Product Management Leaders share stories,
advice, and thoughts on all things product
over a cup of coffee. Grab a cup of joe and
join us to level up your product career, 30
minutes at a time.
18 Subscribers
Podcast hosts
- KevinGentry
@KevinGentry
© Product Coffee
Product Coffee
18 Subscribers
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Arlie K
5 out of 5 stars
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This show really is like my morning coffee - warm, stimulating, and a can’t miss part of my routine! Product Coffee consistently offers excellent conversations and actionable takeaways from incredible product leaders. If you're in the product management space, this is the show you need to be listening to!
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 143
- Subscribers
- 18
- Verified
- Yes
- Website
- Explicit content
- No
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- episodic
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- https://podvine.com/link/..
- Last upload date
- March 20, 2023
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- March 22, 2023 3:56 AM
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- WEEKLY
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- Product Coffee
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- Product Coffee
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- 143. Intuition & OKRsIn this episode, David Odukoya, Taj Moore, and Kevin Gentry dive deep into the world of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and discuss the challenges, evolution, and best practices in growing companies. They share their experiences on how teams adapt to change, pivot with purpose, and strike the right balance between intuition and OKRs in a dynamic business landscape. Listen in as they explore how to align teams, objectives, and strategies for success and how to redefine relevance in the face of new challenges and opportunities. Packed with valuable insights and recommendations, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to level up their OKR game. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️1 comments1
- 142. Courage to Commit: Exploring Product EntrepreneurshipKevin and Lou explore the similarities between product managers and entrepreneurs. They discuss the opportunities for PMs to explore entrepreneurship as a side hustle and the challenge of deciding when to commit to an idea fully. Lou shares his experience with starting three tech startups with varying degrees of success and his current situation with two side hustles: a physical product called Cole's Cup Clips and a service called South Park Spa Works. He talks about validating hypotheses for both businesses and using his experience as a PM to improve the product and service. They also delve into the speed and cost of product development and the importance of scaling the business, discussing the steps involved in the process from prototyping with a 3D printer to manufacturing at scale with injection molding. They also discuss the challenges of distribution paths and supply chains and how to lower the cost per unit. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️0 comments0
- Product Coffee Feb 27 · 19m 141. Launching Your Product: A Walkthrough with Madiha FaisalIn this episode, Madiha shares her experience launching a new login experience for her customers. She discusses how her team identified customer pain points and used qualitative and quantitative analysis to create an action plan to improve the login experience. She also emphasizes the importance of getting buy-in from stakeholders and crafting a solution that focuses on the bare minimum of what users need to log in easily. This episode offers valuable insights for product managers looking to improve their product launch process, including tips on testing and gathering stakeholder feedback before launching. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️0 comments0
- 140. Mastering Market ExpertiseIn this episode, Kevin, Lindsey, and Lou explore how product managers can increase their market expertise. They cover how to get up to speed on a new market or product segment quickly and effectively and how to broaden your knowledge as you progress in your career path. They also discuss building a network and evaluating inputs and competitive analysis as ways to stay updated with industry trends and changes. They share insights on building connections outside of your discipline, reading conference agendas, and identifying key players and competitors. They emphasize the importance of getting outward-focused and broadening your strategy as you grow in your career. This episode is perfect for product managers looking to expand their expertise and knowledge of the market. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️1 comments1
- 139. Paul OrtchanianJoin us this week on Product Coffee, where we welcome, Paul Ortchanian from Bain Public as we delve into the world of product management and explore the importance of mapping out the customer experience. Paul shares his expertise on how to create a blueprint that associates across every aspect of the customer journey and how to assign product managers to various verticals to ensure seamless execution. We also discuss the role of product managers in shaping the overall product ecosystem and what to do when a product manager is not producing results. Don't miss this insightful podcast that will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the "making of the sausage" and help you understand the inner workings of a successful product. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️1 comments1
- 138. Product Paradigm Shifts: How to Influence Change for the BetterThis week, we're delving into the ever-evolving field of product development. We'll discuss the challenges of driving change and aligning product strategy with organizational values. From the resurgence of "green" initiatives to the impact of structural incentives on product development, we'll explore the complexity of creating products that make a meaningful impact. Join us as we examine the best practices for shaping a value-driven product team that is dedicated to fostering long-term success. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️1 comments1
