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Supra Insider#56: How to find work you love | Troy Sultan (Co-Founder & CEO @ Guide)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Troy Sultan, co-founder and CEO of Guide, to unpack the state of job searching and recruiting in the AI era.Troy shares a compelling behind-the-scenes look at what’s really going on inside recruiting teams today—and why the typical candidate experience is often so broken. He also explains how AI and modern tooling are reshaping hiring in real-time, helping teams scale quality and efficiency without sacrificing humanity.They also dive into how job seekers can regain power in the proc...2025-05-051h 04
Supra Insider#55: How v0 has changed the way we build product | Sanket Kavishwar (Director of Product @ Relyance AI)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Sanket Kavishwar, Director of Product at Relyance AI. Sanket is one of the most active members in Supra’s AI workflows Slack channel, and in this episode, we explore how he’s transforming his company’s product development process with AI prototyping tools like V0.We dive into how Relyance AI shifted from traditional PRDs to problem statements and interactive prototypes, dramatically accelerating iteration speed, improving customer feedback loops, and empowering PMs to communicate ideas visually without waiting on design resources. Sanket also s...2025-04-281h 11
Supra Insider#54: How leading designers are riding the AI prototyping wave | Will Newton (Principal Product Architect @ Amplitude)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Will Newton, Principal Product Architect at Amplitude—and one of our most popular past guests—for a follow-up conversation on the fast-evolving world of AI tooling in product design and development.In just a few weeks since our last chat, Amplitude has gone from early AI experimentation to giving Bolt licenses to every designer. Will takes us inside this transition and breaks down how AI is changing design workflows, redefining prototyping, and collapsing traditional linear product development.We also get deep...2025-04-211h 08
Supra Insider#53: The state of AI prototyping for product managers | Colin Matthews & Tal RavivWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Ben and Marc sat down with Tal Raviv and Colin Matthews for a candid conversation about how AI is reshaping the work and mindset of modern product managers.They unpack insights from Tal’s recent survey on AI prototyping adoption, common challenges for PMs using AI tools, and the importance of learning how to experiment effectively. Colin shares how his approach to evaluating side projects has shifted now that AI accelerates time to build—and why go-to-market remains the biggest bottleneck.They also explore why some comp...2025-04-141h 08
Supra Insider#52: The beautiful mess of organizational context | John Cutler & Joshua Herzig-MarxWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with John Cutler and Joshua Herzig-Marx for a wide-ranging conversation about how AI is transforming the way product teams build, collaborate, and scale. John shares why he joined a new early-stage startup as Head of Product and how the team is breaking the traditional rules of product development—starting with a platform-first mindset.The conversation explores the rise of highly configurable tools, the new personas emerging in AI-native organizations, and how simulations, knowledge graphs, and organizational ontologies might shape the next generation of wo...2025-04-071h 09
Supra Insider#51: The future of in-product collaboration between AI and humans | Steven Fabre (Founder @ Liveblocks)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Steven Fabre, co-founder and CEO of Liveblocks, a company helping product teams seamlessly build collaborative experiences—now with AI copilots in the mix.In this conversation, Steven shares his journey from being a designer at InVision to leading a developer tools company that’s rethinking collaboration in the AI era. They talk about how Liveblocks is evolving from enabling human-to-human collaboration to supporting humans and AI working together in real time—and what that means for interface design, trust, and product differentiation.S...2025-03-311h 11
Supra Insider#50: Nailing GTM in the age of AI-first startups | Phil Ou (Founder @ Blossomer, Ex-Google & YouTube PM)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc sat down with Phil Ou, founder of Blossomer and former product leader at Google, where he led teams across Google Photos, RCS, and YouTube Ads. Phil now helps early-stage B2B founders get their first 1,000 customers—without hiring a sales team.In this episode, they unpack what it really takes to build a repeatable go-to-market engine, the decision to bootstrap vs. raise VC, and the biggest mistakes founders make when thinking about growth. Phil also shares how he uses AI tools to save hours each week—from cust...2025-03-241h 07
Supra Insider#49: How Asana builds AI products | Rodrigo Davies (Director of Product @ Asana)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Rodrigo Davies, the product leader shaping Asana’s AI strategy. Rodrigo shares his journey leading AI adoption at Asana, from educating internal teams to building a culture of AI experimentation.We explore how Asana integrates AI into work management, balances AI innovation with enterprise needs, and develops features that deliver real value—not just hype. Rodrigo also talks about how AI is changing the product development process, the importance of hands-on tinkering, and why AI needs to earn trust before it can take...2025-03-171h 03
Supra Insider#48: The art of listening | Randhir Vieira (Chief Product Officer @ Omada Health)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Randhir Vieira, Chief Product Officer at Omada Health and a Supra facilitator. Randhir has led product teams at companies like Headspace and brings a deep passion for leadership, communication, and the often-overlooked skill of listening.In this episode, we explore why listening is the foundation of strong leadership, how to give feedback that actually lands, and why the best product leaders focus on building psychological safety in their teams. Randhir also shares practical frameworks for improving team collaboration, handling difficult conversations, and...2025-03-101h 09
Supra Insider#47: How AI agents are supercharging PMs | Jacob Bank (Founder & CEO @ Relay.app, prev Director of PM @ Google)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Ben and Marc sat down with Jacob Bank from Relay.app to dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI workflows, automation, and agent systems. Prior to founding Relay.app, Jacob was a Director of Product Management at Google, which he joined after Google acquired his former startup, Timeful.Jacob shares his firsthand experience building AI-driven workflows, what he’s learned from experimenting with AI agents, and how PMs should be thinking about automation in their work. We explore the real-world challenges of implementing AI, why human-in-the-loop remains cr...2025-03-031h 11
