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The Agile Coach PodcastThe Product Owner Unlocked: Candid Lessons from Agile LeadersIn this special episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, leading voices in product ownership and agile transformation: Joe Justice, Richard Seroter, Mark Shead, Sheetal Rajpal, and Jeff Bubolz, share their hard-won lessons from building and scaling products at organizations like Tesla, Google, Amazon, LendingTree, and more. Their experiences span hardware and software, startups and global enterprises, and regulated industries, offering a comprehensive look at what it truly means to be an effective product owner today.Key Product Ownership Insights:Joe Justice (Agile Business Institute, ex-Tesla, WikiSpeed)Agility as Innovation Engine: Agility is about making...2025-05-281h 31
The Agile Coach PodcastAI-Ready Product Management: Richard Seroter on Building, Leading, and Innovating with Google Cloud’s AI StackIn this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, host Vivek Khattri is joined by Richard Seroter, Chief Evangelist at Google Cloud and a returning guest, for a candid conversation about the future of product management and AI. Richard shares his journey from leading outbound product management teams to driving developer relations at Google, offering an insider’s perspective on Google Cloud’s AI strategy and what it means for product leaders, teams, and organizations.Richard unpacks how Google’s unique AI stack-from foundational research and custom TPUs to platforms like Vertex and Gemini-powered assistants-is shaping the nex...2025-05-1449 min
The Agile Coach PodcastBest Moments: Leading Minds in Product ManagementIn this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we bring together a powerhouse panel of product management leaders: Diego Granados, Richard Seroter, Rajsi Rana, Neha Satya, and Parth Detroja. Each guest shares their unique journey into product management, offering firsthand perspectives from top companies like Microsoft, Oracle, Google, and beyond.Our conversation explores how backgrounds in healthcare, finance, and data analytics can lead to thriving PM careers, emphasizing that a technical degree is not a prerequisite for success. The guests break down the core skills needed-critical thinking, emotional intelligence, cross-functional collaboration-and provide actionable advice for anyone aspiring...2025-04-3033 min
Software Defined Interviews10x People, AI Trends, and Career Management, with Richard SeroterJoin Whitney and Coté as they talk with Richard Seroter from Google about the myth of the 10X developer and his perspective on hiring and managing tech talent. They also talk about the significance of learning and AI in the tech industry, the importance of communication skills, valuable resources for staying updated in tech, and Richard's personal strategies for maintaining a robust reading habit and public profile. Additionally, they explore AI tools, the nuances of career progression, and navigating the complex landscape of tech strategy.Special Guest: Richard Seroter.2025-02-0659 minSoftware Defined Interviews10x People, AI Trends, and Career Management, with Richard SeroterJoin Whitney and Coté as they talk with Richard Seroter from Google about the myth of the 10X developer and his perspective on hiring and managing tech talent. They also talk about the significance of learning and AI in the tech industry, the importance of communication skills, valuable resources for staying updated in tech, and Richard's personal strategies for maintaining a robust reading habit and public profile. Additionally, they explore AI tools, the nuances of career progression, and navigating the complex landscape of tech strategy.Special Guest: Richard Seroter.2025-02-0659 min
Software Defined TalkRichard Seroter on Google Cloud Next ’23, Tech Newsletters and VMwareBrandon is joined by Richard Seroter, Director of Developer Relations and Outbound Product Management at Google Cloud. They discuss the key announcements from Google Cloud Next ’23, Richard's recommendations for a successful tech newsletter and VMware's impending acquisition.
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Screaming in the CloudThe Role of DevRel at Google with Richard SeroterRichard Seroter, Director of Outbound Product Management at Google, joins Corey on Screaming in the Cloud to discuss what’s new at Google. Corey and Richard discuss how AI can move from a novelty to truly providing value, as well as the importance of people maintaining their skills and abilities rather than using AI as a black box solution. Richard also discusses how he views the DevRel function, and why he feels it’s so critical to communicate expectations for product launches with customers. About RichardRichard Seroter is Director of Outbound Produ...2023-08-0834 min
Software Defined TalkIs the enemy of my enemy my friend?This week we discuss the launch of Threads, the battle for Enterprise Linux and Coté tries HEY again. Plus, plenty of thoughts on packing for a long weekend.
