In this episode of Product Unfiltered, we speak with Neha Suresh, Founder of April AI, about building voice-first AI products that solve real-world problems. Neha shares her journey from product management to entrepreneurship, lessons from building an AI assistant, and insights on crafting user-centric AI experiences.Learn how to design effective AI products, manage ambiguity, build strong teams, and focus on delivering value over hype.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:30 Neha’s journey & founding April AI8:10 Defining the vision for an AI assistant15:00 Product strategy & roadmap for AI24:00 Challenges in building AI products32:00 Leadership and team culture38:00 Future of AI & voice techKey Topics:AI Product Management, Voice AI, Startup Journey, Product Strategy, User Experience, Leadership, Product Design

Abhishek discusses how to identify top early-career product managers amidst overwhelming preparation resources, emphasizing key traits and a structured approach. Highlights 🚀 The hiring process is cluttered with resources, making it hard to distinguish genuine candidates. 🔍 Key traits for early PMs include passion, ownership, integrity, and a data-driven mindset. 📊 Company maturity influences the need for experimentation and coaching in hiring decisions. 💡 An operating system for product management guides teams with best practices and frameworks. 🤝 Trust and context are crucial when applying frameworks rather than following them blindly. 🌱 Abhishek encourages continuous curiosity and a growth mindset for product managers. 🔄 Future episodes will delve deeper into these critical hiring and management topics.

In this insightful episode of Product Unfiltered, we sit down with Vijay Pitchumani, Director of Product at Okta, to explore his journey of taking products from zero to one in the fast-evolving identity and access management (IAM) industry. With over 10 years of experience in technology and product management, Vijay shares key lessons from his time at Okta, including: • His transition from a non-technical background into product management. • The process of launching Okta Identity Governance from scratch, and scaling it to success. • The importance of customer-first thinking and making tough decisions as a product leader. • The rise of AI in identity security and how Okta is adapting to new trends in the IAM space. • Advice for aspiring product managers on how to thrive in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned product manager or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you grow in your career. Learn how to build, scale, and lead products with confidence, just like Vijay! Check out the episode- https://www.pmunfiltered.com/post/the-zero-to-one-product-playbook-lessons-from-vijay-pitchumani-okta

In this episode of Product Unfiltered, we sit down with Elliott Poppel, CEO & Founder of General Collaboration, to explore his journey from a business major to a successful entrepreneur and product manager. Elliott shares his unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of working in both startups and large corporations, offering invaluable advice for aspiring product managers and entrepreneurs. Join us as Elliott discusses: - His transition from venture capital to leading app.io as its CEO - The importance of adaptability, communication skills, and product understanding in early-stage startups - Strategies for breaking into the product management field, including the value of roles like Chief of Staff - His experiences at Facebook, including lessons learned during the transition to remote work - The balance between top-down strategy and bottom-up creativity in product teams - Recommendations for educational resources like Reforge and Lenny’s List - His thoughts on the future of work and product management in tech This episode is packed with practical advice, productivity hacks, and personal anecdotes that will inspire and inform anyone interested in the dynamic field of product management. Don't miss out on Elliott's insights and wisdom! 🔔 Subscribe to Product Unfiltered and hit the notification bell to stay updated on more episodes featuring top industry leaders and innovators!

In this episode of the Product Unfiltered podcast, we sit down with Cody Hosterman, Senior Director of Product Management at Pure Storage. Cody shares his incredible journey from on-premises infrastructure to spearheading Pure Storage's cloud business. 🚀 🔑 Key Takeaways: Cody’s career path from EMC to Pure Storage and his transition to cloud product management. The evolution of the industry from private to hybrid and multicloud solutions. Challenges faced in expanding Pure Storage’s cloud market presence. Insights into the shift from capital expenditures (capex) to operational expenditures (opex) and the subscription model in B2B sectors. Balancing customer requests with product development and maintaining agility. The role of customer feedback in product management and gaining domain expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned product manager or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Don’t miss out on learning from one of the best in the industry!

Join us as we dive into an enlightening conversation with Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia, Founder and CEO of Product School. Carlos shares his inspiring journey from studying computer science in Spain and business in the US to founding a global community of over 2 million product management professionals. Discover the challenges he faced, the evolution of the product management field, and his invaluable advice for aspiring product managers and startup founders. Don't miss this episode packed with insights from one of the leading voices in product management!

In this episode of Product Unfiltered, join us as we delve into product management and design with two industry experts: Harshika Jain, a Senior Product Designer at McKinsey, and Nitul Shah, a Staff Product Manager at Walmart. Harshika shares her journey from industrial design to product design, discussing the challenges of collaborating with engineering teams and the ethical considerations of generative AI technologies. Nitul provides insights into Walmart's data sensitivity classification framework and the implementation of JNI products for supply chain operations efficiency. Together, they explore the potential impact of AI tools on product management roles and the importance of human judgment in decision-making processes. Tune in to gain valuable insights into product management and design from Harshika and Nitul! Blog: https://www.pmunfiltered.com/post/concept-to-creation-exploring-product-design-and-management-with-harshika-jain-and-nitul-shah

In this episode of Product Unfiltered, Rakesh shares invaluable insights from his journey, spanning from business consulting to leading product management initiatives at one of the world's leading financial institutions. Key Takeaways: - Career Transition: Rakesh discusses his transition from business consulting to product management, highlighting the transferable skills and challenges encountered along the way. - Skills for Success: Learn about the essential skills and qualities needed to excel in product management, including stakeholder management, technical proficiency, and critical thinking. - Fintech Insights: Gain insights into the fintech industry and the unique challenges and opportunities it presents for product managers. - Building Products: Discover Rakesh's approach to building and managing products at JP Morgan Chase, including the development process, user acceptance testing, and product delivery. - Career Advice: Rakesh shares valuable advice for aspiring product managers, including the importance of domain expertise, continuous learning, and embracing ownership and responsibility.