Best Mark Des Cotes Podcasts (2025)

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Innovating for Every Body with Tobie Hatfield of NIKE 1:13:25

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“If you have a body, you are an athlete.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Tobie Hatfield, Senior Director of Athlete* Innovation at Nike, about the philosophy and practice of building inclusive, high-performance products. From his early days as a pole vaulter and coach to more than 35 years of innovation at Nike, Tobie shares ho…

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Building Human-Centered Video Conferencing with Norma Løvhaugen 30:52

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“How do you keep human connection at the center of hybrid collaboration?” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Norma Løvhaugen, VP of Strategy and Initiatives at Neat, to explore the future of video conferencing and the product strategies shaping it. With more than 20 years in the industry, including leadership roles at Cisco, Nor…

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Building Bold Products with Luke Des Cotes of Metalab 34:59

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“Innovation thrives where creativity meets execution.” In this episode, we sit down with Luke Des Cotes, leader of Metalab—the renowned product agency behind work for organizations like Uber and Midjourney. Luke shares how his creative roots shaped his entrepreneurial approach, and how Metalab turns bold ideas into market-ready products by blending…

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Why Agile Falls Short and How to Get It Right with Jenny Martin 42:40

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“Agile isn’t about following the rules. It’s about delivering real value together.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Jenny Martin, seasoned facilitator, coach, and creator of the OOPSI framework. While Agile has transformed software development over the past two decades, many organizations struggle to scale it effectively or to s…

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Smarter SaaS Pricing Strategies with Pricing Specialist Marcos Rivera 36:57

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“If you don’t own your pricing strategy, you’re leaving money – and customers – on the table.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Marcos Rivera, founder of Pricing IO and author of Street Pricing, to unpack one of the most overlooked opportunities in SaaS: building a pricing strategy that matches the value your product delivers.…

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Getting Started with AI Agents with Dan Corbin 39:31

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“AI agents aren’t replacing humans—they’re freeing us to do more human work.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Dan Corbin, longtime Pragmatic instructor and AI course creator, to demystify one of the fastest-emerging technologies in product management: AI agents. Dan explains what makes agents different from other tools like C…

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Solving the Value Mystery with Mike Wilkinson 38:39

2M ago38:39

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“Value isn’t what you do. It’s what the customer gets.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Mike Wilkinson, Value Sales Expert and Director at Axia Value Solutions, about what it really means to understand and communicate value in sales and why it’s essential for product managers, marketers, and sales teams to align around a custome…

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Defining and Delivering Radical Value with Mark Boundy 47:02

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“Value only exists in the customer’s mind.” In this episode we speak with Mark Boundy, founder of Boundy Consulting and author of Radical Value, about the single most important, but often misunderstood, concept in business: perceived customer value. Mark lays out a compelling argument that businesses must deliver outcomes customers care about and t…

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Thriving in Uncertainty as a Product Manager with Anuj Jhunjhunwala 34:22

2M ago34:22

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What if the key to great product management wasn’t certainty but your ability to navigate without it? In this episode we sit down with Anuj Jhunjhunwala, Director of Product Management at Merge, to explore the often-overlooked realities of product leadership. From his early days in finance to shaping integration strategies at a fast-growing B2B sta…

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Smart Pricing Strategies in the Age of AI with Mark Stiving 53:04

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How do you set the right price when AI is changing everything, except your customer’s expectations of value? In this episode we are joined by Mark Stiving, pricing strategist, host of the Impact Pricing podcast, and original designer of Pragmatic Institute’s Price course. Mark shares how understanding customer value and willingness to pay can guide…

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Building the Products of the Future with AI with Jonathan Evens of Google DeepMind 56:00

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What does it take to build AI-powered products that scale? In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Evens, Product Lead at Google DeepMind, to explore the evolving role of product management in the AI era. Jonathan draws from experience across startups and Big Tech, ranging from smart grid systems to LLM-powered search, to reveal how high-impact …

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The Evolution of Product Teams with Andrew Saxe 35:57

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How have product teams transformed over the past 15 years and where are they headed next? In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Saxe, VP of Product at Smartling, to explore the evolution of product leadership, AI integration, and the growing expectations of today’s enterprise customers. With three decades of experience, Andrew shares practical l…

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Facilitation Is a Must-Have Skill for Product Managers with Douglas Ferguson 44:15

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What if your meetings could go from frustrating to high-functioning? In this episode, we sit down with Douglas Ferguson, president of Voltage Control and author of The Magical Meeting, to explore why facilitation is an essential, and often underdeveloped, skill for product managers. Douglas shares how intentional meeting design, inclusive practices…

