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  38 - AI Is a Tool. Are We Learning How to Use It? – with Andrew Lippert, Founder at Operating Thesis 15.10.2026 31m

  AI has never been easier to access. But having powerful tools at our fingertips doesn't necessarily mean we know what to do with them.In this episode of Product Builders, Mark sits down with Andrew Lippert, founder of Operating Thesis and former CTO at Edmentum and McGraw Hill, to explore what it actually means to use AI well. From why constraints can drive better innovation to what businesses can learn from the classroom, they unpack the importance of human judgment, purposeful adoption, and knowing when AI is the right tool for the job.They also look ahead to a future where the best AI experiences might be the ones we barely notice.Key TopicsAccess doesn't equal innovation. Why giving people powerful AI tools without direction or context can create more chaos than value.Start with the problem, not the technology. How businesses can move beyond automating existing workflows and reconsider what's possible.Experimentation versus mastery. Why getting comfortable with AI is important, but knowing when and how to use it takes practice and judgment.Rethinking AI in education. Why teaching students to work with AI may be more valuable than trying to keep it out of the classroom.Learning beyond the right answer. How AI could support more meaningful assessments through collaboration, problem-solving, and real-world experiences.What businesses can learn from schools. The importance of shared frameworks, clear responsibilities, and developing the skills to use AI purposefully.When AI becomes invisible. Why the future of AI might be less about new interfaces and more about making technology simpler and more intuitive.———📚 Resources MentionedConnect with Andrew Lippert: LinkedIn———This episode is brought to you by Majestyk AppsWe imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.comPlease leave a 5-star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ⁠ProductBuildersPodcast.com⁠———🌐 FOLLOW US⁠Newsletter⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠X⁠
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  37 - Building AI Responsibly While the Rules Are Still Being Written – with Rishu Gandhi, Senior Data Engineer (Fortune 500 Bank) 09.06.2026 24m

  In this episode, Rishu Gandhi, a senior data engineer specializing in machine learning and AI cybersecurity, discusses the urgent need for responsible AI practices amid evolving technologies and lagging regulations. We explore how organizations can embed ethics into AI development, the current regulatory landscape, and practical principles for building trustworthy, transparent AI systems.Key Topics:The responsibility of builders in responsible AI and how ethical decisions shape AI productsThe current state and fragmentation of AI regulation globally, with insights into the EU AI Act and US effortsPractical principles for responsible AI development including input validation, confidence thresholds, ongoing monitoring, and transparencyThe role of trust, explainability, and effective communication in user adoption of AIFuture outlook emphasizing regulation’s role in shaping AI’s evolution⚠️Note: As AI regulation continues to develop, organizations across all sectors should proactively embed ethical principles into their AI workflows to build trustworthy, responsible systems—ensuring innovation aligns with societal values and safeguards.———📚 Resources MentionedConnect with Rishu Gandhi: LinkedIn———This episode is brought to you by Majestyk AppsWe imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.comPlease leave a 5-star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ⁠ProductBuildersPodcast.com⁠———🌐 FOLLOW US⁠Newsletter⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠X⁠
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  36 - Rebuilding the Foundation: Why Legacy Systems Hold Companies Back – with Mason Lancaster, Senior Data Engineer at CHG Healthcare 05.05.2026 30m