Supra Insider#46: How AI is blurring the line between Design and PM | Will Newton (Principal Product Architect @ Amplitude)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Will Newton, Principal Product Architect at Amplitude. With years of experience at companies like Gusto and Feather, Will shares insights into how AI is transforming the design world—from prototyping workflows to the evolving roles within product teams. The conversation explores how AI tools are blurring roles between product managers, designers, and engineers while speeding up development cycles. If you're interested in AI's impact on product development, don't miss this episode!All episodes of the podcast are also available on Sp...2025-02-241h 16
Supra Insider#45: How top PMs leverage AI-powered prototyping tools | Colin Matthews (Founder & Author @ Tech For Product)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Colin Matthews, instructor of two popular AI prototyping courses on Maven. Colin shared his insights on the evolving landscape of AI-powered prototyping tools and how product managers can leverage them to build and test more impactful features faster.The discussion explored different categories of AI prototyping tools, when to use them, and how they’re changing the way teams collaborate. Colin also walked us through a live demo, showing how to prototype and test a new hypothetical AI LinkedIn feature in real ti...2025-02-171h 11
Supra Insider#44: The journey from product leader to coach | Yue Zhao (Founder @ The Uncommon Exec, Ex-Meta)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Yue Zhao, a former product leader at Thumbtack, Instagram, Meta, and Fuzzy, who now thrives as an executive coach and author. Yue shares her story of moving to Barcelona, exploring new career paths, and writing a book that reshaped her outlook on work and leadership. They dive into key topics like navigating career pivots, staying energized through curiosity, and learning to reframe limiting beliefs.Whether you’re a product leader considering new career paths or someone seeking actionable tips for personal growth, th...2025-02-101h 16
Supra Insider#43: How AI is impacting the PM - engineer relationship | Irene Yu (Founder & CEO @ Skiplevel)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Irene Yu, founder and CEO of Skiplevel, professional training designed to teach PMs how to become more technical without learning to code. In this conversation, they explored Irene’s journey from Amazon engineer to entrepreneur, the communication challenges between PMs and engineers, and how Skiplevel is helping mitigate those challenges. They also discussed the rise of AI features in product development, exploring how PMs can handle edge cases, learn critical AI concepts, and avoid the dreaded "demo trap." Irene also revealed how sh...2025-02-031h 09
Supra Insider#42: How AI is changing the way product teams work | Tal Raviv & Joshua Herzig-MarxWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Tal Raviv and Joshua Herzig-Marx to explore AI's seismic impact on product development. This conversation unpacks how revolutionary tools like Replit and Vercel v0 are democratizing prototyping and reshaping traditional roles across design, engineering, and product management.Delving beyond surface-level observations, our guests share provocative insights on AI agents' role in reshaping workplace dynamics and envision the emergence of AI-native enterprises. From reimagining established workflows to envisioning AI-first companies, this episode delivers crucial insights for anyone building products in the AI era.2025-01-271h 22
Supra Insider#41: Reflections from 40 episodes and plans for 2025 | Ben Erez & Marc BaselgaWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben take a moment to reflect on their journey after reaching 40 episodes. They share their evolution - from starting the podcast as a fun experiment to crafting the art of genuine conversation that defines their podcast format today.The conversation flows naturally into their aspirations for the new year, exploring exciting trends like AI-powered prototyping and the changing landscape of IC career paths, while sharing practical wisdom on setting expectations and building momentum in both work and life.This episode is packed with actionable...2025-01-201h 16
Supra Insider#40: How Pie Insurance Implemented the Product Operating Model | Brenton Sellati (VP of Product @ Pie Insurance)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Brenton Sellati, VP of Product at Pie Insurance, and Joshua Herzig-Marx as the honorary co-host for this episode to dive into the transformational journey of implementing the product operating model at Pie Insurance.Brenton shares how he overhauled Pie’s product strategy, slashing 66% of the roadmap to focus on high-ROI initiatives, aligning leadership, and fostering a product-led culture. With insights from Joshua throughout the discussion, the episode explores the challenges and successes of introducing a problem-first mindset, building cross-functional collaboration, and creating a...2025-01-131h 03
Supra Insider#39: How PM compensation has changed in the last two years | Peter Walker (Head of Insights @ Carta)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta. Drawing from Carta's vast database of over 30,000 companies, Peter offers a data-driven analysis of the evolving compensation landscape in 2024.The conversation delves deep into product management compensation, exploring both cash and equity components across different startup stages. Peter shares unique insights into critical industry challenges, including the complexities of equity exercise decisions and the growing emphasis on capital efficiency in startups.The episode tackles pressing questions facing the PM industry today: How are...2025-01-0650 min
Supra Insider#38: Where software pricing is heading in an AI world | Alvaro Morales (Co-founder & CEO @ Orb)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Alvaro Morales, CEO and co-founder of Orb, a company revolutionizing modern billing infrastructure with notable customers like Vercel, Perplexity, and Replit. Alvaro shared his journey from being an engineering manager at Asana to launching Orb after encountering challenges with pricing iterations.He also discussed the evolving role of pricing in product strategy and the rise of usage-based and outcome-based pricing models. Additionally, he shared his insights into the psychology behind pricing decisions, the importance of building customer trust, and how...2024-12-301h 01
