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🧠 _Complete Course: AI Product Management Podcast: Product Growth Podcast (LS 35 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: Complete Course: AI Product ManagementPub date: 2025-04-22Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn today's podcast, Pawel Huryn shows you every key skill to become an AI PM. We go from basics to expert mode: starting at AI prompting, then AI PRDs, fine-tuning, RAG, MCP, and finally AI Agents.Brought to you by:Linear: Plan and build products like the bestMiro: The innovation workspace2025-05-251h 36
Product Growth PodcastHow to Go from PM to VP - My StoryTwo VPs (Aakash & Brad) candidly discuss how they went from their first PM job to VP, what actually helped them (no gatekeeping), and how you can do the same.Brought to you by:Linear: Plan and build products like the bestAmplitude: Try their 2-minute assessment of your company’s digital maturityIn this episode:Trailer – 00:00 Intro to Brad & Abrigo – 01:25 How we Became PMs - 2:55 How to Grow from PM to Senior PM – 07:21 Aakash’s Journey from PM to Seni...2025-04-2656 min
The Product Compass Podcast | Product ManagementData Impact with RITAVAN (the "SLASOG" guy). A Bestseller Coming Out on April, 29.Where to find RITAVAN:https://www.ritavan.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rritavan/Get Data Impact on Amazon: https://www.amazon.pl/Data-Impact-businesses-LEVERAGE-SIMPLIFY/dp/178133921XKeywords:Digital transformation, legacy businesses, value creation, SLASOG framework, product management, data-driven solutions, customer value, groupthink, mindset shift, data-driven decision making, commander's intent, leverage.Where to find Paweł Huryn?• My newsletter: https://www.productcompass.pm• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pawelhuryn• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawel-huryn• Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/PawelHuryn2025-04-251h 05
Product Growth PodcastComplete Course: AI Product ManagementIn today's podcast, Pawel Huryn shows you every key skill to become an AI PM. We go from basics to expert mode: starting at AI prompting, then AI PRDs, fine-tuning, RAG, MCP, and finally AI Agents.Brought to you by:Linear: Plan and build products like the bestMiro: The innovation workspaceAmplitude: Try their 2-minute assessment of your company’s digital maturityIn this episode:Trailer - 00:00 Why AI PMs Are Paid So Much - 1:25 Effective Prompting for AI...2025-04-221h 36
Product Growth PodcastAmplitude CEO: Demo, Story, and How They Build ProductIn this episode, Spenser (co-founder & CEO of Amplitude) shares how a failed AI voice assistant led to one of the most widely used product analytics platforms in the world.Plus a full live demo of Amplitude’s latest AI, session replay, and experimentation features!Brought to you by:WorkOS: Your App, Enterprise ReadyAmplitude: Try their 2-minute assessment of your company’s digital maturityProduct Faculty: Get $500 off the AI PM certification with code AAKASH25In this episode:Preview – 00:00:00How Bi...2025-04-181h 19
Product Growth PodcastWe Built an AI Agent to Automate PM in 73 mins (ZERO CODING)If you’ve ever wanted to know how the best product teams automate their workflows, scale systems, and build platforms that actually drive impact, this episode is for you.Brought to you by:Amplitude: Try their 2-minute assessment of your company’s digital maturityProduct Faculty: Get $500 off the AI PM certification with code AAKASH25In this episode:Why Should People Watch This Episode – 00:00:00How Airtable Reached $11.7 Billion Valuation – 00:01:18How Airtable Is Different From Competitors – 00:03:01Start of the Live Cooking Se...2025-04-111h 13
The Product ManagerDo All Roads Lead to the Feature Factory? (with Aakash Gupta, Andrea Saez, and Pawel Huryn)In this episode, we dive into the phenomenon of the "feature factory," where companies focus more on releasing products and features rapidly rather than prioritizing quality or user needs. John Cutler coined the term, and it perfectly captures the feeling many teams face: launching features without a clear understanding of who they’re for or how they impact the business. If this resonates with you, keep listening as we explore how to break free from this cycle.In our panel discussion, we hear from three product leaders—Aakash Gupta, Andrea Saez, and Paweł Huryn—who share their insight...2025-04-0842 min
