“Product Management isn’t going to exist in 5 years” - 2x CPO
Abishek Viswanathan has led product teams at Apollo.io and QualtricsIn this episode, he shares everything it takes for a PM to stay relevant in this AI-driven era.-Brought to you by:Attio: The next generation CRMVanta: The best tool to automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Designers in the AI-Driven Era – 00:09:19AI Tools for Rapid Prototyping – 00:17:44Why PMs Must Be Technical with AI – 00:30:13Product Engineers Taking on PM Roles – 00:40:50The Two Categories of Product Engineers – 00:45:33The Future of Product Management – 00:51:15How Technical PMs Impact a Company – 00:57:11How Companies Will Win by Embracing This Shift – 01:04:38The Rise of the Feature Factory Era – 01:08:13Why the Top Two Jobs of a PM Are the Same – 01:14:13The Expanding Role of Product Engineers Beyond Building – 01:20:23Lessons from Failures as a Product Builder – 01:27:19Balancing Work and Execution as a Product Leader – 01:34:55-Where to find Abishek:LinkedIn-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great podcasts coming from Marty Cagan (The legend himself), Brian Balfour (Founder, Reforge; & Fmr VP Growth, Hubspot), and Colin Matthews (AI Prototyping Expert).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe
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How to Become, and Succeed as, an AI PM | The Marily Nika Episode
Marily Nika, an AI PM at Google, reveals all strategies to transition into AI product management and standout in this role even without a technical background.-Brought to you by:Vanta: The best tool to automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustMaven: I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00How AI PM Roles Differ at Big Tech Companies – 00:06:56How Technical an AI PM Needs to Be – 00:08:08Data Handling Responsibilities for AI PMs – 00:13:10How PMs Can Improve Collaboration with Researchers – 00:18:06Interviewing for AI PM Roles at Big Tech Companies – 00:22:08The Role of a PhD in AI Product Management – 00:26:03Optimizing LinkedIn for Aspiring AI PMs – 00:31:55Roadmap to Becoming an AI PM – 00:37:05Transitioning into AI Product Management – 00:40:52The Process of Boomeranging Back to a Company – 00:44:00AI Tools Every PM Should Know – 00:48:08What It’s Like to Be an AI PM at Google – 00:57:46How to Develop a Strong Product Strategy – 01:01:21The Evolution of PM Roles in the Age of AI – 01:05:11How PMs Can Stay Relevant in an AI-Driven World – 01:08:12Balancing a Side Business with a Full-Time Job – 01:13:42The Process of Creating a Course – 01:17:12LinkedIn Tips for Aspiring AI PM Creators – 01:21:21Lessons from Product Failures – 01:25:27-Where to find Marily:LinkedInTwitterWebsiteYouTubeNewsletterMaven-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great podcasts coming from Abhishek Viswanathan (2x Former CPO: Qualtrics, Apollo.io), Shardul Mehta (Fmr VP PM at Amwell, Director at Capital One), and Aakash Gupta.I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe
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How He Became a Series C VP of Product in 10 Years: Mike Davey
With 10+ years of experience, Mike Davey has learned the lessons that separate good PMs from great and what it takes to climb from PM 0 to product leadership.In this episode, he talks about challenges of product development, product discovery and how to become a product leader.-Brought to you by:Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustAttio: The next generation CRM-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Golden Age of Feature Factory - 00:03:55How a PM Can Reclaim Authority in This Age - 00:07:10The Ideal Leader - 00:10:58Conducting Good Field Research - 00:15:58Using Opportunity Solution Trees - 00:18:39Cost of Conducting Field Research - 00:21:45Impact of AI on Climate - 00:26:10Strategizing Career Growth - 00:29:02Job Search in Small Market - 00:35:45Coming into Role as First PM - 00:38:15Being a Startup PM - 00:44:19Tools in Use - 00:47:40Dealing with Founders - 00:49:27Recruiting Good Talent - 00:54:31Interview Process - 00:57:08Product Management in Niche Industries - 01:00:28Moving Up the PM Career Ladder - 01:02:43Job Search Strategy - 01:07:27-Where to find Mike:LinkedIn-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great podcasts coming from Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta), and Abhishek Viswanathan (2x Former CPO: Qualtrics, Apollo.io), and Shardul Mehta (Fmr VP PM at Amwell, Director at Capital One).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe
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Senior Director at Meta, Salesforce - Big Tech Career Growth Case Study
Poorvi has worked at Microsoft, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Meta.In this episode we discuss mastering execution, transitioning to strategic roles, and the key to career growth.-Brought to you by:Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustWorkOS: Your App, Enterprise Ready-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00Being a PM in Big Tech – 00:02:34Task-Based Execution at Microsoft – 00:08:56Starting Out at Salesforce – 00:12:43Career Advice for Young PMs – 00:16:41Getting Promoted in a Product Career – 00:20:37Differences in Working Across Big Tech Companies – 00:24:41Product Culture at Meta – 00:29:23Maintaining Work-Life Balance – 00:33:52General Manager vs. Other Product Roles – 00:38:28Building Products in Large Companies – 00:42:28Poorvi’s Product Leadership Style – 00:46:45Dissolution of Horizontal Teams – 00:51:34Why Reviewing Team Performance Matters – 00:53:58Archetypes of Effective Product Leaders – 00:56:50The Importance of Spending Time with Customers – 01:00:43The Role of Writing in Product Management – 01:02:28How to Conduct Better Product Reviews – 01:04:20Methods for Developing a Strong Product Strategy – 01:09:52Poorvi’s 70-Page Product Strategy Process – 01:11:31Key Output Metrics for PMs – 01:14:16Getting a PM Interview at Meta – 01:16:53Common Mistakes in PM Interviews – 01:20:07Advice for Reaching the Highest Levels as a PM – 01:23:03-Where to find Poorvi:LinkedInTwitter-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great podcasts coming from Mike Davey (VP of Product, RaptorMaps), Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta), and Abhishek Viswanathan (2x Former CPO: Qualtrics, Apollo.io).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe
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2025 Job Search Masterclass with Dr. Nancy Li
Dr. Nancy Li specializes in getting people AI jobs at FAANG.In this episode, we go super deep on the 2025 job search for you (this is better than many $1,000 courses).Brought to you by:Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trustAttio: The next generation CRM-We're covering:Preview - 00:00:00PM Job Market Outlook for 2025 - 00:02:06PM Compensation: Upwards or Downwards? - 00:07:07Getting an AI PM Job - 00:09:36Big Tech Hiring Trends for AI PMs - 00:14:06Inside OpenAI's Recruitment Process - 00:17:36Getting Interviews: Key Steps - 00:21:56Building a Product Portfolio: How and Why - 00:27:11Optimizing Your LinkedIn for Inbound Offers - 00:32:06Referral Strategies That Work - 00:37:38Answering Behavioral Interview Questions - 00:41:37Common Mistakes with “Tell Me About Yourself” - 00:44:11Roadmap to Building an AI Product as a PM - 00:49:00Answering the “Why This Company” Question - 00:53:08What Most People Overlook - 00:54:49Must-Prepare Questions for PM Interviews - 00:59:09Common Case Interview Mistakes - 01:05:52How to Effectively Use Frameworks - 01:07:20Tackling Product Design Questions - 01:09:17MYCSPhD Framework Explained - 01:13:05Frameworks and Questions: Your Approach - 01:18:17Handling “If You Were the CEO” Questions - 01:20:24Top Tips for Salary Negotiations - 01:23:32Hottest Take on Product Management - 01:29:25Breaking Down Revenue Streams - 01:34:30Balancing Work and Life as a PM - 01:37:49Rapid-Fire Questions - 01:38:12-Where to find Dr. Nancy:LinkedInTwitterInstagramApple PodcastSpotify PodcastPM AcceleratorTikTokYouTube-Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.-We have some great podcasts coming from Marily Nika (AI PM at Google, Former Meta), Poorvi Shrivastav (Fmr Senior Director of PM at Meta, Salesforce), and Mike Davey (VP of Product, RaptorMaps).I’m so excited to share them with all of you. Get full access to Product Growth at www.news.aakashg.com/subscribe
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