Podcasts by Prodity: Product by Design

Amplifying Your Intelligence Through AI from 2023-12-01T14:19:50

From the early days of AI and AI assistants, Kevin has spent his career building technology and companies. With his experience at General Magic paving the way for OnStar, Siri, and Alexa, to mod...

Creating a Brand - Content, Empathy, and Communication from 2023-11-16T11:21:25

Felix is an art director and former competitive skier. In this episode, we discuss creating a brand voice and effectively communicating with your audience. This often means embracing new ways of...

Creating Online Marketplaces from 2023-11-03T10:26:40

In this episode, Kyle interviews Shirish Nadkarni, a serial entrepreneur and author. We talk about his early experience as a product manager at Microsoft, and his work on the acquisition of Hotm...

Product Consulting, Driving Outcomes, and Managing a Product Career from 2023-10-26T15:12:11

Evie is a product consultant who has taken her experience as a product leader and now works with companies to help them grow their products, refine their product strategies, and shift their focu...

Mobile Gaming and the Future of AR, VR, and the Metaverse from 2023-10-13T11:14:48

With extensive experience in mobile gaming, as well as spatial data and real estate, Beau Button co-founded Atlas Reality, a mobile gaming company that bridges the digital and physical worlds. O...

Design by Constraints - Creating Holistic Experiences and Authentic Brands from 2023-10-05T15:23:40

Curt has worked with brands like Harley Davidson and Nike, and we discuss the lessons he’s learned--such as the importance of embracing constraints, being authentic and creating user experiences...

Synthetic Agents and Democratizing AI - A Conversation with Ahmed Reza, CEO and Founder of Yobi from 2023-09-21T16:34:04

Ahmed has been utilizing technology to help people and businesses since an early age. With over 20 years experience in AI, he’s now helping democratize the power of artificial intelligence so ev...

The Future of Design Software from 2023-09-07T07:30

Most design tools we use now are desktop tools. But we are increasingly in a mobile world. So why don’t our design tools allow us to use the medium we’re designing for? That is the question Dan ...

Product-Led Growth for New Companies - A Conversation with founder Peter Schroeder from 2023-09-01T07:30

Peter started as a musician but shifted his focus to technology as he discovered problems that needed to be solved. In this episode, Kyle and Peter discuss product-led growth for young companies...

Founding Companies, Understanding User Problems, and Leading Digital Transformations from 2023-08-17T13:43:28

After founding several businesses, Peter is now working on the Uber/Shopify for recurring service-based businesses. We discuss the importance of understanding user problems and the benefits of d...

The Evolution and Future of UX Design from 2023-07-28T09:36:25

With four decades of experience in UX design, Dorothy Shamonsky, Ph.D has seen the evolution of design from its earliest days. In this episode, Kyle and Dorothy discuss the importance of good UX...

Prioritizing Customer Feedback and Creating Data-Driven Roadmaps from 2023-07-20T14:42:07

Gathering customer feedback and creating a product roadmap is one of the most important parts of product management. So why does it always seem like a struggle? In this episode, Kyle and Kareem ...

Overcoming imposter syndrome and establishing executive presence - a conversation with Anna Peterson from 2023-07-13T07:00

In this episode, Anna Peterson, a product coach, joins Kyle to discuss key skills for product managers. From overcoming imposter syndrome to stakeholder management to establishing a confident, e...

Focusing on Customer Experience and Building Value - With Brad Hawkins from 2023-06-22T12:13:01

When is a product done? When should you build vs buy? Join host Kyle on this episode of Product by Design as he speaks with Brad Hawkins, Chief Solutions Officer at ServicePower as they discuss ...

AI Tools and Personalized Marketing - A Conversation with Omneky from 2023-06-15T14:17:05

Get ready for an exciting episode of Product by Design! Host Kyle Evans welcomes Hikari Senju and Matt Swalley from Omneky to talk about their AI marketing platform. Along with discussing their ...

Revolutionizing Meetings: The Power of AI from 2023-06-08T16:14:53

In this episode of Product by Design, host Kyle Evans welcomes Artem Koren from Sembly.ai. Join them as they explore the revolutionary and ever-evolving world of AI and its application in meetin...