Supra Insider#37: How AI is impacting Product Discovery and User Research | Teresa Torres (Author, Speaker, Product Discovery Coach)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Teresa Torres, author of Continuous Discovery Habits, to explore the role of AI in modern product discovery. Teresa shared why customer empathy remains irreplaceable, the common pitfalls teams face when misusing AI in research, and practical strategies for integrating AI effectively—without losing sight of the human touch.She also offered her insights on how AI can empower product teams to build skills, enhance customer interviews, and streamline discovery workflows, all while staying firmly rooted in authentic customer understanding. If you're passionate ab...2024-12-1648 min
Supra Insider#36: How AI is making product management fun again | Tal Raviv (Ex-Riverside, AppsFlyer, Patreon)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Tal Raviv, an experienced product manager and AI enthusiast, to explore the intersection of AI and productivity in product management. Tal shares insights from his career, including his time as the first PM at Riverside and his work building generative AI features.We dove deep into the myths surrounding AI's role in product management, the power of context when working with tools like Claude and ChatGPT, and practical use cases for both co-pilots and agents. Tal also shared tips on creating a...2024-12-091h 14
Supra Insider#35: Unpacking the Current Job Market for Product Leaders | Sunil Chaudhary (Director @ Riviera Partners)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Sunil (Sunny) Chaudhary, a former product leader turned recruitment director at Riviera Partners, one of the top recruiting firms in tech. Sunny shares his journey from leading product teams to helping companies hire the right product leaders, offering a unique perspective from both sides of the hiring table.In this episode, Sunny also dives deep into how the product leadership market is evolving, from the rising demand for AI expertise to the increasing focus on doers over managers. He shares...2024-11-2552 min
Supra Insider#34: Scaling Impact Off the Beaten Path | Gibson Biddle (Netflix, Chegg)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Gibson Biddle, former VP of Product at Netflix and Chief Product Officer at Chegg. Gib shares his journey from full-time product leadership to becoming an interim and fractional executive, driven by the desire to live life on his own terms. He discussed his strategies for balancing impact and flexibility, the importance of continuous learning, and his passion for teaching and storytelling.Gib also talked about building engaging content, like his well-loved product strategy workshops, and organizing the Product Leader Summit. Whether you're...2024-11-1848 min
Supra Insider#2 Re-Post: Fearless Salary Negotiation | Josh Doody (Author)Today’s episode is a re-release of one of our most popular episodes on the podcast: our conversation with Josh Doody, a renowned salary negotiation coach and author of Fearless Salary Negotiation. With the job market shifting and more people navigating complex career moves, we thought it was the perfect time to bring back Josh's invaluable advice on negotiating job offers.This episode covers why changing companies can be key to maximizing your compensation, the best practices for salary negotiation, and common mistakes to avoid. It’s packed with practical strategies and tips to help you...2024-11-0748 min
Supra Insider#33: The nuanced reality of the product leadership job market | John Cutler & Josh Herzig-MarxWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben are joined by John Cutler and Joshua Herzig-Marx (friends of the show) to explore a growing trend in the product community: product leaders struggling to find their next roles. We discussed the contributing factors to this trend, including the flattening of product organizations, the rise of super IC PMs, and the influence of AI. The conversation dives into practical advice for product leaders navigating these challenges and what the future might hold for product leadership.For anyone who is navigating the evolving product...2024-10-2855 min
Supra Insider#32: Escaping the AI Demo Trap | Ben Sprecher (CPO @ bookend.ai)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sit down with Ben Sprecher, CPO at an AI startup and a longtime product leader with 24 years of experience in AI. They explore Ben’s fascinating journey from founding a company that was acquired by Google to leading AI initiatives. In this episode, we dive into a futuristic bet Ben made 25 years ago on the future of AI, the concept of the "AI demo trap"—a pitfall many companies fall into—and actionable frameworks to avoid it.If you’re a founder, product manager, or someone...2024-10-2341 min
Supra Insider#31: What Product Teams Get Wrong about User Research | Alexander Hanthorn (Staff PM @ Drift)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Alex Hanthorn (Drift, TripleByte, Nielsen) to explore the evolving world of user research. From scrappy research methods in early-stage startups to the more formalized processes at large tech companies, we delve into the challenges and opportunities of understanding user motivations. Alex shares insights from his experiences, including his time working with companies from Taco Bell, and discusses the art of balancing intuition with data. This episode is packed with actionable advice for founders, product managers, and anyone looking to improve their approach...2024-10-141h 05
Supra Insider#30: Leaving Google X to build Yoodli aka Grammarly for Speech | Varun Puri (CEO and Co-Founder @ Yoodli, ex-Google X)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben are joined by Varun Puri, CEO and co-founder of Yoodli, a platform helping people improve their public speaking skills. Varun shares his journey from working with Sergey Brin at Google to taking the leap into entrepreneurship. The conversation delves into Varun’s time at Google X, the early days of building Yoodli, the harsh realities of founding a company, and the joys of actually making a difference. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring founders and product leaders who want to hear an honest account of...2024-10-0742 min
Supra Insider#29: From Product Leader to COO: Driving Impact in an Ops-heavy Company | Melissa Chi (COO @ Pathpoint)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Melissa Chi, COO and former head of product at Pathpoint. We explore Melissa's transition from a product leader to COO, the importance of maintaining user empathy in a remote, operations-heavy environment, and how she continues to support and coach her team. Melissa also shares insights on managing time effectively, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and prioritization in a growth-stage startup. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow their career in leadership while maintaining a user-centered approach.All episodes of...2024-10-031h 10
