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The Work Item - Real Talk on Tech's Toughest Career Choices#15 - Tarun Gangwani on Innovation, Navigating Product Decisions, and Building Growth Engines
We sit down to chat with Tarun Gangwani, Senior Product Manager at Sanity.io. Tarun is a seasoned PM with tons of expertise to share about the product management domain. With previous experience at Twitch, where he oversaw the entire lifecycle of a developer using extensions and data services to create engaging and personalized viewing and streaming experiences, Tarun is talking about lessons learned, differences between startup and large company environments, along with the ways in which product managers can broaden the understanding of their products and customer needs.
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Trivia TalksEpisode 7: "How to shape your career in the right direction?" | Ft. Dhairya Gangwani, SAP Analyst (KPMG),Mentor,20+ InternshipsIn this episode of Trivia Talks, We are honored to host Dhairya Gangwani. Dhairya is an Electric & Communication engineer who is currently working as an SAP Analyst with KPMG. Her Interest lies in Public speaking, management, consulting, and Content writing. In this episode, Dhairya shares her journey as a mentor and provides us a lot of tips and tricks on how to find the right mentor, managing time, and also on cracking Interviews. Listen to the full podcast and get valuable insight into the topic.
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The Product PodcastDecoding the Psychological Side of Product by Twitch PMThe Product Podcast Interview Series. Episode 1This week we kick off the new season with Tarun Gangwani of Twitch. In the first of our eight weekly episodes featuring some of the most notable leaders in product, Tarun unravels the psychological side of user experience, product management, and creating delight by getting into the mind of customers.Get the FREE Product Book here 2019-09-0944 min
The New DisruptorsHugs and Kisses Goodbye: Live from XOXO 2014Jen Bekman, Zoë Salditch, and Mike Merrill were our guests live on stage at the XOXO 2014 festival in Portland, Oregon, as part of the Story evening that also featured Hrishikesh Hirway's Song Exploder, featuring a song by The Thermals; John Roderick (The Long Winters) interviewing Chelsea Cain; and Harmontown with Dino Stamatopoulos.Jen Bekman founded 20x200 in 2007 to provide art at accessible prices. She spoke about her in work in 2012 at XOXO. Then she had a terrible, no good, very bad year. For a lot of reasons, she can't discuss the particulars of what happened, but she h...2014-10-021h 00
The New DisruptorsWelcome to the World of Tomorrow with Nicole DiekerNicole Dieker wears a lot of hats, as well as a brown coat. She's a freelance copywriter and ghostwriter, pens fiction, and writes essays. She's also a musician who bootstrapped herself out of a convention to which she returns every year, a rock climber, a Firefly fan, a whiskey drinker, and much more. Nicole wears her earnings on her sleeve, too: she discloses in regular posts precisely how much she's made in her freelance career.
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Weekly DownloadWeekly Download #38: Google I/O, Podcasts.app, MansfieldTarun and Chris discuss the announcements of Google I/O, including the Nexus tablet and the exciting Glass product. We also touch on the Podcasts app from Apple and say good bye to Bob Mansfield. Thanks for tuning in!2012-06-3023 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #37: WWDC, Microsoft Surface, Windows Phone 8Tarun and Chris return from a two month hiatus and get right back to business. This episode recaps three tech main news events from the past three weeks: WWDC 2012 (Apple's annual conference); Microsoft Surface (Microsoft's entry into the tablet space); Windows Phone 8 (The next iteration of their flagship smartphone OS). Hope everyone enjoys the new episode. Stay tuned for regular podcasts each week and follow us on Twitter: @weeklyd2012-06-2248 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #36: Nokia’s Abysmal Quarter, More on Instagram, Sony, Nest, Apple & Gaming, PatentsIn this episode, Chris and Tarun discuss Nokia and what "restructuring" means, more on the Instagram+FB deal; Sony's downfall story and how it relates to similar Apple competitors; Nest vs. Honeywell; Apple and a potential partnership with Valve; our favorite topic -- patents. Hope you enjoy the show!2012-04-1925 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #35: RIM, IE, iPad, Lumia and Windows Phone 7.5Tarun and Chris cover some news from last week on RIM's continued failures, IE's rise in marketshare, and (what else) the iPad doing amazing. Then, Tarun discusses his thoughts on Windows Phone and provides an overview of the Mango experience.2012-04-1134 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #34: Windows Phone, Google, RIMIn this episode, Chris and I talk about the upcoming Lumia 900 launch in the US; the "Smoked by Windows Phone Challenge"; Google's loss of who they are; and RIMs continued falterings.2012-03-2929 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #33: the New iPad, Apple TV, Draw Something, Mike DaiseyThis was some amazing, top-notch reporting by Chris and myself. Chris griped about the