Product Rebels Thu, 07 May 2026 18:08:36 -0400 https://productrebels.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Product Rebels yes c94b1e7f-2305-5728-a0d5-8c6b13051d6e Product Rebels episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Product Rebels https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9xn5wg1i0ed9bwrk6slghdmijcr6?.jpg Product Rebels [REPLAY] Think Financial, Act Customer [REPLAY] Think Financial, Act Customer Hey there Product Rebels! We've had a lot of conversations with product leaders lately, and one thing that keeps coming up is how much financial guesswork is involved in incorporating AI into their product orgs. 

From forecasting costs to proving ROI, it's a challenge that really comes down to something more fundamental — do PMs actually understand the economics of the products they're building? 

That's exactly what Nat Kunes digs into in this episode. While the conversation isn't specifically about AI, the financial fluency he talks about is the exact muscle product leaders need right now. Enjoy the re-listen.

In this episode, Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Nat Kunes, Chief Product Officer at Ontra. He shares his insights on redefining pricing strategies, replacing assumptions with validated hypotheses, and the impactful strategy he uses to empower his team to balance goals with true user value. 

Nat digs into financial fluency for PMs, market validation practices, and shifting org culture to view product as an asset, not a liability. 

]]> Hey there Product Rebels! We've had a lot of conversations with product leaders lately, and one thing that keeps coming up is how much financial guesswork is involved in incorporating AI into their product orgs. 

From forecasting costs to proving ROI, it's a challenge that really comes down to something more fundamental — do PMs actually understand the economics of the products they're building? 

That's exactly what Nat Kunes digs into in this episode. While the conversation isn't specifically about AI, the financial fluency he talks about is the exact muscle product leaders need right now. Enjoy the re-listen.

In this episode, Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Nat Kunes, Chief Product Officer at Ontra. He shares his insights on redefining pricing strategies, replacing assumptions with validated hypotheses, and the impactful strategy he uses to empower his team to balance goals with true user value. 

Nat digs into financial fluency for PMs, market validation practices, and shifting org culture to view product as an asset, not a liability. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19143272 Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400 1949 full false Product Leadership in the AI Era Product Leadership in the AI Era What does it mean to be a true product rebel in the age of AI? 

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Raviv Levi, former Chief Product & Technology Officer at Sift, as they unpack how product leaders can stay focused on what really matters—amid constant noise, data overload, and accelerating change. 

From building alignment across competing teams to rethinking experimentation in an AI-first world, this conversation explores how faster prototyping, sharper problem focus, and stronger conviction are redefining product leadership.

]]> What does it mean to be a true product rebel in the age of AI? 

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Raviv Levi, former Chief Product & Technology Officer at Sift, as they unpack how product leaders can stay focused on what really matters—amid constant noise, data overload, and accelerating change. 

From building alignment across competing teams to rethinking experimentation in an AI-first world, this conversation explores how faster prototyping, sharper problem focus, and stronger conviction are redefining product leadership.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-19061209 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2049 1 92 full false Why Product Investment Matters Why Product Investment Matters What happens when product leaders prioritize profit over long-term value? 

In this episode, Michael Nierstedt shares lessons from more than a decade building payroll and HR technology across companies like Gusto and Paylocity. He explains why product investment drives competitive advantage, why product managers must think like sellers inside their organizations, and how real influence comes from delivering value in production.

The conversation also explores customer research, the realities of building AI-driven products, and why the next generation of product leaders must learn to delegate, coach, and empower their teams. 

]]> What happens when product leaders prioritize profit over long-term value? 

In this episode, Michael Nierstedt shares lessons from more than a decade building payroll and HR technology across companies like Gusto and Paylocity. He explains why product investment drives competitive advantage, why product managers must think like sellers inside their organizations, and how real influence comes from delivering value in production.

The conversation also explores customer research, the realities of building AI-driven products, and why the next generation of product leaders must learn to delegate, coach, and empower their teams. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-18961123 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1850 1 91 full true Women, AI, and the Gap We Need to Close Women, AI, and the Gap We Need to Close Overthinking isn't a liability — it might just be your greatest edge as a product leader. 

In celebration of women's history month, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Carmen Palmer, CEO of Women in Product and a veteran CPO with 20 years in the industry. 

Carmen makes the case for why women's "overthinking" is a competitive edge, argues product management isn't going anywhere, and issues a sharp call to action: get in on AI now, before the gap widens. 

She also unpacks the power of the personal board and what Women in Product has planned for 2026. 

]]> Overthinking isn't a liability — it might just be your greatest edge as a product leader. 

In celebration of women's history month, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Carmen Palmer, CEO of Women in Product and a veteran CPO with 20 years in the industry. 

Carmen makes the case for why women's "overthinking" is a competitive edge, argues product management isn't going anywhere, and issues a sharp call to action: get in on AI now, before the gap widens. 

She also unpacks the power of the personal board and what Women in Product has planned for 2026. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-18891924 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1552 1 90 full false AI as a Force Multiplier for Product Discipline AI as a Force Multiplier for Product Discipline In this special episode of Product Rebels, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin revisit highlights from their recent webinar, AI as a Force Multiplier for Product Discipline, featuring product and AI leader Elena Luneva. After the live session sparked a wave of thoughtful audience questions, they sit down to tackle some of the most pressing ones—from how AI is reshaping product work to why strong product fundamentals matter more than ever.

]]> In this special episode of Product Rebels, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin revisit highlights from their recent webinar, AI as a Force Multiplier for Product Discipline, featuring product and AI leader Elena Luneva. After the live session sparked a wave of thoughtful audience questions, they sit down to tackle some of the most pressing ones—from how AI is reshaping product work to why strong product fundamentals matter more than ever.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-18834881 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 905 1 89 full false The Right Way to Prioritize [Replay] The Right Way to Prioritize [Replay] Note: As Product Rebels journeys deeper into supporting teams navigating AI, we're resharing this episode featuring Kene Anoliefo who shared some great insights. We hope you enjoy!

How is AI reshaping product management? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Kene Anoliefo, Co-founder of HEARD by Elis, to explore how AI is accelerating product development, streamlining research, and transforming how teams build and iterate. 

Kene shares insights on leveraging AI for rapid experimentation, the risks of low-quality product output, and why AI-driven tools are redefining how product teams operate.

]]> Note: As Product Rebels journeys deeper into supporting teams navigating AI, we're resharing this episode featuring Kene Anoliefo who shared some great insights. We hope you enjoy!

How is AI reshaping product management? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Kene Anoliefo, Co-founder of HEARD by Elis, to explore how AI is accelerating product development, streamlining research, and transforming how teams build and iterate. 

Kene shares insights on leveraging AI for rapid experimentation, the risks of low-quality product output, and why AI-driven tools are redefining how product teams operate.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-18756046 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 2406 88 full false From Consensus to Conviction From Consensus to Conviction What does great product leadership look like when you’re asked to go along with a big initiative you don’t believe in? 

In this episode, former CPO at Everway, Timothy Alvis, talks about the tough calls product leaders face when conviction clashes with consensus. 

From telling better stories, to embracing problem obsession over solution fixation, Tim shares hard-earned wisdom from leading at scale and navigating complex orgs. We also hear how he’s now applying AI to rethink product work itself. Whether you’re an aspiring CPO or in the trenches today, this episode offers plenty of gold.

]]> What does great product leadership look like when you’re asked to go along with a big initiative you don’t believe in? 

In this episode, former CPO at Everway, Timothy Alvis, talks about the tough calls product leaders face when conviction clashes with consensus. 

From telling better stories, to embracing problem obsession over solution fixation, Tim shares hard-earned wisdom from leading at scale and navigating complex orgs. We also hear how he’s now applying AI to rethink product work itself. Whether you’re an aspiring CPO or in the trenches today, this episode offers plenty of gold.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-18648727 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1946 1 69 full false Don't Ship Assumptions Don't Ship Assumptions What happens when you challenge long-held assumptions—and let real data and user behavior lead? 

In this episode, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Harish Pandian, CPO at Gravity, to talk about driving product transformation in industries resistant to change. 

