Product Chats Podcast
by Pragmatic Institute
Interviews with leading product experts uncover insights for product professionals. Hosted by Rebecca Kalogeris of Pragmatic Institute, this show explores timeless and timely topics in product management and product marketing. We dive into actionable tips, best practices, and advice from product leaders to help you manage, design, develop, and market products through every stage of the product life cycle. Learn more at www.pragmaticinstitute.com
Episodes
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Building AI-Powered Products at Scale with Mario Rodriguez, CPO of GitHub
"Success clarity allows objective prioritization." In this episode, we sit down with Mario Rodriguez, Chief Product Officer at GitHub, to discuss how to build and scale AI-powered products while managing 150 million users and preventing team burnout. Mario shares how GitHub balances diverse user...
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Making Market Research Practical and Impactful with Ana Laskey, founder of Ground Control Research
“Nothing important happens in the office.” In this episode, we sit down with Anastassia (Ana) Laskey, founder of Ground Control Research and creator of the Brand and Market Telemetry Method, to discuss how to make market research faster, more practical, and more impactful. Ana shares how even the...
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The Real Power of Pricing with Ajit Ghuman, co-founder of Monetizely
“Pricing is product marketing’s most measurable lever.” In this episode, we chat with Ajit Ghuman, co-founder of Monetizely and author of Price to Scale, about how pricing and product marketing work together to shape business strategy and drive growth. Ajit walks through his journey from product...
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Maxine Anderson on Transforming Training through Text-Based Solutions
“What if the right knowledge reached people exactly when they needed it?” In this episode, Maxine Anderson, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Arist, discusses how her team is redefining corporate learning through AI-driven, push-based training. What started as a text-based experiment at...
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The Future of Product Management Summit: AI, Alignment & Impact
“How do we turn inspiration into real-world impact?” In this episode, we are joined by Pragmatic Community leader Eddie Gordon to preview the upcoming Future of Product Management Summit—a free virtual event happening October 16 from 12–5 PM ET. Together, they explore the hottest topics shaping...
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Navigating the Shift from Project Management to Product Management
“Shifting from project thinking to product thinking is about creating long-term value, not just checking off deliverables.” In this episode, we are joined by Thomas Hartmann, co-founder of the Product Masterclass and co-author of From Project to Product, to explore a problem plaguing most...
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How AI Can Help PMs Make Better Decisions with Jordan Nolf
“How do you turn overwhelming data into clear, actionable product decisions?” In this episode, we speak with Jordan Nolff, VP of Growth at Productboard, about the evolving role of AI and customer insights in modern product management. With a background that spans consulting, leading product…
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Innovating for Every Body with Tobie Hatfield of NIKE
“If you have a body, you are an athlete.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Tobie Hatfield, Senior Director of Athlete* Innovation at Nike, about the philosophy and practice of building inclusive, high-performance products. From his early days as a pole vaulter and coach to more...
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Building Human-Centered Video Conferencing with Norma Løvhaugen
“How do you keep human connection at the center of hybrid collaboration?” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Norma Løvhaugen, VP of Strategy and Initiatives at Neat, to explore the future of video conferencing and the product strategies shaping it. With more than 20 years in…
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Building Bold Products with Luke Des Cotes of Metalab
“Innovation thrives where creativity meets execution.” In this episode, we sit down with Luke Des Cotes, leader of Metalab—the renowned product agency behind work for organizations like Uber and Midjourney. Luke shares how his creative roots shaped his entrepreneurial approach, and how Metalab...
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Why Agile Falls Short and How to Get It Right with Jenny Martin
“Agile isn’t about following the rules. It’s about delivering real value together.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Jenny Martin, seasoned facilitator, coach, and creator of the OOPSI framework. While Agile has transformed software development over the past two decades, many...
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Smarter SaaS Pricing Strategies with Pricing Specialist Marcos Rivera
“If you don’t own your pricing strategy, you’re leaving money – and customers – on the table.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Marcos Rivera, founder of Pricing IO and author of Street Pricing, to unpack one of the most overlooked opportunities in SaaS: building a pricing...
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Getting Started with AI Agents with Dan Corbin
“AI agents aren’t replacing humans—they’re freeing us to do more human work.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Dan Corbin, longtime Pragmatic instructor and AI course creator, to demystify one of the fastest-emerging technologies in product management: AI agents. Dan…
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Solving the Value Mystery with Mike Wilkinson
“Value isn’t what you do. It’s what the customer gets.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Mike Wilkinson, Value Sales Expert and Director at Axia Value Solutions, about what it really means to understand and communicate value in sales and why it’s essential for product managers,...
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Defining and Delivering Radical Value with Mark Boundy
“Value only exists in the customer’s mind.” In this episode we speak with Mark Boundy, founder of Boundy Consulting and author of Radical Value, about the single most important, but often misunderstood, concept in business: perceived customer value. Mark lays out a compelling argument that...
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Thriving in Uncertainty as a Product Manager with Anuj Jhunjhunwala
What if the key to great product management wasn’t certainty but your ability to navigate without it? In this episode we sit down with Anuj Jhunjhunwala, Director of Product Management at Merge, to explore the often-overlooked realities of product leadership. From his early days in finance to...
