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  • In this episode, I sit down with Varag Gharibjanian, the founding partner of Actuate, a boutique advisory firm. Varag shares his personal journey from an engineering background to pioneering in business strategy and technology partnerships, especially within AR/VR spaces. We delve into his early career challenges, significant milestones at major tech companies, and the lessons learned from merging technology with business. Varag also discusses the current trends in XR and AI technologies, providing insights into future developments. If you're interested in business strategy, the future of technology, or growing a business, you won't want to miss this discussion.

    Varag Gharibjanian

    Varag Gharibjanian is a visionary leader known for his ability to drive growth through innovative strategies, disruptive technologies, and transformative deals. With a clear purpose of leaving the world better than he found it, Varag is passionate about bridging business opportunities with technology to create tech-enabled products that make a meaningful impact.

    Over the last 10+ years, Varag has dedicated himself to untangling the knots and bottlenecks faced by enterprise and start-up technology companies. Drawing upon his expertise, he has assembled a team of unique strategists, operators, and technologists who share his vision of helping companies grow through better strategy and powerful deep technologies, including AI, AR, VR, hardware, semi, wireless, mobile, and IoT.


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    Links: actuatetech.io


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  • Video has become ubiquitous in our communication. From virtual meetings and virtual doctor visits, to social media, virtual events, and live commerce, we expect video everywhere. But the technology that makes this happen isn’t easy, and needs and expectations are changing rapidly. So what does the future hold for our virtual communications? How have we solved these challenges in the past and how will we continue to solve them? How do we think about the UX of virtual communication and video? What should you do if you want to get into design and what communities should you join or create? We explore these questions and many others in this episode.

    Pete Hawkes:
    I’m a designer and developer, tinkerer and mentor, with a passion for human-centered design and development. I have built next generation interfaces and experiences at the intersection both the digital and physical. I have contributed to patents in gestural and spatial design, developed remote collaboration prototypes and products to define new modes of work, and led cross-functional teams to envision and implement large-scale, immersive environments for fortune 500 companies including IBM, Lockheed Martin, and McKinsey. Storytelling and iteration are central to my work and process. I leverage narrative and prototyping at scale to align contributors and stakeholders around a shared vision and to connect and motivate the individuals and teams I work with.

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    LinkedIn: Petehawkes.com, Peterhawkes.com

    Books: So Anyway, Something Incredibly Wonderful Happens

    Links: Swiss Army Knife, Daily.co


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  • In this episode, host Kyle Evans interviews Vikram Chalana, the founder behind Pictory, an innovative AI video creation tool for content marketers. With a deep background in technology and entrepreneurship, Chalana shares his journey from building a startup in his garage to leading a groundbreaking AI venture. Together, we delve into the evolution of content creation, emphasizing the shift towards video and the role of AI in enhancing productivity and storytelling, including Pictory's mission to democratize video creation, allowing professionals across various fields to craft compelling narratives without the need for complex tools. We also discuss the broader implications of AI in business and society, including the challenges and opportunities it presents.

    Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, or tech enthusiast, this episode provides valuable insights into the intersection of AI, content creation, and business strategy.

    Vikram Chalana

    Vikram Chalana is a visionary entrepreneur and trailblazer in the world of AI-driven content creation. As the CEO of Pictory, Vikram leads a team dedicated to revolutionizing the way we generate video and social content. With Pictory’s groundbreaking AI technology, long-form content, such as blogs and webinars, undergoes a miraculous transformation into a month’s worth of engaging visual and social media content – all accomplished in a matter of minutes.


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    LinkedIn: Vikram Chalana

    Books: Crossing the Chasm
    Podcast: This American Life

    Links: Pictory.ai - Use code Podcast25


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  • In this episode, Kyle interviews Suman Kanuganti, co-founder and CEO of Personal.ai. Suman discusses his journey from an engineer with a robotics background to launching innovative ventures like Aira, assisting visually impaired individuals, and Personal AI, aimed at extending cognitive abilities through AI. The conversation explores the technology behind Personal.ai, its unique approach to personalizing user experiences, and the importance of data privacy. Suman also shares his insights on entrepreneurship in the AI space and the ethical considerations of AI development.

    Suman Kanuganti:
    Two-time venture-backed entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, and accessibility champion awarded Forbes 40 Under 40 and Smithsonian’s Top Innovator to Watch awards Suman Kanuganti is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Personal.ai.

    Links from the Show:
    LinkedIn: Linkedin

    Books: Sapiens

    Links: s.personal.ai

    TV: Painkiller, Altered Carbon


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  • In this episode, Ryan Glasgow, the founder and CEO of Sprig, shares his insights on product management and the impact of AI. He and Kyle discuss his background in product management and his experience scaling companies like Weebly and Vurb from startup to successful exit. Ryan also explains the importance of product market fit and how to determine if a product is meeting customer needs. We also explore the concept of feature market fit and the role of AI in analyzing user data. Ryan provides advice for aspiring founders and product managers and shares his recommendations for interesting podcasts and products.