From building gamified safety tools to rapid-fire prototype testing on job sites, Harish shares how deep customer empathy, hard data, and cross-functional trust unlock real adoption and lasting impact. 

]]> What happens when you challenge long-held assumptions—and let real data and user behavior lead? 

In this episode, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Harish Pandian, CPO at Gravity, to talk about driving product transformation in industries resistant to change. 

From building gamified safety tools to rapid-fire prototype testing on job sites, Harish shares how deep customer empathy, hard data, and cross-functional trust unlock real adoption and lasting impact. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-18574840 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2116 1 68 full false Practical AI in Product Practical AI in Product What does it really mean to make AI practical in product teams? 

In this special year-end episode, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin are sharing highlights from a recent Product Rebels live webinar focused on how product leaders can apply AI in meaningful, responsible ways. 

Joined by Polly Allen, former Principal Product Manager at Alexa AI, they explore grounding AI in real customer problems, aligning AI efforts to business strategy, and why leaders can’t afford to stay hands-off. 

This is a candid, experience-driven conversation about judgment, risk, and leadership in an AI-powered product world.

]]> What does it really mean to make AI practical in product teams? 

In this special year-end episode, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin are sharing highlights from a recent Product Rebels live webinar focused on how product leaders can apply AI in meaningful, responsible ways. 

Joined by Polly Allen, former Principal Product Manager at Alexa AI, they explore grounding AI in real customer problems, aligning AI efforts to business strategy, and why leaders can’t afford to stay hands-off. 

This is a candid, experience-driven conversation about judgment, risk, and leadership in an AI-powered product world.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-18428930 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2519 1 67 full false Building Campfires, Not Caves Building Campfires, Not Caves What happens when a product leader enters a company and rewrites the strategy playbook—not with a megaphone, but with a matchstick and a campfire?

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Raji Bedi, CPO at Lob, as he shares his analogies-packed approach to aligning teams, building product culture, and moving from "roadmap blur" to clarity and execution. From transforming product managers into organizational "locals", to advocating for faster cadence and fuller buckets, Raji offers a masterclass in practical product leadership. 

Tune in for a memorable and energizing conversation on curiosity, collaboration, and leading with intent. 

]]> What happens when a product leader enters a company and rewrites the strategy playbook—not with a megaphone, but with a matchstick and a campfire?

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Raji Bedi, CPO at Lob, as he shares his analogies-packed approach to aligning teams, building product culture, and moving from "roadmap blur" to clarity and execution. From transforming product managers into organizational "locals", to advocating for faster cadence and fuller buckets, Raji offers a masterclass in practical product leadership. 

Tune in for a memorable and energizing conversation on curiosity, collaboration, and leading with intent. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-18204295 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1797 1 66 full false Making AI Work for Product Teams Making AI Work for Product Teams This special episode of Product Rebels brings you highlights from a recent webinar hosted by Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani, and featuring product veteran Ravi Mehta. With AI hype reaching fever pitch, many product teams are being pushed to “do AI”—without clear strategy or outcomes.

In this candid conversation, we break down what’s really working in teams today. Learn the Inspire, Validate, Structure, and Ship framework designed to move your team from idea to impact with clarity. If you’re a product leader navigating how to integrate AI meaningfully, this episode offers practical steps, real examples, and a refreshing no-fluff approach.

]]> This special episode of Product Rebels brings you highlights from a recent webinar hosted by Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani, and featuring product veteran Ravi Mehta. With AI hype reaching fever pitch, many product teams are being pushed to “do AI”—without clear strategy or outcomes.

In this candid conversation, we break down what’s really working in teams today. Learn the Inspire, Validate, Structure, and Ship framework designed to move your team from idea to impact with clarity. If you’re a product leader navigating how to integrate AI meaningfully, this episode offers practical steps, real examples, and a refreshing no-fluff approach.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-18064791 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2570 1 65 full false Rethinking Product Ownership Boundaries Rethinking Product Ownership Boundaries What does it really mean to be a product rebel? 

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Saurabh Sharma, CPO at You.com, as he shares how asking the tough questions can shift an entire company's trajectory. 

From tackling NFT theft at OpenSea to transforming product leadership with resilience, Saurabh brings real-world insight on thinking systemically, building partnerships, and elevating PM influence. 

Learn how he uses "relentless subtraction" to stay focused, why RQ matters just as much as IQ, and how understanding your stakeholder's language can unlock big wins. 

]]> What does it really mean to be a product rebel? 

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Saurabh Sharma, CPO at You.com, as he shares how asking the tough questions can shift an entire company's trajectory. 

From tackling NFT theft at OpenSea to transforming product leadership with resilience, Saurabh brings real-world insight on thinking systemically, building partnerships, and elevating PM influence. 

Learn how he uses "relentless subtraction" to stay focused, why RQ matters just as much as IQ, and how understanding your stakeholder's language can unlock big wins. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-17989585 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1628 1 64 full false Driving Change in Complex Systems Driving Change in Complex Systems How do you drive lasting change in one of the most complex and high-stakes industries—healthcare? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Nasir Ali, former CPO at CareMetx, to explore how a product mindset can reshape legacy systems. 

From shifting to scalable solutions to outcome-based contracts, Nasir shares real-world tactics and lessons in driving innovation at scale.

]]> How do you drive lasting change in one of the most complex and high-stakes industries—healthcare? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Nasir Ali, former CPO at CareMetx, to explore how a product mindset can reshape legacy systems. 

From shifting to scalable solutions to outcome-based contracts, Nasir shares real-world tactics and lessons in driving innovation at scale.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-17911878 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1402 1 63 full false Building MVPs that Matter Building MVPs that Matter What does it take to drive product innovation across cultures, languages, and business units?

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Chris Pasley, former VP of Product at 17Live, as he shares lessons from scaling product at a global live-streaming platform. From managing incentives in a “whale economy” to aligning cross-country OKRs, Chris shares stories of stakeholder wrangling, cultural empathy, and staying true to the customer. He also offers a practical framework for defining MVPs and driving impact through problem-cause-solution thinking.

]]> What does it take to drive product innovation across cultures, languages, and business units?

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Chris Pasley, former VP of Product at 17Live, as he shares lessons from scaling product at a global live-streaming platform. From managing incentives in a “whale economy” to aligning cross-country OKRs, Chris shares stories of stakeholder wrangling, cultural empathy, and staying true to the customer. He also offers a practical framework for defining MVPs and driving impact through problem-cause-solution thinking.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-17822117 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1658 1 62 full false When Structure Sparks Innovation When Structure Sparks Innovation What does it take to build products that transform not just classrooms, but the entire education space? 

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with a product leader who's done just that—Rachel Stack, Chief Humanities Officer at Great Minds. From navigating complex nonprofit-to-for-profit transformation, Rachel shares how her teams embraced continuous learning, prioritized with discipline, and preserved the "special sauce" of mission-driven education. 

Explore real talk on product structure, educator-led development, value stream mapping, and how to lead with curiosity while staying grounded in purpose. 

]]> What does it take to build products that transform not just classrooms, but the entire education space? 

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with a product leader who's done just that—Rachel Stack, Chief Humanities Officer at Great Minds. From navigating complex nonprofit-to-for-profit transformation, Rachel shares how her teams embraced continuous learning, prioritized with discipline, and preserved the "special sauce" of mission-driven education. 

Explore real talk on product structure, educator-led development, value stream mapping, and how to lead with curiosity while staying grounded in purpose. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-17720015 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2311 1 61 full false Design Beyond The Obvious Design Beyond The Obvious What does it take to push back against the status quo—and win? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Colt Stander, CPO at Presence, as he shares what it means to be a true product rebel. 

From tackling overlooked customer problems to navigating leadership resistance, Colt reveals how his teams tested controversial ideas and drove innovation in hardware and healthcare. He offers honest insights on product storytelling, user obsession and why the best PMs challenge assumptions. 

]]> What does it take to push back against the status quo—and win? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Colt Stander, CPO at Presence, as he shares what it means to be a true product rebel. 