Product Academy Tough Stuff#14 How do I break into product management? - with Justin Groep (PM at Neho)In this conversation, Tanja Lau interviews Justin Groep about his journey from working as a barista in South Africa to securing a product management role in a challenging job market. Justin shares insights on the importance of networking, strategic job hunting, the value of feedback, and the resilience required to navigate the job application process. He emphasizes the significance of community support and mentorship in overcoming obstacles and encourages others to pay it forward by sharing their knowledge and experiences. Don’t forget to check out all the valuable links and resources he offered as part of the shownotes be...2025-03-2032 minThe Product Compass Podcast | Product Management[AI] Product Mix Strategy: How to Manage & Optimize Your Product PortfolioHow to structure, optimize, and manage your product mix effectively. Google case study and a free Product Mix Strategy Template.In October 2024, we discussed an example product strategy for Google Maps.Today, I’d like to zoom out. After all, Google Maps is not the only Google product.As explained in the Product Strategy Canvas, strategy is singular, even though it has many levels. For that reason, managing multiple products can be challenging.A well-structured product mix strategy can make managing multiple products easier.But most popular sources yo...2025-03-1116 min
Product Growth Podcast11 Lessons From 50 Episodes + The Podcast's Future50 episodes. 50 brilliant minds. One massive learning experience.When I started this podcast, my goal was simple:Learn from the best and share insights that actually help PMs level up.So today, I’m sharing the top takeaways from 50 conversations with the world’s best product thinkers.Let’s dive in.-Brought to you by:WorkOS: Your app, enterprise readyMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top coursesGibsonAI: Your AI Database Engineer-Insigh...2025-03-0959 minThe Product Compass Podcast | Product Management[AI] Your Guide to Feature Detox: Winning Through SimplifyingIt's tempting to think adding more features will help you satisfy every customer and stay ahead of the competition. After all, more features mean more value, right?Actually, it’s often the opposite.Too many features can overload your product, confuse users, degrade performance, slow down your teams, and drain your resources. The best product companies understand this and are obsessed with simplicity.One of the best examples of simplicity is Apple, the most valuable company in the world. Remember when Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone with just one button? That bold move showed ho...2024-12-0415 minThe Product Compass Podcast | Product Management[AI] How Meta and Instagram Use Pre-Mortems to Avoid Post-MortemsMany engineering teams run post-mortems when there is a failure or error. The team needs to come together to discuss what went wrong and how to prevent it from happening again.But what if we could anticipate and prevent these failures before they happen? Enter the pre-mortem.Pre-mortems are a powerful tool that the best product teams at Google, Meta, Stripe, and others use regularly to increase the probability of a successful product launch and avoid difficult-to-recover failures. This AI-generated episode is based on How Meta and Instagram Use Pre-Mortems to Avoid Post-Mortems...2024-12-0414 minThe Product Compass Podcast | Product Management[AI] 10 Sources of Waste in Product ManagementThere's nothing more disappointing than seeing a team's energy and effort go to waste when their hard work doesn't truly move the needle.Being part of such a team can feel demotivating, frustrating, and, frankly, hopeless.I've been there many times.This AI-generated episode is based on my post, 10 Sources of Waste in Product Management, in which I discuss ten sources of waste that I've witnessed in my career and, more importantly, share advice on how to avoid them.I'd love to get your feedback: pawel@theproductcompass.tech---2024-12-0414 min