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Leadership Lessons for Accidental CEOs with Pete Steege 35:46

3M ago35:46

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What happens when a great engineer becomes the boss? In this episode, we sit down with Pete Steege, B2B growth strategist and founder of B2B Clarity, about the unique challenges faced by “accidental CEOs” – technical experts who find themselves in leadership roles without a roadmap. Drawing parallels to product managers (many of whom also come from…

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S2E07 - Convergence 2:33:20

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S2E07 - Double Take 5:24

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Sprinting Toward Faster Sales Growth with Simon Severino 34:16

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How do you go from strategy to better sales without getting stuck in planning mode? In this episode, we sit down with Simon Severino, CEO of Strategy Sprints and a sales strategist who’s helped clients generate over $2 billion in revenue. Drawing from his background in psychology and two decades of experience, Simone shares his sprint-based framewo…

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S2E06 The Price 1:58:04

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S2E06 - Double Take 4:16

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S2E05 Feel Her Love 1:57:35

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S2E05 Feel Her Love - Double Take 5:00

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Leveraging AI to Improve Market Research with Avi Yashchin 41:35

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What if you could predict consumer behavior—without running a single survey or focus group? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Avi Yashchin, founder and CEO of Subconscious AI, to explore how synthetic respondents and causal AI are transforming the world of market research. Avi shares how his background in high-frequency trading…

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S2E04 Day One 1:54:22

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S2E04 Day One - Double Take 6:34

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From Product Leader to CEO: Lessons in Strategy, Alignment, and Go-to-Market with Marc Rubner 44:29

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What does it take to move from product management into the CEO seat and thrive once you get there? In this episode, we are joined by Marc Rubner, CEO of Building Intelligence, to trace his journey from marketing analyst to B2B product leader at American Express to top executive. Marc shares how product thinking gave him a head start in executive de…

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S2E03 The Path 1:43:06

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S2E03 The Path - Double Take 6:32

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Getting Your Product Sold: Driving Adoption, Sales Enablement, and Post-Launch Success with Ciara Peter 42:03

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What’s the secret to getting your product not just built—but sold, used, and loved? In this episode, we sit down with Ciara Peter, SVP of Product at Robin, to explore the full lifecycle of product success from early design decisions to sales enablement and in-app education. With nearly two decades of experience at companies like Salesforce, Box, an…

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S2E02 Through the Valley 1:53:24

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S2E02 Through the Valley-Double Take 6:32

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Startups vs. Enterprises: Navigating Product Management in Different Worlds with Arturo Piña 37:32

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What makes product management in startups so different—and what lessons can translate back to enterprise? In this episode, we welcome Arturo Piña, founder of The Startup Agency, angel investor, and President of ProductCamp Austin. Arturo shares insights from his work offering fractional product management and strategy services for early-stage start…

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S2E01 Future Days 1:19:17

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S2E01 Future Days - Double Take 7:51

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Leading with Authenticity with Steve Chambers 54:00

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How can vulnerability, mentorship, and purpose reshape a career—and a company culture? In this episode of the Product Chats, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Steve Chambers, a seasoned tech executive, educator, and advocate, for a powerful conversation on identity, leadership, and transformation. From his early days in acting to executive role…

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Pre-Season 2 Announcement 12:14

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Do you find value in this podcast and want to give back to the show? Visit https://solotalkmedia.com/support Today’s podcast is brought to you by Audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at solotalkmedia.com/audible. Over 400,000 titles for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Purchasing on Amazon? Support Solo Talk Medi…

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How Product Thinking Transformed a Nonprofit Strategy 48:14

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What happens when you apply product management principles to mission-driven work? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris is joined by Neil Baron, Matthew Anderson, and Rod Griffith to discuss a compelling case study of their work with Mosaic Interfaith Youth Action—a nonprofit dedicated to building bridges across diverse communities. Mosaic had tr…

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AI Agents Can Improve Your Productivity & Customer Engagement with Sam Mallikarjunan 37:35

6M ago37:35

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What if AI could do more than just chat—what if it could take action on your behalf? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Sam Mallikarjunan, Growth Lead at Agent AI, to explore the transformative potential of AI agents. Unlike traditional generative AI, these AI-driven agents automate workflows…

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Navigating the Future of AI with Ron Green 33:55

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We’re at day zero of AI—so how can product managers keep up without getting left behind? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Ron Green, AI expert, serial entrepreneur, and Co-founder & CTO of KUNGFU.AI. Ron has nearly 30 years of experience in AI, having overseen deployments across healthcare, government, retail, real estate, and…

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Managing Your Career Like a Product with Kirsten Butzow 36:17

7M ago36:17

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What if you approached your career the same way you approach product management—strategically, iteratively, and with a clear roadmap? In this episode of Product Chats, we’re joined by Kirsten Butzow, product leadership expert, to explore a structured, strategic approach to career management. Kirsten introduces a three-phase career framework—Do, Bui…

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Mastering Storytelling & Public Speaking for Product Professionals with Blair Bryant Nichols 32:46

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What if the key to product success isn’t just the product itself, but how well you tell its story? In this episode of the Product Chats Podcast, host Rebecca Kalogeris welcomes Blair Bryant Nichols, owner of BBN Creative Management and an expert in strategic speaking platforms. Blair helps business leaders refine their public speaking and storytell…

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Big Bet Leadership: How to Win in the Hyper-Digital Era with John Rossman 39:36

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What separates the companies that succeed in digital transformation from the 73% that fail to deliver any business value? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with John Rossman, former Amazon executive, best-selling author, and renowned business advisor, to discuss his latest book, Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for W…

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Shaping Winning Marketing Strategies Using Customer Insights with Zach Golden & Steve Stano 41:24

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How can organizations move beyond one-off feedback projects and build continuous customer listening programs that drive real change? In this episode of the Product Chats, host Rebecca Kalogeris is joined by Zach Golden, Director at Anova Consulting Group, and special guest Steve Stano, Executive Director of Marketing at one of Wall Street's leading…

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Navigating Your First 90 Days in a New Product Role with Amy Graham 38:10

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How can product managers set themselves up for success in the first 90 days of a new role? This week we talk with Amy Graham, Pragmatic Institute instructor and product management expert, about best practices for navigating the critical first three months in a new job. Amy shares actionable strategies to build relationships, understand team dynamic…

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Mastering Stakeholder Engagement for Product Success with Bruce McCarthy 40:42

8M ago40:42

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How do you build trust and alignment with stakeholders to ensure product success? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, we’re joined by Bruce McCarthy, renowned product management expert and author, to explore the often-overlooked art of stakeholder management. Drawing insights from his latest book Aligned: Stakeholder Management fo…

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Exploring the Transformative Power of AI with Kevin Dean 42:04

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How can AI revolutionize the way businesses operate and innovate? Kevin Dean, founder and CEO of ManoByte, helps you uncover the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). With over 15 years of experience in AI-driven business transformation, Kevin shares how AI can turn overwhelming data into actionable insights, streamline operatio…

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How Great Leaders Make Product Decisions with Phil Hornby 35:39

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How do great product leaders consistently make impactful decisions? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Phil Hornby, seasoned product leader, coach, and technologist, to explore the frameworks behind effective decision-making in product management. Learn how to prioritize the decisions with th…

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Revolutionizing Design Through Context with Todd Bracher 43:38

9M ago43:38

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What does it take to create truly differentiated products in a competitive market? In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Todd Bracher, founder of BRACHER and a leader in the world of industrial design and strategic innovation. With over 25 years of experience collaborating with iconic brands like 3M, Georg Jensen, and Issey Miyake,…

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Replay: Using Storytelling to Elevate Your Content Marketing | Rachel Hernandez 41:49

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Why does storytelling remain the cornerstone of impactful content marketing? In this episode, Rebecca Kalogeris hosts Rachel Hernandez, Director of Brand Strategy at NextNet Media. Rachel shares her expertise in creating authentic, audience-centered content and the transformative power of storytelling in building lasting brand connections. From usi…

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Redefining CX with Cairo Kenan Marsh | Pragmatic Institute 42:28

10M ago42:28

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What does it take to design customer experiences that truly resonate? In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Cairo Kenan Marsh, founder and executive partner of Relativ*, to explore the critical role of relationship-driven customer experiences in today’s market. Cairo draws from his extensive exp…

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Overcoming the Unique Challenges of B2B Branding | Jim Pietruszynski 37:12

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How do you activate a brand to create authentic connections with your audience? In this episode, Jim Pietruszynski, CEO of SoulSight, shares the critical process of brand activation—bringing a brand’s identity, values, and messaging to life to deeply engage both B2B and B2C audiences. Soulsight is a brand design agency with over 30 years of experie…