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Product Talk with MalthiSeason 2 - Episode 1 - Rajesh Chandran - Future of Product Management1. 💡 Ready to unlock the secrets of product management? In our latest episode, we dive deep into the evolution of product management roles over the last two decades! From the early days of tech to the current AI-native era, we've seen it all! What era do you think had the most impact on product management? Share your thoughts below! #ProductManagement #AI #TechEvolution #Podcast #Innovation #ProductTalk #Leadership #CareerGrowth #TechTrends #BusinessInsights 2. 🚀 Did you know that the role of product managers has drastically changed over time? Join us as Rajesh Chandran shares his insights on how product management has transformed with the rise of tec...
2026-01-2344 min
Product Talk with MalthiSeason 2 - Episode 1 - Rajesh Chandran - Future of Product Management 20261. 💡 Ready to unlock the secrets of product management? In our latest episode, we dive deep into the evolution of product management roles over the last two decades! From the early days of tech to the current AI-native era, we've seen it all! What era do you think had the most impact on product management? Share your thoughts below! #ProductManagement #AI #TechEvolution #Podcast #Innovation #ProductTalk #Leadership #CareerGrowth #TechTrends #BusinessInsights 2. 🚀 Did you know that the role of product managers has drastically changed over time? Join us as Rajesh Chandran shares his insights on how product management has transformed with the rise of tec...
2026-01-2344 min
Beyond the TickerProduct Management, AI, and Scaling with Vision | Ft. Malthi SSIn this episode of Beyond the Ticker, Satyam Upadhyay (Co-Founder, Tradomate.one) chats with Malthi SS, CEO & Founder of SparkProd, about building impactful products in the age of AI.They dive into:• How the product space has evolved over the last 25 years• AI-First vs. AI-Only approaches – which one really works?• Why startups often outpace enterprises in leveraging AI• PLG (Product-Led Growth) in B2C vs B2B products• The real role of a Product Manager beyond the buzzwords• Balancing vision with execution while scaling fastA thought-provoking conversation for product managers, founders, and anyone passionate about building in the AI era.
2025-09-2453 min
The Naked ProductThe Future of Product Management in the AI Era with Malthi SS, Product Coach & Founder, SparkProdThe Future of Product Management in the AI Era: Evolving Team Roles and the Skills Needed to Thrive!In this 1.5-hour deep dive on The Naked Product, I sit down with Malthi SS, a seasoned product leader, to explore how product management is being redefined in an AI-first world.We trace her journey from her early days as an IC PM to leading high-impact teams, uncovering the inflection points that shaped her leadership style. From there, we dissect how the product role is shifting—new job descriptions, evolving collaboration with design, engineering, and data science, and the skills that ma...
2025-09-081h 34
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 34: Why Most Global Product Launches Fail (And How to Win)In this episode, we sit down with Deeksha Anand, Product Marketing Manager at Google, to unpack the realities of building and scaling products for global markets.We dive into:👉The real difference between a Product Manager and a Product Marketing Manager.👉Skills you need to break into product marketing (even from a non-traditional background).👉Why localization is not the same as translation, and why most global launches fail.👉Frameworks for choosing your next market (with examples from Uber, Ikea, Pocket FM, Spotify).👉How AI is reshaping product marketing—personalization, customer insights, and pitfalls....
2025-08-2152 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 33 : AI, Product & the Future of Work (ft. Vignesh Kumar, Cisco)In this powerful conversation, we unpack how AI is redefining product management, team roles, and the future of work.What you'll hear:Why AI agents are the next waveBlurring lines between product & engineeringAre we training people for a world that no longer exists?How to co-pilot with AI, not compete with itMeasuring ROI of AI features — beyond hypeThe skills gap and how to adapt fasterGuest:Vignesh Kumar, Director – Ecommerce & Marketplace @ CiscoMentor to AI s...
