Product Builders – Interviews About App Development, Product Design, UX/UI and Digital Products
On the Product Builders podcast, we bring you conversations with experts and innovators who are building digital products. Our conversations help you gain behind-the-scenes insight into building some of today’s most innovative products. Subscribe and be sure to check out our website for more resources at ProductBuildersPodcast.com
Episodes
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.
- Missio...
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 workflow...
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'...
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 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 impl...
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 ...
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 themse...
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, mark...
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 ana...
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...
Deciding between whether to build or buy a software tool is a common dilemma amongst engineering teams.
On this episode, Colin Bielin, VP of Engineering at CBS Media Ventures, joins us to provide insight on how to think about this topic.
We discuss:
- Colin’s background and career evolution.
- The types of projects Colin works on at CBS Media Ventures.
- Details around building tools versus buying tools for internal teams.
- The i...
Infusing product design with empathy and efficiency is a surefire way to meet the ongoing needs of your users.
On this episode, Erica Kitaev, Senior Director of Product Management at Thomson Reuters, joins us to share her expertise on topics including:
- How Erika got into her role, the types of projects she works on and what her day-to-day responsibilities look like as a product manager.
- What products Thomson ...
Data science plays an important role for companies looking to improve their products and deliver better experiences to their users. However, data needs to be leveraged properly to produce concrete outcomes.
On this episode, Florent Blachot, VP of Data Science and Engineering at Fandom joins us to share his expertise on topics including:
- His unique journey into the world of data science.
- The scale of Fand...
For product teams to succeed, they need to have effective internal communication and focus on staying connected to their users. Furthermore, organizations that promote a “product culture” are better positioned to meet the ongoing needs of their user base.
In this episode, Abhishek Nagaraju, Director of Product - Discovery and Experiences at Pluto TV, joins us to share his expertise on topics including:
- What it ...
Customers in today’s age have come to expect a certain level of cross-device connectivity with the products and apps they love. This means bringing an engaging experience to mobile devices, web-based platforms, and connected TV (CTV) is more important than ever.
On this episode, Sean Murphy, Director of Product at iHeartMedia, joins us to share his CTV and cross-device connectivity expertise on topics including:
...
Great mobile and web-based products must start with effective UX. The same holds true for the gaming industry.
On this episode, Ben Jones, Creative Director at ZeniMax Online Studios, joins us to share his gaming industry expertise on topics including:
- The importance of adaptability within the gaming industry.
- Why building an effective game development team starts with trust, transparency and effect...
Our educational infrastructure is now at a point where it can effectively implement various new educational technology solutions and reap the benefits of doing so.
In this episode, Andrew Lippert, Chief Technology Officer at McGraw Hill, joins us to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and technical details of the educational technology solutions industry.
Andrew shares that when utilizing innovative technologie...
In this episode of the Product Builders podcast, we sit down with Anthony Carrozzo, Director of UX and Design at Newsday Media Group, to discuss his transition from print to digital design and the challenges he faced.
As a whole, Anthony says that digital design has many advantages over print, including more efficiency when updating designs, improved collaboration, and better color matching. However, he notes some challenges that d...
The most powerful education systems should adapt to the learning needs of each student. Fortunately, educational platform innovations are making personalized education more accessible for students everywhere.
In this episode of the Product Builders podcast, Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer, Head of Mastery & Adaptive Product at Age of Learning, sits down with us to discuss the importance of personalized education and ho...
The past few years have spotlighted the importance of supporting mental health, both inside and outside the workplace. And as technology evolves, so does our ability to access valuable mental healthcare services.
In the new episode of the Product Builders podcast, Joe Forzano, Senior Engineering Manager at Alma, sits down with us to discuss the changing landscape of mental healthcare, how managers can better support the mental heal...
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