Supra Insider#28: From childhood besties to Google acquisition | Joshua Herzig-Marx & Ben Sprecher (Co-founders @ Incentive Targeting)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with longtime friends and co-founders, Joshua Herzig-Marx and Ben Sprecher, to explore their journey from childhood friendship to building a company that was acquired by Google. In this candid conversation, Joshua and Ben share their co-founder origin story, the challenges they faced scaling a startup, and how they managed their relationship through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. They also dive into the crucial lessons learned from hiring a CEO, pivoting their business model, and making tough decisions to ensure a successful exit. ...2024-09-241h 09
Supra Insider#27: How managing PMs has made me a better IC | Katie Kent (Staff PM @ Semgrep, Ex-Panther, Flexport)Welcome to another episode of the Supra Insider. This time, Ben and Marc are joined by Katie Kent, who shares her unique experience transitioning from a product leadership role back to an individual contributor (IC) as a staff PM at Semgrep. Katie talks about how her background in leadership has sharpened her skills as an IC, the lessons she’s learned from the security industry, and why she believes in staying hands-on with product work. The conversation explores the value of remote and hybrid work, the evolving role of tools like FigJam in fostering collaboration, and what it means to...2024-09-161h 00
Supra Insider#26: Why "Founder Mode" isn't black and white | Josh Brewer (Partner @ Enjoy The Work, previously co-founder & CEO @ Abstract, Principal Designer @ Twitter)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Josh Brewer, former CEO and Co-founder of Abstract, to discuss the nuances of creative leadership in today's fast-evolving tech landscape. Josh shares his unique perspective on building high-performing teams, delegating effectively, and fostering an environment of openness and authenticity. The conversation delves into the concept of "founder mode," the future of design amidst AI advancements, and the critical role design plays in shaping product vision and business strategy. Tune in for actionable insights and lessons from Josh's extensive experience in product management...2024-09-091h 13
Supra Insider#25: The benefits and challenges of time offWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben explore the timely topic of taking time off. Recently returning from their own breaks, they share experiences, insights, and reflections on the value of truly unplugging. The conversation delves into their activities during time off, common challenges of stepping away from work, and effective strategies for fully disconnecting. They also discuss the personal benefits experienced and the lessons learned, which they are excited to apply moving forward.For anyone considering a break or just returning from one, this discussion is meant to inspire and offer...2024-09-0355 min
Supra Insider#24: The Foundations for Exponential Growth | Brenton Sellati (VP/Head of Product at Pie Insurance)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, we feature Brenton Sellati, a seasoned product leader who went from managing four teams to leading 50 at Wayfair. Brenton introduces his framework for exponential growth, focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and influencing skills. He shares how applying these principles to his career led to rapid advancement and offers practical advice for PMs at all levels. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to elevate their product management game. We highly recommend you watch this episode on YouTube since Brenton used slides throughout the episode.All episodes...2024-08-2657 min
Supra Insider#23: Real talk about B2B product management with Rich MironovWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Rich Mironov, an experienced product leader and 6x interim CPO, about the challenges of managing product strategy in sales-driven environments. We discussed building better relationships between product and go-to-market teams, why burnout is so common among product leaders, and how to thrive in these high-pressure roles. This conversation is a must for anyone navigating the complex dynamics of product leadership, especially in a B2B environment.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube (video)....2024-08-1946 min
Supra Insider#22: What founders get wrong about marketing with Allison BraleyWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Allison Braley, partner and head of marketing at Bain Capital Ventures. This episode delves into common marketing and communications mistakes made by founders, the importance of an authentic online presence, and how to build effective partnerships between product leaders and marketers. We also touched on Allison’s transition from an operational marketing leader role to supporting founders as a VC and why this new role plays to her strengths. This episode is essential for founders looking to enhance their marketing strategies and get more le...2024-08-1239 min
Supra Insider#21: How Life360's product org evolved from Series A to IPO with Chris HullsWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. In this episode, Marc and Ben sit down with Chris Hulls, the founder and CEO of Life360, the world’s leading location-sharing app for families. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in scaling a tech startup and Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. In this episode, Marc and Ben sit down with Chris Hulls, the founder and CEO of Life360, the world’s leading location-sharing app for families. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in scaling a tech startup and understanding the intricacies of product management in a ra...2024-08-0646 min
Supra Insider#20: Open source learnings from launching a Maven courseWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc & Ben sat down to talk about Ben’s recent experience launching a course on Maven. This episode will be extremely relevant to anyone considering launching a course.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube (video).New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In this episode, we covered the following topics:* Ben’s motivation for the course* What it took to get the course off the ground and dri...2024-07-2947 min
Supra Insider#19: Exploring fractional product management with Estee GoldschmidtWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Ben joined Estee Goldschmidt on her podcast, The Estee Show, to dive into Ben’s learnings from the past six months of fractional product work.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube (video).New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In this episode, Ben and Estee talked about:* What fractional product work means and why it’s appealing to people* How to build a pipeline of fractional opportu...2024-07-221h 05