From tackling overlooked customer problems to navigating leadership resistance, Colt reveals how his teams tested controversial ideas and drove innovation in hardware and healthcare. He offers honest insights on product storytelling, user obsession and why the best PMs challenge assumptions. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-17667024 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2132 1 60 full false Building with Radical Candor Building with Radical Candor How do you scale product impact while keeping customer trust at the center?

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Ismail Elshareef, CPO at CarGurus, as he shares his bold approach to leading with empathy, optimism, and integrity.

From standing up against revenue-first tactics to cultivating teams that challenge norms with courage and candor, Ismail brings tactical advice from hard-earned wisdom. 

Tune in to hear how he develops customer-obsessed teams, asks the right questions, and stays relentless curious—even in high-stakes environments.

]]> How do you scale product impact while keeping customer trust at the center?

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Ismail Elshareef, CPO at CarGurus, as he shares his bold approach to leading with empathy, optimism, and integrity.

From standing up against revenue-first tactics to cultivating teams that challenge norms with courage and candor, Ismail brings tactical advice from hard-earned wisdom. 

Tune in to hear how he develops customer-obsessed teams, asks the right questions, and stays relentless curious—even in high-stakes environments.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-17556969 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1878 1 59 full false Mission-driven Product Leadership Mission-driven Product Leadership What does it take to challenge the convention and rebuild from scratch? 

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani find out as they sit down with Sara Xi, CPO at Rubicon Carbon. Sara shares her journey leading product, engineering, and design to reshape the voluntary carbon market. From scrapping legacy platforms to scaling lean teams, Sara talks risk, trust, and mission-driven leadership.

Hear her insights on empowering teams, taking smart risks, and building products that make climate impact—and business sense. An inspiring listen for rebels building bold solutions. 

]]> What does it take to challenge the convention and rebuild from scratch? 

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani find out as they sit down with Sara Xi, CPO at Rubicon Carbon. Sara shares her journey leading product, engineering, and design to reshape the voluntary carbon market. From scrapping legacy platforms to scaling lean teams, Sara talks risk, trust, and mission-driven leadership.

Hear her insights on empowering teams, taking smart risks, and building products that make climate impact—and business sense. An inspiring listen for rebels building bold solutions. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-17460974 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2339 1 58 full false Building Value—Not Just Features Building Value—Not Just Features What happens when a seasoned sales and engineering leader becomes a CPO? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Jim Shaw, Chief Product Officer at Acquia, as he shares his journey into product leadership and what he's learned along the way. 

From navigating imposter syndrome to bridging gaps between sales and product, Jim dives into the importance of clarify, mission-driven teams, and cross-functional alignment. A must-listen for anyone leading through influence in complex organizations. 

]]> What happens when a seasoned sales and engineering leader becomes a CPO? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Jim Shaw, Chief Product Officer at Acquia, as he shares his journey into product leadership and what he's learned along the way. 

From navigating imposter syndrome to bridging gaps between sales and product, Jim dives into the importance of clarify, mission-driven teams, and cross-functional alignment. A must-listen for anyone leading through influence in complex organizations. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-17369278 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1938 1 57 full false When Product Leads The Shift When Product Leads The Shift What does it take to drive product innovation in industries that aren’t traditionally product-led?

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Rahul Nath, CPO at Accel, who brings rich experience from Google, Drip Capital, and McKinsey. Rahul shares how he builds product in non-product-led spaces, from redefining onboarding in trade finance to leveraging AI in venture capital. 

Hear Rahul's practical lessons on stakeholder alignment, scrappy experimentation, data-driven decision-making, and why he believes “if there’s no clear strategy—write one.” A must-listen for product leaders navigating ambiguity and driving bold transformation.

]]> What does it take to drive product innovation in industries that aren’t traditionally product-led?

Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Rahul Nath, CPO at Accel, who brings rich experience from Google, Drip Capital, and McKinsey. Rahul shares how he builds product in non-product-led spaces, from redefining onboarding in trade finance to leveraging AI in venture capital. 

Hear Rahul's practical lessons on stakeholder alignment, scrappy experimentation, data-driven decision-making, and why he believes “if there’s no clear strategy—write one.” A must-listen for product leaders navigating ambiguity and driving bold transformation.

]]> Buzzsprout-17300261 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1786 1 56 full false Customer Truth > Internal Noise Customer Truth > Internal Noise What does it take to lead product in complex, regulated industries while driving change from the inside out? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin talk to Chad Fenner, CPO at i3 Verticals. Chad shares lessons from decades of experience at Dell, Thomson Reuters, and now the public sector. 

From influencing stakeholders to saying "no" with confidence, Chad unpacks what it takes to build alignment and create lasting customer value—even when it means challenging the status quo. 

]]> What does it take to lead product in complex, regulated industries while driving change from the inside out? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin talk to Chad Fenner, CPO at i3 Verticals. Chad shares lessons from decades of experience at Dell, Thomson Reuters, and now the public sector. 

From influencing stakeholders to saying "no" with confidence, Chad unpacks what it takes to build alignment and create lasting customer value—even when it means challenging the status quo. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-17231601 Thu, 29 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1915 1 55 full false Think Financial, Act Customer Think Financial, Act Customer Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Nat Kunes, Chief Product Officer at Ontra. He shares his insights on redefining pricing strategies, replacing assumptions with validated hypotheses, and the impactful strategy he uses to empower his team to balance goals with true user value. 

Nat digs into financial fluency for PMs, market validation practices, and shifting org culture to view product as an asset, not a liability. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Nat Kunes, Chief Product Officer at Ontra. He shares his insights on redefining pricing strategies, replacing assumptions with validated hypotheses, and the impactful strategy he uses to empower his team to balance goals with true user value. 

Nat digs into financial fluency for PMs, market validation practices, and shifting org culture to view product as an asset, not a liability. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-17157689 Thu, 15 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1949 1 54 full false Customer Obsession in Action Customer Obsession in Action Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Priyankka Mani, Global Head of Product at Intuit Mailchimp, for a masterclass on leading with customer obsession, product intuition, and courageous decision-making. 

Priyankka shares stories from Amazon, insights on building empathy into teams, and how to stay close to users even under pressure. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Priyankka Mani, Global Head of Product at Intuit Mailchimp, for a masterclass on leading with customer obsession, product intuition, and courageous decision-making. 

Priyankka shares stories from Amazon, insights on building empathy into teams, and how to stay close to users even under pressure. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16970972 Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2077 1 53 full false Scaling Product Thinking, Smartly Scaling Product Thinking, Smartly What does it take to be a truly bold product leader in complex, high-stakes industries like finance? Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin find out as they sit down with J. Womack, CPO at SEI. 

He shares how he balances strategy, risk, and customer obsession to drive innovation—whether in scrappy startups or global enterprises. 

J. further talks about co-creation, prioritization, stakeholder influence, and the evolving role of product in owning revenue. 

]]> What does it take to be a truly bold product leader in complex, high-stakes industries like finance? Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin find out as they sit down with J. Womack, CPO at SEI. 

He shares how he balances strategy, risk, and customer obsession to drive innovation—whether in scrappy startups or global enterprises. 

J. further talks about co-creation, prioritization, stakeholder influence, and the evolving role of product in owning revenue. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16925544 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2040 1 52 full false Transforming at Enterprise Scale Transforming at Enterprise Scale Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Verizon Business' Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Iris Meijer, as she shares her bold approach to organizational transformation — merging product and marketing to champion customer experience and commercial impact. 

Iris unpacks what it really means for product leaders to act as CEOs of their product, why shared KPIs are non-negotiable, and how to lead with conviction in the face of resistance. A powerful conversation on grit, alignment, and redefining product leadership at scale. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Verizon Business' Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Iris Meijer, as she shares her bold approach to organizational transformation — merging product and marketing to champion customer experience and commercial impact. 

Iris unpacks what it really means for product leaders to act as CEOs of their product, why shared KPIs are non-negotiable, and how to lead with conviction in the face of resistance. A powerful conversation on grit, alignment, and redefining product leadership at scale. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16872854 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1832 1 51 full false The Right Way To Prioritize The Right Way To Prioritize How is AI reshaping product management? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Kene Anoliefo, Co-founder of HEARD by Elis, to explore how AI is accelerating product development, streamlining research, and transforming how teams build and iterate. 