  In this episode featuring Mason Lancaster, Senior Data Engineer at CHG Healthcare, discover the critical insights behind a successful data infrastructure overhaul. Learn how strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and tech modernization can revolutionize a company's data capabilities, even amidst long-term disruptions.Key Topics:The unseen foundation: Why data infrastructure is crucial for great digital productsChallenges of legacy systems: Why outdated tech slows business growthThe importance of modern tools: Snowflake, 5Tran, and dbt for data transformationData migration strategies: From planning to execution, including managing tool backtrackingStakeholder communication: Balancing short-term bottlenecks with long-term gainsThe impact of infrastructure upgrades: Metrics on productivity, stakeholder satisfaction, and data qualityBuilding trust during big projects: How effective product teams can keep everyone alignedEarly warning signs of outdated systems: Identifying when a migration is neededCommon underestimations in the migration process: Testing, exploring tools, and planningPractical steps for initial modernization: Ensuring leadership buy-in and incremental exploration💬 Mason says“If there are things that would benefit the business that you’re not able to do today, there’s probably a deeper issue with the system.”———📚 Resources MentionedMason Lancaster (LinkedIn)CHG Healthcare (LinkedIn)CHG Healthcare (Website)———This episode is brought to you by Majestyk AppsWe imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.comPlease leave a 5-star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com———🌐 FOLLOW USNewsletterLinkedInX
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  35 - Bringing Products to Market: What Every Builder Should Know About Go-to-Market Strategy —​ with Alain Mowad​, Vice President, Product ​at Aspect Software 16.02.2026 33m

  In this episode, Alain Mowad, Vice President of Product and Customer Marketing at Aspect Software, joins us to break down what go-to-market actually means after the build is done. Alain shares how strong launches come from aligning product, pricing and messaging early, not scrambling at the finish line. He also explains why pricing is one of the hardest parts of bringing a product to market and why teams need to ground every decision in customer outcomes, not feature checklists.We discuss:- What go-to-market really includes, beyond promotion, and an outline of the four Ps.- Why leading with outcomes beats leading with features, even in crowded markets.- How competitive insights shape messaging, positioning and pricing decisions.- Why pricing is difficult to get right and why it takes months to pressure test.- The difference between seat-based, consumption-based and outcomes-based pricing.- How product marketing keeps sales, finance, product and customer teams aligned.- Why go-to-market is an ongoing motion, not a one-time launch moment.- How smaller teams can build a simple go-to-market framework through clear communication and iteration.💬 Alain says: “You have to stop talking at customers and (start) talking with them. And the way you do that is by learning from them and understanding what their needs and requirements are. What we do when we're selling and positioning products is we lead with outcomes. How does our product address the customer's key pain points in a way that none of our competitors can do?”Resources Mentioned:Alain Mowadhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alainmowad/Aspect Software | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/aspect-software/Aspect Software | Websitehttps://www.aspect.com/This episode is brought to you by Majestyk AppsWe imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com Please leave a 5-star reviewIf you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.comFOLLOW US: ►Newsletter: https://www.majestykapps.com/newsletter ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majestykapps/ ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/majestyk-apps/ ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MajestykApp ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/majestykapps#GoToMarketStrategy #PricingStrategy #ProductMarketing
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  34 - Beyond the Hype: Designing AI That Delivers Real Business Value — with Rafsan Bhuiyan, Founder & CEO at OrionQ 20.01.2026 32m

  In this episode, Rafsan Bhuiyan, CEO of OrionQ, joins us to break down how teams can use AI with confidence, clarity, and real business purpose. Rafsan has led enterprise AI initiatives at scale, trained thousands of leaders on AI fundamentals, and now builds agentic revenue operations systems that bring humans and AI together in practical, measurable ways.We discuss:Why AI should be treated as a utility rather than a magic solution.How businesses fall into the trap of AI hype and overbuilding.Why identifying repetitive tasks is the starting point for meaningful automation.Early warning signs that a team is wasting resources on the wrong AI initiatives.The importance of human-in-the-loop systems for intuition, judgment and context.What good prompt engineering looks like and how it differs from casual prompting.Why teams must map workflows before building any AI-powered solution.Practical steps for reducing risk, accelerating ROI and choosing the right use cases.💬 Rafsan says: “AI is a human augmentation. If we can learn how to use it appropriately, like a utility, where to use it and when, even prompt engineering is a good example, too, we'll make it more productive.”Resources Mentioned:Rafsan Bhuiyanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aiwithrafsan/OrionQ | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/orionq/OrionQ | Websitehttps://orionq.ai/Global AI Advisorshttps://www.globalaiadvisors.ai/This episode is brought to you by Majestyk AppsWe imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com Please leave a 5-star reviewIf you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.comFOLLOW US: ►Newsletter: https://www.majestykapps.com/newsletter ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majestykapps/ ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/majestyk-apps/ ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MajestykApp ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/majestykapps#AI #AIAutomation #EnterpriseAI
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  33 - Inside FinTech: Making Complex Systems Feel Simple — with Paul Unterberg, Chief Product Officer at Uphold 08.12.2025 34m

