Best Pragmatic Institute Podcasts (2025)

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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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Why TradFi Is Buying Hype & Tron | Token Narratives Ep 57 47:12

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In this episode of Token Narratives, David and Graham explore the explosion of crypto treasury plays in TradFi — from Justin Sun’s $210M Tron vehicle to ophthalmology companies buying $50M in Hype. Plus: • AI adoption becoming a political litmus test • The rise of crypto stocks as the new altcoins • Why stablecoins may kill banks • What comes next …

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"The NRC Is The Gold Standard Of Regulation" Featuring Patrick White, CATF and Nicholas McMurray, ClearPath 1:05:56

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Today we’re excited to welcome Patrick White, Group Lead for Fusion Energy Safety and Regulation at the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), and Nicholas McMurray, Managing Director of International and Nuclear Policy at ClearPath. Patrick recently joined CATF and leads the organization’s international working group focused on fusion energy safety, waste, …

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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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War, Bitcoin & The Blow-Off Top | Token Narratives Ep. 56 1:04:28

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Bombs, Black Swans, and BTC: Navigating the War Trade In Token Narratives Ep. 56, @_dsencil & @graminitha1 break down: 📉 BTC dips on Israel-Iran escalation 💥 Circle’s 150x earnings “valuation” 🧠 “Where are we in the cycle?” 🎯 Why Hyperliquid might be this cycle’s Solana⚔️ Plus: Is BTC maximalism a euphoria antidote?…

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"The Senate Has The Ability To Think About Things In A More Rational Way" With Dr. Ken Medlock, Baker Institute 58:06

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Today we had the pleasure of hosting our good friend Dr. Ken Medlock, Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and Senior Director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute. Ken joined the Rice University faculty in 2004 and holds adjunct professor appointments in the Department of Economics and the Department of Civil an…

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Pump.fun, Hyperliquid, and the Bitcoin Treasury Era – Token Narratives #55 1:03:25

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In Episode 55 of Token Narratives, Graham, David, and Andrei dive deep into the meta: – Why Pump.fun’s $1B token raise smells like EOS 2.0 – Hyperliquid’s 97.5% rev-share puts the rest of crypto to shame – The Bitcoin treasury wave: signal or corporate cope? – Janet Yellen’s “liquidity sugar rush” and the global ripple effect – The rise of wrench a…

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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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"Durability Is The Coin Of The Realm" Featuring Mike Sommers, American Petroleum Institute 1:01:55

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Today we’re delighted to welcome back Mike Sommers, President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API). Mike has led the API since 2018 and previously spent two decades in senior leadership roles in the U.S. House of Representatives and the White House, including as Chief of Staff to Speaker of the House John A. Boehner and as Special Assi…

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Leadership Lessons for Accidental CEOs with Pete Steege 35:46

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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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From Maximalism to Pragmatism: Bitcoin Vegas Recap | Token Narratives Ep. 54 1:07:49

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Live from a Las Vegas hotel room, David joins Graham fresh off the Bitcoin 2025 conference floor for a wide-ranging debrief on what really stood out—and what it all means. This episode captures the shifting mood in Bitcoin culture: away from ideological maximalism, toward a more pragmatic, institutional, and sometimes euphoric phase.They cover: • M…

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"It’s Probably Time For A DOGE Approach To California Government" With Michael Mische, USC School of Business 1:01:41

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Today we had the pleasure of hosting Michael Mische, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. Michael joined the USC faculty in 1997 and also serves as CEO and a Managing Member of the Synergy Consulting Group. At Marshall, he leads and coordinates the school’s undergraduate and gradu…

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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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Bitcoin’s Institutional Pivot and Altcoin Anxiety | Token Narratives Ep. 53 1:00:01

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Bitcoin smashes through $112K, and the Token Narratives crew is back to ask: are we entering a reflexive bull market—or a leverage-fueled trap? Graham, David, and Andrei dissect the rally through a mix of macro indicators, funding rates, and sentiment charts. They explore what it means when TradFi—not crypto natives—are leading the charge, and why …

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"Reserves Are Not Geopolitically Risk Free Anymore" Featuring Daan Struyven & Lina Thomas, Goldman Sachs 1:04:05

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Today we had a fantastic conversation with Daan Struyven, Co-Head of Global Commodities Research and Managing Director, Head of Oil Research, alongside his colleague Lina Thomas, Commodities Strategist, with Goldman Sachs. Daan joined Goldman in 2015 and previously co-led the Goldman Global Economics team as well as the firm’s Canada Economics rese…

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One Year of Crypto Chaos: Lessons from the First 52 Episodes | Token Narratives Ep. 52 1:25:40