Kene shares insights on leveraging AI for rapid experimentation, the risks of low-quality product output, and why AI-driven tools are redefining how product teams operate.

]]> How is AI reshaping product management? 

Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Kene Anoliefo, Co-founder of HEARD by Elis, to explore how AI is accelerating product development, streamlining research, and transforming how teams build and iterate. 

Kene shares insights on leveraging AI for rapid experimentation, the risks of low-quality product output, and why AI-driven tools are redefining how product teams operate.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16823244 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2406 1 50 full false Women in Product Women in Product To celebrate this coming International Women’s Day, we’re bringing you a special episode featuring the voices of awe-inspiring women in product. These female trailblazers share their game-changing insights—mastering the strategic “no,” driving AI-powered innovation, and putting customer needs at the forefront. From breaking industry norms to redefining collaboration, their lessons will inspire and challenge how you think about building products. Join us for a powerful conversation on leadership, strategy, and making an impact.

]]> To celebrate this coming International Women’s Day, we’re bringing you a special episode featuring the voices of awe-inspiring women in product. These female trailblazers share their game-changing insights—mastering the strategic “no,” driving AI-powered innovation, and putting customer needs at the forefront. From breaking industry norms to redefining collaboration, their lessons will inspire and challenge how you think about building products. Join us for a powerful conversation on leadership, strategy, and making an impact.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16740865 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500 729 1 49 full false The Right Way To Prioritize The Right Way To Prioritize Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Kareem Mayan, Founder of Savio, to explore how product teams can effectively leverage customer feedback for smarter decision-making. 

Kareem shares insights from his journey building, scaling, and selling multiple SaaS businesses, including his time at ESPN and MySpace. He also discusses practical strategies for gathering, prioritizing, and acting on user feedback to drive real product growth. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Kareem Mayan, Founder of Savio, to explore how product teams can effectively leverage customer feedback for smarter decision-making. 

Kareem shares insights from his journey building, scaling, and selling multiple SaaS businesses, including his time at ESPN and MySpace. He also discusses practical strategies for gathering, prioritizing, and acting on user feedback to drive real product growth. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16658679 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1679 1 48 full false Bold Moves, Big Wins! Bold Moves, Big Wins! Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Vineet Thuvara, Chief Product Officer at Fluke Corporation. Vineet shares his experiences leading high-impact product teams at Amazon, Microsoft, and beyond.

He discusses the art of balancing innovation and risk, how to create trust-driven teams, and why curiosity is a product leader’s superpower. From scrappy experimentation to high-stakes decisions, Vineet offers valuable insights into building transformative products, navigating leadership challenges, and accelerating speed to market.

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Vineet Thuvara, Chief Product Officer at Fluke Corporation. Vineet shares his experiences leading high-impact product teams at Amazon, Microsoft, and beyond.

He discusses the art of balancing innovation and risk, how to create trust-driven teams, and why curiosity is a product leader’s superpower. From scrappy experimentation to high-stakes decisions, Vineet offers valuable insights into building transformative products, navigating leadership challenges, and accelerating speed to market.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16571101 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1898 1 47 full false Rapid Prototyping, Real Results! Rapid Prototyping, Real Results! Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin dive into the world of customer-driven innovation with Omada Health's CPO, Randhir Vieira. 

Randhir shares how scrappy research methods, empathy-led design, and outcome-focused metrics shape better products. He also discusses his insights on aligning teams, navigating rapid prototyping, and balancing speed with meaningful results. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin dive into the world of customer-driven innovation with Omada Health's CPO, Randhir Vieira. 

Randhir shares how scrappy research methods, empathy-led design, and outcome-focused metrics shape better products. He also discusses his insights on aligning teams, navigating rapid prototyping, and balancing speed with meaningful results. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16489747 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1988 1 46 full false Special: Top Product Questions Answered Special: Top Product Questions Answered In this special Mailbag episode, hosts Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin step out of their usual interview format to address the most pressing questions from their product community. From navigating agile challenges to improving team performance, they share actionable advice, personal insights, and lessons learned over years of product leadership. They also delve into the origins of Product Rebels, their approach to hands-on coaching, and what sets them apart. Tune in for valuable tips and behind-the-scenes stories from seasoned product leaders.

]]> In this special Mailbag episode, hosts Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin step out of their usual interview format to address the most pressing questions from their product community. From navigating agile challenges to improving team performance, they share actionable advice, personal insights, and lessons learned over years of product leadership. They also delve into the origins of Product Rebels, their approach to hands-on coaching, and what sets them apart. Tune in for valuable tips and behind-the-scenes stories from seasoned product leaders.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16401956 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2582 1 45 full false Driving Transformation Through Ownership Driving Transformation Through Ownership Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Felipe Castillo, Chief Product Officer of US Information Solutions at Equifax, as he shares his inspiring journey from engineering to product leadership. 

Felipe dives into the importance of customer empathy, ownership, and thought leadership in driving transformation. 

Learn how storytelling builds trust, why bold decisions shape success, and how Felipe navigated Equifax's monumental shift to the cloud - all while redefining what it means to be a product leader. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Felipe Castillo, Chief Product Officer of US Information Solutions at Equifax, as he shares his inspiring journey from engineering to product leadership. 

Felipe dives into the importance of customer empathy, ownership, and thought leadership in driving transformation. 

Learn how storytelling builds trust, why bold decisions shape success, and how Felipe navigated Equifax's monumental shift to the cloud - all while redefining what it means to be a product leader. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16263089 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1706 1 44 full false Rapid Innovation Under Pressure Rapid Innovation Under Pressure Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Archie Mayani, Chief Product Officer at GHX, as she shares her journey transforming healthcare tech during Covid, building the first cloud-native imaging platform, and leveraging design thinking to revolutionize product delivery. 

Archie reveals how AI is reshaping healthcare supply chains and offers actionable insights on customer-centric leadership. 

Join us as she shares invaluable lessons learned in order to drive rapid innovation under pressure. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Archie Mayani, Chief Product Officer at GHX, as she shares her journey transforming healthcare tech during Covid, building the first cloud-native imaging platform, and leveraging design thinking to revolutionize product delivery. 

Archie reveals how AI is reshaping healthcare supply chains and offers actionable insights on customer-centric leadership. 

Join us as she shares invaluable lessons learned in order to drive rapid innovation under pressure. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16193968 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2049 1 43 full false Driving Data Innovation with Empathy Driving Data Innovation with Empathy Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Kimberly Bloomston, Chief Product Officer at LiveRamp. 

Kimberly shares her journey from retail operations to leading product strategy at top companies, now driving innovation in data collaboration at LiveRamp. She discusses her "Customer-first" approach to product leadership, emphasizing empathy, listening, and creating solutions that delight users. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Kimberly Bloomston, Chief Product Officer at LiveRamp. 

Kimberly shares her journey from retail operations to leading product strategy at top companies, now driving innovation in data collaboration at LiveRamp. She discusses her "Customer-first" approach to product leadership, emphasizing empathy, listening, and creating solutions that delight users. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-16059990 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2147 1 42 full false Revolutionizing Healthcare with Agile Revolutionizing Healthcare with Agile Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Moliehi "Mo" Weitnauer, Chief Product Officer at MRO. 

Mo shares her dynamic journey from finance to healthcare technology, highlighting her experiences at McKinsey, Cotiviti, and Thrive. Now at MRO, she is revolutionizing healthcare records management with a customer-centric focus. 

Mo discusses her approach to balancing Agile principles with client needs and shares her insights on change management, the importance of understanding real users, and how her unique blend of strategy and product leadership continues to drive success in the healthcare industry. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Moliehi "Mo" Weitnauer, Chief Product Officer at MRO. 

Mo shares her dynamic journey from finance to healthcare technology, highlighting her experiences at McKinsey, Cotiviti, and Thrive. Now at MRO, she is revolutionizing healthcare records management with a customer-centric focus. 