Supra Insider#17: Why Products That Sing Are Good for Business with Heather PhillipsWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, we’re excited to bring you our conversation with Heather Phillips, Senior Director of Product Design at Slack.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇Before Slack, Heather held multiple design leadership roles at companies including Abstract (where she worked closely with Ben), Designer Fund, RelateIQ, and Yammer. In this episode, we talked about* What it means to make a product “sing”* The benefits of investing in user delight* How to instill a...2024-07-0853 min
The Ben & Marc ShowMarc Andreessen on Building Netscape & the Birth of the BrowserWelcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this special episode, Marc and Ben dive deep into the REAL story behind the creation of Netscape—a web browser co-created by Marc that revolutionized the internet and changed the world. As Ben notes at the top, until today, this story has never been fully told either in its entirety or accurately. In this one-on-one conversation, Marc and Ben discuss Marc's early life and how it shaped his journey into technology, the pivotal moments at the...2024-06-281h 44
Supra Insider#15: How we landed our first jobs in techWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. After Ben shared a fun story on LinkedIn about how he got his first tech job, we thought it would be fun to do an episode about how we landed our first jobs in tech.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In this episode, we talked about* The story of how Ben joined Life360 as employee #35 through a roadtrip* The story of how Marc joined Asana as their first PM intern* Actionable takeaways from the...2024-06-1847 min
Supra Insider#13: Can Product Managers Thrive in Feature Factories?A couple of months ago, Ben wrote a thought-provoking LinkedIn post about the potential damage Marty Cagan's advice on Lenny's podcast could cause to feature factory PMs. This sparked a conversation between Ben and Estee Goldschmidt on The Estee Show, which caught the attention of Lenny Rachitsky. Recognizing the importance of the topic, Lenny invited Ben to write a guest post for his newsletter, "In defense of feature team product managers," which went live today.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In this episode, Ben and Estee tal...2024-06-0451 min
Supra Insider#12: Early learnings from the podWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down to reflect on the first 11 episodes of the pod.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In this episode, we talked about* Key decisions we made at the offset and how those have played out* Our runbook for publishing episodes* How we gather and incorporate feedback to make every episode better* Where we’re hoping to go with the pod from here* Why podcast analy...2024-05-2846 min
Supra Insider#10: Marc Baselga (Founder of Supra)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. We changed things up for this episode and instead of Ben and Marc interviewing a guest, Ben interviewed Marc.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇In this episode, Marc and Ben dive deep into various aspects of the Supra community, including:* Supra’s founding story* The importance of curating a high-quality, committed member community and matching people into the right groups.* The role of executive coaches in facilitating meaningful discussions and maintaining group engagement....2024-05-1442 min
The Ben & Marc ShowBuild Your Startup With AIWelcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this new episode – the first of two parts – Marc and Ben answer YOUR questions on the “State of AI” as it relates to company building. In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc discuss how small AI startups can compete with Big Tech’s massive compute and data scale advantages, unpack the reasons why data is overrated as a sellable asset, and uncover all the ways the AI boom compares to the internet boom. That and much more. Enjoy! 2024-05-091h 15
Supra Insider#9: Nan Yu (Head of Product at Linear)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, we’re excited to bring you our conversation with Nan Yu, Head of Product at Linear.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox 👇Nan had a super interesting path to his current role: he started his career as a software engineer at Goldman Sachs, then served as the CTO of Everlane for nearly six years before joining Abstract as an engineering manager (where he paired with Ben as his primary PM counterpart). After a couple years at Abstract, Nan joine...2024-05-0659 min
The Ben & Marc ShowStartup Building: Challenges & Opportunities"It turns out the spreadsheet is not actually the business, despite what you may have learned in business school." - Ben Horowitz Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show" featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this second episode of a two-part series, Marc and Ben answer MORE questions about startup building in the post-COVID world. In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc discuss how startups can think differently about organizational design and talent deployment, unpack the lore around layoffs, and even tackle the future of customer service. They...2024-05-021h 15
Supra Insider#7: Digesting the Product Narrative Soup with John CutlerWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and I are excited to bring you our conversation with John Cutler. John writes The Beautiful Mess, a popular Substack newsletter in the product community and frequently posts on LI to his 100k followers. We both learned about John’s work during his time at Amplitude, where he spent 4.5 years as a product evangelist and coach for hundreds of product teams around the globe, giving him a unique vantage point about reality on the ground in many different environments and cultures. John legitimately lives in the “matrix of pr...2024-04-2248 min
Supra Insider#6: A Masterclass on Scaling as a Product Leader with Brenton SellatiIn this episode, Marc and Ben are joined by Brenton Sellati. Brenton is the incoming VP of product at Pie Insurance (Series D insurtech company) where he will be leading the product and design team and leveraging his past experience driving innovation strategy and product management at Liberty Mutual Insurance where he started his product career.Between Liberty Mutual and Pie Insurance, Brenton had a stellar run for over 5 years at Wayfair, where he worked his way up from managing 4 teams as a group PM all the way to leading 50 teams as a senior director of product...2024-04-161h 01
Supra Insider#5: Lessons from a Liberal Arts Major Turned Product Leader & VC - Diana Berlin (Partner @ Matrix)Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider!In this episode, Marc and Ben are joined by Diana Kimball Berlin, a Partner at Matrix who invests in early-stage B2B SaaS & AI companies, from concept to Series A. Diana also sits on the boards of Accord and Meshcapade. Prior to becoming an investor, Diana spent 5 years at Quip, working up from an IC product manager to VP of Product. Before Quip, Diana was a senior PM at SoundCloud and has held roles at Kickstarter and Microsoft. In our chat with Diana, we cover a lot of...2024-04-0945 min