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It’s been one year of Token Narratives, and the crew is back—older, maybe wiser—for a candid retrospective on what they’ve learned covering crypto’s most volatile stories week in and week out.Graham Stone, David Sencil, and Bitcoin.com CEO Corbin Fraser reflect on the highs, lows, memes, and market turns of the past 52 episodes—from early takes on …

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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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Bitcoin at $100K: Strategic Reserves, Meme Frenzy, and the Path to $150K | Token Narratives Ep. 51 1:04:46

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This week Graham Stone and David Sencil unpack Bitcoin’s explosive surge past $100K — a milestone backed not by frothy leverage, but by real institutional inflows and sovereign accumulation. They break down why the bull run might have legs through the end of the year, fueled by global liquidity and corporate treasury strategies, even before the U.S…

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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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Bitcoin Guardrails, Miner Signals, and the Rise of Institutional DeFi | Token Narratives Ep. 50 56:34

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In Episode 50 of Token Narratives, Graham Stone and Bitcoin.com Chief Scientist Andrei Terentiev break down one of Bitcoin’s most divisive debates: should the long-standing OP_RETURN guardrails be lifted? Developer Peter Todd says the limits are obsolete, while Ocean Mining’s Jason Hughes warns it could flood Bitcoin with spam and wreck its monetar…

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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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The Bitcoin Decoupling Debate & Corporate Treasury Games | Token Narratives Ep. 49 57:10

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In this live episode of Token Narratives, Graham Stone and David Sencil broadcast from the Bitcoin.com Studio in Tokyo to dissect whether Bitcoin has truly decoupled from traditional financial markets—or if that’s just wishful thinking.They challenge the bullish takes dominating crypto media, laying out a sober view on why recent BTC price action s…

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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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Rate Cuts, Trade Wars, and the Altcoin Reckoning | Token Narratives Ep. 48 1:01:07

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In this episode of Token Narratives, Graham Stone is joined by Bitcoin.com Chief Scientist Andrei Terentiev and News & Research Lead David Sencil to unpack one of the most complex macro moments of the year—from Jerome Powell’s speech rattling markets to Trump’s escalating tariff war with China. The trio debate whether Bitcoin has already bottomed a…

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Disillusionment and Hope in Bitcoin’s Evolution | Token Narratives Ep. 47 52:33

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In this episode of Token Narratives, Bitcoin Takeover podcast host Vlad Costea joins Corbin Fraser and Graham Stone for a candid and wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin’s shifting culture, the stalled adoption of BTC as money, and the growing influence of TradFi and stablecoins.Vlad critiques the institutional co-option of Bitcoin, comparing it to…

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Liberation Day Analysis: What it Means for Bitcoins | Token Narratives Ep. 46 1:05:04

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With the announcement of sweeping new U.S. tariffs—dubbed “Liberation Day”—the Token Narratives crew breaks down what this unprecedented policy shift means for Bitcoin in the short, medium, and long term. Is the recent market dip just a shakeout, or the start of something deeper? Will tariffs lead to recession, rate cuts, or a retail-driven BTC ral…

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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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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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Bitcoin Enters Global Rotation, Corporate Treasury Trend Accelerates | Token Narratives Ep. 45 1:12:40

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This week on Token Narratives, Graham, David, and Sal unpack a pivotal shift in Bitcoin’s positioning amid evolving macro dynamics. As U.S. equities wobble, Bitcoin’s resilience sparks discussion about whether it’s beginning to decouple — becoming a beneficiary of global capital rotation. Graham outlines a bullish thesis rooted in geopolitical dive…

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The Fed’s Balance Sheet Pivot, Magic Money Computers, Macro Chaos, XRP ETF | Token Narratives Ep. 44 1:10:26

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This week on Token Narratives, Graham, David, and Andrei unpack the macro shifts steering both traditional markets and crypto. The Federal Reserve’s quiet pivot on balance sheet tightening signals tides turning — but does more liquidity mean a bull run is back on?David breaks down the mechanics and implications of the Fed’s balance sheet adjustment…

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

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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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Bitcoin, Tariffs, and the $5.5 Trillion Crash – What Comes Next? | Token Narratives Ep. 43 1:00:47

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Markets are bleeding, Bitcoin is down 30%, and fear is setting in—but is this just short-term pain before a historic rally? The Token Narratives team dives into the $5.5 trillion TradFi crash, Trump’s economic shift, and whether Bitcoin can decouple from equities. Plus, Arthur Hayes weighs in on what’s next, Ethereum’s identity crisis, and the futu…