Storytelling and Crafting a Brand through Copywriting from 2023-05-25T11:23:45

Join Kyle in an exciting podcast episode with guest Fredrik Svensson Von Schreeb, a talented copywriter with experience in various industries. They discuss the importance of storytelling in bran...

Building Global Leading Brands with Ryan Margolin from 2023-05-18T14:19:28

Join host Kyle Evans and guest Ryan Margolin, entrepreneur and founder of Professional Hair Labs, on this episode of Product by Design. Ryan shares his experience in sustainable product developm...

Sustainable Investments: Using AI and Data Analytics from 2023-05-11T09:36:10

Get ready for an informative and exciting episode of Product by Design, as host Kyle introduces his guest, Gopal, the CTO and head of Sust Global, a climate and data startup. In this episode, Ky...

Innovator's Insights: A Conversation with Hussein Almossawi from 2023-05-03T13:16:56

In this exciting episode of Product by Design, host Kyle Evans interviews the talented and accomplished product designer, VFX artist, and author, Hussain Almossawi. The conversation centers on A...

Driving Change: Insights from Agilence's Russ Hawkins from 2023-04-13T11:00

Join Kyle Evans as he interviews Russ Hawkins, the president and CEO of Agilence, a leading data technology company, on the Product by Design podcast. Russ has spent over 35 years in the technol...

Service Design, UX, and Change Management - A Conversation with Justin Zalewski from 2023-03-30T13:15

What are the most important questions a business needs to ask itself, and what are the biggest barriers to change? In this episode, we explore how service design can help answer those important ...

Creating a Product Vision and Using Metrics to Align Product Teams - A Conversation with Neha Bansal, Head of Merchant Growth and Monetization at Google from 2023-03-23T10:44:35

Google has a long history of putting customers first, thinking about the long-term, and being design-centric. Those values are part of the core product culture and help define how many products ...

Building Companies, Going to Market, and the Future of Audio and Podcasting -- A Conversation with Audio-Tech Co-Founder and CEO Jonas Rinde from 2023-03-09T12:00

Creating amazing products often comes down to the right timing, the right technology, and the right customer demand. It also means pivoting and iterating based on feedback and unexpected use cas...

Accelerating Your Career Through Coaching - A Conversation with Founder and CEO Zach White from 2023-03-03T09:00

Breaking out of the downward spiral of more and more work that leads to burnout, and transforming our approach to focus on a better process and better approach to work and life, is key to succes...

Product Development, Launches, and Lifecycle Management - A Conversation with Founder Karthik Suresh from 2023-02-23T08:00

Karthik worked at large companies like KCG and Facebook, and saw the difficulty of managing go-to-market and product launches. Which is partly why he co-founded Ignition, a hub for planning, exe...

Product Discovery and Managing Company Procedures - A Conversation with CEO and Founder Owen McGab Enaohwo from 2023-02-08T08:00

What started as a problem in his agency business eventually became an idea and product to help other companies manage their processes and procedures. In this episode, Owen and Kyle discuss produ...

Prioritization, Focus, and Strategy - A Conversation with Entrepreneur Michelle Nedelec from 2023-02-02T11:30

Finding a market need, solving difficult problems, and scaling a business around those solutions. That’s the journey Michelle has taken in her business. We discuss productizing software and solu...

Inventing, Launching, and Positioning New Products - A Conversation with Inventor and Founder Eli Packouz from 2023-01-17T10:00

Finding the right product-market fit comes down to solving a meaningful problem that people care about and are willing to pay for. Eli and Kyle discuss his journey inventing and launching multip...

Getting Your Pricing Strategy Right - A Conversation with CEO Marcos Rivera from 2023-01-03T10:00

Pricing and packaging are difficult because most people and companies don’t know how to do them well. But with the right data and right strategy, we can create the right pricing and packaging fo...

User Journey Management - A Conversation with CEO Jochem van der Veer from 2022-12-16T07:00

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A business is creating value for its customers. But to do that effectively, you need your whole organization aligned in creating and maintaining an excellent u...

10 Gift Ideas for Product Managers and Designers from 2022-11-23T07:00

The holiday season is upon us once again (I know, I’m struggling to believe it too). But that means egg nog, sugar cookies, and giving gifts. You may find yourself looking for ideas for holiday ...