2025-07-311h 01
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 32 : "Demand Better Design" - Lessons from Professor A Balasubramaniam(Director, Institute of Design, JKLU | Hills Millennium Awardee)In this thought-provoking episode of Product Talk with Malthi, one of India’s most respected design leaders, Prof. A. Balasubramaniam, shares timeless lessons on design, usability, and social innovation.🔍 What You’ll Learn💡 What defines “good design” across physical and digital spaces📦 Why humble products like ghamchas and charpoys often outperform high-tech gadgets♿ How inclusive design benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities🧠 Why future designers must unlearn to innovate📉 The hidden risks of tokenism, bias, and over-digitization🌍 How to design for Bharat, not just for urb...
2025-07-1039 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode - 32 🎧 “Demand Better Design” — Lessons from Prof. A. Balasubramaniam(Director, Institute of Design, JKLU | Millennium Award Winner)In this thought-provoking episode of Product Talk with Malthi, one of India’s most respected design leaders, Prof. A. Balasubramaniam, shares timeless lessons on design, usability, and social innovation.🔍 What You’ll Learn💡 What defines “good design” across physical and digital spaces📦 Why humble products like ghamchas and charpoys often outperform high-tech gadgets♿ How inclusive design benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities🧠 Why future designers must unlearn to innovate📉 The hidden risks of tokenism, bias, and over-digitization🌍 How to design for Bharat, not just for urb...
2025-07-1039 min
Darshan's DiaryGrowth can be hidden in any side of the business - Malthi SS (Ex. Director of PM @ Paypal )Growth opportunities don’t always come from obvious places. In this episode, Malthi SS, former Director of Product Management at PayPal and founder of SparkProd Consulting, shares how she identified and unlocked product growth across global fintech and SaaS giants.From driving innovation at PayPal, Intuit, and SAP to balancing legacy product trust with bold new strategies, Malthi offers deep insights into scaling, maintaining, and evolving products in dynamic markets.If you're a product leader, builder, or someone navigating the 0-to-1 journey, this episode is packed with valuable lessons. Tune in!#ProductManagement #GrowthStrategy #Innovation #Fintech #SaaS #ProductLeadership #UXStrategy #CustomerExperience #Sc...
2025-06-3039 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 31 :🎙️ AI, Agents & India's Product Revolution | Naveen (ex-Flipkart) on Product TalkIn this episode, we dive deep with Naveen—ex-Flipkart leader, TED speaker, and founder of LiquidMind AI—to unpack the future of AI, startups, and product leadership in India.🔍 Highlights:How AI Agents are reshaping SaaS & enterprise opsThe evolution of India’s startup ecosystemGoogle’s comment that sparked founder debatesDeep tech + patient capital: India’s next big betMust-have skills for PMs & founders in 2025Can India catch up with China in AI?💡 Real talk from someone who's built across Flipkart, eBay, Rakuten, a...
2025-06-261h 03
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 30 : Prepare for tomorrow's CareerIn this new episode, Malthi SS talks to Gregory J. Dunn, Dean of HSB, about reimagining education with:Real-world practitioners teaching studentsGlobal learning through study trips and visiting facultyAI as a strategic tool — not a shortcutCareer development designed around actual industry needsHSB isn't just offering a degree — it’s helping students and professionals become adaptive, forward-thinking leaders.If you're exploring the future of education — this one is worth your time.
2025-06-1240 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 29: Will AI Replace Developers? Rishab JollyAI is changing how we build dev tools — are you ready?In the latest episode of Product Talks with Malthi, host Malthi SS dives in with guest Rishab Jolly to break down:How AI is transforming developer productsThe real difference between B2C, B2B, and dev platformsHow tools like Copilot and AI agents are reshaping product workflowsWhat product managers and founders must know for the futureIf you’re in product, tech, or just curious about the...