Mo discusses her approach to balancing Agile principles with client needs and shares her insights on change management, the importance of understanding real users, and how her unique blend of strategy and product leadership continues to drive success in the healthcare industry. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-15942320 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1918 1 41 full false Product Leadership at Scale Product Leadership at Scale In this episode, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin welcome Marianne McPeak-Johnson, EVP & Chief Product Officer at Cox Automotive. Marianne shares her inspiring journey from tech operations to product leadership, emphasizing the power of design thinking, human-centered design, and the jobs-to-be-done framework.

She discusses how she integrates these methodologies to drive innovation at scale, leading cross-functional teams and transforming customer experiences. Marianne also shares her insights on fostering leadership, transparency, and agility within large organizations to create products that exceed customer expectations.

]]> In this episode, Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin welcome Marianne McPeak-Johnson, EVP & Chief Product Officer at Cox Automotive. Marianne shares her inspiring journey from tech operations to product leadership, emphasizing the power of design thinking, human-centered design, and the jobs-to-be-done framework.

She discusses how she integrates these methodologies to drive innovation at scale, leading cross-functional teams and transforming customer experiences. Marianne also shares her insights on fostering leadership, transparency, and agility within large organizations to create products that exceed customer expectations.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-15862908 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2416 1 40 full false Innovating with Purpose Innovating with Purpose Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin chat with Ryan Johnson, Chief Product Officer at CallRail, a leader in AI-powered conversation intelligence. Ryan shares his journey from engineering to product leadership, driving CallRail’s growth to over 200,000 customers and $100 million in recurring revenue.

He offers insights into navigating diverse customer needs across multiple industries and building horizontal solutions that scale. Ryan also discusses his leadership style, emphasizing advocacy for customers and the strategic use of AI.

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin chat with Ryan Johnson, Chief Product Officer at CallRail, a leader in AI-powered conversation intelligence. Ryan shares his journey from engineering to product leadership, driving CallRail’s growth to over 200,000 customers and $100 million in recurring revenue.

He offers insights into navigating diverse customer needs across multiple industries and building horizontal solutions that scale. Ryan also discusses his leadership style, emphasizing advocacy for customers and the strategic use of AI.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-15780357 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1836 1 39 full false From Feature-based to Problem-oriented Thinking From Feature-based to Problem-oriented Thinking Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani chat with Lauren Chan Lee, Chief Product Officer at Leap Event Technology. 

Lauren shares her journey from StubHub to advising startups like Rebel Girls, and emphasizing the importance of standing up for user needs, even with it means going against the grain. 

She discusses strategies for shifting from feature-based to problem-oriented thinking, the power of collaboration, and how to navigate complex stakeholder relationships. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani chat with Lauren Chan Lee, Chief Product Officer at Leap Event Technology. 

Lauren shares her journey from StubHub to advising startups like Rebel Girls, and emphasizing the importance of standing up for user needs, even with it means going against the grain. 

She discusses strategies for shifting from feature-based to problem-oriented thinking, the power of collaboration, and how to navigate complex stakeholder relationships. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-15693774 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1856 1 38 full false Mastering the Strategic "No" Mastering the Strategic "No" Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Rupali Jain, Chief Product Officer at Optimizely, to explore the intricacies of product leadership. With a storied career spanning Microsoft, Qualtrics, Box, and Tableau, Rupali shares her rebellious approach to driving successful outcomes over rigid processes.  

She discusses her strategies for balancing customer demands with product roadmaps, navigating high-stakes decisions, and leading through change in both startups and tech giants. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Rupali Jain, Chief Product Officer at Optimizely, to explore the intricacies of product leadership. With a storied career spanning Microsoft, Qualtrics, Box, and Tableau, Rupali shares her rebellious approach to driving successful outcomes over rigid processes.  

She discusses her strategies for balancing customer demands with product roadmaps, navigating high-stakes decisions, and leading through change in both startups and tech giants. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-15606795 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2153 1 37 full false Empathy-driven Product Success Empathy-driven Product Success Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani meet to chat with Boston Nyer, COO and CPO at Momentum as well as Co-founder of Burn. 

Boston discusses saving users a trillion dollars in fuel costs, the environmental impact of saving 100 million trees, and the challenges of creating physical products. He shares his journey from developing cookstoves in Kenya to scaling operations, emphasizing customer empathy and innovative thinking. 

Boston's reflections on leadership, data-driven decisions, and overcoming challenges offer invaluable insights into product innovation and impactful change. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani meet to chat with Boston Nyer, COO and CPO at Momentum as well as Co-founder of Burn. 

Boston discusses saving users a trillion dollars in fuel costs, the environmental impact of saving 100 million trees, and the challenges of creating physical products. He shares his journey from developing cookstoves in Kenya to scaling operations, emphasizing customer empathy and innovative thinking. 

Boston's reflections on leadership, data-driven decisions, and overcoming challenges offer invaluable insights into product innovation and impactful change. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-15545999 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2422 1 36 full false Agile Testing for B2B Success Agile Testing for B2B Success Join Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani as they dive into a compelling conversation with Julia Stefani, CPO at Treasure Financial.
 
Discover how Julia navigates the unique challenges of B2B research, building trust within her organization through hypothesis-driven insights and agile testing. 
 
Learn about her journey from hypothesis to market success, the pivotal decision to pivot towards API products, and the incredible growth that followed. Julia also shares invaluable tips for product managers on grounding decisions in data, storytelling, and practicing leadership skills.

]]> Join Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani as they dive into a compelling conversation with Julia Stefani, CPO at Treasure Financial.
 
Discover how Julia navigates the unique challenges of B2B research, building trust within her organization through hypothesis-driven insights and agile testing. 
 
Learn about her journey from hypothesis to market success, the pivotal decision to pivot towards API products, and the incredible growth that followed. Julia also shares invaluable tips for product managers on grounding decisions in data, storytelling, and practicing leadership skills.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-15469265 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2172 1 35 full false Cultivating User-Centric Decision Making Cultivating User-Centric Decision Making Join Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin as they dive into an inspiring conversation with Zac Hays, Chief Product Officer at Luxury Presence. With nearly two decades of experience, Zac has mastered simplifying product strategy and fostering product-led growth. 

In this episode, he shares his journey from leading teams at Autodesk and Microsoft to innovating in luxury real estate tech. Zac discusses effective decision-making, advocating for user-centric solutions, and creating a culture of healthy disagreement. Gain insights into building intuitive products, coaching "Rebel Leaders", and fostering an environment where challenging ideas leads to better outcomes. 

]]> Join Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin as they dive into an inspiring conversation with Zac Hays, Chief Product Officer at Luxury Presence. With nearly two decades of experience, Zac has mastered simplifying product strategy and fostering product-led growth. 

In this episode, he shares his journey from leading teams at Autodesk and Microsoft to innovating in luxury real estate tech. Zac discusses effective decision-making, advocating for user-centric solutions, and creating a culture of healthy disagreement. Gain insights into building intuitive products, coaching "Rebel Leaders", and fostering an environment where challenging ideas leads to better outcomes. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-15393661 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2004 1 34 full false Innovating Healthcare Solutions Through Tech Innovating Healthcare Solutions Through Tech Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Nupur Srivastava, COO of Included Health. 

From her beginnings at Alivecor to her decade-long tenure at Grand Rounds Health, Nupur has been a trailblazer in leveraging technology and empathy to revolutionize healthcare. 

Nupur dicsusses her innovative approach to enhancing patient outcomes, the importance of a user-centered business model, and the unique challenges of product management in the health tech industry. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Nupur Srivastava, COO of Included Health. 

From her beginnings at Alivecor to her decade-long tenure at Grand Rounds Health, Nupur has been a trailblazer in leveraging technology and empathy to revolutionize healthcare. 

Nupur dicsusses her innovative approach to enhancing patient outcomes, the importance of a user-centered business model, and the unique challenges of product management in the health tech industry. 

]]> Buzzsprout-15315307 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2480 1 33 full false The Power of Peer Learning The Power of Peer Learning Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin engage in compelling conversation with Lexy Franklin, Founder and CEO of Sidebar. 

Lexy illuminates his insightful journey from Facebook to establishing Sidebar - a distinctive community uniting the world's most dynamic leaders in small peer groups to expedite goal achievement. 

He also delves into the influential potential of "Scrappy Research", small experiments, and comprehending customer challenges. 

