Best Ioana Teleanu Podcasts (2025)

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#158 The biggest hardships in our UX careers 27:46

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Ioana and Anfi discuss their biggest career challenges, explore what the industry should do to empower designers and prioritize design, and consider how a shift towards everyone becoming builders might impact the industry's future. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Join Anfi’s …

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176 / Axel Sooriah: Discovery Done Right To Drive Product Success 30:56

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Our conversation with Atlassian’s Axel Sooriah is the fourth in a series that Product Momentum recorded at INDUSTRY. And it’s interesting to see the common themes that are emerging – serendipitously – most notably that even as AI casts its long shadow over all things product, our recent episodes seem to be bringing us back to product management fun…

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#157 5-Step plan to get started with vibe-coding 16:51

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Ioana explains the origin of the term "vibe coding" and its core principles. She outlines how to build products using this approach, including a practical plan for coding with vibe coding methodologies. Ioana discusses how vibe coding can lead to burnout if not managed properly and emphasizes that vibe coding is a genuine approach to software devel…

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175 / Seamless AI Integration: Challenges and Opportunities, with Shensi Ding 19:39

19d ago19:39

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Shensi Ding is the CEO and co-founder of Merge, a unified API platform that helps companies connect existing apps and systems with AI. Integrating AI offers many benefits: enhancing performance, automating tasks, and improving decision-making. But as Shensi points out, it’s not without looming challenges. Product leaders often wonder, Are my data a…

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#156 How to Become an Entrepreneur as a UX Designer 39:25

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Anfi and Ioana discuss how to start your entrepreneurship journey as a UX designer. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • How can you transition to entrepreneurship, and how do you know it's the right path? • What is Anfi and Ioana’s entrepreneurial experience? • How do you navigate ambi…

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#155 Balancing Parenthood and a UX Career w/ Ran Liu 45:26

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Ioana and Ran share their experiences of becoming mothers, exploring how to navigate the pressures of succeeding in the tech industry while balancing parenthood, and addressing the challenges of parental burnout. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠ This episode's guest: Ran Liu's LinkedIn Check out these …

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174 / How Product Managers Can Master the Art of Communication, with Sahil Jain 26:36

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With so many tools at our disposal, why do product people continue to struggle with effective communication? Email after email, meeting after meeting, teams replay the same conversations and plow the same ground, re-litigating the decisions they agreed to weeks before — wasting time, money, and energy in the process. The “information asymmetry” tha…

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#154 Important Ideas from TED AI Vienna 20:34

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#153 What I relearned from being a Product Manager 25:51

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Anfi shares valuable lessons she learned while trying her hand as a Product Manager—insights that aren't typically included in job descriptions. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠ Check out these links: Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Job Search community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The…

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173 / John Cutler: Product Managers as Game Designers – Shifting the Workplace Mindset 24:37

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John Cutler is Head of Product at Dotwork – a startup dedicated to transforming how teams collaborate and manage product development. He is also a prolific writer, including his wildly popular newsletter, The Beautiful Mess. John’s prior roles include supporting product teams at Toast as Senior Director, Product Enablement and Product Evangelist an…

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#152 How to nail your portfolio one-liner 34:25

2M ago34:25

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Anfi and Ioana discuss how to craft an effective one-liner for your portfolio. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠ In this episode: • What exactly is a one-liner, and why is it important to focus on it? • What are the common pitfalls when crafting a one-liner? • What essential elements should a strong one-li…

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#151 Designers become curators: UX in the age of generative UI 17:01

2M ago17:01

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Ioana explores how AI is transforming the role of designers from creators to curators and editors of machine-generated outputs. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠ In this episode: • When did you first notice AI design outputs starting to look the same? • If our role shifts to curation—similar to art curators…

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172 / How Emotional Connections Deepen Product Delight, with Nesrine Changuel 33:44

2M ago33:44

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Nesrine Changuel is a product coach, advisor, and speaker with more than a decade of senior-level product experience at Google, Spotify, and Microsoft. Soon she will add “author” to her long list of accomplishments with the publication of Product Delight: How to Make Your Product Stand Out with Emotional Connection (September 23, 2025). In this epi…

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#150 What are design interviews really screening you for in 2025? 35:28