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Capitalizing on Competitors
Bring the Go Bag
There are no backpacks in Gucci ads
No bad vibes
Rundown
Threads
Threads, Instagram’s ‘Twitter Killer,’ Has Arrived
Special Episode: Meta’s Twitter Rival Arrives, with Adam Mosseri
Facebook's Threads is so depressing
Twitter, Threads, and the Great Social Implosion
Instagram's Threads app reaches 100 million users within just five...2023-07-141h 19
Kubernetes BytesContinuous Security: Keeping Pace in the DevOps Lifecycle w/ ARMOIn this episode of Kubernetes Bytes, Bhavin and Ryan talk with Shauli Rozen and Craig Box of ARMO security. The discussion focuses on how security mindsets and actions are shifting left to allow developers to include security practices earlier on in the application lifecycle. Also explored is the role open source plays in securing Kubernetes in DevOps and Platform teams. - 00:29 Introduction - 04:36 Cloud Native News - 15:26 Interview with Shauli and Craig - 57:50 Takeaways Try Nom Nom today, go to https://trynom.com/kubernetesbytes and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping.Save $110 off th...2023-06-091h 01
Semaphore UncutRichard Seroter on Balancing Business and Technology StrategiesRichard Seroter, Google Cloud’s director of product management and DevRel, shares his perspectives on the importance of learning, the disconnect between technology and business goals, and building customer-oriented teams. In this episode, we will explore his insights on career strategy, the significance of clear goals, the balance between business and tech strategies, and what’s next in Google Cloud.Listen to the full episode or read the transcript at https://semaphoreci.com/blog/richard-seroterLike this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends.2023-05-3022 min
The Agile Coach PodcastPOV on Product Ownership from the Director of Product at Google with Richard SeroterToday, we feature the best moments of our conversation with Richard Seroter, Director of Developer Relations and Outbound Product Management at Google Cloud. He discusses what it means to be a product owner and how to work with engineers, end users, and everyone in between.Richard shares how to exercise leadership as a product owner and work with stakeholders not as a boss but as a member of the team. He also talks about using data points to prioritize feature decisions, instilling self-governance and accountability, and promoting continuous improvement in the team.HIGHLIGHT QUOTES2023-01-1216 min
Cloud and ClearEP 136 / THE NEXT GENERATIONAL BET ON CLOUD: SADA AND GOOGLE CLOUD BUILD SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR COMPANY’S FUTURE#CloudNClear is ON-DEMAND NOW! 📻 Join top cloud influencers Brian Suk, Associate CTO at SADA, and Richard Seroter, Director of Outbound Product Management at Google Cloud, for an in-depth discussion about how SADA and Google Cloud are building cloud solutions for today and the future of your company. 🏗☁️ As a 5x award-winning Google Cloud Sales Partner of the Year and fresh off the heels of our #SADAImpact event, we know the value of positioning our products and services to complement customer needs for where they are today and where they want to be tomorrow. Tune into our newest...2022-10-0427 minCloud and ClearEP 136 / THE NEXT GENERATIONAL BET ON CLOUD: SADA AND GOOGLE CLOUD BUILD SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR COMPANY’S FUTURE#CloudNClear is ON-DEMAND NOW! 📻 Join top cloud influencers Brian Suk, Associate CTO at SADA, and Richard Seroter, Director of Outbound Product Management at Google Cloud, for an in-depth discussion about how SADA and Google Cloud are building cloud solutions for today and the future of your company. 🏗☁️ As a 5x award-winning Google Cloud Sales Partner of the Year and fresh off the heels of our #SADAImpact event, we know the value of positioning our products and services to complement customer needs for where they are today and where they want to be tomorrow. Tune into our newest...2022-10-0427 min