new iPad (and we discussed why there is no "number"); the Apple TV as a hobby; Zynga acquiring OMGPOP; the entire nonsense of Mike Daisey and whether or not we should be mad at the "idea".2012-03-2224 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #32: Apple “New iPad” Press Conference EventIn this "patch" episode Tarun and Chris discuss the iPad Press Conference. Tarun and Chris give their thoughts on Apple's "new iPad" and software Apple previewed. They also discuss what exactly this iPad update means for consumers and Apple as a company. Thanks for listening.2012-03-0818 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #31: iPad 3, Google Goggles, T-Mobile, Facebook, iFactory, Chomp, Microsoft, Nokia, SiriBig big show kicks off with the iPad 3 Apple Event announcement; Google's Glasses/Goggles product development; T-Mobile whining about poor earnings; Facebook interleaving ads in your news feed; the ABC News piece on Apple factories; Apple's acquisition of Chomp; Microsoft letting go of the past; Nokia betting on camera enthusiasts; Siri in your car. Thanks for listening.2012-02-2929 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #30: Mountain Lion, iPads, Browser Cookies, Nook, Playbooks, BlackberryAt the crack of dawn, Apple surprisingly announces Mountain Lion for developer preview. We cover the implications of the next OS, including what it means to be iOS-ified. We also discuss iPad sales; cookies being exploited, Nook/Playbook/Tablet B-lists, and the fall of RIM. Thanks for sticking with us for 30 episodes!2012-02-2228 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #29: iPad 3, Apple TV, Patent Uselessness, Facebook, Bing & Social, Google’s Living RoomThis week we talk about the iPad rumor mill; Apple & Google's war in the living room; More on patent uselessness; Facebook's push to show more ads; Bing & a look at social media SEO. This show could be sponsored by you! Check us out on our website for more information.2012-02-1627 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #28: Apple’s New King of Retail, Music Quality, Siri Reliability, Facebook, TabletsThis was a really great podcast discussing Apple's new SVP of Retail; How music quality and streaming ability haven't lined up; Siri's (un)reliability during its "beta"; Facebook's ability to make Spotfiy a booming success; Tablets as the new PCs. Enjoyed the podcast as much as we did? Consider being a sponsor! Check out the website for more info.2012-02-0229 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #27: Apple Earnings Call, iBooks Author, iPhone Supply Chain, RIM, Google+, Patent Laws, Regulation, PrivacyThis week, Chris and Tarun discuss the Apple's blockbuster earnings (as it was happening during the recording); iBooks author release; more on the iPhone supply chain; RIM's cleaning of house; Google+ engagement numbers; Patent law uselessness; Storage sites being regulated; Europe's new privacy laws.2012-01-2529 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #26: Apple Event, SOPA & Blackouts, Google+ Search, Factory Conditions, Windows PhoneWe discuss the upcoming Apple event on e-books (possibly textbooks); SOPA and the internet blackouts happening today (1/18); Google+ integration with Google search; Factory Conditions in Foxconn and other companies in China; why moving to the Windows Phone is a good idea. This podcast could be sponsored by you! Check us out on our website, and thanks for listening!2012-01-1824 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #25: CES and 2012 PredictionsWe're back! Tarun and Chris talk about the trends and latest from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) -- tablets, mobile phones, and cameras too! Tarun also lays out his predictions for 2012. What do you think? Get in touch with us on Twitter: @WeeklyD. Thanks for listening.2012-01-1133 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #24: Flipboard, iPad Design, Miyamoto, Gaming, WebOS, Wikipedia, SOPAThis week, Tarun and Chris discuss Flipboard on the iPhone; the claim that the iPad's design is a natural evolution for tablets; Miyamoto stepping down, Gaming on mobile devices; WebOS going open source; the potential for Wikipedia to blackout to protest SOPA. Weekly Download celebrates 10,000 podcast downloads since episode 1, thanks to you!2011-12-1526 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #23: Carrier IQ, Facebook and Gowalla, Windows Phone, Apple TV, Women and Tech JobsTarun has a mild cough, but that doesn't stop him from recording another episode! The usual suspects discuss the recent developments of the Carrier IQ logging scandal; Facebook acquiring Gowalla; the HTML5 Windows Phone mobile demo; Samsung's flexible AMOLED displays; Women within the job marketplace; Likely candidates for the next Apple TV. This show could be sponsored by you! Reach many listeners with great taste by visiting our website for more information. Thanks for listening!2011-12-0727 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #22: Google Music, Amazon, Microsoft and Facebook Phones, Android and WebOS, Flickr, Open-Source, ZyngaAfter a week hiatus, Tarun and Chris are back... to talk about the stuff you are probably familiar with! We touch on the new Google Music service and it's sad usage of Flash; Amazon, Microsoft and Facebook as platforms