  In this episode, ⁠Paul Unterberg⁠, Chief Product Officer at ⁠Uphold⁠, joins us to explore what it takes to make money move seamlessly across the globe. Paul shares how FinTech connects traditional banking systems with emerging technologies like blockchain and crypto, making complex financial processes feel effortless for users. He also dives into how design thinking bridges the gap between innovation, trust and user experience in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.We discuss:How FinTech connects legacy banking systems to new technologies.Why our understanding of money continues to evolve with mobile and digital tools.The role of blockchain in building transparency and security.How product design makes complex financial systems feel seamless.Why innovation often happens behind the scenes in FinTech.How AI acts as a force multiplier for product development.The importance of taking intelligent risks when building financial products.💬 Paul says: “The future of finance is getting simpler, and the infrastructure to build is getting easier to integrate. Now that you have AI models and tools, you can think about money as maybe a solved problem and start to think about the next thing to build on top of that.”Resources Mentioned:Paul Unterberghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-unterberg-16a65b4/⁠Uphold | LinkedIn⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/upholdinc/Uphold | Website⁠https://uphold.com/This episode is brought to you by Majestyk AppsWe imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at ⁠MajestykApps.com⁠  Please leave a 5-star reviewIf you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ⁠ProductBuildersPodcast.com⁠———FOLLOW US:    ►Newsletter: ⁠https://www.majestykapps.com/newsletter⁠   ►Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/majestykapps/⁠   ►LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/majestyk-apps/⁠   ►Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MajestykApp⁠   ►Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/majestykapps⁠#FinTechInnovation #ProductDesign #BlockchainTechnology
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  32 - Designing the Future of Fan Experience — with Peter Gergely, Director, Content and Fan Experience at New York Yankees 29.09.2025 35m

  In this episode, we sit down with Peter Gergely, Director, Content and Fan Experience at the New York Yankees, to explore how legacy sports brands are evolving their in-stadium experiences for today’s tech-savvy fans. With more than two decades in sports media, Peter shares how his role has shifted from video production to driving innovation and fan engagement at Yankee Stadium.We discuss:Why mobile phones are central to the modern ballpark experience.How the pandemic forced a reassessment of in-game entertainment.The challenge of keeping both traditional and digital-first fans engaged.What made mobile bingo an effective entry point for interactive tech.How Peter evaluates new vendors and emerging tools.Why personalization is the next big shift in stadium innovation.💬Peter says: “We’re getting older. But there’s always going to be young fans coming in. They’re going to be the new model of what we need to showcase and what we want to enhance for them, for the generation, while maintaining traditional aspects for the older fan.”———Resources Mentioned:Peter Gergelyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pgergely/New York Yankees | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/new-york-yankees/New York Yankees | Websitehttps://www.mlb.com/yankeesMLB Ballpark Apphttps://www.mlb.com/apps/ballpark———This episode is brought to you by Majestyk AppsWe imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com Please leave a 5-star reviewIf you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com———FOLLOW US: ►Newsletter: https://www.majestykapps.com/newsletter ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majestykapps/ ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/majestyk-apps/ ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MajestykApp ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/majestykapps———#LiveEntertainmentTech #DigitalFanEngagement #RealTimeFeedback
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  31 - Building Digital Products at a Legacy Brand — with Samantha McCarthy, AVP, Product Management at Sotheby’s 02.09.2025 34m