2025-05-2938 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 28A: How Technical Should a PM Be | Apoorva SrivastavaIn this episode of Product Talk with Malti, we go deep into the realities of building products in complex, regulated environments.💡 Apurva shares hard-won insights on:How technical a PM really needs to be in the AI/GenAI eraBuilding scalable, compliant workflows across global marketsWhy understanding your tech stack matters (even if you don’t code)The future of PMs as "super ICs" and cross-functional leadersResponsible AI: when not to build with GenAIThis is an unfiltered, real-world perspective for product managers, AI bu...
2025-05-1518 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 28: Building Trust Through Compliance | Apurva Shrivastava on Product Strategy in MarketplacesWhat do regulations, compliance, and trust have to do with product strategy? A lot more than you think.In this episode, product leader Apurva Shrivastava shares how regulations like KYC, AML, GDPR, and the Inform Act directly shape decisions at product and business levels — especially in multi-sided marketplaces and fintech platforms.We cover: ✅ What proactive vs. reactive compliance looks like ✅ How to leverage AI and human-in-the-loop systems for fraud detection✅ Why compliance should be treated as a strategic moat, not just a cost✅ The evolving role of product managers in regulated industries. Bringing...
2025-05-0933 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 27: From 0 to 100: How the right tech partner fuels startup growth | Podcast🚀 The Startup Acceleration Formula – Scaling with the Right Tech Strategy Startups today build in weeks what once took years—but can your tech scale as fast as your vision? In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, I sit down with Srinivas Guni, Founder & CTO of AppOctet Technologies, to break down how startups can scale smartly while balancing speed, quality, and long-term success.🔹 IT services vs. product engineering – what’s the real difference?🔹 How to balance speed with quality and scalability🔹 Proven frameworks for scaling a business without breaking your product🔹 Shifting from feature delivery to solutions delivery🔹 Finding the right tech partner and...
2025-03-2742 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 27: From 0 to 100: How the right tech partner fuels startup growth | Podcast🚀 The Startup Acceleration Formula – Scaling with the Right Tech StrategyStartups today build in weeks what once took years—but can your tech scale as fast as your vision?In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, I sit down with Srinivas Guni, Founder & CTO of AppOctet Technologies, to break down how startups can scale smartly while balancing speed, quality, and long-term success.🔹 IT services vs. product engineering – what’s the real difference?🔹 How to balance speed with quality and scalability🔹 Proven frameworks for scaling a business without breaking your product🔹 Shifting from feature delivery to solutions delivery🔹 Finding the right tech partner and mea...
2025-03-2742 minProduct Talk with MalthiEPISODE 26 : Content Creation With AI in 2025 | Manas Mallik🌟 AI, Storytelling & Building AI-Driven Products – Featuring Manas K. Mallik 🌟How do you build AI-driven products in a world where new models emerge every few weeks? How do you balance cost, infrastructure, and user experience while ensuring your AI-powered platform remains scalable?In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we sit down with Manas K. Mallik, Co-Founder & CTO of ReelCraft, an AI-powered video creation platform. With 24+ years of experience in AI, speech recognition, fintech, and automation, Manas shares deep insights on:🔹 How AI is revolutionizing content creation and storytelling🔹 Evaluating AI models – which one should you use?🔹 Managing cost & infrastructure for...
2025-03-1340 min
Product Talk with MalthiEPISODE 26 : Content Creation With AI in 2025 | Manas Mallik🌟 AI, Storytelling & Building AI-Driven Products – Featuring Manas K. Mallik 🌟How do you build AI-driven products in a world where new models emerge every few weeks? How do you balance cost, infrastructure, and user experience while ensuring your AI-powered platform remains scalable?In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we sit down with Manas K. Mallik, Co-Founder & CTO of ReelCraft, an AI-powered video creation platform. With 24+ years of experience in AI, speech recognition, fintech, and automation, Manas shares deep insights on:🔹 How AI is revolutionizing content creation and storytelling🔹 Evaluating AI models – which one should you use?🔹 Managing cost & infrastructure for...