Communication, Stakeholder Management, and Product - A Conversation with Christina Weiss from 2022-11-17T08:00

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Stakeholder management and communication are critical to successfully managing a product and building a product team or organization, but are some of the most dif...

The Laws of Creativity - With Author and Founder Joey Cofone from 2022-10-19T11:00

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Creativity is not just for the professionals or the “creatives”. It is for everyone and is about the practice of ideas. More specifically, combining unrelated and...

Tips for Public Speaking, Presenting,&Communicating - With Brenden Kumarasamy from 2022-10-06T10:00

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Speaking and communicating well is critical for all of us. So how can we improve? In this episode, Brenden from MasterTalk joins us to discuss public speaking, pr...

Driving Business Value Through Design: A Conversation With UXReactor Founder Satyam Kantamneni from 2022-09-23T08:00

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Satyam has led various in-house design organizations at companies such as Citrix and PayPal. He is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School. He is now the found...

No Code and Backendless Development - A Conversation with Founder Mark Piller from 2022-09-12T09:30

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Mark founded two successful companies and shares his experience with his latest venture, Backendless. We discuss his move to the United States, Ukraine, creating ...

Conducting User Research and Applying Behavioral Science - A Conversation with Florian Daniel from 2022-08-09T08:00

Florian is the co-founder of Carployee, an Austrian-based startup that was acquired by RideAmigos, where he is now a technical research lead. In this episode, we discuss changing our thinking ab...

Trauma-Informed Research and Product Design - A Conversation with Dr. Bre Gentile (Dr. G) from 2022-08-01T08:00

Dr. G is a trauma-informed psychologist turned trauma-informed product researcher and designer. In this episode, we discuss getting into UX research, becoming an advisor, meeting people where th...

Solving Problems and Developing Apps - A Conversation with Dan Hafner from 2022-07-14T09:29:54

In this episode, I spoke with Dan Hafner, a mobile app creator and entrepreneur who helps other businesses and entrepreneurs create apps and solve problems. We talked about focusing on meaningfu...

Mentorship, Networking, and Managing Managers: A Conversation with Roni Burgener from 2022-06-28T08:00

Finding a mentor is critical for your career, but it's a lot like dating--you can't force it. Eventually you'll both know and you'll develop a relationship and friendship that works for both of ...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Jenny Meier, Cofounder of Kollektiv MFG from 2022-06-13T08:00

In this episode, Kyle Evans and Jenny Meier discussed starting a company, the importance of having diversity on your team (and consequences if you don’t), how the tools we use for communication ...

Human-Centered Design with Dr. Kenya Oduor from 2022-05-18T10:00

In this episode, Kyle Evans joined by Dr. Kenya Oduor, a human-centered researcher, strategist, and solution designer. We discuss moving from being a UX practitioner to a leader, working across ...

Brace for Impact! Overcoming Fears and Increasing Influence - A Conversation with Daniel Tolson from 2022-04-26T08:00

Most of what holds us back are internal constraints and fears. So how can we recognize our limiting beliefs and overcome them to increase our influence and impact? I discuss that with Daniel Tol...

Getting Product Pricing and Packaging Right: A Deep Dive with Dan Balcauski from 2022-04-12T08:00

Product pricing and packaging can be complex, which is why many companies and teams get it wrong or avoid it. It's why I spoke with Dan about how to do it right, and why he created Product Tranq...

Onboarding, Off-boarding, and Working With The Right The Right People - A Discussion with Barbara Elena Ramirez from 2022-03-31T09:00

Working with the right users and customers is critical for success. We need to find them, onboard them, and in the end, offboard them in the right way. And every step should be intentional and t...

Experimenting, Learning, and Growing - A Conversation with Lee St. James, Founder of Social Robots from 2022-03-22T08:00

Social robots started as Lee saw the problem of loneliness and isolation in retirement homes, as her own father needed more and more care. And she took up the cause right before Covid-19 hit, cr...

Groupthink: Recognizing and Avoiding It from 2022-02-14T09:00

Unfortunately, groupthink continues to be pervasive on our product teams and companies. Whether it is minor features or big launches. Sometimes it is a poorly designed product. Sometimes it is a...

Building Better Products by Learning From Successes and Failures: A Conversation with Ed Vincent from 2022-01-20T08:00

As a long-time entrepreneur, Ed has built a number of companies and businesses, and seen what works and what doesn't. Learning from his time at MoviePass (along with his experience in software a...