    Takeaways

    Put in the time and gain experience in product management before starting a company.
    Product market fit is determined by how disappointed customers would be if the product no longer existed.
    Feature market fit is about understanding the importance of specific features to users, even if they are infrequently used.
    AI is revolutionizing product management by providing insights and analysis at scale.
    Consider using AI to analyze user data and gain deeper understanding of the product experience.
    Founders should focus on building enduring businesses and not just raising seed funding.
    Google Bard is an AI tool that has shown promise in providing accurate and real-time responses. OpenAI requires advanced prompt engineering and custom instructions, while Google provides more basic prompts and easier responses.
    Google's approach to product management focuses on polished consumer-grade experiences, while OpenAI's models require more hand-holding.
    The ease of use of AI models is becoming more apparent in Google's offerings, potentially impacting user preferences.
    The future outlook involves observing the race between OpenAI and Google in terms of mainstream adoption and product development.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    03:28 Getting into Product Management
    06:09 Starting as a Product Manager at Early Companies
    11:32 The Process of Patenting
    16:27 Understanding Product Market Fit
    20:03 The Importance of Feature Market Fit
    28:01 The Impact of AI on Product Management
    31:02 Incorporating AI into Product Insights
    42:24 Advice for Founding a Company
    47:18 Advice for Product Managers
    49:05 Interesting Recommendations
    50:12 Product Recommendations
    51:11 Comparison between OpenAI and Google
    52:42 Ease of Use and Product Management
    53:29 Conclusion and Future Outlook


    Links from the Show:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanglasgow/

    Books: Competing Against Luck, Amp It Up

    Website: https://sprig.com/


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  • Welcome to another episode of Prodity: Product by Design with your host, Kyle. In this insightful episode, we're joined by Hubert Palan, founder and CEO of Product Board, to explore the evolving landscape of product management and its impact on the tech industry. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of product management, the importance of gaining a deep understanding of customers, and leveraging AI and other tools to amplify your impact. Join us for an incredibly insightful discussion as we dive deep into product management and design!

    Hubert Palan Bio:
    Hubert Palan is the founder and CEO of ProductBoard, a company focused on product management. He was previously the VP of product management at GoodData. Palan holds a master's degree in computer science from Czech Technical University in Prague and an MBA in entrepreneurship from UC Berkeley.


    Links from the Show:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubertpalan/

    Books: Outlive

    Website: Productboard.com
    Links: Lex Fridman Podcast


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  • In this episode, Kyle interviews Vidya, founder of Product Rebels, who shares her experience in coaching product teams and transforming organizations. We explore the importance of understanding the customer problem and achieving product-market fit. We also discuss the challenges of pricing and the characteristics of successful product teams.

    Additionally, Vidya shares advice for those interested in getting into product or starting a company. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, understanding human behavior, and having the desire to learn and ask questions. Vidya also highlights the fun and end-to-end perspective of working in product. For those considering starting a company, she suggests looking for unmet needs and pain points that can be solved. Additionally, she highlights her work in investing in female founders and startups and the importance of diversity early on.

    Takeaways

    Focus on understanding the customer problem and achieving product-market fit.Consider the pricing model that aligns with the customer's willingness to pay.Build a strong product team with a customer-centric mindset and effective communication skills.Invest in female founders and startups to address implicit biases and promote diversity. Curiosity, understanding human behavior, and the desire to learn are important qualities for those interested in getting into product.Working in product offers a fun and end-to-end perspective on the growth of a company.When starting a company, look for unmet needs and pain points that can be solved.AI and video are fascinating areas to explore and experiment with.


    Links from the Show:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vdinamani

    Books: https://www.amazon.com/Groundwork-Get-Better-Making-Products/dp/0578776324

    Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/product-rebels/id1663094377


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  • 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 modern applications of AI, we discuss Nobel prize winning auction theory, biometric cybersecurity, and AI driven software testing, along with lessons learned and what is coming next.

    In this episode, we explore AI tools that amplify productivity today, from coding to finding bugs in software, and how these tools will become as intertwined in our lives as computers or the internet. We also discuss becoming an expert in a field and applying expertise from one field into other areas of your life, whether in business or personal, like music or theater.