  In this episode, Samantha McCarthy, AVP, Product Management at Sotheby’s, joins us to discuss what it takes to build proprietary tools inside a 300-year-old company. She shares how her team balances the weight of tradition with the speed of modern product development, and what it means to build for ultra-high-net-worth clients in real time.We discuss:How Sotheby’s matured its internal product org to support digital transactions.Why clear communication and analogies help bridge tech and non-tech teams.Challenges of building tools for a small, ultra-high-net-worth user base.How legacy data informs the shift to platform-level thinking.Why the team chose to build proprietary tools instead of buying off-the-shelf.What it takes to deliver real-time, high-stakes auction experiences online.💬 Samantha says: “There’s a performance and a drama and an immediacy to a lot of the auction experience that goes into how we think about things that I think really impacts not just how we build products, but how we work with the rest of the business. And how they understand what we're doing is really crucial.”Resources Mentioned:Samantha McCarthyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthajmcc/Sotheby’s | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sothebys/Sotheby’s | Websitehttps://www.sothebys.com/en/This episode is brought to you by Majestyk AppsWe imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com.FOLLOW US: ►Newsletter: https://www.majestykapps.com/newsletter ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majestykapps/ ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/majestyk-apps/ ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MajestykApp ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/majestykapps
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  30 - Telemetry and Observability Made Simple — with Andrew Tunall, President & CPO at Embrace 28.07.2025 37m

  In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Tunall, President and CPO of Embrace. Andrew breaks down the real-world impact of telemetry and observability, explaining how teams can use these tools to create faster, more resilient product experiences. With a background at New Relic, AWS and now Embrace, Andrew shares how observability is evolving into a product-wide concern — not just an engineering one.We discuss:- Why telemetry is essential for measuring real user performance.- How observability differs from traditional analytics tools.- What forward-looking teams do differently when shipping mobile apps.- How cross-functional teams benefit from shared data insights.- Why user disengagement is often a performance issue in disguise.- How AI helps Embrace rapidly test ideas and improve collaboration.Andrew says, “As you think about full-stack engineering, not just front-end engineering, I'm a big believer that having common data sets and thinking about a problem with all of the information at your disposal, produces the best overall system design decisions. That is to say, if you think about a UX pattern that you could contemplate, if you do not care at all about any of the implementation details, you could come up with some wild stuff that is virtually impossible for the engineers to actually deliver in a way that performs consistent with user expectations.” Resources Mentioned:Andrew Tunall |LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtunall/Embrace | Websitehttps://embrace.io/Embrace | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/embrace.io/GitHub (for all our open source, OTel SDKs)https://github.com/embrace-ioEmbrace’s Slack Community (anyone can join to learn about user-focused observability and how to work with OpenTelemetry for web and mobile)https://community.embrace.io/This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps.We imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com. Please leave a 5-star review.If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com.#DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps
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  29 - Building Products for the Checkout Line — with Jacqueline Sigler, Senior Product Manager, Point of Sale and Payments, at GoDaddy 10.06.2025 34m

  Jacqueline Sigler, Senior Product Manager, Point of Sale and Payments, of GoDaddy, joins us to share her journey from finance to product management. Jacqueline highlights the unique challenges of building point-of-sale (POS) systems that blend physical hardware, digital software and real-world human interactions. She explains the importance of balancing innovation with reliability in payment systems, emphasizing the need to consider diverse user perspectives, from small business owners to end customers.We discuss:- The journey from finance to product management.- The complexities of designing for both hardware and software in POS systems.- Building trust and reliability in payment experiences.- Lessons learned from working with small business owners.- Balancing speed, precision and customer expectations in software updates.- How AI and emerging technologies are shaping the future of POS systems.Jacqueline says, “When you're working through payments, you have to ensure that everything is stable from a payment's availability, acceptance, privacy, security and so forth. So your day-to-day can be intense and fast-moving, but what actually happens on the release side tends to be intentionally and meaningfully slower, comparatively.”  Resources Mentioned:Jacqueline Siglerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jnsigler-1/GoDaddy | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/godaddy/GoDaddy | Websitehttps://www.godaddy.com/This episode is brought to you by Majestyk AppsWe imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com Please leave a 5-star reviewIf you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com#DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps
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  28 - Building Mission-Driven Digital Products — with Kevin Williams, Vice President of Digital Products at Planned Parenthood 21.04.2025 33m