Product Growth PodcastHow to Do Product Discovery Right with Pawel Huryn, 175K+ on LinkedIn, Senior PM and AuthorThis episode is a masterclass in modern product management—featuring cutting-edge frameworks, actionable strategies, AI integration, competitive edge tactics, and aligning product goals with overarching business objectives.In today's episode, we cover:Junior PM Roles Are Done – 00:02:17Why Talking to Customers Alone Isn’t Enough – 00:07:44Balancing Team Empowerment with Team Maturity – 00:10:26Do We Need a Clear Definition of the Product Trio? – 00:17:49What’s Wrong with the Famous Double Diamond Framework? – 00:22:18Fixing the Double Diamond Framework – 00:24:04The Triple Diamond Framework Explained – 00:27...2024-11-211h 32
Product Growth PodcastHow to Win on TikTok and Medium with Professor Aaron Dinin, 100K+ on eachIn this episode, we dive into the foundations of social media success with Aaron Dinin, Duke University Faculty in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.With a PhD in English literature and a background as a tech entrepreneur, Aaron brings a unique lens to the world of social media, challenging the idea that modern content creation is a fleeting trend.In today's episode, we cover:Core Technology is Storytelling - 0:00Getting a Social Media Teaching Position - 1:03Storytelling as Kingmaker - 4:17Ad Break: Enterpret - 4:282024-11-172h 06
Product Growth PodcastStop Using Frameworks: Lessons from Super-Senior IC PM Vineeth Madhusudanan (Microsoft, Meta, Statsig)In this episode, Vineeth dives deep into product management principles that defy frameworks. With a big tech background leading product teams at Microsoft, Facebook—and now Statsig—he brings some hot takes on how to PM.In today's episode, we cover:Vineeth’s Early Days and Career Path – 00:03:20 Navigating Product Management at Microsoft – 00:12:05 Shifting from IC to Manager Roles – 00:18:45 Joining Facebook and Learning Scale – 00:23:10 Early Lessons in Product Thinking – 00:29:40 Product Features vs. Customer Pain Points – 00:36:00 Experimentation: Core to Product Development – 00:4...2024-11-132h 05
Product Growth PodcastHow ZoomInfo Grows: The Story, Growth Motion, and Product Strategy with CEO and Founder Henry Shuck"If I’d had access to data-driven insights, customer activation secrets, and proven go-to-market tactics that billion-dollar companies use, I’d have scaled my company so fast..."Well, Christmas came early this year as Henry Schuck —generously—unpacks the exact strategies that have driven ZoomInfo’s exponential growth from a bootstrapped startup to a publicly traded powerhouse!Henry shares a rare look into the disciplined decisions behind ZoomInfo’s rise, the role of AI in reshaping sales intelligence, and his approach to leading a resilient, future-proof organization. This conversation is packed with tactical insights for anyone aimin...2024-11-101h 28
Talking RoadmapsShould your roadmap be your product compass? | Pawel HurynIn this episode, Pawel Huryn, Author and Product Manager @ The Product Compass. Have a listen!2024-11-0843 minThe Product Compass Podcast | Product ManagementThe Product Compass, Ask me anything, October 10, 2024Hey, welcome to the Product Compass. This is not a podcast but a monthly "Ask Me Anything" with Pawel Huryn recorded on October 10, 2024.We discussed:(00:21) How to make sense of the Product Trio for platform teams?(01:51) Strong opinions on the Product Trio tackling different risks?(05:28) How can we keep stakeholders engaged?(07:00) How to perform Product Discovery before Product-Market Fit?(09:21) Is the idea more important than the execution?(12:08) Is the Product Manager a mini CEO?(15:11) How important is technical knowledge for a Product Manager?(19:17) How do you find time for product discovery?(23:52) Is DevEx a Customer Experience...2024-10-2837 min
Product Growth PodcastMaster Go-to-Market Strategy: GTM Motions, ICP, and AI Products with Google, Bayer Advisor Maja VojeYour Go-to-Market strategy is not just a one-time product launch event. It’s 'always on'.In this episode, Maja and I discuss all about Go-to-Market Motions, how to choose and execute the right GTM Motions and how GTM strategies differ for AI products.Maja is a Go-to-Market expert. She is the best-selling author of the GTM strategist book and newsletter, as well as an advisor to companies on GTM. She has spent 11 years working in growth and marketing across high-profile unicorns and enterprises such as Google, Rocket Internet, Bayer, and Heineken, as well as over 350 st...2024-09-161h 42
LeverageHow to Create a Safe Culture that Drives Impact 🧗 with Shannon VettesIn this episode, I interview Shannon Vettes, a Product Coach and consultant, to explore leadership, product organization and culture.