entering the phone space; A forthcoming Android sale after the holidays; WebOS continued woes; Flickr's camera upload stats; the case for Open-Source; Zynga's company culture; and why the F.A.A. wants us to turn off our devices. Thanks for listening and being patient with us!2011-11-3029 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #21: Mobile Flash, WebOS, Apple, FCC, Mobile Gaming, PSAChris dogs Tarun about selling out and getting an iPhone 4S. They also discuss Siri; the death of Mobile Flash; WebOS being neglected; Apple and Tim Cook; the FCC pushing for broader broadband; yet another argument for Nintendo to move to mobile, and a PSA regarding your wireless router's SSID. Thanks for listening!2011-11-1725 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #20: Apple Self-Checkout, Kindle Lending Library, Nook Tablet, Success in the App Store, Virtual Goods, GamingTarun and Chris talk about Apple's self checkout model; the new Kindle Lending Library; the Nook Tablet; How to be successful in the App Store; The value of virtual goods & Zynga; the continued influence of Apple on the gaming industry. Want to be a sponsor? Visit our website for more information. Thanks for listening!2011-11-0928 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #19: Microsoft and Visions of the Future, Designing for the Future, Cable TV and OnDemand Content, Going MobileToday's podcast takes more of a thematic term as we discuss design, mainly using Google as a lens -- what makes design for Google work? What makes it struggle? We also discuss the Microsoft "vision of the future"; Cable TV; OnDemand Content; Mobile readiness with "GoMo". Thanks for listening!2011-11-0232 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #18: Android Ice Cream Sandwich, Windows Phone 7, Nokia, Netflix, Samsung, Siri, Oink, TabletsOn this week's podcast, Tarun and Chris talk about the latest innovations in Android-land with Ice Cream Sandwich (yummm); Windows Phone 7 and Tarun's love for the Nokia Searay; Netflix still failing; Calming the hype on Siri; Kevin Rose's latest business venture, "Oink"; Samsung; Tablets beating out netbooks. Thanks to all of our listeners out there... spread the word! Special shout-out to people we met @thecombineorg ... we'd love to hear from you and review your product.2011-10-2633 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #17: iPhone 4S and App Sales, Google+ Real-Time Search, Chime.in, Dropbox, iPhone 5, RIM, HuluTarun and Chris discuss the "incredible" iPhone 4S sales; the App Store market; Google's recent integration of real-time search into Plus; a new social network Chime.in; Dropbox as a feature; iPhone 5 rumors; RIM's apology; Hulu's stand against the Man. Thanks to all our listeners. You could help us keep the show running by sponsoring! Visit our website for more information.2011-10-1927 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #16: Steve Jobs, Google+, Netflix, iPhone 4S, Digital Traffic, Facebook, Nuance and Swype, 3D MarioWe begin with a celebration of Steve Jobs and try to remind ourselves and listeners of what "he may have wanted." Then, we discuss various topics including: Google+'s managements curious absence from their own social network; Netflix reneging on Qwikster; iPhone 4S pre-order insanity; iPads and tablets dominating digital traffic; Facebook upping media integration; And releasing their iPad application; Nuance acquiring Swype; the usage of 3D to augment a gaming experience. This podcast could be sponsored by you! Head over to our website for more information. Thanks!2011-10-1233 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #15: Apple October Event – iPhone 4S, iPod Nano, Siri, iOS5Tarun and Chris provide their reactions on Apple's October Event: the new iPhone 4S, the iPod Nano software update, the white iPod touch, Cards, Find my Friends, Siri (the personal assistant in the new iPhone), and other tidbits are discussed. Ultimately, they answer the question: who should buy an iPhone 4? Thanks for listening! (Note: Though this recording is referred to as 14.5 in the show, we decided to round up and call this our 15th podcast instead!)2011-10-0525 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #14: Kindles, WebOS, Whitman, Social Media, iPhone Event PreviewTarun and Chris discuss the new additions to the Kindle family; a potential for Amazon to use WebOS in their upcoming tablet devices; Meg Whitman's appointment as HP's CEO; social media and friendship. They also preview the iPhone 5 event next week. Come back on Tuesday afternoon for a special patch of the show, where they give reactions on the new iPhone and iOS.2011-10-0332 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #13: Windows 8, Yahoo, iPhone Carriers, Qwikster, Google+, Foursquare, Safari v. ChromeWoah, it has been a while! Chris and Tarun discuss Windows 8; Yahoo! and the ousting of Carol Bartz; iPhone carriers of the future; Netflix's terrible decision making; Google+'s opening up to the public; Foursquare hitting a billion check-ins; Safari v. Chrome for Mac OS X. Thanks for sticking with us and tuning in!2011-09-2128 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #12: Kindle Tablet, HP, AOL, AT&T and T-Mobile, Final Cut Pro 7, GameStopTarun and Chris talk about Amazon's entrance into the tablet arena; HP's