Furthermore, Lexy discusses Sidebar's groundbreaking approach to leadership development, underscoring the value of peer learning, and the exchange of actionable insights. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin engage in compelling conversation with Lexy Franklin, Founder and CEO of Sidebar. 

Lexy illuminates his insightful journey from Facebook to establishing Sidebar - a distinctive community uniting the world's most dynamic leaders in small peer groups to expedite goal achievement. 

He also delves into the influential potential of "Scrappy Research", small experiments, and comprehending customer challenges. 

Furthermore, Lexy discusses Sidebar's groundbreaking approach to leadership development, underscoring the value of peer learning, and the exchange of actionable insights. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-15237510 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2788 1 32 full false Leveraging Data for Customer Insights Leveraging Data for Customer Insights Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani chat with Herman Man, Chief Product Officer at Bluevine. 

He shares insights on hiring passionate product managers, leveraging data for customer insights, and leading by example. 

Tune in to learn about Herman's strategies for creating delightful user experiences and scaling product teams, and hear his advice for aspiring product leaders on building grit and intuition. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani chat with Herman Man, Chief Product Officer at Bluevine. 

He shares insights on hiring passionate product managers, leveraging data for customer insights, and leading by example. 

Tune in to learn about Herman's strategies for creating delightful user experiences and scaling product teams, and hear his advice for aspiring product leaders on building grit and intuition. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-15156659 Thu, 30 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2396 1 31 full false The Power of Trial Ballooning The Power of Trial Ballooning Join Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin on the latest episode of the Product Rebels Podcast featuring Michael Cerda, CPO of TelevisaUnivision.

Michael talks empowering teams and driving innovation, drawing from his experience at companies like Disney and Live Nation. Learn how he navigates corporate dynamics while advocating for customer-centric strategies.

Michael also discusses his innovative projects, including Super Home, and offers a sneak peek into his upcoming book, ”Build Something."

]]> Join Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin on the latest episode of the Product Rebels Podcast featuring Michael Cerda, CPO of TelevisaUnivision.

Michael talks empowering teams and driving innovation, drawing from his experience at companies like Disney and Live Nation. Learn how he navigates corporate dynamics while advocating for customer-centric strategies.

Michael also discusses his innovative projects, including Super Home, and offers a sneak peek into his upcoming book, ”Build Something."

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-15058548 Thu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2579 1 30 full false From Sales-led to Product-driven From Sales-led to Product-driven Join Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani for an inspiring conversation with Brian Fugere, Chief Product Officer of Symplr. 

Discover Brian's journey of reshaping organization with a customer-centric approach and explore how he rebuilt a company and led a rapid rebranding in just three weeks. 

]]> Join Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani for an inspiring conversation with Brian Fugere, Chief Product Officer of Symplr. 

Discover Brian's journey of reshaping organization with a customer-centric approach and explore how he rebuilt a company and led a rapid rebranding in just three weeks. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-14942656 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1756 1 29 full false Breaking Silos: The Collaboration Revolution Breaking Silos: The Collaboration Revolution Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Clarissa Riggins, CPO of Experian Health.

Discover the importance of empathy in product management, as Clarissa reflects on her experiences observing end users and what she's learned from them.  From formalizing structures to promoting shared accountability, Clarissa provides invaluable insights into building successful product teams.

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Clarissa Riggins, CPO of Experian Health.

Discover the importance of empathy in product management, as Clarissa reflects on her experiences observing end users and what she's learned from them.  From formalizing structures to promoting shared accountability, Clarissa provides invaluable insights into building successful product teams.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-14855492 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2075 1 28 full false From Product Leader to Uncommon Executive From Product Leader to Uncommon Executive Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin spark an inspiring conversation with Yue Zhao, a seasoned product leader who has left her mark on marketplaces, social media giants, and healthcare tech. 

From scaling Thumbtack to leading product teams at Meta and Fuzzy, Yue shares her journey of fostering innovation, empowerment, and customer obsession. 

Don't miss Yue's insights on navigating complex challenges and her mission to empower women and minorities through her new initiatives, including releasing her book, "The Uncommon Executive". 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin spark an inspiring conversation with Yue Zhao, a seasoned product leader who has left her mark on marketplaces, social media giants, and healthcare tech. 

From scaling Thumbtack to leading product teams at Meta and Fuzzy, Yue shares her journey of fostering innovation, empowerment, and customer obsession. 

Don't miss Yue's insights on navigating complex challenges and her mission to empower women and minorities through her new initiatives, including releasing her book, "The Uncommon Executive". 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-14774465 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1965 1 27 full false From Product to Scaling Start-ups From Product to Scaling Start-ups Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin are joined by Ha Nguyen, Founder and Managing Partner at NextStep. 

With an impressive 22-year career, ha recounts her start-up experiences at eBay, Betfair, and more, along with the valuable lessons she's learned. 

Uncover her insights into building and scaling start-ups and fostering a people-first approach. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin are joined by Ha Nguyen, Founder and Managing Partner at NextStep. 

With an impressive 22-year career, ha recounts her start-up experiences at eBay, Betfair, and more, along with the valuable lessons she's learned. 

Uncover her insights into building and scaling start-ups and fostering a people-first approach. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-14508629 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1940 1 26 full false Innovating Corporate DNA & Challenging The Status Quo Innovating Corporate DNA & Challenging The Status Quo This week, Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Karandeep Anand, President at Brex. 

He shares his compelling insights on challenging assumptions, transforming company DNA, and the playbook for innovation. 

Karandeep's experiences at Meta and Microsoft highlight the importance of data, aligning with company values, finding allies, and setting boundaries.

]]> This week, Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Karandeep Anand, President at Brex. 

He shares his compelling insights on challenging assumptions, transforming company DNA, and the playbook for innovation. 

Karandeep's experiences at Meta and Microsoft highlight the importance of data, aligning with company values, finding allies, and setting boundaries.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-14270124 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2405 1 25 full false Scaling Impact & Customer-centric Leadership Scaling Impact & Customer-centric Leadership Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Worldly’s SVP for Product, Rupesh Shah.
 
With product leadership experience gleaned at Simpa, Intuit, and Khan Academy, Rupesh shares his transformative journey as he recounts his early experience at Simpa Energy, a startup with a bold mission to provide accessible renewable energy to millions in India. He shares the challenges of aligning investor expectations with customer needs and the pivotal moment when he discovered the disconnect.
 
Learn how he navigated the shift in business model, employing innovative solutions like pay-as-you-go solar products. Rupesh's story is a testament to the power of on-the-ground insights, collaboration, and strategic thinking in reshaping the trajectory of a mission-driven company.

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Worldly’s SVP for Product, Rupesh Shah.
 
With product leadership experience gleaned at Simpa, Intuit, and Khan Academy, Rupesh shares his transformative journey as he recounts his early experience at Simpa Energy, a startup with a bold mission to provide accessible renewable energy to millions in India. He shares the challenges of aligning investor expectations with customer needs and the pivotal moment when he discovered the disconnect.
 
Learn how he navigated the shift in business model, employing innovative solutions like pay-as-you-go solar products. Rupesh's story is a testament to the power of on-the-ground insights, collaboration, and strategic thinking in reshaping the trajectory of a mission-driven company.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-14128202 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2150 1 24 full false Special Episode: What Makes A Good Product? Special Episode: What Makes A Good Product? Vidya Dinamani recently guested on the Product Mastery Now podcast, hosted by Chad McAllister. A fellow rebel and evangelist in the world of Product Management, Chad has also authored the book Turning Ideas into Market-Winning Products.  Listen in as they sit down to discuss what makes a good product team to how to make a good product, and everything in between.

]]> Vidya Dinamani recently guested on the Product Mastery Now podcast, hosted by Chad McAllister. A fellow rebel and evangelist in the world of Product Management, Chad has also authored the book Turning Ideas into Market-Winning Products.  Listen in as they sit down to discuss what makes a good product team to how to make a good product, and everything in between.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-14064376 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2388 1 23 full false Innovation & Paradigms in Product Leadership Innovation & Paradigms in Product Leadership Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani interview Sandy Huang, VP of Product for GoodRx. Sandy's incredible journey takes center stage as she shares her transformative work at Amazon, where she led the Alexa team and introduced groundbreaking concepts.  

