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Zero to One: Product JourneysBuilding Products That Truly Serve People with Prashanthi RavanavarapuWhat does it take to build products that serve real, often overlooked customer needs, while aligning with both business goals and social impact?This week on Zero to One, I’m joined by Prashanthi Ravanavarapu, a product leader whose career has spanned fintech, enterprise platforms, and mission-driven innovation. From her early days at PayPal to scaling teams at Workiva, she’s built inclusive, human-centered products that drive meaningful outcomes.We cover:How to approach product discovery for underserved usersWhat it takes to align customer value with profit and purposeS...2025-07-1730 minZero to One: Product JourneysThe Data-Driven PM Mindset, From Smart TVs to Stablecoins with Krishnan NairIn this episode of Zero to One, I’m joined by Krishnan Nair, SVP of Product at 21Co, whose journey spans from launching Samsung’s first Smart TV app marketplace to leading product in streaming and crypto. We unpack the lessons behind building regulated digital asset platforms, the frameworks he uses for product trade-offs, and how experimentation, data, and user-centric design have shaped his approach. Krishnan also shares predictions on stablecoins, tokenization, and advice for PMs making the leap to leadership.2025-07-1025 minZero to One: Product JourneysHow to Build Fan-First Products at Mass Scale with Brian HussOn this episode of Zero to One, I sit down with Brian Huss, VP of Product at PrizePicks, where he’s helped scale the platform into one of North America’s fastest-growing sports apps. We talk about what it takes to build truly fan-first products, how to balance monetization with great UX, and the behind-the-scenes story of launching PrizePicks Arena. Brian also shares lessons on product leadership at scale, and where he sees the future of sports, gaming, and interactivity heading.2025-06-2729 minZero to One: Product JourneysFrom Goldman to Hypergrowth: Building with Purpose with Vivek BediOn this episode of Zero to One, I’m joined by Vivek Bedi, a product leader who’s built and scaled platforms at Goldman Sachs, LearnVest, Northwestern Mutual, and high-growth SaaS companies. We cover his shift from eng to product, how he approaches digital transformation in complex orgs, and why product leadership starts with empathy. He also shares takeaways from his book You: The Product, focused on how PMs can take control of their careers by treating themselves like a product. If you’re building in SaaS or Fintech, leadin...2025-06-2029 minZero to One: Product JourneysBuilding Cybersecurity Products at Scale with Nachi PeriakaruppanOn this episode of Zero to One, I’m joined by Nachi Periakaruppan, a Cybersecurity focused product leader with deep experience building security and mobile products at scale. He’s led teams at Oracle, McAfee, and Malwarebytes, shaping mobile security portfolios that protect millions globally.We talk about his tranistioning into product from engineering, the complexity of building user-first security on mobile, and why sometimes the best product decision is the simpler one.Nachi shares practical lessons on leading in regulated spaces, adapting to rapid market changes, and keeping your...2025-06-1222 minZero to One: Product JourneysLeading Product in Regulated AI with Errol ApostolopoulosOn this episode of Zero to One I’m joined by Errol Apostolopoulos, an B2B SaaS and AI focused product leader who’s built and scaled AI-powered SaaS platforms across Crimson Hexagon, Equifax, and Case IQ.We talk about his path from engineering to product, the lessons from scaling startups through IPO and M&A, and what it takes to build responsible, agentic AI systems in highly regulated environments.Errol shares his approach to leading with empathy, navigating unexpected trade-offs, and why understanding the commercial side of product is k...2025-06-0527 minZero to One: Product JourneysFrom Founder to Building PLG Engines at Scale with AJ JindalOn this episode of Zero to One I’m joined by AJ Jindal, a product and growth leader who’s scaled PLG engines at Sentry and AppDynamics, founded and sold an AI-first SaaS startup, and now leads product at Rippling.We talk about how he transitioned from engineering to product, what it took to build and exit Fulcrum, and how he’s helped shaped the future of data activation at Census.AJ shares real-world lessons on building AI-first platforms, running high-impact PLG, and navigating the shift from founder to produc...2025-05-2924 minZero to One: Product JourneysOrg Design, Turnarounds, and Growth at Amazon and Autodesk with Andrew RammOn this episode of Zero to One I’m joined by Andrew Ramm, a seasoned product and business leader who’s led major transformations at Amazon, Autodesk, and Avid. We talk about how he scaled AutoCAD globally, turned around Amazon’s Alexa Internet business, and what it really takes to lead product in high-complexity environments.Andrew shares practical lessons on org design, strategic clarity, and how product leaders can stay effective as their scope scales.2025-05-2227 min