- 137. Adam TornesAdam Tornes, formerly of Twitter and now the Chief Product Officer at Swing U, discusses his journey in product management and leadership, beginning as a junior engineer at a startup in the web analytics field and later attending business school to round out his skillset in strategy and marketing. He then worked at a company in Boulder called Gnip before being acquired by Twitter, where he spent eight years and took on more and more responsibility before transitioning to a GM model and eventually moving on to Swing U. He also discusses his involvement in building a community of practice around product management in Colorado through the Colorado Product Foundation. Competing Against Luck Colorado Product When Coffee and Kale Compete New Market Advisors Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️1 comments1
- 136. Navigating Turmoil and Finding Your Competitive AdvantageIn this week's podcast, Kevin, Lou, & Madiha discuss the importance of understanding the mission and vision of a team to guide decision-making and navigate turmoil. We also explore the concept of product market fit and the importance of identifying competitive advantage. We encourage listeners to consider answering the questions of direct, secondary, and indirect competitive advantage and to start a dialogue within their organization to build a shared understanding of their place in the market. We also encourage listeners to be honest about the reality of a situation and to ask questions to fully understand the scope of a problem before making any strategic pivots. Finally, we discuss the importance of considering whether or not it is necessary to take action in response to a problem and the potential value of "doing nothing" in some situations. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️1 comments1
- Product Coffee Dec 19 · 49m 135. Monetization (w/Chris Mele)In this episode of Product Coffee, we dive into the world of monetization in product management. Our guest is Chris Mele, a seasoned product pricing expert with over 13 years of experience successfully monetizing products and driving revenue. We discuss how powerful monetization can be in your product and how much risk it can be if you don’t do it right. Chris shares insider tips and best practices for determining the right monetization strategy for your product and target market. We also explore the importance of evaluating and adjusting your monetization strategy over time to ensure it aligns with your business goals and stays relevant in a constantly evolving market. Whether you're a product manager looking to monetize a new product or want to learn more about the ins and outs of monetization, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice on monetizing your product and driving revenue effectively. Check out softwarepricing.com and reach out for access to their resource center. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️1 comments1
- 134. Test Coverage in Product (w/Adam Wanninger)Adam Wanninger is on the show! Adam is a FinTech Product Leader at Fortune 100 companies, including JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. Kevin and Adam discuss how test coverage contributes to building a resilient and reliable product experience for customers. Learn more about Adam Wanninger Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️0 comments0
- 133. What Product Managers do off the clockLindsey, Kevin, Taj, and Lou discuss what they do off of the clock. Whether it’s contracting, inventing, tinkering, or just spending time to recharge, hear what the crew has to say about their experience when they are off of the clock. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️0 comments0
- 132. Getting a seat at the tableKevin and Lou discuss what it’s like not getting the full picture and how we can do better when contributing to a situation where not everyone has the context to do their best work. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️0 comments0
- 130. Focused on the mission amid turmoilTaj, Jake, & Kevin discuss the recent events of Elon Musk acquiring Twitter and what it means to follow the mission and not the individual or company. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️0 comments0
- Product Coffee Oct 25 · 41m 129. Product in Public (w/Nikhil Nandagopal)Nikhil Nandagopal is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Appsmith, a quickly growing open-source project that is used by over 7,000 teams, employs people in sixteen countries, and has raised over $51 million in capital. Kevin & Nikhil discuss everything from building products in public to building scalable product teams from 0 to 1. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️1 comments1
- 128. Customer Focus in Product StrategyKevin and Lou discuss gathering and sharing the right customer context as a part of your product strategy with the rest of the business. They go into some recent explorations as they navigate their product strategies. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️0 comments0
- 126. Context is gold ⭐️ (w/Hubert Palan CEO of Productboard)Hubert Palan, CEO of Productboard and Kevin Gentry discuss the story of Productboard, what it's like to lead through a recession, the growth challenges that they have weathered, and much more! Sign up for the Product Excellence Summit and tell them we sent you! Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️0 comments0
- 125. Planning, Process, & PRDs at TikTok (w/Komal Agarwal)Ever wonder how TikTok plans, organizes teams, and delivers great product work? Hear it first hand from Senior Product Manager, Komal Agarwal. Komal and Kevin go through some actionable things you can put in place this week for your team. Resources from the episode: Find Komal on Linkedin Product League Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/the-product-league/ Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️0 comments0
- 124. Outcome-Driven Roadmaps (Pros & Cons)Lou and Kevin take a stance that outcome-driven roadmaps are the way to build for the future of Product. They discuss their experiences with both outcome and feature-led roadmaps and discuss their learnings through both approaches in a Product organization. Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️0 comments0
- 122. Enterprise Product Management & Solutionitis (w/Dan Olsen)THE RETURN OF DAN OLSEN! 🔥 Kevin, Zach, and Dan discuss the differences in Product Management at consumer tech companies vs. enterprises. See Dan speak LIVE at Denver Startup Week on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - https://www.denverstartupweek.org/schedule/7939-colorado-product-keynote-featuring-dan-olsen-defining-a-winning-product-strategy Check out Dan’s workshop in Denver Wednesday, September 21, 2022 @ INDUSTRY RiNo Station from 9 am to 5:15 pm -> https://pmdenver.eventbrite.com and find him on his website at dan-olsen.com Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , or Twitter & check out our website @ productcoffeepodcast.com ☕️1 comments1