2025-03-1339 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 25:THE AI ADVANTAGE: How PMs Are Winning the Future | Podcast🌟 AI, Product Management & the Future of AI Agents – Featuring Vellanki Sriharsha 🌟In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we explore how AI is reshaping product management, SaaS, and emerging technologies. With AI agents, automation, and vertical AI becoming mainstream, the role of a product manager is evolving faster than ever.Our guest, Vellanki Sriharsha, brings deep expertise in AI, product strategy, and emerging technologies. With vast experience in building AI-powered solutions across multiple domains, he shares insights on:🔹 How technical should a product manager be in the AI era?🔹 AI agents – Will they redefine how we work?🔹 Top myths about AI – Wh...
2025-02-2049 minProduct Talk with MalthiEPISODE 25:- THE AI ADVANTAGE: How PMs Are Winning the Future | Podcast🌟 AI, Product Management & the Future of AI Agents – Featuring Vellanki Sriharsha 🌟In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we explore how AI is reshaping product management, SaaS, and emerging technologies. With AI agents, automation, and vertical AI becoming mainstream, the role of a product manager is evolving faster than ever.Our guest, Vellanki Sriharsha, brings deep expertise in AI, product strategy, and emerging technologies. With vast experience in building AI-powered solutions across multiple domains, he shares insights on:🔹 How technical should a product manager be in the AI era?🔹 AI agents – Will they redefine how we work?🔹 Top myths about AI – Wh...
2025-02-2050 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 24:- Product Analytics: is it a Feature? |🌟 Product Talk with Malthi – Featuring Saurabh Agarwal 🌟
Join us in this power-packed episode with Saurabh Agarwal, Founder & CEO of DAiOM Consulting, where we uncover the latest trends in AI, Product Analytics, and Growth Marketing. Saurabh, one of India’s Top 100 AI Leaders, a Top LinkedIn Voice in Digital Marketing, and an expert in AI-driven business growth, shares his insights on:
🔹 The real impact of AI on product management – are we moving towards AI-first products?
🔹 Product Analytics – is it a skill or a full-fledged career path?
🔹 How AI and data-driven insights are transforming industries like healthcare, e-commerce, and SaaS.
🔹 Omnichannel strategies – how brands ar...
2025-02-0650 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 24: Product Analytics: is it a Feature? | Podcast🌟 Product Talk with Malthi – Featuring Saurabh Agarwal 🌟
Join us in this power-packed episode with Saurabh Agarwal, Founder & CEO of DAiOM Consulting, where we uncover the latest trends in AI, Product Analytics, and Growth Marketing. Saurabh, one of India’s Top 100 AI Leaders, a Top LinkedIn Voice in Digital Marketing, and an expert in AI-driven business growth, shares his insights on:
🔹 The real impact of AI on product management – are we moving towards AI-first products?
🔹 Product Analytics – is it a skill or a full-fledged career path?
🔹 How AI and data-driven insights are transforming industries like healthcare, e-commerce, and SaaS.
🔹 Omnichannel strategies – how brands ar...
2025-02-0651 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 23 :-The Maze of Product Management? | PodcastJoin us in this insightful episode with Shalini Sankarshana, Managing Director at Planview, as we delve into:Career growth opportunities for mid-career product managers: Traditional CPO/CTO roles and unconventional paths like strategy, sales, and customer success.How AI is reshaping product management roles and the skills required to thrive.Whether an MBA is necessary for career advancement or if alternative strategies suffice.Actionable tips from Shalini’s inspiring career journey across tech, strategy, and leadership.🎯 Packed with insights, this episode is a must-watch for product managers and aspiring leaders navigating their career paths in today’s AI-driven world.
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2025-01-2348 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 23 :-The Maze of Product Management? | PodcastJoin us in this insightful episode with Shalini Sankarshana, Managing Director at Planview, as we delve into:Career growth opportunities for mid-career product managers: Traditional CPO/CTO roles and unconventional paths like strategy, sales, and customer success.How AI is reshaping product management roles and the skills required to thrive.Whether an MBA is necessary for career advancement or if alternative strategies suffice.Actionable tips from Shalini’s inspiring career journey across tech, strategy, and leadership.🎯 Packed with insights, this episode is a must-watch for product managers and aspiring leaders navigating their career paths in today’s AI-driven world.
