Hi Product people, This week on Product Thinking, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Magda Armbruster, Head of Product at Natural Cycles. With her unique background in physics and experience in groundbreaking scientific research, Magda shared how she brings scientific rigor to product management in the FemTech space. "We do use AI within our company with the processes that we have and also in our product. But it's not here to replace science. It's here to work alongside us." Magda's...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Product people, How do we create tech products that not only function well but also connect with users on an emotional level? This week on Product Thinking, I had an insightful conversation with Nesrine Changuel, a seasoned product leader and author. We delved into the concept of "Product Delight," exploring how products can deliver not just functional value but also emotional satisfaction. "The best products are those who are balancing both the functional and the emotional sides. AI...
14 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Product people, Ever wondered how to strike the right balance between having great people and the processes that support them? This week on Product Thinking, I had a fascinating conversation with John Cutler, Head of Product Management at Dotwork. We delved into the intricate dynamics of product operations and the crucial role they play in enabling teams to thrive in complex environments. "If you aren't spending 60 to 80% of your effort or thought process on removing friction, you're not...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Product people, This week on Product Thinking, I had an enlightening conversation with Matt Watson, founder and CEO of Full Scale, and author of "Product Driven." We explored how product thinking can transform the role of engineers and why it's essential for fostering innovation and ownership within tech teams. Matt shared his journey from being a software engineer to leading a company, emphasizing the value of understanding the bigger picture in product development. "The best developers...
28 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, As Product Institute enters its 10th year in 2026, I've been reflecting on nearly a decade of training over 20,000 product managers, most of them at Fortune 100 companies whose products you use every day. Here's what I've learned: training isn't just about teaching frameworks. It's about fundamentally changing how people think, work, and make decisions together. With AI making it easier than ever to build fast, getting the fundamentals right matters more, not less. We can't...
29 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Product people, How can we streamline product operations and strategically integrate AI without losing the human touch? This week on the Product Thinking Podcast, I had an insightful conversation with Elaina O'Mahoney, Chief Product Officer at Mural. We explored the evolving landscape of product operations and how AI can be a powerful tool when used correctly. "I think they should really go back to some of the fundamentals of outcomes, customers and metrics, because if you're not looking...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Product people, This week on the Product Thinking podcast, I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Maryam Ashoori, Vice President of Product and Engineering at IBM Watson X. We delved into the evolving landscape of AI in product management, exploring how AI is transforming roles and processes within the industry. Maryam shared her insights on AI agents and their potential to revolutionize how we approach product development and strategy. "Boundaries between roles are going to dissolve....
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Product people, How do we leverage AI to enhance our products while maintaining the essential human touch? This week on the Product Thinking Podcast, I had an insightful conversation with Jody Bailey, the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Stack Overflow. We explored the complexities of integrating AI into product strategies and how Stack Overflow is redefining its role in the AI landscape. "Our approach is to build trust, have the team find ways that AI works for them, and then...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Product people, How do we inspire and align teams to amplify their innovation potential? This week on Product Thinking, I had the pleasure of speaking with Keith Lucas, an author and former product leader at Roblox. Keith shared insights from his book "Impact," which focuses on building high-performing teams that can scale without losing their creative edge. Our conversation explored how visionary leadership and a mission-driven approach can drive team alignment and innovation. "Leadership...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read