The Ben & Marc ShowPolitics & the Future of Tech“If America is going to be America in the next one hundred years, we have to get this right.” - Ben Horowitz Welcome to “The Ben & Marc Show”, featuring a16z co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen. In this latest episode, Marc and Ben take on one of the most hot button issues facing technology today: tech regulation and policy. In this one-on-one conversation, Ben and Marc delve into why the political interests of “Big Tech” conflict with a positive technological future, the necessity of decentralized AI, and how the future of American inno...2024-04-031h 45
Supra Insider#4: A Recruiter's Guide to Thriving in the Current PM Market with James JordanWelcome to another episode of Supra Insider. Following up on last episode’s discussion of the current PM market (episode 3), we wanted to add a new perspective to the conversation by inviting a product management recruiter to the show. In this episode, Marc and I are joined by James Jordan, the founder of Producto, a recruiting agency focused on PM hiring from ICs all the way to executives. James is coming up on two decades in recruiting and has a wealth of knowledge about the historical product management hiring landscape and the latest trends. If you...2024-04-0249 min
Supra Insider#3: Navigating the Current Product Leadership Job MarketThis is a wild market for product managers. The hiring landscape has shifted more in the last year than it did in the previous decade.With hundreds of thousands of people actively looking for their next role, we thought it would be helpful to invite a couple of folks from the Supra community to have a chat about how to navigate this job market. For those unfamiliar with Supra, it’s an invite-only community for elite product leaders that Marc founded.In this episode, Ben and Marc were joined by Gaurav Hardikar (VP Product @ HomeLight wh...2024-03-2743 min
Supra Insider#2: Fearless Salary Negotiation with Josh DoodyJosh Doody has coached 200+ high earners in tech through salary negotiations, leading to an average of 16% increase in liquid first year compensation. He’s a published author of Fearless Salary Negotiation and shares tips regularly on YouTube.In this episode, we talk about:* Why people should negotiate* What’s a typical negotiation timeline* How to negotiate without a counteroffer* Go over common negotiation pitfalls/mistakes * How to negotiate in the current job market (Q1 2024)* Why changing companies every 2-3 years optimizes earning potentialIf yo...2024-03-1948 min
Supra Insider#1: Should I join an early stage startup as the first PM?We’re excited to start sharing some of the interesting topics from the Supra product leadership community. Let us know if you have any feedback on the episode!You can also watch our conversation video on YouTube.Thanks for listening,Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbaselga/Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benerez/“How should I think about joining an early stage startup as their first product hire?” Many experienced product leaders are considering this path, so we sat down to chew on it together. In thi...2024-03-1237 min
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Vor ziemlich genau 3 Jahrzehnten hieß uns Ben Harper in seiner Welt willkommen. Sein Debut „Welcome to the Cruel World“ erschien am 8. Februar 1994 und führte uns nochmal vor Augen und Ohren, was wir eh schon wussten: Die Welt ist ein grausamer Ort. Die folgenden Albumtitel – ähnlich niederschmetternd: „Fight for Your Mind“ und „The Will to Death“. Die Songs aber gaben bei aller Traurigkeit auch immer Hoffnung, das alles besser wird, und den Mut, für das, was man liebt, zu kämpfen. Ben Harpers Waffen: Skateboard, Rasta-Mütze und die...2024-02-231h 27
Tivoli RoadBen van Praag bij Family RadioIn 1998 werd Ben door Danny Debruyn gevraagd om deel uit te maken van een nieuw nationaal station dat onder de naam Family Radio "het tweede product" zou worden, naast Radio Contact. Marc en Ben vertellen over die periode, aan de hand van een aantal historische fragmenten die digitaal bewaard zijn gebleven. Dank aan Ludo Van Mullem.2024-01-1934 min
Tivoli RoadJeroen verschijnt in het leven van Marc en BenIemand die een niet te onderschatten rol speelde in het leven en de carrière van Marc en Ben, verschijnt op het toneel, waarmee hun Kempense periode officieel werd geopend. Het verhaal van Jeroen Straeter, Uniek FM in Turnhout. Impakt Reclame komt in een volgende aflevering van deze podcast.2023-08-1808 min
Real Business ConnectionsJason Marc Campbell || Selling With Love (LST #58)Learn Speak Teach Episode #58 with Jason Marc Campbell
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In today’s episode, Ben Albert is joined by Jason Marc Campbell. Jason is an Educational Consultant and the author of Selling with Love: Earn with Integrity and Expand Your Impact. He discusses the 5 ‘loves’ in selling you should have to build a successful selling process. Moreover, he explains how to shift focus from yourself to your customers and their needs.
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Learn Speak TeachLST #58: Jason Marc Campbell || Selling With LoveLearn Speak Teach Episode #58 with Jason Marc Campbell
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In today’s episode, Ben Albert is joined by Jason Marc Campbell. Jason is an Educational Consultant and the author of Selling with Love: Earn with Integrity and Expand Your Impact. He discusses the 5 ‘loves’ in selling you should have to build a successful selling process. Moreover, he explains how to shift focus from yourself to your customers and their needs.
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[02:57] Introducing today’s guest; Jason Marc Campbell
[06:48] The mean...2023-03-081h 06
Tivoli RoadHoe Marc en Ben elkaar leerden kennenMaeva Lokaal begon in Antwerpen. Marc en Ben ontmoetten elkaar voor de eerste keer en zijn sindsdien meestal op hetzelfde pad gebleven.Met een fragment met Lion De Later.2023-01-2904 min
SixthstringqbIs Teddy B For Real? Week 2 Recap | Episode 39Russell Wilson almost lost a game on a safety. The NFL Gods hate healthy players. Marc's love for Teddy B continues to grow. All this with a new host leading the charge for this episode. So much to cover as Marc and Ben talk about this wild week 2 in the NFL2021-09-2250 minSixthstringqbWas Raiders-Ravens the Craziest Game Ever? | Episode 38Football is finally back, and so are we! In their long-awaited return, Marc and Ben break down a crazy Week 1, including how this week's results impacted the playoff and MVP races. They also debate whether Ravens-Raiders was the craziest game ever and predict who is most likely to pull a 2020 Jaguars.2021-09-1558 min