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2025-01-2347 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 22:- AI Product Management in 2025 | PodcastIn this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we sit down with Vikrama Dhiman, one of Asia's most renowned product leaders and the Chief Product Officer at Gojek, Southeast Asia's premier technology company. Vikrama brings a wealth of experience in managing cross-functional teams and building cutting-edge technology and user-centric products.
We explore: What it takes to build AI-powered products Managing expectations and metrics for AI initiatives. Achieving product-market fit in AI India's role in the global AI race
This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone navigating the intersection of AI and product...
2025-01-0936 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 21:- Will AI Disrupt SAAS Products? | PodcastJoin us in an engaging conversation with Kapil Jaiswal, Head of Products at Whatfix, as we explore the journey of building a globally adopted B2B SaaS product. Kapil shares valuable insights on:How generative AI is disrupting product management.Evolving product-market fit in the SaaS ecosystem.Building strong global customer partnerships.Addressing enterprise expectations in product roadmaps.The future of SaaS and the road ahead for B2B startups.
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0:00:33 – Is engineering dead in the age of generative AI?0:03:05 – How does product-market fit evolve for Whatfix?
0:08:23 – How does W...
2024-12-1946 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 21:- Will AI Disrupt SAAS Products? | PodcastJoin us in an engaging conversation with Kapil Jaiswal, Head of Products at Whatfix, as we explore the journey of building a globally adopted B2B SaaS product. Kapil shares valuable insights on:How generative AI is disrupting product management.Evolving product-market fit in the SaaS ecosystem.Building strong global customer partnerships.Addressing enterprise expectations in product roadmaps.The future of SaaS and the road ahead for B2B startups.Time Stamps:-0:00:33 – Is engineering dead in the age of generative AI?0:03:05 – How does product-market fit evolve for Whatfix?0:08:23 – How does Whatfix approach global enterprise customers?0:18:23 – Is SaaS dead with the...
2024-12-1946 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 20 :- All About Scaling E-Commerce Products! | PodcastJoin us in this insightful episode as we talk to Tejas Vyas, who spent 12 incredible years at BigBasket, leading their journey from zero to one and scaling one to one hundred as Product Head. Now, Tejas is on a mission to create impactful products in sustainability and carbon footprint management.🎧 What to expect in this episode:The evolving role of product managers in the age of AI.Challenges and opportunities in quick commerce.Building a business at the intersection of profitability and sustainability.Practical insights on scaling startups and managing hypergrowth.Time Stamps:-0:00 – Introduction: Delhi’s air quality crisis...
2024-12-0547 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 19 :- Is the Next Trillion Dollar Company From India? | PodcastWelcome to Product Talks with Malthi! In this episode, host Malthi SS chats with Raghu Ramanujam, a product leader from Flipkart, about the Indian startup ecosystem, its growth, challenges, and future opportunities.
What’s Covered?
Why hasn’t India produced global giants like TikTok or WhatsApp yet?
How startups can achieve product-market fit and scale globally.
The role of AI in transforming product management and startup strategies.
Key advice for founders: resilience, innovation, and leveraging IPOs.
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0:00 - 0:22 The Challenge of India Producing Global Giants
0:22 - 1:10 Introduction to R...
2024-11-2139 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 18 : Building a Global product in a Remote World | Product Talk With MalthiIn this must-watch episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we welcome Roopa, an accomplished product and technology leader in B2B SaaS. She shares her formula for building successful products and managing large, distributed teams in a global market.
Roopa also shares her recipe for impactful leadership, focusing on clear communication, aligning vision with action, and ensuring seamless execution. This episode is filled with actionable insights for anyone looking to lead with a customer-first approach while scaling products across diverse markets.
Tune in to gain valuable strategies for navigating the complex landscape of global product management! 🌐
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0:30 How did you...