2M ago35:28

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Anfi and Ioana discuss the essential qualities recruiters seek in designers, the growing importance of AI literacy, and strategies for confidently showcasing skills to succeed in interviews and thrive in the design industry of 2025. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠ In this episode: • What qualities do recru…

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#149 Tech world has changed 23:26

2M ago23:26

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Ioana shares her experience in San Francisco at the Adobe AI Summit, reflecting on her observations of the city’s vibrant tech scene and emerging AI trends in its dynamic environment. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠ In this episode: Ioana discusses the city’s infrastructure, her time socializing with peopl…

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171 / Harnessing AI to Transform Content Strategy, with Brian Piper 35:27

2M ago35:27

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In this episode of Product Momentum, content strategist Brian Piper joins Dan Sharp and guest co-host Tim Snedden to describe the power of AI in content strategy—revealing how these tools act as creative partners, not just digital workhorses. What’s at stake isn’t just automation or efficiency, but a fundamental shift in how product managers, write…

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#148 Lessons that shaped my design principles 36:07

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Anfi shares the insights and experiences that have shaped her design principles. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠ Discover Wix Studio’s AI Code Assistant to streamline your workflow and boost efficiency. Check out these links: Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Job Search community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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170 / Lena Sesardic: Building and Using Custom GPTs for Product Management 33:16

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If you could hire an employee who never gets tired, never loses focus, and instantly adapts to your workflow, would you do it? In the latest episode of Product Momentum, Lena Sesardic leans on her experience as a tech product manager and business-savvy entrepreneur to explore this tempting proposition through the lens of custom GPTs – specialized g…

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#147 What designers really need to know about business w/ Ryan Rumsey 53:50

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Anfi and Ryan discuss why designers need business skills, how to develop them, and the positive future of design with AI. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Academy.⁠ In this episode: • What made you realize that designers need to understand business, not just their craft? • How do you define "business," and what does it…

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169 / Matt LeMay’s Keys to Delivering Impact That Propels Your Business Forward 34:01

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If you were the CEO of the company where you work, would you fund the work your team is doing? In the early pages of Matt LeMay’s latest book, Impact-first Product Teams, readers confront this existential question. And it hits pretty close to home: am I worthy of my company’s investment? As he explains to Dan Sharp and guest co-host Nathan Shapiro,…

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#146 Does product design quality still matter in 2025? 38:21

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Ioana and Anfi discuss what constitutes good design quality. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Marketplace. In this episode: • Is it still important to prioritize UX design and maintain high design quality? • How do some companies manage to succeed despite having poor design? • How would you define quality in the context…

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#145 The UX of Agentic AI w/Andrei Clodius 39:54

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Ioana and Andrei discuss how AI agents are transforming daily work, the differences in designing for agentic AI versus traditional UX, and the evolving role of designers. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio. Discover a Wix Studio management tools tailored for agencies. In this episode: • What are AI agents? How do t…

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168 / Ioana Teleanu, Designing With AI: Overcoming Barriers and Embracing Change 33:38

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Ioana Teleanu is an AI product design expert and consultant who shaped the experience of Miro AI as their Lead Product Designer. She is currently the creator and instructor of AI for Designers, one of the most successful courses launched on Interaction Design Foundation. Moments before sitting down for this episode of Product Momentum – recorded li…

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#144 Being a Junior Designer in the Age of AI 35:10

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Anfi and Ioana discuss the current state and future of the junior designer market, ways to succeed, the impact of AI, and whether pursuing this career is still worthwhile. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio. Explore a Wix Studio collection of outstanding websites crafted by creatives. Make sure to join the "Storyte…

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#143 Inclusive design w/Tej Kalianda 54:13

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Anfisa and Tej discuss the principles of inclusive design, its impact on society, strategies for incorporating it into their workflow, and the significance of the recent EU Accessibility Act. In this episode: • What are some real-world examples of inclusive design in the age of AI? • What are the costs of not designing inclusively? • How can design…

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167 / How SaaS Teams Drive Impact Through Alignment and Innovation, with Usha Iyer 25:53

4M ago25:53

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Usha Iyer is Hivebrite’s Chief Customer and Growth Officer, leading the community engagement platform’s go-to-market customer success and revenue strategy. On June 26, her opening presentation kicked off Keynote Day at ITX’s Product + Design Conference. Right after she exited the stage, Usha joined Sean Murray and Dan Sharp for this episode of Prod…