    Kevin Surace
    Kevin is a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, CEO, TV personality and EDUTAINER. He has been featured by Businessweek, Time, Fortune, Forbes, CNN, ABC,MSNBC,FOXNews,and has keynoted hundreds of events,from INC5000 to TED to the US Congress. He was INC Magazines’ Entrepreneur of the Year, a CNBC top Innovator of the Decade, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, Chair of Silicon Valley

    Forum, Planet Forward Innovator of the Year nominee, featured for 5 years on TechTV’s Silicon Spin, and inducted into RIT’s Innovation Hall of Fame. Mr. Surace led pioneering work on the first cellular data smartphone (AirCommunicator), the first plastic multi-chip semiconductor packages, the first human-like AI virtual assistant (Portico), soundproof drywall, high R-value windows, AI-driven building management technology, Generative AI for QA, supply-chain multivariate auctions, and the window/energy retrofits of the Empire State Building

    and NY Stock Exchange. He is also an accomplished music director, conductor, Broadway and streaming producer,and percussionist.

    Links from the Show:
    LinkedIn: Kevin Surace

    Books: Impromptu

    Links: 1660vine, Adcreative.ai

    Companies: Appvance.ai, Tokenring


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  • 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 engaging with your audience and meeting customers where they are, which can be difficult for big companies. We talk about companies who do branding and advertising well, and those who do not, and what you can do to reach customers effectively. We also explore the psychology of advertising and the importance of empathy.

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    LinkedIn: Felix Lundqvist

    Books: This is not my memoir

    Shows: Black Mirror, I know this much is true


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  • 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 Hotmail, which inspired him to eventually start his own company. We discuss the companies Shirish founded, Livemocha and TeamOn Systems, and the lessons he learned from each of those.

    We also discuss his latest book, Winner Takes All, and the history of digital marketplaces as well as what we can learn from the largest marketplaces in the world. And how to compete against monopolies and regulate monopolies like TicketMaster and Amazon. You won’t want to miss this amazing discussion.

    Shirish Nadkarni

    Shirish Nadkarni is a serial entrepreneur with proven success in creating multiple consumer businesses that have scaled to tens of millions of users worldwide. Shirish was the co-founder of Livemocha, the world’s largest language learning site with 15+ million registered members from over 200 countries. Livemocha was acquired by RosettaStone in 2013. Prior to Livemocha, Shirish was the founder of TeamOn Systems, a mobile wireless email pioneer that was acquired by BlackBerry in 2002. The TeamOn technology served as the core foundation for Blackberry Internet E-mail which serviced over 50 million BlackBerry users. Shirish started his career at Microsoft where engineered the acquisition of Hotmail and launched MSN.Com which became a leading web portal in the early days of the internet.

    Shirish received his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He serves on the board of TiE Seattle where he chairs a number of programs including the GoVertical Startup Creation Workshop, the TiE Entrepreneur Institute and the Z5 Catalyst funding initiative.


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    LinkedIn: Shirish Nadkarni
    Book: Winner Takes All: How Online Marketplaces Are Creating Modern Monopolies

    Links: ShirishNadkarni.com


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  • 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 focus. On this episode, Kyle and Evie discuss how product managers can grow their careers, both within companies or moving into product consulting roles.

    We also discuss managing your career in the context of your broader life vision and goals. And how what makes great product managers and great product teams. As well as bridging the gap between expectations and reality for ourselves and our teams as we align around priorities


    Evie Brockwell:
    Evie is a Product Leader who has gained valuable insights into what it was like to grow a PM career successfully. Now she's on the path to find the perfect balance between career satisfaction and life, all whilst consulting with huge businesses & continuing to learn and grow in the product field.

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    LinkedIn: Evie Brockwell
    Book: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself

    Links: Down Dog Yoga


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  • 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. On this episode, we discuss how he’s created augmented reality games like Atlas Earth, plans for Web3 games like Atlas Mars, and the future of blockchain in gaming, content creation, and beyond.

    We also discuss our favorite old school video game consoles from NeoGeo to Commodore 64. And the future of AR/VR, designing games in VR, and the future of the metaverse as a presentation layer. As well as the use of artificial intelligence in gaming and software development.

    Beau Button:
    Beau Button has been actively involved with software development since he was 11 years old. He got his start learning about computers around age 9, digging into the hardware side of things first, and eventually picked up software development at age 11. Having spent most his career as a serial entrepreneur working in the government space, Beau has now transitioned into the mobile gaming space through his company Atlas Reality, Inc. Beau has become a technology & automation enthusiast, even in his personal life. He spends a majority of his time outside of work building through 3d printing, and is very passionate about hunger/food scarcity, education and veganism.

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    LinkedIn: Beau Button

    Links: AtlasEarth.com


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  • 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 that consider everything from the first time a user encounters a brand or a product all the way through to the end. We also discuss the importance of all stakeholders, from customers to employees to society at large, and how we can design across the multi-stakeholder landscape.