The conversation delves into her strategies for fostering innovation and diversity, offering valuable insights into product leadership and innovation. Sandy's knack for challenging the status quo and driving paradigm shifts is truly inspirational. 
 
Learn how she redefined Amazon's Echo Show and embraced a holistic approach to Product Management, emphasizing the importance of anticipating issues and promoting cross-team collaboration. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani interview Sandy Huang, VP of Product for GoodRx. Sandy's incredible journey takes center stage as she shares her transformative work at Amazon, where she led the Alexa team and introduced groundbreaking concepts.  

The conversation delves into her strategies for fostering innovation and diversity, offering valuable insights into product leadership and innovation. Sandy's knack for challenging the status quo and driving paradigm shifts is truly inspirational. 
 
Learn how she redefined Amazon's Echo Show and embraced a holistic approach to Product Management, emphasizing the importance of anticipating issues and promoting cross-team collaboration. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-13839350 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1829 1 22 full false The Detective Mindset Driving Successful Product Strategies The Detective Mindset Driving Successful Product Strategies Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Dr. Ari Zelmanow, Head of User Experience Research & Communications at Twilio. 

With his previous experience as a former metropolitan police officer, Ari discusses how he combines his detective mindset with UX research to uncover valuable insights that drive successful product strategies. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Dr. Ari Zelmanow, Head of User Experience Research & Communications at Twilio. 

With his previous experience as a former metropolitan police officer, Ari discusses how he combines his detective mindset with UX research to uncover valuable insights that drive successful product strategies. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-13761541 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2356 1 21 full false Tinder, TripAdvisor and More: Universal Product Lessons Tinder, TripAdvisor and More: Universal Product Lessons Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin welcome Ravi Mehta, Co-founder & CEO at Outpace. 

He shares his experience working with industry giants like TripAdvisor and Tinder, highlighting the universal lessons he's learned in consumer-focused industries. 

Ravi also discusses the intriguing similarities between different consumer domains and how the psychology of user-generated content, such as reviews on TripAdvisor or profiles on Tinder, plays a pivotal role in both industries. 

Finally, Ravi talks about his latest endeavor, Outpace, an AI-based coaching experience for product managers and leaders.

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin welcome Ravi Mehta, Co-founder & CEO at Outpace. 

He shares his experience working with industry giants like TripAdvisor and Tinder, highlighting the universal lessons he's learned in consumer-focused industries. 

Ravi also discusses the intriguing similarities between different consumer domains and how the psychology of user-generated content, such as reviews on TripAdvisor or profiles on Tinder, plays a pivotal role in both industries. 

Finally, Ravi talks about his latest endeavor, Outpace, an AI-based coaching experience for product managers and leaders.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-13659118 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2160 1 20 full false Navigating Product & Business Balance Navigating Product & Business Balance Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with seasoned product and business leader, Jason Randall. Jason takes us through his journey from product development to the role of CEO at AppFolio. 

From shifting from premise software to cloud software to radical approaches to customer success, Jason's story is a testament to unshakable customer empathy.

He also reveals how firing customers, even counterintuitively, can fuel the balance between business success and customer satisfaction.




]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with seasoned product and business leader, Jason Randall. Jason takes us through his journey from product development to the role of CEO at AppFolio. 

From shifting from premise software to cloud software to radical approaches to customer success, Jason's story is a testament to unshakable customer empathy.

He also reveals how firing customers, even counterintuitively, can fuel the balance between business success and customer satisfaction.




]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-13572336 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2216 1 19 full false Cultivating a Collaborative Product & Tech Culture Cultivating a Collaborative Product & Tech Culture Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Finvi's inspiring Chief of Product & Technology Officer, Raj Sethuraman.

Raj shares his journey of breaking paradigms in product development, creating a culture of collaboration, and how he aligned teams by leading by example. 

He also shares his insights on focusing on business outcomes rather than individual roles and leveraging customer engagement for innovation. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin sit down with Finvi's inspiring Chief of Product & Technology Officer, Raj Sethuraman.

Raj shares his journey of breaking paradigms in product development, creating a culture of collaboration, and how he aligned teams by leading by example. 

He also shares his insights on focusing on business outcomes rather than individual roles and leveraging customer engagement for innovation. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-13484647 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2347 1 18 full false Driving Change, Crushing Product Goals Driving Change, Crushing Product Goals Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani welcome Brent Tworetzky, VP of Product at Peloton. 

Brent shares his experience in implementing best practices for product-led growth and user-centric strategies, and shares how he disrupted traditional advertising models to drive product success during his time at The Knot.

Most importantly, Brent shares his valuable insights on how to drive change within your organization, whether you're an executive or a product manager. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani welcome Brent Tworetzky, VP of Product at Peloton. 

Brent shares his experience in implementing best practices for product-led growth and user-centric strategies, and shares how he disrupted traditional advertising models to drive product success during his time at The Knot.

Most importantly, Brent shares his valuable insights on how to drive change within your organization, whether you're an executive or a product manager. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-13417337 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2368 1 17 full false Embracing the Rebel Mindset: From Kickstarter to VC Embracing the Rebel Mindset: From Kickstarter to VC Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin are joined by Ellen Chisa, Partner at Boldstart Ventures.

Ellen reveals her journey from being a Product Rebel at Kickstarter, challenging growth hacking, to becoming a VC investing in enterprise SaaS and developer-first companies.

Ellen shares how she evaluates startups with a rebel perspective, recognizing pain points, and fostering authentic product development.

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin are joined by Ellen Chisa, Partner at Boldstart Ventures.

Ellen reveals her journey from being a Product Rebel at Kickstarter, challenging growth hacking, to becoming a VC investing in enterprise SaaS and developer-first companies.

Ellen shares how she evaluates startups with a rebel perspective, recognizing pain points, and fostering authentic product development.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-13324934 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1807 1 16 full false End-To-End Thinking: A Winning Strategy End-To-End Thinking: A Winning Strategy Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin welcome Rachel Obstler, VP ofProduct at Heap.

Rachel shares her experiences at PagerDuty and Heap, where she identified broken markets and bridged gaps to improve customer experiences.

Today’s conversation emphasizes the need for end-to-end thinking, user feedback, and transparency in product development. Rachel's advice includes conducting primary research, embracing the Jobs To Be Done framework, and empowering teams to make decisions. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin welcome Rachel Obstler, VP ofProduct at Heap.

Rachel shares her experiences at PagerDuty and Heap, where she identified broken markets and bridged gaps to improve customer experiences.

Today’s conversation emphasizes the need for end-to-end thinking, user feedback, and transparency in product development. Rachel's advice includes conducting primary research, embracing the Jobs To Be Done framework, and empowering teams to make decisions. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-13250960 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1966 1 15 full false Driving Cultural Change: Customer Focus Driving Cultural Change: Customer Focus Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin are joined by Phyl Terry, CEO & Founder of Collaborative Gain, to discuss the significance of customer-centricity. 

Phyl shares stories from their experience, emphasizing the need to engage leaders and decision-makers and make the customer the center of product conversations.  

They also explore the challenges of power plays within companies and the evolving nature of product management. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin are joined by Phyl Terry, CEO & Founder of Collaborative Gain, to discuss the significance of customer-centricity. 

Phyl shares stories from their experience, emphasizing the need to engage leaders and decision-makers and make the customer the center of product conversations.  

They also explore the challenges of power plays within companies and the evolving nature of product management. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-13151548 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2023 1 14 full true The Power of Customer Stories The Power of Customer Stories Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani engage in insightful discussion with Christian Nimsky, VP of Product and M&A Integration at Vehlo. 

Christian shares his transformative experience with consumer reports, where he shares the power of customer stories in driving change within an established organization. 

He also discusses his time at PADI, the importance of iterating communication strategies to gain stakeholder buy-in, and the need for providing off-ramps when the original vision doesn't align with customer needs.

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani engage in insightful discussion with Christian Nimsky, VP of Product and M&A Integration at Vehlo. 

Christian shares his transformative experience with consumer reports, where he shares the power of customer stories in driving change within an established organization. 