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#142 Building the portfolio in the age of AI 32:31

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Anfi and Ioana discuss emerging portfolio trends in the age of AI and how to effectively use AI tools. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • In the age of AI, what portfolio trends are emerging, and how can designers leverage them today? What do you foresee for the portfolio landscape in 2025?…

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#141 Designing Perplexity - The Builder's Guide to AI Design w/Henry Modisett 40:18

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Ioana and Henry discuss working amidst ambiguity and with products that are constantly shape-shifting. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • Let’s talk about your time at Perplexity. How does it feel to create something that didn’t exist before? How did you make design decisions, and what …

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#140 Designers Coding with AI - Inside Intercom’s AI x Design Revolution w/Caitlin Rich 36:06

5M ago36:06

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Ioana and Caitlin explore how designers at Intercom are beginning to use the Cursor tool to code directly, discuss the broader adoption of AI technologies, examine their effects on workflows and company culture, and consider how these advancements might shape the future of design and development roles. This episode was recorded in partnership with …

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#139 Are designers best positioned for the age of AI? 44:55

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Ioana and Anfisa discuss the future of design roles, the impact of AI on collaboration, and how professionals can adapt and thrive in the evolving tech landscape. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • Predictions for the future of design roles • How AI will shape collaboration with product manag…

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166 / Sophia Prater, on Object-Oriented UX: The Backbone of the Design Process 36:55

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Sophia Prater is CEO of Rewired UX and the creator of the Object-Oriented UX (OOUX) Certification. In this episode of Product Momentum, Sophia joins Sean Murray and guest co-host Jon Daiello to discuss OOUX and the many ways it can help product teams deliver better design, more efficiently than ever. As Sophia explains, “OOUX is like the backbone o…

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#138 Live Maven Session: "Transition to an AI Design Role: Skills + Strategy" 52:21

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Ioana had a live Maven session where she shared insights on how AI is transforming design, the role of AI designers, and strategies to stay relevant in this evolving industry. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: Slides from the episode • How has AI transformed the design industry? • What doe…

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165 / A Recipe for Success: Heather Inocencio, on Fractional Product Management 39:53

5M ago39:53

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If you’ve spent any time navigating the intricate world of product management, you’re likely familiar with the constant balancing act the role requires. Heather Inocencio is the founder and CEO of The Product Consult, a team of product managers helping companies innovate and scale. In this episode of Product Momentum, Heather joins Sean and special…

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164 / Luke Stiles, on GenAI: ‘The Value of Humanity Will Go Up’ 35:32

6M ago35:32

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Luke Stiles is a product advisor and consultant who helps build products and grow companies, focusing on widespread adoption of Generative AI. On June 25, he will facilitate a workshop at ITX’s 2-day Product + Design Conference (June 25-26). In this episode of Product Momentum, Luke joins Sean and Dan to talk about topics ranging from GenAI’s impac…

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#137 Growth design in the age of AI w/Kate Syuma 45:48

6M ago45:48

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Ioana and Kate delve into the world of growth design, exploring its impact on Miro’s success, the current role it plays within organizations, and how AI is shaping the future of product design roles. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • What is growth design? • How has growth design impacted …

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#136 From corporate to creative freedom: The Lumo studio story 35:30

6M ago35:30

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Ioana and Imogen from Lumo Studio delve into how to start your business in the design industry, cultivate a strong studio culture, and navigate the evolving landscape of creativity and entrepreneurship. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: •What inspired your courage to start Lumo Studio? • How d…

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#135 What should you do when you know you're underpaid? 33:49

6M ago33:49

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Ioana and Anfisa discuss how to spot if you're underpaid, prepare for salary talks, and decide whether to stay or look for a new job. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • How do you know if you're underpaid, and what should you do about it? • How can you get ready for a salary negotiation chat? •…

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163 / Vitaly Friedman, on UX Design + AI in Enterprise Environments 41:53

6M ago41:53

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Vitaly Friedman is an author, the UX Lead with the European Parliament, and editor-in-chief of Smashing Magazine. On June 25, he will facilitate a workshop at ITX’s 2-day Product + Design Conference. In this episode of Product Momentum, Vitaly joins Sean and Dan to share his insights about tackling the unique challenges of UX design in enterprise-l…

