Women In Product

This week, we explore AI product development with Maryam Ashoori, head of product at IBM for Watsonx.ai and Watsonx Foundation Models. This episode marks the second installment of several case studies offering insight into diverse AI solutions.

This week, we dive into AI product development with Naba Banerjee, Head of Trust and Safety at Airbnb. Naba shares her pioneering work on an AI-based reservation screening system, tackling party risks. This episode marks the first of several case studies, offering insight into diverse AI solutions, team dynamics, and collaborative problem-solving approaches.

In the latest episode of the podcast, Lisa O'Malley — Sr. Director of Product Management at Cloud AI, Google — shares an executive’s perspective on building AI products. Join us for an enlightening conversation on what it takes to thrive in AI and product management.

This week, Polly Allen, an ex-Amazon AI product coach and advisor, returns to the podcast to discuss decision-making, product development shifts, biases, and collaboration. She emphasizes AI as a problem-solving tool and advocates for a value-centric approach, prioritizing business and user needs over technical metrics.

Marily Nika, former AI Product Lead at Meta and Google, joined us in our latest podcast episode to break down the complexities of AI product development. She details how to succeed in AI product development, particularly for those who lack a technical background. Plus, we'll dive into the fundamentals of AI product development, including experimentation, data analysis, and crucial decision-making skills.

PODCAST UPDATE: We’re thrilled to introduce Women In Product’s new series on AI product management.

Like our last podcast, The Path to CPO, this series was designed from the get-go to transform elusive information, like becoming a Chief Product Officer, into actionable insights. This time around, we’ll demystify AI product management, regardless of your technical background.

Each episode features industry leaders who share their opinions on the latest trends, strategies, and AI innovations. Plus, you’ll gain real-world, practical advice to leverage your PM expertise and succeed in the sector.

In this replay of episode 35, Shruti Sheorey interviews Marty Cagan, author of “Empowered.” Marty shares more about why coaching and hiring are such key parts of what product leaders should be doing, how product leaders can give more strategic context to their teams, and why OKRs are often failures at companies.

What’s the difference between mentors, coaches, and sponsors? Tune into this podcast episode to hear from Susan Davis-Ali, Founder and President of Leadhership1,  a coaching company dedicated to empowering mid-career women in technology. Susan shares her insights on essential strategies for securing sponsorship to propel your career forward.

In this replay of episode 29, Bosky Mukherjee interviews Teresa Torres, author of “Continuous Discovery Habits.” They dive into the benefits of growing outside of a leadership role, why collaboration is queen and the benefits of building faster feedback loops.

Whether you're navigating a tough job market or aspiring to senior roles for the first time, this episode with Nic Amos, Product Manager Leader of Consumer Privacy & Fraud Operations at Kohl’s will prove the importance of proactive outreach. Learn about their bold approach to networking online, leveraging LinkedIn, and asserting their time during lengthy interviews.

Discover how Hillary Taverna, Product Manager at Kickstarter, landed her current role in a challenging job market. Learn about her strategic approach, including networking, sabbatical planning, and the importance of being authentic in professional interactions.

What does a Chief Product Officer role look like at a non-profit organization? We’ll have Women In Product’s newest CPO, Carmen Palmer, describing her key responsibilities, career journey in Product Management, and the importance of networking during her job search.

As we wrap up our Path to CPO series, Elizabeth Ames and Rashmi Ramesh bring the Women In Product team together to share their favorite memories.

Chris Johnson, a seasoned executive recruiter, shares invaluable insights into CPO recruitment from a search perspective in this week’s #PathtoCPO. Gain a deeper understanding of the top qualities and processes that drive the search for the next Chief Product Officer. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an industry insider and enhance your own knowledge of executive recruitment.

Amory Wakefield, Chief Product Officer at Aquabyte, joins us on the latest episode of Path to CPO to share her incredible path to the C-Suite. Tune in to explore the impact of company culture on personal values, team relationships, and diversity in problem-solving. 

On our latest episode of Path to CPO, learn how Chief Product Officer of Ancestry, Heather Gordon Friedland, shaped her experience as a dynamic leader in the evolving Internet landscape of the late 90s. Heather delves into how wearing multiple hats empowered her to excel as a versatile product leader. She motivates us to create exceptional products by finding joy in our work.

Hear how Yuying Chen-Wynn worked her way to being a CPO at Barnes and Noble Education from starting out with a focus in computer science. This episode of Path to CPO shares perspective on being an out-of-the-box candidate in product and how this can actually be a superpower. Listen to Yuying’s story and find inspiration for your own professional journey.  

On this episode of Path to CPO, hear tips for developing your career in product and learning to grow through mentorship. Ketaki Rao, CPO of data.ai, shares her wisdom on the importance of grabbing hold of opportunities and applying feedback. She encourages our audience to jump into new initiatives and projects as they learn more about the field of product.

We are returning to our Path to CPO series with Annie Pearl, who was previously the CPO of Calendly when we recorded this episode. Annie talks to Rashmi Ramesh about how she started out in law school, but fell in love with deeply understanding the users and their problems. She describes the difference between functional leadership and executive, why hiring is crucial, and the importance of vision and strategy in order to make the leap.

Before we hear more from our guests and their #PathtoCPO, reflect on the past episodes of this podcast series with Rashmi Ramesh, Director of Product. We wanted this series to inspire our community members to pursue executive roles, and we hope you are encouraged by the stories our guests have shared. Listen to the top takeaways from the different speakers and consider how you can apply them to your career.

Looking for more #23WIP Conference content? Hear clips from our keynote speakers and be inspired about your next steps in product. Listen to the stories of how our speakers grew their careers in the face of external and internal challenges. Learn tips about how you can #BuildWhatsNextPM.

Jori Bell, Director of Product Management at Audible, shares her tips and tricks to developing your network and utilizing your connections to grow your career. Listen as she shares with Senior Event Manager, Arianna Black her experience with the Women In Product Peer Coaching Circle and how mentorship has been a significant part of her success. 

Get an insider, honest perspective from Nupur Srivastava as she shares how she went from being a Senior Product Manager to Chief Product Officer all in one organization. Learn how you can use confidence, empathy, and flexibility to be successful in your career and to have an impact wherever you work.

Director of Product, Rashmi Ramesh, talks with Chief Product Officer, Anneka Gupta, about her #PathtoCPO, the importance of building connections, the art of asking for help and the most important lessons she’s learned as a people leader.

Rashmi Ramesh talks to Alex Hardiman about her path to CPO.  The two discuss how Alex found her role as a product leader, how to balance the responsibility, and more. #ThePathtoCPO

Elizabeth Ames, CEO of Women In Product, talks with podcast series co-collaborator and Director of Product, Rashmi Ramesh, about what inspired the creation behind #ThePathtoCPO series, the value and power of persistence, and some of the key learnings that came out of the interviews she hosted.

Shruti Sheorey interviews Marty Cagan, author of “Empowered.” Marty shares more about why coaching and hiring are such key parts of what product leaders should be doing, how product leaders can give more strategic context to their teams, and why OKRs are often failures at companies.

In this multi-guest episode, Elizabeth Ames, CEO of Women In Product, kicks off with Deb Liu, Co-Founder and Board President of Women In Product, as she shares how Women In Product started. Elizabeth then pivots the discussion to connect with community members to learn more about their member experience and their hopes for the future of the organization.

Bosky Mukherjee interviews Teresa Torres, author of “Continuous Discovery Habits.” They dive into the benefits of growing outside of a leadership role, why collaboration is queen and the benefits of building faster feedback loops.

We're highlighting a past podcast episode this week! Listen or re-listen to this insightful conversation with guest Stacey Feero. Stacey shares the story of how she found her way into tech and later joined the world of Product. Spoiler alert: she created a community of people and sponsors to support her journey.

Women In Product piloted our first-ever mentorship program last fall. Today, we hear from those involved with the program. Our takeaways? Mentoring is a safe space, judgment free zone. It requires commitment. It's a delicate balance.