In the ever-evolving world of product management, the term "feature factory" has become somewhat of an industry buzzword, often thrown around with a mix of humor and resignation. But what does it really mean to work in a so-called feature factory, and more importantly, how can product managers not only survive but thrive in such environments? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Aakash Gupta—Product Leader & Author of the Product Growth Newsletter—to explore these questions ..read more

In the ever-evolving world of product management, the term "feature factory" has become somewhat of an industry buzzword, often thrown around with a mix of humor and resignation. But what does it really mean to work in a so-called feature factory, and more importantly, how can product managers not only survive but thrive in such environments? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Aakash Gupta—Product Leader & Author of the Product Growth Newsletter—to explore these questions ..read more

In the fast-paced world of product management, the role of a leader is crucial in shaping the success and growth of a team. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Jessica Smith—Founder & CEO of Savant Recruitment—to explore the intricacies of product leadership, talent acquisition, and team retention ..read more

Product management is an ever-evolving field, especially in today's post-pandemic software industry job market. In this part one of a two-part conversation, Hannah Clark is joined by Jessica Smith—Founder and CEO of Savant Recruiting—to share invaluable insights on how to come out on top in the competitive landscape of product management careers.  ..read more

Innovation is often portrayed as the holy grail of business success—a mystical outcome that many strive for but few achieve. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Alexander Wennerberg—Founder of Hives.co—to demystify this concept, arguing that innovation is not the ultimate goal but a positive byproduct of constant pursuit and progress ..read more

In a landscape increasingly dominated by remote work and artificial intelligence, the sense of community within product management has become a beacon for innovation and personal fulfillment. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Michael Mordak—Community Product Manager at Black & White Zebra—to unveil the secret sauce for thriving in product management communities ..read more

User research is an invaluable tool in the world of product management, but what happens when you find yourself in the position of being the de facto user research lead without any formal training? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Michele Ronsen—CEO and Founder of Curiosity Tank—to delve into the critical process of user research, a tool that is often underutilized or misunderstood within product development cycles ..read more

In the world of product development, understanding the needs and wants of users is paramount to creating successful products. In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Craig Watson—Founder & CEO of Arro—to share the secrets to successful product discovery and how you can leverage generative AI in the user research process ..read more

Curious about a career product management? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Mariana Antaya—Product Manager at Microsoft Teams—to discuss her journey into product management and to give advice for aspiring product managers ..read more

Ever wondered what it takes to unearth the most compelling insights from a user interview? In this episode, Hannah Clark is joined by Steve Portigal—User Research Consultant & Author of Interviewing Users: How to Uncover Compelling Insights (2nd Edition)—to discuss the nuance involved in conducting user interviews, how to ask follow-up questions, and tips to manage unexpected responses ..read more