We discuss Shannon's journey from engineering to product coaching.
Shannon emphasizes the importance of diversity, and inclusion in creating high-performing teams and products.
She also provides insights into the differences between product practices in the US and Europe.
Additionally, Shannon talks about the transition from project-based to product-based organizations and the need for focus, transparency and empathy to foster a safe environment for teams.
Shannon also emphasizes the significance of company culture, diversity...2024-09-161h 26
Reliability Enablers#46 Platform Team Design According to Team Team TopologiesI continue my conversation with Manuel Pais, co-author of the seminal Team Topologies book about team topologies suitable for reliability teams.In this second part, we will talk about platform teams. A quick refresher on what platform teams doIn the team topologies context:Platform teams provide a curated set of self-service capabilities to enable stream-aligned teams (product or feature teams) to deliver work with greater speed and reduced complexity.They achieve this directive by abstracting away common infrastructure and operational concerns. By doing this, they aim...2024-06-1124 min
Product Weekend PodcastUltimate Guide to Product Reviews w/ Aakash GuptaJoin hosts Moita and Brito on the Product Weekend Podcast as they sit down with Aakash Gupta, popularly known as 'The Product Growth Guy,' to unravel the ultimate guide to mastering product reviews. In this engaging episode, Aakash shares in-depth insights on essential PM qualities, practical strategies for effective product reviews, and building key relationships within your team. Whether you're an aspiring product manager or a seasoned leader, this conversation is packed with valuable advice to elevate your product management skills.
Dive deeper into Product Reviews: https://www.news.aakashg.com/p/the-product-review-bible-how-to-crush2024-06-111h 06
The Product Compass Podcast | Product ManagementTRANSFORMED: Moving to the Product Operating Model with Marty Cagan (INSPIRED, EMPOWERED)In this interview, Paweł Huryn (The Product Compass) and Aakash Gupta (Product Growth) talk to Marty Cagan, a legendary product leader, founder of SVPG, and the author of INSPIRED and EMPOWERED.In this conversation, Marty Cagan:• Clears up common misconceptions about product management• Explains how the best product organizations build products• Introduces the principles of the Product Operating Model• Provides insights on how you can drive transformationMarty's new book, TRANSFORMED, will be released on March 12, 2024. Pre-order your copy now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Transformed-Becoming-Product-Driven-Company-Silicon/dp/1119697336 ---2024-03-051h 06
What It Takes To LeadLeadership Resilience and Legacy Building with Paul KieslingOn this episode of the podcast, we open a treasure trove of leadership lessons and growth strategies, drawing from both personal transformation and the enduring wisdom of biblical figures like Moses. Today, you will meet Paul Keisling and hear about his experiences in behavioral science and empathy-driven mental healthcare to further color our conversation; thus, providing a rich backdrop for understanding the human dimension of business growth and succession planning.Paul Keisling is a senior consultant with The Center Consulting Group. Paul has over 40 years experience leading, building, and...2024-01-111h 11
The Product Compass Podcast | Product ManagementThe Science of Growth with Sean EllisProduct growth is simple. But it's often misunderstood and poorly applied.That's why I'm excited to share my interview with Sean Ellis, the author of the international bestseller Hacking Growth.His high-velocity test/learn process has accelerated growth at companies like Facebook, Airbnb, and Dropbox.Sean coined growth hacking, invented the ICE prioritization, and popularized the North Star Framework. In this episode, we discuss:(01:29) What is Growth Hacking? (02:41) The required skill set.(04:48) What's required to start thinking about product growth? (06:17) How can we measure pro...2023-12-0347 min