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Smart Pricing Strategies in the Age of AI with Mark Stiving
How do you set the right price when AI is changing everything, except your customer’s expectations of value? In this episode we are joined by Mark Stiving, pricing strategist, host of the Impact Pricing podcast, and original designer of Pragmatic Institute’s Price course. Mark shares how...
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Building the Products of the Future with AI with Jonathan Evens of Google DeepMind
What does it take to build AI-powered products that scale? In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Evens, Product Lead at Google DeepMind, to explore the evolving role of product management in the AI era. Jonathan draws from experience across startups and Big Tech, ranging from smart grid...
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The Evolution of Product Teams with Andrew Saxe
How have product teams transformed over the past 15 years and where are they headed next? In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Saxe, VP of Product at Smartling, to explore the evolution of product leadership, AI integration, and the growing expectations of today’s enterprise customers. With...
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Facilitation Is a Must-Have Skill for Product Managers with Douglas Ferguson
What if your meetings could go from frustrating to high-functioning? In this episode, we sit down with Douglas Ferguson, president of Voltage Control and author of The Magical Meeting, to explore why facilitation is an essential, and often underdeveloped, skill for product managers. Douglas…
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Leadership Lessons for Accidental CEOs with Pete Steege
What happens when a great engineer becomes the boss? In this episode, we sit down with Pete Steege, B2B growth strategist and founder of B2B Clarity, about the unique challenges faced by “accidental CEOs” – technical experts who find themselves in leadership roles without a roadmap. Drawing...
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Sprinting Toward Faster Sales Growth with Simon Severino
How do you go from strategy to better sales without getting stuck in planning mode? In this episode, we sit down with Simon Severino, CEO of Strategy Sprints and a sales strategist who’s helped clients generate over $2 billion in revenue. Drawing from his background in psychology and two decades…
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Leveraging AI to Improve Market Research with Avi Yashchin
What if you could predict consumer behavior—without running a single survey or focus group? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Avi Yashchin, founder and CEO of Subconscious AI, to explore how synthetic respondents and causal AI are transforming the world of market research.…
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From Product Leader to CEO: Lessons in Strategy, Alignment, and Go-to-Market with Marc Rubner
What does it take to move from product management into the CEO seat and thrive once you get there? In this episode, we are joined by Marc Rubner, CEO of Building Intelligence, to trace his journey from marketing analyst to B2B product leader at American Express to top executive. Marc shares how...
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Getting Your Product Sold: Driving Adoption, Sales Enablement, and Post-Launch Success with Ciara Peter
What’s the secret to getting your product not just built—but sold, used, and loved? In this episode, we sit down with Ciara Peter, SVP of Product at Robin, to explore the full lifecycle of product success from early design decisions to sales enablement and in-app education. With nearly two…
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Startups vs. Enterprises: Navigating Product Management in Different Worlds with Arturo Piña
What makes product management in startups so different—and what lessons can translate back to enterprise? In this episode, we welcome Arturo Piña, founder of The Startup Agency, angel investor, and President of ProductCamp Austin. Arturo shares insights from his work offering fractional product...
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Leading with Authenticity with Steve Chambers
How can vulnerability, mentorship, and purpose reshape a career—and a company culture? In this episode of the Product Chats, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Steve Chambers, a seasoned tech executive, educator, and advocate, for a powerful conversation on identity, leadership, and...
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How Product Thinking Transformed a Nonprofit Strategy
What happens when you apply product management principles to mission-driven work? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris is joined by Neil Baron, Matthew Anderson, and Rod Griffith to discuss a compelling case study of their work with Mosaic Interfaith Youth Action—a nonprofit dedicated to...
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AI Agents Can Improve Your Productivity & Customer Engagement with Sam Mallikarjunan
What if AI could do more than just chat—what if it could take action on your behalf? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Sam Mallikarjunan, Growth Lead at Agent AI, to explore the transformative potential of AI agents. Unlike traditional...
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Navigating the Future of AI with Ron Green
We’re at day zero of AI—so how can product managers keep up without getting left behind? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Ron Green, AI expert, serial entrepreneur, and Co-founder & CTO of KUNGFU.AI. Ron has nearly 30 years of experience in AI, having overseen deployments...
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Managing Your Career Like a Product with Kirsten Butzow
What if you approached your career the same way you approach product management—strategically, iteratively, and with a clear roadmap? In this episode of Product Chats, we’re joined by Kirsten Butzow, product leadership expert, to explore a structured, strategic approach to career management....
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Mastering Storytelling & Public Speaking for Product Professionals with Blair Bryant Nichols
What if the key to product success isn’t just the product itself, but how well you tell its story? In this episode of the Product Chats Podcast, host Rebecca Kalogeris welcomes Blair Bryant Nichols, owner of BBN Creative Management and an expert in strategic speaking platforms. Blair helps…
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Big Bet Leadership: How to Win in the Hyper-Digital Era with John Rossman
What separates the companies that succeed in digital transformation from the 73% that fail to deliver any business value? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with John Rossman, former Amazon executive, best-selling author, and renowned business advisor, to discuss his latest book…
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Shaping Winning Marketing Strategies Using Customer Insights with Zach Golden & Steve Stano
How can organizations move beyond one-off feedback projects and build continuous customer listening programs that drive real change? In this episode of the Product Chats, host Rebecca Kalogeris is joined by Zach Golden, Director at Anova Consulting Group, and special guest Steve Stano, Executive...
