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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 1H 6M

The Product Manager Behind Facebook News Feed and Disney+ Reveals What Went Wrong

from Tech Jobber Podcast · host Chris Schwenk

Michael Cerda isn’t your typical product leader. He’s helped shape some of the most iconic digital platforms in the world — Facebook Live, Disney+, MySpace, Vevo, Goldman Sachs (Apple Card), and more. But behind the logos is a very human story: of pressure, pivots, launches that nearly broke, and what it really means to lead at the highest level.In this episode of The Tech Jobber Podcast, Michael shares what he’s learned over two decades as a product executive — the stuff that doesn’t make it to Medium posts or conference talks.💡 What You’ll Learn:What product leadership looks like when the whole world is watchingWhy technical skills won’t save you in the boardroomHow to navigate big launches, big egos, and big betsThe hardest decisions Michael’s had to make as a product leaderWhy he’s more focused now on what matters most — people, teams, and integrity Work directly with me until you secure a higher paying Tech Job! https://christopherschwenks1860b.myclickfunnels.com/senior-tech-roleNeed help hiring Tech People? Let's talk! www.delosstaffing.comGet a high paying job in Data Engineering: https://my.dataengineeracademy.com/login/signup.php?ref=34lenrIZ82nVSRTLTo work with Cyrus Harbin and get a job in these high-demand tech skillsets (Sales Engineer/SDET/DevOps), click here: https://scaleintech.co/book-for-career-guidance/?referral=TechJobberStart your Tech Journey at Course Careers: https://coursecareers.com/a/techjobber Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Michael Cerda isn’t your typical product leader. He’s helped shape some of the most iconic digital platforms in the world — Facebook Live, Disney+, MySpace, Vevo, Goldman Sachs (Apple Card), and more. But behind the logos is a very human story: of pressure, pivots, launches that nearly broke, and what it really means to lead at the highest level. In this episode of The Tech Jobber Podcast, Michael shares what he’s learned over two decades as a product executive — the stuff that doesn’t make it to Medium posts or conference talks.

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