The Company Road PodcastE20 Tash Reidy - A culture of experimentation: Why pushing for failure can lead to greater successSend us a text“When you're looking at innovation and especially experimentation, the goal is to effectively fail. You really want to be able to push for failure for your ideas because it's the ones that don't fail that are the ones that you want to be able to push through.”Tash ReidyIn this episode, you’ll hear about:Establishing a culture of experimentation: Strategies to foster experimentation in the workplace and seeing invaluable innovative outcomes as a resultSetting up innovation processes: Working examples of how to effectively set up innovation practi...2023-11-2859 min
Product Management Stories19 - Product Growth with Pawel Huryn (Senior Product Manager @ iDeals)Send us a textLaunching a product is a key milestone in Product Management, growing the user base is the next. Pawel and I talked about Product Growth, why it is important, how it works and what to do to have a successfully growing product.You can find Pawel on Twitter and LinkedIn.Check out his amazing newsletter here.2023-10-2648 min
The Product Compass Podcast | Product ManagementBuilding The Right Product with Alberto Savoia, ex-innovator at GoogleMy guest is Alberto Savoia, the first Engineering Director at Google. He's currently a lecturer at Stanford University and the author of the international bestseller "The Right It: Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed." In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction(01:19) Bitten by a failure, Alberto decided to bite back!(05:06) Market Research: Collect Skin-in-the-Game(08:24) Collect Your Own Data (YODA)(11:09) Say It With Numbers: The XYZ Hypothesis(15:22) Test Your Ideas by Pretotyping(20:01) Remember That Prototyping Is the Most Ethical Thing to Do(23:44) Collect Enough Evidence(27:15) Start With One Hypothesis(29:53) Interview Customers Only t...2023-09-0251 min
Agile State of MindS2E2 Roadmaps & Avoiding Product Fiction With Pawel HurynI wanted to talk to Paweł Huryn, a Product Management Leader about #roadmaps
Find Paweł Huryn on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawel-huryn/
Substack: https://huryn.substack.com/
This is the second episode of the second season of podcast - Serious Scrum Conversations in collaboration with @seriousscrum7314
Today we talk about:
💬 What do we need to get started?
💬 What format to use for a Roadmap?
💬 What about Gantt Charts?
💬 What is a reasonable time horizon for a roadmap?
💬 How to make changes to it and notify about any delays?
Le...2023-01-3133 min
Product Chat SeriesE10 - Product Chat Series with Paweł HurynWelcome back to my Product Chat Series Ep. 10In this Episode, I got the opportunity to interview Paweł Huryn 🇺🇦 who does it all from being an Author, Product Coach to being a Product Manager at Regiondo. It was a pleasure speaking with Pawel, he had great advice and insights on Product Management. He spoke about various great resources that would help you throughout your PM journey.Thank you Paweł for taking out the time and sharing your insights.2022-12-2927 min
The Daily StandupSTOP Wasting Money! MVP Is Just a PrototypeThe goal of MVP, as defined by Eric Ries, is to validate critical assumptions about the product idea and get maximum validated learning with minimal effort. The value of MVP is to learn as quickly as possible, minimize risk and increase your chances of success by experimenting. Creating value for customers is not the goal. This is because creating products, e.g., writing software, is one of the most expensive ways to verify a business model. If the assumptions turned out wrong, the work performed over many iterations could be wasteful. Join V. Lee Henson as we review this article...2022-09-0106 min
The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDadSTOP Wasting Money! MVP Is Just a PrototypeThe goal of MVP, as defined by Eric Ries, is to validate critical assumptions about the product idea and get maximum validated learning with minimal effort. The value of MVP is to learn as quickly as possible, minimize risk and increase your chances of success by experimenting.
Creating value for customers is not the goal. This is because creating products, e.g., writing software, is one of the most expensive ways to verify a business model. If the assumptions turned out wrong, the work performed over many iterations could be wasteful.
Join V. Lee Henson...2022-09-0106 min