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#134 How to run a successful creative agency w/Hannah Carver 32:13

7M ago32:13

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Ioana and Hannah discuss This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • How did you go from starting to freelance to having more offers than you could accept? • What questions do you ask potential clients to determine if you should work together? • Describe your process for starting new projects. • Tell …

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162 / What Does It Mean To Be ‘Customer Obsessed’?, with Christian Marek 29:18

6M ago29:18

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Christian Marek is Vice President of Product Management at Productboard. He has applied his years of experience in technology and finance while leading product management efforts at Facebook, Google, and Docusign. In this episode, Christian joins co-hosts Sean Murray and Dan Sharp to explore how AI tools are revolutionizing product management by en…

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#133 How AI is Transforming UX Research w/Tina Ličková 49:18

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Anfisa and Tina discuss how AI is transforming research and what we can expect moving forward. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • What is the current state of AI in the research industry, and how does this influence product development? • What is the current landscape of research and the evolvi…

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#132 Running UX workshops 36:20

7M ago36:20

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Ioana and Anfisa discuss how to set up an effective workshop. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • How to properly set up a workshop for maximum engagement and productivity? • In what ways do workshops provide advantages over traditional meetings? Check out these links: Join Anfi’s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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161 / 3 Core Tenets of Product Strategy and Execution, with Cassidy Fein 32:40

7M ago32:40

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Cassidy Fein is currently leading growth for Autopatch within Windows Servicing and Delivery at Microsoft. Based in NYC, she has over 10 years of experience driving product innovation, scaling teams, and delivering customer-centric solutions. Throughout her career, she’s demonstrated a passion for empowering the next generation of product leaders, …

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#131 Finding your strengths 38:58

7M ago38:58

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Ioana and Anfia explore ways to identify and leverage personal skills for career growth, and find products that align with you personality. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠ In this episode: • What helped Ioana realize her interest in the AI field, especially when AI was just becoming popular? • How to identify your…

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#130 AI's Impact on the Design Process 23:55

8M ago23:55

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Ioana talks about the impact of AI on the field of UX design. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: • Where can AI support the design process, and where should we be cautious? • What AI tools does Ioana use in her design work? Check out these links: Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠AI for designers course …

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#129 How to become an AI designer 27:30

8M ago27:30

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Ioana talks about the impact of AI on the field of UX design. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: 1:06 - Episode Begins 2:17 - Wix Sponsorship 3:31 - Ioana’s Journey into AI Design 9:02 - What does it mean to be an AI designer, and why should you consider pursuing this career? 17:10 - What are so…

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160 / Designing Your Career: Pro Tips for Navigating Today’s Job Market, with Sarah Doody 32:22

8M ago32:22

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Sarah Doody, CEO of Career Strategy Lab, sat down with Product Momentum co-hosts Sean Murray and Dan Sharp to offer advice to UX designers out there who are frustrated by the volatility in today’s job market. Treat your career like a product you’re designing, Sarah says, and focus on the essential skills you need in a turbulent job market. This is …

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#128 UX leadership during the tech crisis 39:37

8M ago39:37

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Anfisa and Ioana explore the future of UX maturity in product organizations, examining the shift away from user-centricity, the impact of AI, and how we can redefine the benchmarks for measuring UX effectiveness in the evolving design landscape. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: 01:04 Episode sta…

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#127 How to get promoted in UX design 38:18

9M ago38:18

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Anfi and Ioana discuss what factors influence promotions and strategies for designers in various contexts to achieve advancement in your career. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠ In this episode: • What factors come into play when seeking a promotion? • How can designers in different contexts achieve promotion? • What…

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159 / How Agility Connects Organizational Strategy to Value Delivered, with Trisha Hall 34:19

9M ago34:19

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In this episode, AgilityInsights’ Trisha Hall joins Paul Gebel for a first-ever joint podcast for Product Momentum — here, with Trisha’s Illuminating Insights. Trisha leads the enterprise solutions and government contracting team at AgilityInsights, and Paul is a VP of Delivery at ITX as well as long-time host of Product Momentum. In this inspiring…