2024-11-0844 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 17 : Building habit-forming products | Product Talk with MalthiIn this must-watch episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we dive deep into the world of gamification—how products use storytelling, psychology, and engagement techniques to influence user behaviour. 🚀
Join Malthi and special guest Vaishnavi as they explore her journey from radio jockey to product design expert. They discuss the challenges of gamification, why some strategies work and others don’t, and share insights on behavioural frameworks to enhance user experiences. Vaishnavi also recommends some great books to help you understand user behaviour and engagement better. If you're a product manager, designer, or just curious...
2024-10-2453 min
2nd InningsE7: When Constant Learning is your PassionIn Episode 7, hosts Suman Ghose and Atul S Nath engage with guests Malthi SS (Product Coach) and Prakash Bagri (Professor of Marketing Strategy & Innovation at ISB) , who share their personal journeys of transitioning into new careers after very successful corporate lives.They share the emotional and cognitive challenges faced during these transitions, the importance of planning and financial considerations, and the need to find purpose and passion in their new ventures. The conversation also touches on the significance of collaboration, the challenges of defining identity outside of corporate roles, and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs....
2024-10-121h 30
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 16 : How to build Inclusive Social PlatformsPriyanka, Chief Design Officer at Dream11, and Muru, CTO at HerKey, dive into key insights on building inclusive social platforms. They discuss the challenges of developing products like WhatsApp, balancing openness, safety, and privacy, and how thoughtful design strategies foster user trust. Discover how customer empathy is transforming user experiences and why safety and privacy are non-negotiable in today’s digital landscape.. They also discuss the powerful role of women in technology and the shift in career platforms driving today’s workforce. This episode offers valuable insights into designing platforms that empower and connect diverse users.
00:00 How to b...
2024-10-0956 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 15: Why is Data the new oil that fuels Innovation with Sathish KSExplore the world of data with Sathish KS, CTO of Zeotap GMBH. Sathish discusses the transformative power of data platforms, from the concept of "data as the new oil" to how businesses are leveraging data for innovation and growth. Key topics include the evolution of data platforms, the challenges posed by data silos, the role of AI in enhancing product management, and the importance of data quality and privacy. Sathish also highlights how modern organizations are balancing data-driven strategies with trust and privacy concerns, while providing practical insights on managing data platforms effectively in the digital age.
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2024-09-2551 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 14 : AI-Driven Healthcare Solution : Navigating Product Innovation with Dr. Geetha ManjunathExplore how machine learning is transforming cancer detection and the challenges of bringing this technology to the forefront of healthcare space. Dive into the inspiring story behind Niramai's mission to break social barriers in rural healthcare, fueled by a personal tragedy. Gain insights into the tech hurdles of healthcare innovation, learn about effective go-to-market strategies, and uncover the possibilities for nationwide healthcare coverage and future innovations that could reshape the industry.
00:00 AI in Healthcare: Dr. Geetha Manjunath on Cancer Detection and Innovation
03:58 How Nirmai was founded
06:32 Inventing a new method for breast cancer d...
2024-08-2841 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 13: UNIX to AI: The Evolution of Technology and Product ManagementExplore the journey from UNIX to modern microservices and learn about integrating diverse data sources and building products from scratch using non-SQL databases. Dr. Srikant discusses the shift to decentralized ecosystems with open APIs and shares his experiences with industry leaders and early Silicon Valley's collaborative innovation. He advocates for practical, hands-on educational initiatives in AI and data sciences, addressing current gaps in product management and stressing the need for immersive, industry-relevant education to prepare future technologists and product managers.
Key takeaways
Tech Evolution: Explore the shift from UNIX to microservices and APIs.
P...
2024-08-0746 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 12 : Advanced Strategies for B2B & B2C Adtech MonetizationFacing challenges with product monetization or ad integration? Anurag Verma addresses common challenges by sharing monetization strategies and a guide on choosing the right ad formats. He discusses seamless ad integration, essential ad tech metrics, and offers recommendations for B2B and B2C monetization. Anurag also highlights the importance of cross-functional collaboration and explores how new technologies impact ad formats and user experience, providing actionable insights for effective ad tech product management.