    Curt Schreiber

    Curt is the Chief Creative Officer at VSA Partners, a brand-led customer experience agency that works with companies like Nike, IBM, and Harley-Davidson. Throughout his career, Curt has been honored by several design and communications organizations such as AIGA, Cannes Lions, and Cooper Hewitt.

    Links from the Show:

    LinkedIn: Curt Schreiber

    VSA: vsapartners.com

    Magazine: Magazine B


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  • 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 everyone can extend their own capabilities through AI. In this episode, we discuss the potential of AI, using synthetic agents to augment and optimize your work, and the future of technology. We also discuss how having aligned digital agents will not only make us more productive, but give us the ability to focus on the most meaningful areas of life.


    Ahmed Reza
    Ahmed Reza is the CEO and founder of Yobi, a company that simplifies customer relationship management for businesses.


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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedreza/

    Books: Life 3.0, Faster Cures by Mike Milken

    Phone: 667-220-7187

    Yobi: https://yobi.app/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/AhmedRezaT

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmedrezat/?hl=en

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AhmedReza


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  • 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 from Play began exploring with his other co-founders. As design software has continued to evolve, we need to be closer to the actual medium and the materials of that medium.

    Dan LaCivita

    Dan LaCivita is an entrepreneur and servant leader who has built, grown and led successful teams and businesses for over 20 years.

    His latest venture, Play, is transforming how teams create mobile products by empowering them to design, build and experience their product in real time—all on the medium they’re designing for—their phone.

    Links from the Show:

    LinkedIn: Dan LaCivita

    Books: Outlive by Peter Atia

    Links: CreatewithPlay.com

    Twitter: @createwithplay

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  • 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, AI technology, and the importance of design across a business.


    Peter Schroeder:
    Peter Schroeder is an accomplished DJ, entrepreneur, and technology pioneer. With over 20 platinum records, 20 years of experience creating cutting-edge technologies for companies such as Facebook, Samsung, and Airbnb, and his latest venture, Telzio, a pre-unicorn unified communications company that he founded.

    Links:
    peterschroeder.com

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  • 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 digital transformations in companies and industries. We also discuss the importance of communication in a relationship—from communication within an organization to communication with customers and users.

    Peter Wasmer

    Peter Wasmer is a long time Naples, Florida-based entrepreneur who helps pragmatic small business owners manage like a pro. He understands both sides of the business coin and uses his deep experience to bring constant innovation to small businesses. His latest project is provalet.io focusing on helping small and medium sized service businesses increase revenue, improve efficiency, and drive down costs while improving customer communication and retention.

    Links:
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    provalet.io

    Roulette

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  • 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 design, showing the value of UX, and understanding users. We also discuss the current state of UX and the changes to UX and design over the years, including the specialization and siloing of designers. We also discuss the future of technology, including AI and its implications on design. Finally, we explore natural user interfaces (NUIs)

    Dorothy Shamonsky, Ph.D

    Dorothy is the UX Strategy Officer at Mass.-based Integrated Computer Solutions (ICS) and its design studio Boston UX. Dorothy is focused on designing natural user interfaces (NUIs) to achieve simple-but-compelling user experiences for IoT devices, specializing in robotics, medical and automotive. She’s managed creative teams at MTV, Merrill Lynch and elsewhere; taught design at NYU, Pratt Institute and Brandeis; and earned a doctorate at MIT and a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design.

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    LinkedIn: Dorothy Shamonsky

    Books: Brave NUI World, Superintelligence

    Links: BostonUX, ICS

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  • 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 Mayan of Savio discuss the importance of validating product features against actual data from customers. And the importance of having all of that information in a single place so we can make good decisions.

    Kareem Mayan

    Since 2001, Kareem has founded and run Product teams at four software companies (3 exits), and PMed at companies like ESPN.com, MySpaceHe’s built over a dozen products doing everything from customer interviews, wireframing, UX work, prioritizing, roadmapping, leading teams, working with devs, managing stakeholders, and more.Currently co-founder of Savio, a TinySeed-backed Product Management Platform for B2B SaaS companies where he’s talked with hundreds of PMs about their process


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    LinkedIn: Kareem Mayan

    Twitter: @kareem

    Links: Savio

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  • 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, executive presence, we explore many of the skills product managers and product leaders need to be successful.

    Anna Peterson (Kotliarevskaia)

    Anna is a coach helping product leaders go from inhibited to intuitive.

    Prior to becoming a coach, Anna spent 15 years working in tech companies worldwide. During this time, she went from UX design to product management, to leadership. Most recently, Anna was a Director of Product at ServiceNow where she led the company's Enterprise Agile Planning solution from inception to market leadership.

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    LinkedIn: Anna’s LinkedIn

    Links: tech-happy.com

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