continued failings; AOL's potential as a "buy"; the AT&T and T-Mobile marriage; Final Cut Pro 7's triumphant return; Gamestop's great decision to sell iOS devices. Like the podcast? Please add a comment and rate us on iTunes. Thanks for tuning in.2011-09-0629 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #11: Tablets and the iPad, Future of HP & Motorola, Facebook’s Privacy, More iPhone Carriers, Lift, Torrenting, CookiesIt's another Weekly Download with your favorite hosts, Tarun Gangwani and Chris Robbins. This follows #10 which covered Steve Jobs' resignation. Chris and Tarun discuss Apple's tablet incumbency and what makes a good mobile computer; the futures of Motorola and HP; Facebook's new (borrowed) privacy features; the potential of Sprint & T-Mobile as iPhone carriers, a new start-up from Twitter execs called "Lift"; the correlation between adding a pay-wall or subscription to a site and illegal downloading. The hosts also indulge in some delicious cookies. This podcast could be exclusively sponsored by you! Visit our website for more information. Thanks for listening...2011-08-2630 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #10: Steve Jobs Steps DownOn this special edition (patch) of Weekly Download, Tarun and Chris talk about the resignation of Steve Jobs and his new position as Chairman of the Board. Is Apple doomed in the next few years? Who is Tim Cook? Tarun and Chris also discuss what Apple and Steve Jobs meant to them. Thanks for tuning in!2011-08-2624 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #9: HP and WebOS, Google and Motorola, iPad, 3G MacBooks, Privacy, MilgramThey are making a sequel to WHAT? Chris and Tarun talk about HPs flailing around in big boy territory; Google's questionable pickup of Motorola; delays in iPad shipments, MacBooks with cellular power; a 13 year old's privacy issues; a reinventing of Milgram's classic 6-degrees experiment. Thanks to everyone who is tuning in! Find us on Twitter: @WeeklyD2011-08-1929 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #8: Patent Bonanza, TouchPad, Nintendo, Ultrabooks, Wal-Mart, E-BooksChris and Tarun discuss the recent wave of opinions about patents; The TouchPad's continued slashing of prices (and desirability); Nintendo's inane refusal to develop for the App Store; Apple's slam on Intel to produce low-powered chips for Ultrabooks; Wal-Mart closing of one of its biggest stores; and e-book pricing. Thanks for listening and please rate this podcast on iTunes if you enjoyed it! If you would like to sponsor Weekly Download, please visit our website: http://www.weeklydownload.com/sponsorship2011-08-1231 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #7: Facebook and Design, Robots, Technology and Intelligence, Bing, Zune, Apple TVThis week's show is a day early because of a certain concert that a certain co-host is attending. We talk Facebook and their recent efforts to beef up their design team; robots taking over the world; technology and its correlation to intelligence; Microsoft's search and music business; and the Apple TV. This show is sponsored by listeners like you! Thanks for all of your support.2011-08-0433 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #6: MacBook Airs, Replacing Steve Jobs, 3D Tech, Google+, Sprint, PoliticsIf you want to get to the meaty stuff, you'll want to skip the first 5 minutes--Tarun did not know that a certain food-service company went public, so his mind was blown. We discuss the new MacBook Airs; who could replace Steve Jobs; 3D technology and how it is terrible; Google+ and its supposed decline; Sprint giving excuses; and the impact of social media on politics. Whew! This is a show you do not want to miss. Potentially sponsored by you. Please rate this show and all of our others on iTunes. Thanks for listening!2011-07-2938 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #5: Borders and E-Books, Apple Earnings, Smartphones, IntelBorders bites the dust (maybe inevitably), Apple posts a phenomenal quarter because of great smart phone sales, and Intel is sadly struggling because they haven't gotten into that smartphone space as effectively. This show could be sponsored by you - Visit weeklydownload.com and click on "Sponsorships". If you love the show, let us know by rating us on iTunes. Thanks!2011-07-2227 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #4: Microsoft & Tablets, Netflix, Google Earnings, SpotifyMicrosoft is trying to play catchup, Netflix is taking a turn in a different direction, and Google is sitting pretty with the Q2 earnings call. All this and a little (large) plug about a service that we both haven't used yet.2011-07-1831 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #3: Mac OS 10.7 (Lion)ROAR! Chris Robbins gives his take on Mac OS 10.7, Lion.2011-07-1527 minWeekly DownloadWeekly Download #2: Facebook vs. Google+, Cash, and a Cloud PartyA weekly podcast with an attitude! It is so spunky, it needs a second recording done in a few days. On our second episode, we talk about Facebook's recent announcement in relationship to Google+; the importance of cash reserves for companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft; the recent emergence of Cloud services by Apple (iCloud), Amazon (CloudDrive) and Google (Music). 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