00:00 Adtech monetization & Product management
02:23 Anurag journey into AdTech world
06:40 Monetization strategy & ads integration in products
09:32 Wha...
2024-07-2443 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 11 : How can PMs leverage GenAI with Ranjani ManiRanjani Mani, Director & Country Head of Generative AI at Microsoft India, joins host Malthi to explore AI's transformative impact on product management. They discuss practical examples of Generative AI, its role in productivity, process automation, and customer experience enhancement. Ranjani also addresses challenges in AI project implementation, underscores the product manager's crucial role in aligning technology with business goals, and offers strategic insights for effective AI integration. Whether new to AI or a seasoned pro, gain actionable strategies and expert perspectives on driving innovation in product management with AI.
00:00 Introduction to GenAI Product Management
2024-07-1035 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 10: Tectonic Shift - Saas to AI with RajanExplore the transformative impact of AI on the tech industry and startups with Rajan as he shares his journey from working on SaaS products to focusing on AI SaaS, highlighting the evolution of AI from its early days to the present. The discussion emphasizes the revolutionary potential of AI, comparing its impact to the advent of cloud computing, and covers the differences in AI adoption and investment between the US and India.
Gain valuable insights into the AI landscape, including practical advice for early-stage startups on identifying genuine AI opportunities. Rajan stresses the importance of building first...
2024-06-2649 min
Product Talk with MalthiEpisode 9 : The Pulse of Fintech with Bhaskar ChatterjeeDiscover how strategic pivots can lead to successful acquisitions with Bhaskar, a seasoned product leader in supply chain, accounting, and fintech. He shares EasyTap's shift from hardware-first to software-first, leading to its acquisition by Razorpay, and explores the impact of India's digital stack, especially UPI.
Bhaskar discusses deploying e-commerce devices and digital payment solutions, highlighting innovations like UPI Lite and the National Common Mobility Card. He also covers emerging trends in contactless payments and cybersecurity, and emphasizes the evolving role of product managers, focusing on empathy, customer understanding, and AI integration.
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2024-06-1230 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 8: Meta Skills For Product Manager with Karthi Subbaraman, Sr. Design Leader @SalesForceI'm thrilled to share the latest episode of the Level Up Prodcast with Malthi where I had an enriching conversation with Karthi Subbaraman, Senior Design Director at Salesforce. 🌟
In this episode, we cover:
🛤️ Karthi's Career Journey: From a C++ programmer to a strategic designer and product manager, Karthi shares her incredible two-decade journey in the tech industry.
📝 The Importance of Writing: Discover why writing is a crucial skill for product managers and how it enhances clarity and cognitive processes.
🤖 ChatGPT and Productivity: Karthi's insightful views on leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to boost produ...
2024-05-2454 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 7: Path to Product Mastery: Essential Skills and Hiring Insights with Sumit Kumar Singh, Founder InterviewClub
In this episode we deep dive with Sumit Singh on the two sides of Hiring and Interviewing. We delve into topics of "What goes in Hiring Product Managers and preparing for the interviews". Some very candid share outs.
0.00 - 4.39 Introduction of Sumit's experience
4.40 - 14.51 How does Hiring manager get to the "most suitable" candidates. Unpacking it layer by layer from sourcing resumes to exploratory conversations
14.52 - 24.30 How does one assess PM craft, attitude, culture fitment, creativity. What are the rounds to expect in a PM role and why having a genuines conversation is important
24.31 - 30.57 Trends in technology is...