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Navigating Your First 90 Days in a New Product Role with Amy Graham
How can product managers set themselves up for success in the first 90 days of a new role? This week we talk with Amy Graham, Pragmatic Institute instructor and product management expert, about best practices for navigating the critical first three months in a new job. Amy shares actionable...
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Mastering Stakeholder Engagement for Product Success with Bruce McCarthy
How do you build trust and alignment with stakeholders to ensure product success? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, we’re joined by Bruce McCarthy, renowned product management expert and author, to explore the often-overlooked art of stakeholder management. Drawing insights…
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Exploring the Transformative Power of AI with Kevin Dean
How can AI revolutionize the way businesses operate and innovate? Kevin Dean, founder and CEO of ManoByte, helps you uncover the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). With over 15 years of experience in AI-driven business transformation, Kevin shares how AI can turn…
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How Great Leaders Make Product Decisions with Phil Hornby
How do great product leaders consistently make impactful decisions? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Phil Hornby, seasoned product leader, coach, and technologist, to explore the frameworks behind effective decision-making in product...
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Revolutionizing Design Through Context with Todd Bracher
What does it take to create truly differentiated products in a competitive market? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Todd Bracher, founder of BRACHER and a leader in the world of industrial design and strategic innovation. With over 25 years of experience collaborating with...
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Replay: Using Storytelling to Elevate Your Content Marketing | Rachel Hernandez
Why does storytelling remain the cornerstone of impactful content marketing? In this episode, Rebecca Kalogeris hosts Rachel Hernandez, Director of Brand Strategy at NextNet Media. Rachel shares her expertise in creating authentic, audience-centered content and the transformative power of...
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Redefining CX with Cairo Kenan Marsh | Pragmatic Institute
What does it take to design customer experiences that truly resonate? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Cairo Kenan Marsh, founder and executive partner of Relativ*, to explore the critical role of relationship-driven customer experiences…
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Overcoming the Unique Challenges of B2B Branding | Jim Pietruszynski
How do you activate a brand to create authentic connections with your audience? In this episode, Jim Pietruszynski, CEO of SoulSight, shares the critical process of brand activation—bringing a brand’s identity, values, and messaging to life to deeply engage both B2B and B2C audiences. Soulsight…
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Knowing When the Price is Right | Mark Stiving
What’s the secret to setting prices that truly reflect the value you deliver? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris reconnects with pricing expert Mark Stiving for an in-depth look at how understanding value can transform pricing strategies. From Uber’s...
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How Product Managers Can Use AI in Their Daily Work | Dan Corbin
Wondering how AI fits into the day-to-day work of product managers? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris talks with Dan Corbin, a Pragmatic Institute instructor and expert in AI-driven product management. Dan explores AI's transformative power and shows how...
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Bridging the Gap Between Sales and Product Marketing | Brady Jensen
How can companies align sales and product marketing through deep market insights? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris chats with Brady Jensen, founder of Clear, about the importance of bridging the trust gap between sales and product marketing teams.…
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Unlocking the Power of Win Loss Analysis in Product Management | Zach Golden
What makes some deals a win and others a loss? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Zach Golden, Director at Anova Consulting Group, to explore how win loss analysis can be a game-changer for product managers and business leaders. Zach…
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Navigating the Ups and Downs of Product Management | Leah Zillner
Ever wonder how to drive product success when you don’t have direct authority over your teams? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris chats with Leah Zillner, a product manager at Intellum, about the wild ride that is product management. Leah shares her story of transitioning from program...
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Creating a Winning Product Team with Amruta Moktali
What’s the secret to building a high-performing product team? In this replay episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris interviews Amruta Moktali, Chief Product Officer at Skyflow. Amruta shares her journey from tech roles at companies like Microsoft and Salesforce to...
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Identifying and Empowering Catalysts in Your Organization | Shannon Lucas & Tracey Lovejoy
How can you tap into the power of ‘catalysts’ to drive innovation and positive change in your organization? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, Shannon Lucas and Tracey Lovejoy, co-founders of Catalyst Constellations, discuss the concept of catalysts—individuals who connect…
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Fostering Innovation Through Leadership | Dr. Jeff D. Standridge
How can organizations nurture innovation through structured processes and strong leadership? Host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Dr. Jeff D. Standridge, Managing Director at Conductor and co-founder of Cadron Capital Partners. Dr. Standridge explores the critical relationship between innovation…
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Interviews with leading product experts uncover insights for product professionals. Hosted by Rebecca Kalogeris of Pragmatic Institute, this show explores timeless and timely topics in product management and product marketing. We dive into actionable tips, best practices, and advice from product leaders to help you manage, design, develop, and market products through every stage of the product life cycle. Learn more at www.pragmaticinstitute.com
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