  In this episode, Kevin Williams, Vice President of Digital Products at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, sits with us to share insights into building digital products that prioritize impact over profit. He discusses the challenges of scaling mission-driven teams, designing for accessibility and leveraging technology to serve diverse user needs.We discuss:- Technology expands access to sexual and reproductive health.- Mission-driven teams need both expertise and values alignment.- Designing for vulnerable users benefits everyone.- Innovation is about reducing friction and simplifying access.- Success is measured by impact, not revenue.- Trust comes from transparency and ethical data practices.Kevin says, “Innovation today is really about simplifying people’s lives. That’s where our team is right now because I think there’s a lot of chaos in digital, there’s a lot of noise in digital and some of that has come from innovation. So I think we need to dial it back a little bit and be innovative all around.” Resources Mentioned:Kevin Williamshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kenya-kevin-williams/Planned Parenthood Federation of America | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-federation-of-america/Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Websitehttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps.We imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com. Please leave a 5-star review.If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com.#DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps
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  27 - Accelerating Product Strategy With AI — with Chad Vavra, Founder of Chat Agency AI 12.12.2024 33m

  On this episode, Chad Vavra, Founder of Chat Agency AI, joins us to explore the impact of AI on creative workflows. Chad shares how his platform helps streamline ideation and strategy by combining different large language models, enabling creatives to focus on execution without getting lost in the complexities of AI technology. He discusses balancing keeping humans in the loop and leveraging AI’s capabilities to accelerate workflows and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks. We discuss: - How AI tools can amplify speed and accuracy in the creative process.  - Why human input is essential for guiding AI effectively.  - The “human-in-the-loop” concept and its role in maintaining quality control.  - Tips for effective prompt engineering to get refined outputs from AI.  - Potential challenges and pitfalls of AI, such as “hallucinations” and inaccuracies.  - The importance of organizational culture in adopting and embracing AI.  Chad says,  “There are going to be situations where a team of 10 is going to become a team of 3. That might happen in project management, but there still needs to be a project manager. It’s not like AI can just take over that entirely.”  Resources Mentioned: Chad Vavra⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadvavra/ Chat Agency AI - https://chatagency.ai Chad Vavra - https://chadvavra.com This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com  Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps
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  26 - Revolutionizing Live Entertainment With Technology — with David Carpenter, CEO of Gamiotics 05.09.2024 35m

  In this episode, we explore the world of interactive entertainment with David Carpenter, CEO of Gamiotics. David shares his journey and how Gamiotics is changing audience engagement with real-time data and interactive tech. We discuss: - The idea and mission behind Gamiotics. - How real-time data is changing live shows. - The challenges and benefits of interactive storytelling. - The importance of engaging the audience in today's entertainment. - How to integrate tech into live performances. - Future trends in interactive entertainment. David says, “Gamiotics is the gamification of the live entertainment experience. It's taking that gaming that we do at home, and turning it into a collective storytelling experience and allowing the audience to have agency and to play a show.”  Resources Mentioned: David Carpenter⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-edward-carpenter/ Gamiotics | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamiotics/ Gamiotics | Website - https://www.gamiotics.com/ This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com  Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps
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  25 - Transforming Healthcare Through Design — with Anna Oh, Senior Product Designer of Teladoc Health 20.05.2024 36m

  On this episode, we talk with Anna Oh, Senior Product Designer of Teladoc Health, to explore the dynamic role of product design in healthcare. Anna emphasizes the fusion of design thinking and technology to enhance patient care. We discuss: - The importance of integrating empathy into healthcare product design. - How cutting-edge technologies like AI are transforming healthcare product design. - The impact of thoughtful design on patient experiences. - Why unique challenges are inherent in healthcare product design.  -The critical need for multidisciplinary collaboration in healthcare product design.  -The transformative potential of design in healthcare. Anna says, “We can make super-hyper-personalized care by utilizing advanced technologies such as AI. These days, everyone loves AI, right? And then big data, and the wearable devices, so that we can see everyone’s biomarkers, and then also genomics. Everything can provide a super-hyper-personalized care experience based on everyone’s individual demographic, their medical history and their condition and lifestyle.”   Resources Mentioned: Anna Oh⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaohgood/ Teladoc Health - https://www.teladochealth.com/ This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com. Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com. #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps
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  24 - Decoding Design Systems — with James Smet, Senior Product Designer of Vagaro 11.04.2024 35m