SixthstringqbInterview with Vikings Long Snapper Andrew DePaola and Draft Recap | Episode 37This week’s interview is another great one, with former Rutgers and current Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola joining the pod. He talks about his time playing for multiple iconic head coaches as well as detailing the life of a long snapper. After the interview, Marc and Ben recap the draft, hitting on the biggest steals and reaches. They also name their biggest winners and losers and grade their team’s drafts.2021-05-071h 36SixthstringqbInterview with Chiefs Fullback Mike Burton and Ultimate Draft Preview | Episode 36After a short hiatus, SixthStringQB is back with another awesome interview. This week, it’s new Chiefs fullback Michael Burton, who breaks down his reasoning for signing with the team as well as joking with the boys about other great topics. After the interview, Marc and Ben break down the biggest storylines of the past couple weeks before giving you the ultimate draft preview. They hit on the top quarterbacks, players who could fall, and each give a couple scalding hot takes.2021-04-291h 20SixthstringqbHow Panthers Fans Should Feel About Sam Darnold | Episode 35A big trade shook up the NFL this week, and Marc and Ben are here to break it down for you. They dissect the move from every angle to determine how Ben and the rest of Panthers Nation should feel about their new quarterback. Later, they hit on the most unlikeable coach in the NFL, the most likeable player of all time, and argue for changing the MVP award.2021-04-0848 minSixthstringqbRecords Most Likely to be Broken in 2021 with Special Guest Host | Episode 34Former actor and legendary football player Kevin "The Benchwarmer" Madden joins the boys for another awesome episode. Along with answering questions about himself and his Cowboys, Kevin helps Marc and Ben dissect all the latest NFL news. Then, they look at which single-season records are most likely to fall with 17 game seasons starting next year.2021-04-021h 23SixthstringqbInterview with Former NFL Tight End Scott Simonson & Free Agency Winners/Losers | Episode 33This week, former Panthers, Giants, and Raiders tight end Scott Simonson joins the show for an awesome interview. Listen in for great stories about how he got a concussion on his first catch, the 2015 Panthers and their disappointing Super Bowl loss, and how he pancaked Khalil Mack. After the interview, Marc and Ben give their free agency winners/losers and finally settle their Josh Jacobs debate.2021-03-231h 25SixthstringqbFree Agency Preview | Episode 32Free agency is right around the corner, so Marc and Ben are here to give you the ultimate preview. They predict homes for the top free agents as well as breaking down the latest cuts, signings, and franchise tags. Plus, they give under-the-radar names each of their teams should sign.2021-03-131h 18Sixthstringqb2021 Draft Primer with Fair Shake Football | Episode 31The 2021 draft is still two months away, but it's never too early to get prepared. Listen in to learn about the top quarterbacks, the strengths of the class, and a big-time sleeper with special guest Fair Shake Football. Along with the draft talk, Marc and Ben hit on other topics like the Saints' salary cap nightmare and moves to put Buffalo over the top.2021-03-031h 02SixthstringqbNext Gen Stats Super Quiz | Episode 30Marc and Ben are here to get you through the dog days of the NFL offseason with another awesome podcast. This week, it's an extra special super quiz with questions about Next Gen Stats season leaders as well as two more quarterback career double-digit comeback totals. Think you know football? Test yourself with this episode. After the quiz, the boys break down the latest storylines, including the Carson Wentz trade and Von Miller's contract situation.2021-02-241h 17SixthstringqbSuper Bowl Recap and the Best Assistant Coaches in the NFL | Episode 28Marc and Ben are back to recap the Super Bowl snoozefest, giving their thoughts on all the penalty and taunting controversy. Later, a discussion about the NFL awards breaks into an ultra in-depth listing of the most unheralded coaches in the league.2021-02-101h 04SixthstringqbInterview with Former Eagles Lineman Ian Park and Super Bowl Preview | Episode 27This week, Ian Park joins to talk his time with the Eagles, football in Japan, and crazy concussion protocol stories. Along with the interview, Marc and Ben break down the Stafford trade and if there’s any chance Deshaun Watson stays in Houston. Finally, they preview the Super Bowl and take on every prop bet they … Continue reading "Interview with Former Eagles Lineman Ian Park and Super Bowl Preview | Episode 27"2021-02-031h 35SixthstringqbConference Championships Recap | Episode 26Marc and Ben are back once again with plenty of great topics, like why Pro Bowl week sucks, who’s to blame for the Packers’ loss, and who will be the Colts’ starting quarterback next year.2021-01-291h 13SixthstringqbChiefs-Browns Controversy and Brees’ Last Game? | Episode 25Marc and Ben are back with an extra-special and extra-long episode 25. This week, they recap the divisional round matchups with discussions about the post-Brees Saints as well as whether the NFL should change the fumble for a touchback rule. Other topics include who are the most unlikeable players in the league and does celebrating … Continue reading "Chiefs-Browns Controversy and Brees’ Last Game? | Episode 25"2021-01-211h 41SixthstringqbCoaching Carousel and Wildcard Recap | Episode 24Marc and Ben are back with their takes on the NFL on Nickelodeon debut and the first round of playoff football. Also, Marc gives his list of the top head coach candidates.2021-01-161h 15SixthstringqbPlayoff Preview and Regular Season Recap | Episode 23Marc and Ben are here to take you through the transition from regular season to postseason with in-depth breakdowns of every Wild Card game. Also, they hit on various topics around the league, including why the Dolphins and Giants deserve no sympathy for missing the playoffs, a foolproof plan for the Cowboys to go undefeated … Continue reading "Playoff Preview and Regular Season Recap | Episode 23"2021-01-061h 14SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 22Marc and Ben are back to give you the greatest Christmas present of all: another episode of the greatest podcast ever made. This week, they discuss the most overrated player in the league, the biggest Pro Bowl snub, and if the Steelers are slumping or revealing their true selves. As always, stick around for rapid-fire … Continue reading "Sixthstringqb Episode 22"2020-12-251h 25SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 21Marc and Ben are back to bless your ears with the greatest football podcast ever made. This week, they discuss a sleeper team who could win the NFC, whether Aaron Rodgers already has the MVP award locked up, and if Jon Gruden is the right coach for the Raiders. As always, stay tuned for a … Continue reading "Sixthstringqb