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Trump Signs Bitcoin Strategic Reserve EO & Texas To Become First State With BSR | Token Narratives Ep. 42 1:05:34

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In this episode of Token Narratives, we dive into the biggest shake-up in Bitcoin policy yet: Trump's executive order establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. We break down the details, its impact on markets, and whether the U.S. government will ever become a net buyer of BTC. We also analyze Texas’ bold move toward becoming the first U.S. state w…

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

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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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Where we are in the cycle, whether meme coins are cooked, and signal from the builders | Token Narratives Ep. 41 1:09:22

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In this episode of Token Narratives, we break down where we are in the market cycle and whether Bitcoin’s recent dip marks a local bottom or signals more pain ahead. We discuss ETF outflows, global liquidity trends, and the MVRV Z-score’s implications for the next move. The team also dives into meme coin exhaustion—is this just a cooldown before th…

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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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The $LIBRA Scandal, Meme Coin Chaos & Bitcoin’s Super Cycle | Token Narratives Ep. 40 59:10

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The Token Narratives crew dives into the biggest crypto drama of the week—the $LIBRA token scandal. We break down how a tweet from Argentine President Javier Milei sent the token soaring to $4 billion, only for it to collapse in hours, exposing a web of insider trading, shady market makers, and infrastructure providers potentially in on the game.We…

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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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Are MPC Wallets Better Tech and Will Crypto Regulation Reshape Markets? | Token Narratives Ep. 39 1:00:03

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Bitcoin.com CEO Corbin Fraser, News and Research gigabrain David Sencil, and host Graham Stone are joined by special guest Ido Sofer, CEO and co-founder of Sodot, to discuss: - Market sentiment: Why the rock-bottom market sentiment despite Bitcoin being only 10% off the highs? Is this the hardest cycle yet, or are insiders just salty at missing Bit…

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Crypto’s Biggest Liquidation Ever, Tariff Wars, and ETH’s Existential Crisis | Token Narratives Ep. 38 1:01:37

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The biggest liquidation event in crypto history just happened, wiping out billions—was it really $2B, or closer to $10B? The team dives into the wild market action, Bitcoin’s resilience, and whether ETH has hit a bottom or if it’s just getting started on its downtrend. Then, we break down Trump’s aggressive tariff threats against Canada, Mexico, an…

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Pump.Fun Lawsuit, Meme Coin Rotations & Bitcoin's Market Signal | Token Narratives Ep. 37 1:00:33

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The Token Narratives crew dives into the latest class action lawsuit against Pump.Fun—does this mean every token launched on the platform is now a security? We break down the allegations and whether regulators can actually stop the meme coin casino. Meanwhile, Bitcoin shrugs off Nvidia’s $200B sell-off, but Ethereum still lags—has ETH officially be…

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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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Trump Coin Frenzy, Melania’s Misstep, and Ethereum’s Identity Crisis: Token Narratives Ep. 36 1:03:35

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The Token Narratives crew unpacks the madness surrounding Trump Coin’s explosive launch and Melania’s token blunder. Was splitting attention the family’s fatal flaw? Plus, Solana’s meme coin dominance signals Ethereum’s fading edge—has ETH lost the zeitgeist? The squad dives into the White House’s crypto executive order and speculates on a US natio…

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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

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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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AI Agents Take Over, Bitcoin Dips, and Canada’s Future: Token Narratives Ep. 34 1:10:29

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The Bitcoin.com crew dives into the latest chaos in crypto and beyond. AI agents are evolving fast—are they here to pump bags or pump us full of lead? We explore their growing influence, the rise of decentralized infrastructures, and the eerie possibility of autonomous agents that can’t be shut down. Markets are reeling—has Bitcoin bottomed, or are…

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2025 is Here! Price Predictions, Bitcoin ETFs, Privacy, Taxes, AI Agents, and More: Token Narratives Ep. 33 1:30:20

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Join the Bitcoin.com boys in their first Token Narratives episode of the new year, where they look ahead to 2025 with predictions on the narratives that will dominate the year, including price predictions. The discussion also touches on the transformative potential of AI agents in crypto and concerns about their regulatory challenges and ethical im…

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Crypto 2024 Recap! Biggest Winners, Losers, Surprises and Cringiest Moments: Token Narratives Ep. 32 1:13:54

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The end of this year is around the corner, so this week the Bitcoin.com boys do a recap of how crypto did this year. Highlights included Solana's massive resurgence, Bitcoin's enduring dominance, and of course the emergence of beloved memecoins like Fartcoin. They also share personal trading highs/lows, and chat about surreal moments like crypto-re…

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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…