  On this episode, we talk with James Smet, Senior Product Designer of Vagaro. James breaks down the concept of design systems and their critical role in technology. He shares his journey at Vagaro, highlighting the basics of design systems, their elements and their major contributions to product creation and business achievement. We explore: - The fundamentals of design systems and their vital components. - The benefits of implementing a design system for designers, developers and the business as a whole. - Strategies for educating team members and recognizing when your organization needs a design system. - Beginner tips for adopting a design system and embracing systems thinking. - The future of design systems with emerging technologies and trends, including cross-platform design.  - The importance of accessibility and inclusivity. - Insights on the most valuable lessons learned and advice for professionals entering the field. James states: “A design system, in any iteration, for an enterprise or to a small startup or a contractor, is essential to a successful outcome in business and any organization. And, in many cases, [it’s] something that already exists at a level in your workflow. And I think that’s key to understand is, there’s something that you can build on and work on to improve, and it will grow organically as you champion it and nurture it into something that you aspire for it to be.” Resources Mentioned: James Smet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamessmet/ Vagaro | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vagaro/ Vagaro | Website - https://www.vagaro.com/pro This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com.  Please leave a 5-star review. If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com. #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps
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  23 - Elevating Business Impact Through Product Advocacy — with Caroline Albanese, Director of Data Products and Capabilities at Dow Jones 22.02.2024 41m

  On this episode, Caroline Albanese, Director of Data Products and Capabilities at Dow Jones, explores the role of product advocacy. She shares her strategy for advancing data products, emphasizing the need for effective communication and the value these products bring to both organizations and the broader audience. We discuss: - What product advocacy is and why it's important for the success of a product. - How to clearly show the value of data products to people inside and outside the company. - Tackling the challenges that come with advocating for new products. - Using feedback from users to make better products. - Working together with other teams to make sure a product does well. - Using stories to make data products interesting to everyone, not just experts. - The need to think about user privacy and following the rules when creating products. - Staying up-to-date with new trends and technologies in data products. Caroline says: ”Product advocacy is basically being able to defend your product decisions or the product manager. Defending why the product is what it is, who it's there for, and how you are measuring success over time with a product. I think oftentimes when people are talking about product development or product development cycles, they're hyper-focused on the beginning stages and launching, and then once the product's actually out in the world, it's don't worry, it's on, but there's so much more that goes into that. And I think that's really what product advocacy shines.” Resources Mentioned: LinkedIn - Caroline Albanese - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinealbanese/ Twitter - Caroline Albanese - https://twitter.com/Calbanese Dow Jones website - https://www.dowjones.com This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com  Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps
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  22 – Using AI To Maximize Efficiency and Creativity — with Travis Boudreaux, Co-Founder and CTO of Azra Games 18.12.2023 38m

  On this episode,  Travis Boudreaux, Co-Founder and CTO of Azra Games, joins us. Travis shares insights into how Azur Games is leveraging AI to create content for their games, specifically focusing on concept art and storytelling. He emphasizes the importance of asking good questions and iterating on ideas when working with AI models. Travis also highlights the need for companies to embrace the innovator’s dilemma and disrupt themselves by adopting AI technologies. We discuss: - How AI tools accelerate the development process and reduce costs. - Leveraging off-the-shelf AI tools before trying to build one. - Why AI creates a tighter feedback loop during development. - Why Maximizing results from AI mainly comes down to the quality of the inputs you feed it. - The importance of experimenting with AI in order to drive exponential results. - Failing fast and learning faster while experimenting with AI. - Advice for getting started with AI. Travis says, “The future is going to be different from what companies have built. And they are now faced with this dilemma of disrupting themselves or leaning into that. Time and time again, we’ve seen the landscape filled with the shadows and skeletons of former great companies that wither away, and people wonder what happened to those companies. Those are the companies who refuse to embrace the innovator’s dilemma and disrupt themselves. And my call to everyone is, if you look at yourself, as an individual or company, we all face an innovator’s dilemma when it comes to embracing AI. We must learn how to disrupt and augment ourselves with these tools and techniques that will give us higher-quality outputs.” Resources mentioned: Travis Boudreaux | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisboudreaux/ Azra Games | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/azra-games/ Azra Games | Website - https://azragames.com/ This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com  Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com. #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps
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  21 - Scaling Products Globally — with Kevin Goldsmith, Chief Technology Officer at DistroKid 09.11.2023 41m