Hiring and Interviewing Tips for Managers and Candidates from 2022-01-01T11:28:35

In this episode, we discuss interviewing tips for hiring managers and candidates, including how to handle take-home assignments, cultural fit interviews, making a game plan before the product ma...

Product Segmentation: A Conversation with Rob Ristagno from 2021-12-15T09:00

In this episode we have an incredible conversation with Rob Ristagno, CEO of Sterling Woods and expert in segmentation and product/market fit. We talk about the issues most companies have with s...

Product Manager and Designer Holiday Gift Ideas from 2021-12-06T07:30

Looking for ideas for holiday gifts? We've got you covered. Looking to start a trend of giving gifts for work anniversaries? We agree completely. And have got the perfect options for you. Listen...

Product Thinking and Delivering Value in Software Development - A Conversation With Mark Taylor from 2021-11-03T07:00

Embracing product thinking as a product development team, an organization, and as practitioners is key to creating great products. Adopting a product mindset comes through education, experimenta...

MVPs, Product Launches, and Learning New Skills - A Conversation with Jason Sherman from 2021-10-19T10:34:57

Jason Sherman - an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and futurist - joins us to talk about validating ideas through minimum viable products (MVPs), creating successful launches, and constant learning to ...

A Product Conversation With Jens Goetzmann - Product Management, Writing, Working with Engineers&More from 2021-10-04T10:40:03

Jens is a longtime product manager, and he joins us to talk about all things product. We discuss the benefits of writing as a forcing function and how writing and product are so similar. We also...

The Paradox of Choice - Less But Better from 2021-09-20T17:08:30

Having more options may seem better, but is it? In this episode, we explore the paradox of choice—when having too many options actually slows us down and paralyzes our decision-making. We discus...

Grab Bag: Competition, Product Certifications, Timelines, Product Discovery, and More from 2021-08-23T10:05:56

We dive into 5 questions we've received recently and give some thoughts: How much should I focus on competitors? How much will a certification help me? How do I deal with timelines from stakehol...

Getting Into Product Management: A Conversation With Piyali Dey from 2021-07-28T10:00

Piyali Dey is a product manager with Microsoft. In this episode, she shares tips on getting into product management, including the skills new product managers need, how to leverage existing expe...

Managing Burnout in A Design and Product Career: A Conversation with Carien Moolman from 2021-07-16T08:00

Burnout-chronic workplace stress that hasn't been successfully managed-is becoming more and more common. But what can we do about it? In this episode, we talk with experience designer Carien Moo...

Dark Product and UX Patterns: Dark Design and How to Avoid Manipulating Users from 2021-06-23T09:00

Dark design patterns are about manipulating users to do things that businesses want them to do, but that users may not want to do themselves. These patterns are as prevalent as they are evil. In...

Burnout - Understanding and Addressing Employee Burnout from 2021-06-04T12:05:22

Burnout is a serious issue, and is becoming an increasingly common workplace phenomenon. But what can we do about it? In this episode, we identify the symptoms of burnout, the common causes, and...

Product Features - Successful and Unsuccessful Features and How to Avoid Failure from 2021-05-20T11:25:41

We've all launched features that succeed and features that failed. But why are some successful and others unsuccessful? In this episode, we look at some examples of good product features from ou...

Prioritization, Creating Order, and Product Management - An Interview with Rachael Larsen, Head of Education from 2021-04-23T10:32:43

In this episode, we are joined by Rachael Larsen, the new Head of Education at Product School. Rachael has been in technology and education for over 14 years, and has built software products tha...

Tips for Product Careers - Interviewing, Job Searches&More from 2021-04-05T14:55:20

Managing your product career is critical to your success. It starts with applying a product mindset to your career, and taking that mindset to your job search and interviewing when that time com...

MVP: What is the Real Definition of Minimum Viable Product and How to Use One from 2021-03-22T08:08:55

What is an MVP? Why is it important? Why is the idea of a minimum viable product so contentious? Are you building an actual MVP or just shipping crap and calling it an MVP? We tackle these quest...

User Personas - What They Are, When They're Good,&Problems They Cause from 2021-03-05T08:51:28

User personas have been around for a long time. Creating them can be an excellent exercise and a useful tool for UX design and product teams. But are they always the right answer? And what about...