2024-05-2452 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 6: Insights on Product Management Leadership with Sonali Nanda, SVP @Exxat
In this episode, I chat with Sonali Nands, who is Senior Vice President at Exxat. Prior to Exaat, Sonali was product leader with High Radius and managed a fairly large team with Product, Design, Analytics and Engineering. We spoke about:
- Managing different things as a Product Leader - people, product, strategy etc
- How to Foster Innovation and Creativity
- Balancing Speedy Execution and Strategic Thinking
- Advice for Women in Product Management
- Managing Diverse Teams and Priorities
00:00 Introduction
6:39 Sonali's Journey in Product Leadership
7:38 Managing Diverse team and context switching
12:52 Fostering Innovation and creativity
27:21 Advice for women...
2024-04-1746 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 5: How Discovery Leads to Delightful Products with Chaitra Chidanand, Founder SALT
Key Takeaways
Entrepreneurial Journey and Insights: Chaitra shares her transition from a software engineer to a serial entrepreneur, highlighting her experiences and learnings from Stanford and Silicon Valley, emphasizing the importance of diverse experiences in shaping her approach to startups and product innovation.
Focusing on Women in Fintech: The conversation reveals the significant potential in addressing the financial needs of women, underscoring the untapped market and the unique insights gained from focusing on women as a primary user base for fintech products.
Design Thinking and Empathy: The importance of empathy in product design, especially in fintech, is discussed, showcasing...
2024-04-0250 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 1: In conversation with Neha Bagaria, Founder Herkey(formerly JobsForHer)
In today's episode, we're joined by Neha Bagaria, the founder of Herkey(formerly JobsForHer), as she shares the journey of her product's evolution alongside her company's growth.
Key takeaways
- Do it manually before you build it
- Be obsessed with your customers
- Embracing change is the only way to succeed
- Find your fly-wheels
- Beat the things into details for perfect execution
- Manage your time
2024-03-2832 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 4: How to build Value-Led Growth with Deepak Singh, Founder PMCurve.com
I am thrilled to share my latest episode with our own "Product(Value)-Led Growth" Guru - Deepak Singh(Founder of PMcurve.com and Author of TechSimplified)
Deepak shared invaluable insights into transitioning from a traditional Product Manager to a Growth PM, emphasizing the shift towards value-led growth strategies. From discussing the essence of understanding user behavior to leveraging data and experimentation, Deepak outlined the pathway to impactful product leadership. His journey from leading roles at startups like UpGrad and Flipkart to founding PMcurve.com illustrates a masterclass in fostering product-led growth in India's dynamic tech landscape.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
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2024-03-2752 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 3: Trailblazing GTM Strategies with Padmini Janaki, Co-Founder and CEO - Mind & Mom
In this Women's day Special episode, we are chatting with Padmini Janaki - Co-Founder and CEO of Mind & Mom. In this candid conversation, she shared
- About her journey of building Mind & Mom
- Her pursuit to build a "pain killer" product and not a "vitamin" product
- Some "out of the box" hacks she put for acquiring her first set of customers and get the product validated
- Focus to build an exceptional customer experience enabled by a tech product that can help the organization to scale
- Do it right by the customer
#product #entreprenureship #womenenterpreneurs #gtm...
2024-03-2728 minProduct Talk with MalthiEpisode 2: In conversation with Prashant Mahajan, Founder Zeda.io
In this episode, we chat with Prashant Mahajan who is the founder of Zeda.io. Here are a few Key topics we discussed:
Evolution of Zeda.io: Iterative and Going Broad to Narrow on Problem identification
Importance of MVP Design: Significance of designing MVPs that meet the high expectations of sophisticated users, especially when those users are product managers themselves.
Leveraging AI: How Zeda.io incorporates AI to enhance both the product management process and the product experience for users, advocating for the proactive adoption and understanding of AI technologies.
Building for a Global Audience: Insights on the challenges...
2024-02-2826 min
#antismalltalk - By Shuaib KhanEpisode Seven - A Conversation about Inequality with Dr Malthi DudleyEpisode Seven of a a Conversation about Inequality features Dr Malthi Dudley (@DrMalthi) Malthi talks to us about race, identity, history, microaggressions, her vision of a more socially just future for her children and grassroots parental activism.
2020-09-0755 min