  On this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Goldsmith, Chief Technology Officer at DistroKid. With many years of experience in the tech and digital media industries, Kevin shares his insights on the key considerations and challenges businesses face when scaling a product for a global market. We discuss: - The importance of having a global mindset from the inception of a product. - Localization considerations, such as language, marketing, pricing and understanding the differences in connectivity across different regions. - Best practices for scaling your technology infrastructure to serve a global market. - Why businesses need to prioritize understanding the different privacy laws and other region-specific regulations. - Tactics for market research when scaling globally. - Why data plays a key role in understanding the effectiveness of your product across different regions. - The importance of building a culture of innovation. Kevin says, “I think the one thing I’ve learned over my 30 years of working in technology has been that I always have to be curious. I always have to be learning. I can never assume that what I know is sufficient for everything else.” Resources Mentioned: Kevin Goldsmith⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldsmith/ DistroKid | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/distrokid/ DistroKid | Website - https://distrokid.com/ This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design, and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot, and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com  Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps
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  20 - Democratizing and Leveraging Data — with Jerrie Kumalah, Analytics Engineer at SeatGeek 28.09.2023 36m

  To effectively leverage data to inform decision-making, you must first be able to access and understand it. On this episode, ⁠Jerrie Kumalah⁠, Analytics Engineer at ⁠SeatGeek⁠, joins us to explore the importance of data democratization. We discuss: - What it means to democratize data. - Focusing on the questions and purpose behind data analysis rather than getting caught up in the tools and processes. - The dynamic role of analytics engineers. - Why data visualizations should tell a story and foster ongoing conversations with stakeholders. - Best practices for data privacy. - How  AI has the potential to make data analysis more efficient and free up time for more creative tasks. Jerrie says, “Don’t be afraid to prototype your way to a solution. That could be a career, it could be a data problem, it could be anything. You gotta test things out and see what resonates. And to see whether something resonates requires you to have conversations.” Resources mentioned: - Jerrie Kumalah https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerriekumalah/ - SeatGeek⁠ | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/seatgeek/ - SeatGeek⁠ | Website https://seatgeek.com/ This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design, and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot, and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com  Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ⁠ProductBuildersPodcast.com⁠ #DigitalProduct #Hiring #App
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  19 - Exploring the World of Biometrics and Identity Verification — with Mitch Goldenberg, Sales Director of Physical Access at Veridas 17.08.2023 30m

  Biometrics has many advantages over traditional forms of identity verification. Yet, some people are hesitant to adopt this technology due to a misunderstanding of how it works. On this episode, we’re joined by Mitch Goldenberg, Sales Director of Physical Access at Veridas. We discuss: - The basics of biometrics and how it works. - The advantages and disadvantages of using biometrics for identity verification. - The challenges of implementing biometric solutions. - Privacy and security concerns in biometric systems. - The various applications of biometrics. - The level of accuracy within the Veridas platform. - The future of biometrics and its impact on society. Mitch states, “For me, it's about passion, energy, and enthusiasm. And I don't think you can generate that without love. You may have heard the expression, ‘Find a job that you love, and you'll never work another day in your life.’ If you don't love it, find something that you do love, and either go after it or build it.” To learn more, head to https://www.majestykapps.com/ to check out the article associated with this episode. Resources mentioned: - https://veridas.com/ This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design, and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot, and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com  Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps