229. The $50,000 Mistakes These Founders Almost Made (And How They Avoided Them) Nov 20, 2024

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228. Why Smart Leaders Prototype First, Strategise Later Nov 13, 2024

If you think product development comes after business strategy, you're leaving money on the table and falling behind your competitors. Don’t do that.

In this episode, you'll learn why smart business leaders are using prototypes as a strategic weapon - so you can do it too.

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227. How to Use AI in Product Development: A Non-Techies Guide Nov 06, 2024

If you have an idea for an app or a tech business, you can now make a test product in just 15 minutes using AI tools.

But, you have to know how to use them wisely, so you don’t make pretty products that nobody wants.

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  • The sweet spot for using AI in product...
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226. Tech Stacks Made Simple: What Non-Technical Innovators Should (and Shouldn't) Do Oct 30, 2024

Have you ever wondered about how to work with developers effectively without becoming one yourself?

It all starts with five simple, non-technical questions.

In this episode, you'll learn what you need to bring to the table for your developers to build a great tech stack.

 

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225. How To Get ROI From A Tech Conference Oct 23, 2024

You can get your dream job, your dream client or your ideal investor at a tech event. But, going to a tech conference can also be a spectacular waste of money.

So how do you get the former and avoid the latter? Listen to this episode to find out.

 

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00:00 Introduction

02:00 Why...

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224. MVPs, Milkshakes & Corporate Innovation Oct 16, 2024

How do you make something completely new? And does the process differ if you’re in a tiny start-up or a tech giant like Google?

Listen to this episode to find out.

You will learn from Maria Fernandez Guajardo, Senior Director of Product Management for Gmail at Google. 

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223. Product management: from start-up to grown up Oct 09, 2024

If you want to understand how tech companies work from the inside, you need to know what product managers do.

People who master this skillset go on to be successful entrepreneurs, run tech companies and become leading venture capitalists.

Microsoft CEO Satay Nadella used to be a product manager,...

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222. Product vs Marketing problems Oct 02, 2024

If you want to make a successful product, or have a great career, what do you need to focus on today?

Listen to this episode to find out.

 

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00:00 Introduction 

02:06 Product vs. Marketing Problems

03:00 Job Interview Example

05:11 Experience v Networking

06:41 Retention...

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221. How Paypal innovates Sep 25, 2024

Do you want to know how one of the world’s largest fintech companies stays on top?

Paypal’s innovation strategy is actually simpler and cheaper than you probably think.

Listen to this episode to learn how this $78 billion dollar business keeps coming up with new ideas, so you can...

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220. How 5 simple questions can solve your toughest problems Sep 18, 2024

Have you ever wondered why some people find smart innovative solutions to problems, and others stay stuck?

In this episode, you'll learn you a simple technique that innovators use to make new products and solve business challenges.

And you can also use this methodology for any area of...

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219. The Hype Cycle: VCs use it, but should they? Sep 11, 2024

How can you tell which innovations will last and what’s just hype? Are we in a generative AI bubble?

There is a methodology called the Hype Cycle that venture capitalists use to answer these questions.

But is this methodology foolproof? Find out in today’s episode.

 

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218. Why Uber uses Google maps: introduction to APIs (encore) Sep 04, 2024

Every time you see Login with Facebook or Pay with Paypal on an app, you’re seeing a tech tool called an API.

This tool allows companies to make millions of dollars, reach billions of people, and collect valuable data, if you use it strategically.

Listen to this episode to learn what APIs...

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