The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers PodsDay Two Cloud 147: Google Cloud Is Not Just For DevsToday on Day Two Cloud we peel back the curtains on Google Cloud with a GCP insider to find out how Google Cloud differentiates itself, its embrace of a multi-cloud approach, and more. Our guest is Richard Seroter, Director of Outbound Product Management at Google Cloud. This is not a sponsored episode.2022-05-181h 05
The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers PodsDay Two Cloud 147: Google Cloud Is Not Just For DevsToday on Day Two Cloud we peel back the curtains on Google Cloud with a GCP insider to find out how Google Cloud differentiates itself, its embrace of a multi-cloud approach, and more. Our guest is Richard Seroter, Director of Outbound Product Management at Google Cloud. This is not a sponsored episode.2022-05-181h 05
Day Two DevOpsGoogle Cloud Is Not Just For DevsToday on Day Two Cloud we peel back the curtains on Google Cloud with a GCP insider to find out how Google Cloud differentiates itself, its embrace of a multi-cloud approach, and more. Our guest is Richard Seroter, Director of Outbound Product Management at Google Cloud. This is not a sponsored episode.2022-05-181h 05
The Fat Pipe - Most Popular Packet Pushers PodsDay Two Cloud 147: Google Cloud Is Not Just For DevsToday on Day Two Cloud we peel back the curtains on Google Cloud with a GCP insider to find out how Google Cloud differentiates itself, its embrace of a multi-cloud approach, and more. Our guest is Richard Seroter, Director of Outbound Product Management at Google Cloud. This is not a sponsored episode.2022-05-181h 05
Let's Talk ShopExploring the Practical Use Cases of Multicloud and Edge with Google Cloud's Richard SeroterA fellow Pluralsight author, the conversation with Richard is informative and fun. We delved into topics ranging from Distributed Cloud where talked about Google Anthos, AWS Outposts and Azure Stack. We discussed Multicloud and its practical use cases. We talked Edge and we had some fun with NFTs. PODCASTS: Listen wherever you get your podcasts:► Let's Talk Shop: http://letstalkshop.buzzsprout.com ► It Depends with Eli and Sanjeev: http://itdepends.buzzsprout.com Follow me:► YouTube: youtube.com/ekhnaser► TikTok: @ekhnaser► Instagram: @ekhnaser► Twitter: @ekhnaser► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliaskhnas...2022-04-0754 min
The Agile Coach PodcastEp. 38 | What It Takes To Be A Product Owner with Richard SeroterHIGHLIGHTSThe role of a Product OwnerLeadership factor in Product OwnershipDifference of Product Ownership and Product ManagementThe setup in Pivotal and CenturylinkThe importance of updating versions and modelsThe leadership style needed in Product OwnershipBuilding a relationship with the teamHow to build relationships with the engineering teamManaging and sourcing backlog itemsBest practices for decomposing and refining backlogsBest practices for continuous improvementBest approach for prioritizationBest practices for product life cycleRichard’s advice to new product ownersQUOTESRichard: "Because look, if it wasn't for agile, I don't think you need the idea of a product owner, if we...2022-03-031h 00
Screaming in the CloudThe Future of Google Cloud with Richard SeroterAbout RichardHe’s also an instructor at Pluralsight, a frequent public speaker, and the author of multiple books on software design and development. Richard maintains a regularly updated blog (seroter.com) on topics of architecture and solution design and can be found on Twitter as @rseroter. Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/rseroterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seroterSeroter.com: https://seroter.com2021-11-1140 min
GOTO - The Brightest Minds in TechHow to Get Started With Process Automation • Bernd Rücker & Richard SeroterThis interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubBernd Rücker - Author of "Practical Process Automation"Richard Seroter - Director of Outbound Product Management at Google CloudDESCRIPTIONJoin Bernd Rücker, author of Practical Process Automation and co-founder at Camunda, and Richard Seroter, director of product management at Google Cloud, for a discussion about process automation. They’ll delve into best practices and anti-patterns after exploring the reasons you should consider doing process automation and how it can help your company.The interview is base...2021-06-0428 min