The Best and Worst Elements of Being a Product Manager or UX Designer from 2021-02-17T09:53:22

Being a product manager or UX designer can be great. But it can also suck. In this episode, we discuss the best and worst elements of working in product management and product design. From the h...

Tips For Starting a UX Design Career or Design Team with David Broschinsky from 2021-02-03T08:40:42

David Broschinsky is a Director of UX. He has over 20 years of experience, and has seen the field grow from almost nothing to its current state. As he's helped develop UX teams and UX practition...

Recognizing Employees and Colleagues - How, Why, and When from 2021-01-25T10:09:34

Recognizing and acknowledging employees and colleagues is critical for motivation, engagement, and job satisfaction. But how can we do better at recognizing our team members and teammates? Who s...

15 Gift Ideas - The Perfect Gifts for Product Managers or Designers from 2020-12-07T15:26:41

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the product manager or UX designer in your life? Look no further. We've got you covered. Whether it's a small token of appreciation or a major splurge, t...

10 Product Shout-outs - A Thanksgiving Special from 2020-11-24T10:41:38

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we give 10 shout-outs (and a few bonuses) to some products we're using and love. From apps on our computers, to apps on our phones, to the best cup of hot chocolat...

Exploring Three Cognitive Biases on Product Teams from 2020-11-17T10:58:29

In this episode we sat down with Adam Thomas, a product manager, leader and coach, to talk about 3 main cognitive biases in product teams and what we can do about them. We discussed how product ...

Building Trust and Effectively Working Across Disciplines from 2020-11-03T11:20:58

In this episode, we interviewed Ali Maquet, a Principal Portfolio Manager at WGU. She has had an array of experience, from working as a business analyst, a scrum master, a product manager and no...

Continuing Development As Product Managers and Designers from 2020-10-27T08:55:55

It's critical we continue our learning and development as product managers and UX designers. But it can be hard when our jobs take up so much time day-to-day. What are some of the best ways to c...

Netflix vs Hulu - A Breakdown of the Product Experience from 2020-10-10T09:43:54

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Prioritization: Choosing the Right Things from Strategic Initiatives to Products To Features from 2020-09-22T13:13:47

Choosing the right things to work on is often the hardest part in any role, especially product development. Whether it is strategic initiatives, product features, or backlog items, we have to ensur...

Product Roadmaps: Love, Hate (and Hate) - And How to Fix Them from 2020-09-13T15:27:43

Product roadmaps can be an extraordinary tool, or an extraordinary pain. It all depends on how we create them and use them. In this episode, we tackle product roadmaps, what they are, what they ...

Reviewing the 10 Heuristics for Good Product Design from 2020-08-30T14:23:49

If you like Netflix, Audible, motorcycles, movies, or online shopping, we've got examples from all of the above and more. Join us for a thorough analysis of key usability principles and how many...

Creating a Product Strategy and Involving Product Designers in Your Strategy from 2020-08-10T11:54:02

In this episode we have a great conversation about product strategy, where design fits in strategy, and how to involve your product team, including UX designers in the strategy and vision.

What To Do When You Don't Have A Full-Time Designer On Your Team from 2020-07-25T17:50:51

Why don't teams have designers?

What can you do if you don't have a designer?

• Get inspirations from wherever you can
• Find tools and libraries to leverage
• Util...
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Moving Into A Product Design Career from 2020-07-03T10:00

We cover an array of topics, including

• Jordan's background before design
• How he got into design
• How he moved into product design from graphic design
• How is...
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Creating&Designing Inclusive Products from 2020-06-23T11:00

What is inclusivity?

How does it align with accessibility?

Why is inclusivity important in product design and development?

How can we begin to identify and overcome some of our...

Moving Into Product Management from 2020-06-17T09:00

Very few of us take a straight-line path into product management, and Chris is no exception. He talks about how his background helped prepare him for a career in product management, and what he ...

Doing Product Discovery from 2020-06-05T12:30

What is product discovery?

• It is the process of building great products
• It is about building the right product and ensuring we build the product right

Why is pr...

The Benefits of Design Thinking from 2020-05-15T17:00

What is design thinking?

• Empathizing
• Defining
• Ideating
• Prototyping
• Testing
• Implementing

Why is desi...