Episode 21"2020-12-201h 18SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 20Marc and Ben are back again to break down the Eagles’ QB dilemma, who’s to blame for the Cardinals’ recent slump, and if the Saints offense is more dangerous with Taysom Hill or Drew Brees. As always, stay tuned for a recap of every game from this week as well as rapid fire predictions for … Continue reading "Sixthstringqb Episode 20"2020-12-111h 11SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 19Marc and Ben are back to talk about how close they were to getting called to play for the Broncos this week, why the NFL is so against the idea of a week 18, and the hottest seats in the NFL. As always, they also break down all the recent games and give rapid fire … Continue reading "Sixthstringqb Episode 19"2020-12-041h 14SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 18Marc and Ben are back to discuss all the latest around the NFL, including who should be Drew Brees’ successor in NOLA, the one way to save Adam Gase’s job, and the migration of porn bots from Instagram.2020-11-221h 10SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 17Marc and Ben are back once again to hit on the latest NFL and life topics, including Matt Nagy’s decision to give up play calling and the biggest scam artist on Instagram.2020-11-1558 minSixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 16Marc and Ben are back to address the controversy that is sweeping the nation: did ESPN steal our stat?2020-11-101h 01SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 15Ben and Marc are back to recap the latest games and news, including their thoughts on the AB signing and a last-minute preview of the trade deadline. Later, they break down the futures of some of the most confusing teams in the league.2020-11-021h 03SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 14It’s the dawn of a new era, as Sixthstringqb returns from hibernation with new hosts Ben and Marc. The boys are here to give you 100% accurate analysis from the latest NFL games.2020-10-271h 05SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 13Amael’s off doing French things, so Ben’s all alone, but our week 2 recap is here. Listen in to find out why your team sucks.2020-09-2727 minSixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 12Football is finally back, and Amaël and Ben are here to break down an awesome week 1. They answer questions like can anyone in the AFC stop the Chiefs, who are the most irrelevant teams in the NFL, and how Gardner Minshew and Baker Mayfield must have switched bodies. Also, they each give their standout … Continue reading "Sixthstringqb Episode 12"2020-09-181h 13SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 11Football is back. With the season opener tomorrow, start your day off right with an epic episode from Amaël and Ben. They hit on topics like the real reason Mitch Trubisky won the qb battle over Nick Foles, how NFL GMs actually make day three picks, and what it would be like to have the … Continue reading "Sixthstringqb Episode 11"2020-09-101h 02SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Episode 10It’s crunch time before football and school start back up again, and Amaël and Ben are back after a short, laziness-fueled vacation. To make up for the delay, we have an extra long episode hitting on topics like why Ryan Fitzpatrick is the key to world peace, the crazy Vic Beasley saga that deserves way … Continue reading "Sixthstringqb Episode 10"2020-08-311h 36SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Podcast Episode 8This week, Amaël and Ben hit on a wide range of topics including The Rock’s secret motivation behind buying the XFL, which celebrities could make it in the NFL, and the utility of Rapunzel’s hair. Later, they break down a reddit post about the stupidest superpowers and stumble upon the cause of schizophrenia.2020-08-121h 02SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Podcast Episode 7Amaël and Ben break down this crazy week of NFL news before the return of the infamous debate segment. This time, they answer the popular meme question of picking two animals to defend you against an attack by the others before spiraling into arguments about the military capabilities of France and Israel and who would … Continue reading "Sixthstringqb Podcast Episode 7"2020-07-3153 minSixthstringqbSixthstringqb Podcast Episode 6Amaël and Ben are back to break down all the crazy NFL news and rumors. Then, they once again bash the Madden and ESPN position rankings—this time with tight ends and wide receivers. As usual, they also get sidetracked and reminisce about or debate various topics.2020-07-2557 minSixthstringqbSixthstringqb Podcast Episode 5A ton has happened since our last episode, and we’re here to break it all down for you. Amaël and Ben detail the good and bad about every new contract and hit on serious issues like Desean Jackson’s comments and Washington’s name change. Then, they tee off on Madden and ESPN for their terrible position … Continue reading "Sixthstringqb Podcast Episode 5"2020-07-181h 01SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Podcast Episode 4We have a huge episode 4 for you guys, with Amaël and Ben dissecting the biggest stories of the week and then putting on their thinking caps for this week’s main segment. After hours of research, we give you the division with the most talent and the division with the least talent at each position … Continue reading "Sixthstringqb Podcast Episode 4"2020-07-091h 04SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Podcast Episode 3Episode 3 is here, with the guys answering your AMA questions. Besides that, Amaël and Ben do their usual breakdowns of recent NFL news. They also debate whether the G.O.A.T. should be based on talent or accomplishments and whether you should wipe sitting or standing.2020-06-2842 minSixthstringqbSixthstringqb Podcast Episode 2Amaël and Ben are back with an extra-long second episode. They start by redoing their teams’ first-round picks from 2014-18 before debating the best breakfast foods. Stick around for discussions on why Drew Brees doesn’t get the same hate as Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers and who roller derby’s target group is.2020-06-181h 00SixthstringqbSixthstringqb Podcast Episode 1The long-awaited debut of the greatest NFL podcast of all time is finally here. In this episode, Amaël and Ben give quickfire breakdowns of some off season stories before detailing their future plans for sports media domination.2020-06-1432 min
Black Sheep Radio85 - Black Sheep Radio - Recapping Ben's Country Music TuesdayBen is back at it, and so is Black Sheep Radio. Today, Chris, Marc and Ben recap Ben's brutal day yesterday and finish with a little bit of Covid-19 Wednesday.
Hate it or love it, let us know! On Facebook @BSRPodcast and on Twitter and Instagram @radio_sheep. And don't forget to rate and subscribe to Black Sheep Radio on iTunes!2020-06-1054 min