From Biomedical to AI Startups: Lessons from a Two-Time Founder with Josh Budman

In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather sits down with longtime friend and two-time founder Josh Budman to explore how the landscape of building software—and companies—has radically changed over the past decade.Josh shares his journey from co-founding Tissue Analytics, a digital imaging company in the wound care space that successfully exited to Net Health, to launching his newest venture, Noble, an AI search startup helping people make smarter decisions through better data and insights.Together, Heather and Josh discuss:The biggest differences between being a first-time and second-time founderHow startup efficiency evolves when you’ve “done it before”Why today’s tools make building software faster—but also create more competitionThe rise of vibe coding tools (like Lovable and Replete) and what they can and can’t replaceWhy the future of software still needs human logic and product senseHow product management experience shapes smarter, more sustainable foundersWhether you’re a product leader, a founder, or just curious about the intersection of AI and entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with real-world insights on what it takes to build—and rebuild—in a changing tech landscape.Connect with Josh Budman: 🔗 LinkedIn 🌐 thatsnoble.comPDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management.Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations.You can follow us for more daily content:Instagram: @pdrmconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consultingJoin our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9