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Launch With Confidence
by Centercode
Launch With Confidence is your go-to podcast where curiosity meets the thrill of building and launching a tech product. It's a vibrant hub for inquisitive minds in tech eager to peek behind the curtain of product development. Each episode is a friendly chat with the trailblazers unpacking the secrets to a bulletproof go-to-market strategy and the excitement of nailing that product launch.
Episodes
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How Data Tells You What to Build (And What to Skip) with Patrick Quiery
When every customer, executive, and competitor has an opinion about what you should build next, how do you know what actually matters? In this episode, Patrick Quiery, VP of Product at IntelliShift, joins Chris Rader to talk about how data, not instinct, guides great product decisions. From fleet...
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How to Build Confidence in a New Direction with Ciara Peter
In this episode of Launch With Confidence, Chris sits down with Ciara Peter, SVP of Product at Robin. With leadership experience at Robin, Medallia, Gainsight, and Box, Ciara has spent her career helping SaaS companies navigate market shifts, competitive pressure, and evolving customer...
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The Fieldwork of a Product Manager with Randy Ford
In this episode of Launch With Confidence, Chris Rader sits down with Randy Ford, Director of Product Management at Fidium Fiber. Randy has spent more than 20 years leading product teams across networking, cloud, and security, but what sets him apart is his conviction that the best ideas come…
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Pre-launch Social Proofing with Natalie Mackay
In this episode of Launch With Confidence, Chris Rader sits down with product marketing leader and content creator Natalie Mackay to talk about pre-launch social proof, gathering deep customer insights, and unlocking the hidden go-to-market power of beta programs. Natalie shares actionable ways...
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Testers as the Backbone of Product Success With Chip Duval
In this episode, Chris Rader welcomes Chip Duval, an experienced Senior Program Manager with expertise at companies like Sonos and Peloton. Chip dives into practical strategies for beta and alpha testing, sharing methods to identify and retain quality testers, collect actionable feedback, and...
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Building Beta Programs That Go Beyond Bugs with Keith McDonald
Quick note – The video files didn’t quite cooperate for this episode, so enjoy the audio-only experience. Keith’s wisdom still shines, so don't sleep on this one! In this episode, Chris Rader sits down with Keith McDonald, Beta Testing Lead at Square, to discuss the art of building beta programs...
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Elevating Beta Testing By Integrating AI with Jacob Christensen
In this insightful episode of Launch With Confidence, we sit down with Jacob Faarkrog Christensen, the Customer Validation Lead at Bang & Olufsen, to explore the evolving role of AI in beta testing and product development. Jacob shares his journey of implementing AI models into their beta…
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Transforming Support with Beta Feedback with Danielle Prince
On this episode of Launch With Confidence, we dive into the world of smart home products with Danielle Prince, Beta Coordinator at Wyze Labs. Danielle shares her journey from a support agent to leading Wyze’s innovative beta program, detailing the unique strategies and methodologies that drive...
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Why Empathy Matters in Beta with Dylan LeMay
Ever wondered how the tech behind baby monitors gets perfected? On this episode of Launch With Confidence, we’re joined by Dylan LeMay, Beta Program Manager at Nanit, who turns real-world chaos into irrefutable insights. As a new dad himself, he blends personal experience with professional...
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PM Learnings From Previous Roles with Raiana Zaman
Dive into the intricate world of digital product management with Raiana Zaman, Senior Product Owner/Analyst at State Employees Credit Union in North Carolina. Transitioning from a developer to a product management role, Raiana brings a unique perspective to the table, bridging the gap between...
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Learning Over Knowing in Product with Jalen McGee
In this episode of Launch With Confidence, we sit down with Jalen McGee, a Product Manager for Microsoft Azure Arc. Jalen shares his journey from internships to product management, offering insights into the skills needed for success and the crucial role of customer feedback in product…
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Practical Tips for Success in Product with Maurice Leacock
In this episode, we’re exploring the world of product management with Maurice Leacock, a seasoned Product Director and current Product Management Consultant at Carrier HVAC. Maurice brings a wealth of experience from leading tech products to market, including robot vacuums, headphones, and…
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Building Beta in a Robotics Company with Israel Nunez
Dive into the world of beta program management in industrial robotics on this episode of Launch With Confidence. We're joined by Israel Nunez, Beta Program Manager at Universal Robots, who has transformed their beta testing into a crucial part of product development. In This Episode: (0:00)…
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Innovating in Connected Fitness Tech with John Trainor
Unveil the groundbreaking developments in fitness technology and much more in this enlightening episode of Launch With Confidence. Join us as John Trainor, an expert in tech innovation and leadership, delves into the four pivotal themes that are reshaping the tech and fitness landscapes…
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Women's Health in Wearable Tech with Alexa Murray
Welcome to our latest episode, where we dive into the health and fitness industry with Alexa Murray from Whoop. Join us as we explore what's going on in women's health, the power of continuous discovery, and the art of involving your market in development. Alexa shares her insights on using OKRs,...
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Mike Marrs - From Printers to Spas: New Product Intros with Mike
Managing programs for hardware companies is tough, so in this episode, we bring in a seasoned professional to help. We're joined by Mike Marrs a program manager at Watkins Wellness and formerly Hewlett-Packard, about his experience taking new products from concept to market.