He also discusses his time at PADI, the importance of iterating communication strategies to gain stakeholder buy-in, and the need for providing off-ramps when the original vision doesn't align with customer needs.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-13080825 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2516 1 13 full false From Curiosity to Redefining the Marketplace From Curiosity to Redefining the Marketplace Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani welcome their friend and fellow Product Coach, James Harker-Syren, Head of Exam.net at Teachiq. 

James emphasizes the importance of connecting deeply with customers, aligning internal metrics with customer value, and redefining the marketplace successfully. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani welcome their friend and fellow Product Coach, James Harker-Syren, Head of Exam.net at Teachiq. 

James emphasizes the importance of connecting deeply with customers, aligning internal metrics with customer value, and redefining the marketplace successfully. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-12970658 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1744 1 12 full false Bridging the Gap: Military Leadership Lessons for Product Success Bridging the Gap: Military Leadership Lessons for Product Success Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin dive into the extraordinary journey of Rachel Neasham, a former military leader turned Product Rebel. With a background in the army, Rachel shares how her experiences in combat shaped her approach to product leadership in the world of Tech.  

She emphasizes the importance of clear strategy, aligning teams, and engaging in early conversations to drive success. Rachel's insights on customer-centricity, balancing business needs, and navigating hard conversations will inspire listeners to challenge the status quo.

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin dive into the extraordinary journey of Rachel Neasham, a former military leader turned Product Rebel. With a background in the army, Rachel shares how her experiences in combat shaped her approach to product leadership in the world of Tech.  

She emphasizes the importance of clear strategy, aligning teams, and engaging in early conversations to drive success. Rachel's insights on customer-centricity, balancing business needs, and navigating hard conversations will inspire listeners to challenge the status quo.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-12913528 Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2003 1 11 full false Getting To First Principles In A Multi-Stakeholder Marketplace Getting To First Principles In A Multi-Stakeholder Marketplace Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin catch up with Ashish Desai, Product Advisor at Kruze Consulting and former VP of Product at Handshake.

Ashish shares his insights on marketplace strategy, the importance of understanding where you are market-constrained, and stresses how creating a north star that's both measurable and aligned with customer value is key.

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin catch up with Ashish Desai, Product Advisor at Kruze Consulting and former VP of Product at Handshake.

Ashish shares his insights on marketplace strategy, the importance of understanding where you are market-constrained, and stresses how creating a north star that's both measurable and aligned with customer value is key.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-12821095 Thu, 11 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2136 1 10 full true Managing Your Career: The Product Manager's Way Managing Your Career: The Product Manager's Way Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Product Leader Coach & former CPO-in-residence at insight partners, Tami Reiss. Tami shares her unconventional career journey and her The Only Three Questions You Ever Need framework for applying a product mindset in decision-making. 

Tami advises product managers to have a growth mindset, find their passion and value, and reflect on both their life and career goals.

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Product Leader Coach & former CPO-in-residence at insight partners, Tami Reiss. Tami shares her unconventional career journey and her The Only Three Questions You Ever Need framework for applying a product mindset in decision-making. 

Tami advises product managers to have a growth mindset, find their passion and value, and reflect on both their life and career goals.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-12719607 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2115 Product Management, Product, Product Manager, Product Rebels, Product Leader Coach 1 9 full false Making Businesses Better Citizens Making Businesses Better Citizens Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani talk to Board Member & former CEO at Evite, Victor Cho. Victor discusses his experience leading a major turnaround for the iconic brand, what he sees as the nature of the beast when it comes to social systems, and lastly, he shares what he believes is the key to success - what he calls "The Fourth Stakeholder Framework". 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani talk to Board Member & former CEO at Evite, Victor Cho. Victor discusses his experience leading a major turnaround for the iconic brand, what he sees as the nature of the beast when it comes to social systems, and lastly, he shares what he believes is the key to success - what he calls "The Fourth Stakeholder Framework". 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-12642348 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2274 1 8 full false Breakthroughs and Big Thinking Breakthroughs and Big Thinking Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Bold Commerce CEO and former PayPal and Intuit executive, Peter Karpas. He shares his insights into product management, leadership, and personal development - and explains that to lead an organization through change, it is necessary to recognize that everyone's incentives are not the same.

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani sit down with Bold Commerce CEO and former PayPal and Intuit executive, Peter Karpas. He shares his insights into product management, leadership, and personal development - and explains that to lead an organization through change, it is necessary to recognize that everyone's incentives are not the same.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-12538189 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2155 1 7 full false The Compass of Success: Focus on Your North Star The Compass of Success: Focus on Your North Star Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani talk to Ginny Lee, former President & COO at Khan Academy. 

A seasoned industry rebel with extensive experience in product management and infrastructure transformation. Ginny shares her tips for staying focused and saying no in order to achieve a compelling vision. 

]]> Heather Samarin and Vidya Dinamani talk to Ginny Lee, former President & COO at Khan Academy. 

A seasoned industry rebel with extensive experience in product management and infrastructure transformation. Ginny shares her tips for staying focused and saying no in order to achieve a compelling vision. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-12436894 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1551 1 6 full false Beyond Technical Skills: Becoming a World-Class Product Manager Beyond Technical Skills: Becoming a World-Class Product Manager Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin talk to product maestro, Christian Idiodi, former Global Head of Product at Datasite and current partner at the Silicon Valley Product Group. 

Christian shares his unique experience and philosophies about the incalculable importance of onboarding for new product managers, the role of humility and collaboration in building successful product teams, and understanding how to build trust in order to successfully champion both your customer and your product.

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin talk to product maestro, Christian Idiodi, former Global Head of Product at Datasite and current partner at the Silicon Valley Product Group. 

Christian shares his unique experience and philosophies about the incalculable importance of onboarding for new product managers, the role of humility and collaboration in building successful product teams, and understanding how to build trust in order to successfully champion both your customer and your product.

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-12355495 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2227 1 5 full false Decision-Making with Data Decision-Making with Data Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samain talk to Justin Bauer, a master of data-driven decision-making and CPO at Amplitude. Learn about his journey, how he uses data to make informed decisions for his customers, and his insights on navigating product challenges. 

]]> Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samain talk to Justin Bauer, a master of data-driven decision-making and CPO at Amplitude. Learn about his journey, how he uses data to make informed decisions for his customers, and his insights on navigating product challenges. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-12246230 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1577 1 4 full false Disrupting the Status Quo Disrupting the Status Quo Vidya and Heather sit down with Jana Eggers, Nara Logics CEO with deep product roots. Jana dishes on her journey to CEO and shares her thoughts on what it means to be a true "Product Rebel" and challenge the status quo. 

]]> Vidya and Heather sit down with Jana Eggers, Nara Logics CEO with deep product roots. Jana dishes on her journey to CEO and shares her thoughts on what it means to be a true "Product Rebel" and challenge the status quo. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-12131791 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2337 1 3 full true Stop the Carbon Copies, Innovate! Stop the Carbon Copies, Innovate! Vidya and Heather sit down with their friend and colleague, Terry Hicks, CRO at Vanco and former CPO at InfusionSoft, who offers insights on disruptive innovation and the importance of finding non-consensus answers in order to create truly great products. 

]]> Vidya and Heather sit down with their friend and colleague, Terry Hicks, CRO at Vanco and former CPO at InfusionSoft, who offers insights on disruptive innovation and the importance of finding non-consensus answers in order to create truly great products. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-12071796 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1945 1 2 full true Offering Delight in Margin Enhancing Ways Offering Delight in Margin Enhancing Ways Vidya and Heather interview Gib Biddle, writer, speaker, and former VP of Product at Netflix. 

They discuss the importance of standing up for customers, and how his innovative work has evolved over time. Gib shares the importance of how to delight customers in hard-to-copy, margin-enhancing ways. 

]]> Vidya and Heather interview Gib Biddle, writer, speaker, and former VP of Product at Netflix. 

They discuss the importance of standing up for customers, and how his innovative work has evolved over time. Gib shares the importance of how to delight customers in hard-to-copy, margin-enhancing ways. 

]]> Product Rebels Buzzsprout-11952872 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2968 1 1 full true