding, the importance of experimentation, the impact of monetary policies on people's lives, and the decentralization of decision-making. So, if you're in finance, a product person, an entrepreneur, or simply someone curious about how money, products, and leadership intersect to influence our daily lives, you're in the right place!
2025-09-1555 min
Product PeopleDesigning for Humanity: Tech with a Moral Compass with Makoto Kern In this episode, we explore how to think, not just what to think. We discuss design's role in aligning business and user goals, and the roots of morality in work enviroments. We also touch on the role of designers as therapists, the privacy fallout of AI apps, the thread connecting trust and transparency, the broader impact of AI on humanity, and the future skills needed to stay relevant. And lastly, we talk about the rising premium on being human, the cognitive mess of AI slop, and the loud return of feature-centricity. So, if you are a designer...
2025-09-0349 min
Product PeopleVoices of Impact: Tech for Palestine's Journey with Paul Biggar In this episode, we'll explore the journey of Tech for Palestine and discuss the significance of ethics in technology. We'll investigate examples of technology use that has gone wrong, as well as examples where tech has been used for good. We'll also chat about the attention economy and explore how problem-solving can serve as a coping mechanism. Furthermore, we will discuss the role of startups, and social media platforms on individuals, communities, and societies then touch on some of the challenges we're facing in the West and strategies for making a meaningful difference toward a more just world.
2025-08-201h 10
Product PeopleProduct Roadmapping Debt: Uncovering The Hidden Costs with Kareem Mayan In this episode, we'll explore the journey of a product person transitioning from employee to founder. We'll discuss the various types and applications of product roadmaps, common pitfalls in product road mapping, how to navigate cost-sensitive environments and the key indicators for assessing product maturity in organizations of all sizes. So, if you are a Product Manager, Designer, Software Engineer, or simply someone interested in understanding how product roadmaps can be used to reduce costs and drive faster revenue growth, you're in the right place! Kareem Mayan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareem/
2025-08-2045 min
2024-10-011h 32
Product PeopleDesigners vs. AI: Enemies or Allies with Ewa Ding In this episode, we'll discuss how designers can approach their relationship with AI technologies, common mistakes to avoid when improving design craft, ethical considerations when designing for AI, the importance of using a human-centred approach to design AI-powered products, and meaningful career advice in the age of AI. Whether you are a designer, a product person, an entrepreneur, or just someone curious about the impact of AI products on individuals, communities, and societies, you are in the right place! 🔗 To Join The Collective: Newsletter LinkedIn Instagram Contribute
2024-09-1939 min
Product PeopleCrafting an Irresistible Product Pitch with Nathan YeungIn this episode, we discuss how to craft a compelling product pitch, how to measure its success, the difference between marketing and sales, the impact of cognitive biases on consumer decision-making, overcoming the fear of selling, and the importance of authenticity in building trust. So, If you're in marketing, sales, design, or product management, or simply interested in understanding how consumer psychology influences our daily choices, you're in the right place!
2024-08-1943 min
Product PeopleApplied Enterprise Program Delivery with Duke Butler and Sanjiv PurbaIn this episode, we will explore the importance of projects and programs, what makes enterprise programs successful, the connection between delivering programs and achieving strategic objectives, the challenges that organizations face to innovate, the cyclical nature of the tech job market, and the impact of AI on product people in tech. So, if you're interested in how technology, people, and programs come together to create value, you're in the right place.
2024-08-0857 min
Product PeopleBusiness Design with Giovanni Angelucci and Tony Ayala As people, we often reflect on our purpose, our reason for existence, and how we can make a meaningful impact on others. However, we typically neglect to trust our intuition when we have an idea to address a meaningful problem. In this episode, we will explore how product people can design and grow a business that truly makes a difference in everyday lives. So, if you enjoy food and are curious about business design, you're in the right place. Expect an inspiring conversation, compelling stories, and valuable advice that can fuel your own journey with product, design...
2024-06-1756 min
Product PeopleDesigning Sustainable Futures with Strategic Foresight As humans, we often reflect on the past and dream about the future, but we don't always approach this in a systematic way that could help us envision, plan, and create a better world. In this episode, we will explore how product people can use strategic foresight and design fiction to create improved products, solve meaningful problems, and build sustainable futures. If you'd like to learn more about our guest David Glazer, you can check out: Dave's website LinkedIn Profile
2024-06-0452 min
Product PeopleData-Driven Dilemmas: When AI Isn't the AnswerAs product people, we often find ourselves making decisions that can either be good or bad. To optimize our decision-making, we use data, frameworks, and feedback loops. However, we also face constant pressure from stakeholders and clients who prioritize profit over everything else. In this episode, we will explore how Gen AI impacts product and content creators, the creative process, the need for human connection, and the potential risks and consequences of incorporating AI features into the products we build. If you'd like to learn more about our guest Hannah Clark, you can check out the following resource...
2024-05-1541 min
Product PeopleThe No-Code Advantage with Karla FernandesAs product people we love discovering and solving the right problems however we sometimes struggle to bring our ideas to life. So what gets in the way? The challenges that we face vary from internal bureaucracy, expertise dependency, subjective opinions, and self-limiting beliefs. In this episode, we'll discuss how product people can learn, build, and scale their abilities to bring their ideas to life through No-code tools. So, if you are a designer, product manager, software engineer, entrepreneur or simply someone looking to bring their idea to market with speed you're in the right place. About...
2024-04-1337 min
Product PeopleOperationalizing Empathy with Mazi JavidianiProduct people often emphasize empathy. They highlight the need to start by truly understanding their customers, stakeholders, and colleagues. When we use the word empathy especially in a design context, we often refer to the human capacity to understand how someone is feeling from their point of view. Some might even go a step further and claim that it's more than just recognizing emotions; it's about truly experiencing them. In this episode, we'll discuss how product people can practice, scale, and operationalize authentic empathy at work. So, if you are a designer, product manager, or simply someone looking to nu...
2024-02-2550 min
Product PeopleFinding Purpose: Exploring the Depths of Existence with Sheikh Moutasem Al-HameedyProduct people are thinkers and creators who craft meaningful products and experiences to serve a clear purpose. They're keen on using frameworks, methodologies, and processes that act as mental tools guiding decision-making. In this episode, we'll explore how we can apply product principles to our lives and careers, treating them as products undergoing thoughtful discovery, experimentation, delivery, launch, and measurement. So, if you are a purpose-driven human, a curious maker or simply someone seeking to find meaning in your career and life, you're in the right place. To know more about Sheikh Moutasem Al-Hameedy and his work...
2024-02-201h 54
Product PeopleProduct Insights in Action with Rohit Dhawan In this episode, we'll explore the impact of data on our lives. From demystifying complex terms to navigating the balance between data-driven decisions and intuition, we delve into the process of turning raw data into actionable insights. We'll speak about the art of "Storytelling with Data," learn from real-world data misuse in decision-making, and explore ethical considerations, collaboration dynamics, and future career paths in the data industry.
2024-02-1046 min
Product PeopleCrafting Objectives and Key ResultsIn this episode, I will share how to create Objectives and Key Results or OKRs for short effectively. So you're in the right place whether you are a product person, a business stakeholder, or simply someone looking to help teams communicate, align, track, and focus on purposefully articulated goals.
2024-01-0121 min
Product PeopleCorporate BS Talk with with Janet K. & Joseph T.In this episode we'll be calling out all the Corporate BS Talk we can't stand yet still use. We'll be discussing how meaningless language used in banks, consultancy firms, retail, and start-ups is used to push profit over people, manage optics over outcomes, and deliver meaningless 💩 that people don't need yet buy anyway. You'll hear about ignorant micromanagement, unlimited greed, concealed incompetence, and much more. So, if you are a human that ever worked for a corporation, or simply someone curious about the relationship between language and behaviour, you're in the right place. Expect an honest conversation, some swearing, valu...
2023-12-071h 23
Product PeopleCommunity Building with Scott BaldwinIn this episode, we spoke about defining your community's purpose, thinking of a community as a product, and building strong relationships in the process. Whether you're a product person, a community leader, or simply someone curious about the role of communities in creating human-to-human connections, you're in the right place.
2023-11-1949 min
Product PeopleBuilding Trust for Better Product Building In this episode, I will be speaking about "Building Trust for Better Product Building" and sharing practical ways to build trusting relationships with the people you work with. Get ready for what I hope will be an engaging solo episode.
2023-11-1433 min
Product PeopleDesigning Design Systems with Diarmuid MacCormack In this episode, we explore the importance of understanding why and when a design system is needed, the process of developing and maintaining it, and the relationships required to ensure its successful implementation depending on organizational context. To learn more about Diarmuid MacCormack: Website: http://icancreate.systems LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/icancreate/
2023-11-071h 11
Product PeopleThe Inclusion Charade with Felicia Lekan-SalamiIn this episode, we examine the Inclusion Charade: pretending to care about creating a diverse workforce without understanding what it means. We also delve into the spectrum of inclusion in corporate cultures, strategies to build diverse teams, and the importance of authenticity, active listening, and self-reflection to create inclusive work environments.
2023-10-1653 min
Product PeopleDesigning Your Future: Insights on Design HiringJoin me for an engaging conversation with Inji Elnadi as we explore the world of design talent management. In this episode, we delve into topics like enhancing the talent experience, the current state of the design job market, and how both candidates and hiring managers can succeed while maintaining empathy throughout the process. I sincerely hope you found our chat as insightful as I did! Additionally, I would greatly appreciate hearing your thoughts! Your feedback will help me improve and deliver even more valuable content in the future. Feel free to drop your thoughts in the comments o...
2023-10-0650 min
Product PeopleIntro to the Product People PodcastIntroducing the go-to hub for product people seeking real-world insights to supercharge their abilities as thinkers, makers, and leaders! Each week, I'll be chatting with an industry expert, a product leader, a design being, or a change maker who solved meaningful problems for the humans they serve or I'll be speaking about a topic on my own and diving deep into it. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
2023-09-2503 min
Product PeopleThe Consultant Wisdom with Noah Fang🎙️ Hey there, Product People! I can hardly contain my excitement for our very first episode. We're going to be chatting about organizational social patterns*, and guess who's joining me at the mic? None other than the remarkable Noah Fang! Now, let me tell you a bit about Noah Fang👇🏽 He is a design practitioner, author, and public servant. His current role is as a senior advisor on business transformation. His past roles include business strategist, documentary writer, creative director, user experience manager, experience designer, product manager, editor, graphic designer, software engineer, and more. He is the co-author o...
2023-09-2338 min
Leaders Talk with LeoElsawy Yehia on: "Empowering the People Manifesto”Leaders Talk | Elsawy Yehia on "Empowering the People Manifesto” Elsawy is a servant product leader, father, multidisciplinary designer, architect, engineer, maker, and mentor. A curious soul with career adventures spanning over twenty years, six countries, seven industries, thirteen brands, ninety articles, and a dozen public speaking engagementsIn 2022, he founded Prevail, a startup that aims to bring fulfillment to every basic need seeker in the world by building the next generation of social products and services that empower humans to Prevail against the powerful opposing forces of economic, environmental, and social injustice.His latest book, "Product People": A Journal of La...
2023-09-211h 08
D-TALK - Der DRÄXLMAIER Mitarbeitenden-Podcast„Ich würde jedem eine Reise nach China empfehlen, es ist ein sehr spannendes Land und erweitert den Horizont."In der aktuellen Folge des DRÄXLMAIER Mitarbeiter-Podcasts sprechen wir mit Anna Elsawy, Employee Personnel Development & Learning China.
2023-04-1305 min
From A People PerspectiveApplying Design Principles To Your Candidate & Employee Experiences with Elsawy Yehia - Product & Design LeaderElsawy Yehia is a curious soul and seasoned product and design leader in tech. With career adventures spanning over 20 years, 6 countries, 7 industries, 13 brands, and over a dozen public speaking engagements. He is most fulfilled when helping people grow to become better thinkers and makers.We covers how Elsawy came into the world of product, design, leadership and how to apply design principles to your candidate and employee experiences.From A People Perspective and The People People Group is made possible by our sponsors, if you're not a member, check out Canada's most engaged HR/Recruitment...
2023-02-171h 21
Ummahpreneur Podcast#62 Creating The World’s First Interactive Prayer Mat w/ Kamal AliMy guest today is Kamal Ali, the inventor of the worlds first interactive prayer mat. My salah mat started in 2018 and quickly grew to serve Muslims in over 20 countries and in 15 languages. This interactive prayer mat helps kids learn how to pray their salah in a fun and interactive way that’s never been done before. Children learn the different positions of salah, what to say during prayer, where to place the hands, knees, and feet, all through a guided interactive mat.
In this upcoming interview, we sit down together to discuss:
-️Where did the idea fo...
2021-11-021h 05
WT 360: The market from all anglesMore code than papers: how Noblis found itself making that shiftNoblis has found itself writing more code than papers these days amid the nonprofit organization’s continued push to be at the nexus of science and technology for federal agencies.This episode of Project 38 takes you inside that multiple-year reinvention and how that plays out today as our Ross Wilkers pays a visit to Noblis CEO Amr ElSawy and Mile Corrigan, senior vice president of federal civilian solutions.In finding that imbalance between code and papers, Noblis is also making an initial foray into the world of solutions and products with launch number one focusing on...
2021-08-1323 min
The Learning Experience LabEpisode #9: Business School Webinar Special with Jeff Webb and Mustafa ElsawyThis special episode features a recording of FeedbackFruits' Business School Webinar, co-hosted with Mustafa Elsawy, learning technologist at Georgia State University, and Jeff Webb of David Eccles School of Business. Although aimed at instructors and course designers at business schools, what we took from this conversation applies to just about anyone currently experiencing hybrid education. We start with the challenges with group work, touching on the ethical dilemmas of group grades and free-riders, and then move on to potential solutions, recommendations, and personal lessons learned from successful and less-successful attempts at integrating group work into the curriculum. So join...
2021-05-1140 min
The Learning Experience Lab by FeedbackFruitsEpisode #9: Business School Webinar Special With Jeff Webb and Mustafa ElsawyThis special episode features a recording of FeedbackFruits' Business School Webinar, co-hosted with Mustafa Elsawy, learning technologist at Georgia State University, and Jeff Webb of David Eccles School of Business. Although aimed at instructors and course designers at business schools, what we took from this conversation applies to just about anyone currently experiencing hybrid education. We start with the challenges with group work, touching on the ethical dilemmas of group grades and free-riders, and then move on to potential solutions, recommendations, and personal lessons learned from successful and less-successful attempts at integrating group work into the curriculum. So join us...
2021-05-1040 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#29 How We Can Become Great Leaders By Design w/ Elsawy YehiaElsawy is a multidisciplinary designer, architect, and leader of all things digital. He worked with a gamut of companies (Tangerine, KPMG, RBC, Toyota, and Manulife to name a few).
His experience in crafting and leading innovation strategies has proven invaluable for organizations struggling to transform to the next level.
Here's some of the topics discussed in this episode:
-What are the human capacities that make good designers and good leaders?
-What is the best way to approach problem-solving?
-Why is empathy important in design and leadership?
-How can we create positive...
2021-02-0258 min