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Colin Flanigan - Amplifying the Voice of the Customer
About This Episode On the Delta Huddle Podcast, we've discussed two areas that really benefit from beta testing, that being support and customer success. And one other area that really really benefits from getting the voice of your customer in early is customer experience. Now, customer…
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Casey Hamar - Supporting Caregivers Through Collaborative Testing
About This Episode One of the joys of the Delta Huddle Podcast is the fact that we talk with experts in a wide array of fields, from transportation and fitness to B2B platforms and entertainment. Today’s episode is a foray into another field, with its own set of challenges: Healthcare. Factors…
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Elizabeth Hall - Leading Appian's Beta Program Forward
About This Episode Often on the Delta Huddle Podcast, we feature guests who have spent five, ten, and sometimes 30 years in the beta testing space. But this episode is a refreshing new perspective - that of a brand new beta manager leading a beta program forward.Elizabeth Hall is Senior Beta...
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Jake Francis - Leveling Up Beta Through Passionate Communities
About This Episode Passionate, engaged communities are at the heart of every successful beta program. It's been a theme that we've had in a lot of our episodes, and today's episode is absolutely exemplary of that. Jake Francis has built beta programs with the help of these engaged communities. In...
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Mike Fine - Advice from a Beta Testing Pioneer
About This Episode When it comes to writing the book on beta testing, there are few people more qualified than Mike Fine. Literally. He actually has a book on beta testing. As Senior Test Manager and co-founder here at Centercode, Mike has been in the industry for over 30 years, testing thousands...
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Lindsay Brown - Curiosity, Testing in Fintech, and Embracing Healthy Tension
About This Episode In the world of fintech, Square is a global leader. Their point of sale technology and services have enabled businesses across the world to succeed. And a global leader in fintech requires a global beta team, ready to test out new innovations and understand how to integrate…
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Joe Ghali & Ryan Cantwell - The Intersection of Beta & Product Management
About This Episode On this episode of the Delta Huddle Podcast, Chris Rader and John S. Little from Centercode were joined by Joe Ghali and Ryan Cantwell, Principal Trainers and Consultants from the 280 Group. Joe and Ryan have a combined 30 years of experience in the worlds of Product Management...
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Pete D'Alessandro - Building a Community, AI, & Product Testing with Creatives
About This Episode: In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting a remarkable guest, Pete D'Alessandro, Director of Digital Products at Cast and Crew. With his extensive experience in the entertainment industry and expertise in software development, Pete brought a wealth of knowledge to our...
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Paul Chen - Testing With All Audiences, User Sentiment, and What Customers Value
About This Episode: What does it mean to really value something? When it comes to products and product development, does that mean enjoying a certain set of features? Or does it go beyond the simple feature set to encompass how a product makes someone feel? Or how immersed they are while they use...
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Jonathan Pardo - Music, The Beatles Rock Band, QA, and "Chaos Mode"
About This Episode: The world of music and audio is wildly creative, and within the art of creating the perfect song or crafting the right sound, feedback is essential. What’s even more creative, and possibly chaotic, is where music, audio, and technology cross paths with each other. It comes…
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Trailer - The Delta Huddle Podcast
Whether you call it a beta, a delta, a user acceptance test, or anything in between, the world of product testing can be daunting to navigate. That’s why Centercode launched The Delta Huddle Podcast. In the Delta Huddle Podcast, we bring thought leaders and innovative disruptors together to…
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Alex Larsen - How to Scale Beta Programs, Virality, and Creating Value
About Today's Episode: On previous episodes of the podcast, we’ve talked to industry experts on how to build a program, who to recruit, and how testing has evolved over time. Today’s episode is all about taking it to the next level. Once you’ve established a program and built momentum, how do you...
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Richard Ball - Strategies for Establishing a Successful Beta Program
About This Episode: This episode is all about building a successful beta program, and more importantly, how to secure buy-in from your stakeholders and the teams around you. There are a lot of challenges to overcome when you’re first establishing a beta program; whether it's starting from scratch...
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Sharon Rylander & Mario Sancho - Reflecting on Decades of User Testing
This episode of the Delta Huddle Podcast is really special, for a lot of reasons, mainly because it delves not only into the heart of user testing and what drives it forward, but also its history and where it came from. What we think of today as a “traditional beta test” or a “standard product...
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Dževad Kudić - Discovering the Hidden Value of Brand Evangelists
Today’s episode is all about the greatest resource your testing program can offer you: your testers. Beyond the valuable feedback and insights you get from them during a project, testers offer an immense amount of hidden value and opportunity within a test program. While testers are obviously...
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Luke Freiler & David Perry - Doing More with Less, Tech Optimism, and Delta Testing
Welcome to the first episode of the Delta Huddle Podcast by Centercode! At Centercode, we believe in technology's ability to make everyone's life better, and over the last two decades, we’ve used the power of user testing to improve products, find solutions, and discover user delights. Now, we’re...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Launch With Confidence is your go-to podcast where curiosity meets the thrill of building and launching a tech product. It's a vibrant hub for inquisitive minds in tech eager to peek behind the curtain of product development. Each episode is a friendly chat with the trailblazers unpacking the secrets to a bulletproof go-to-market strategy and the excitement of nailing that product launch.
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