Product Led Growth Leaders
In a world where technology and business intersect, the 'Product Led Growth Leaders' podcast was born out of a desire to bridge the gap between innovation and leadership in the SaaS industry. Our founder, Thomas Watkins, recognized a need for a platform where the brightest minds in business and technology could converge. This podcast is more than just a series of conversations; it's a beacon for CEOs and product owners who are shaping the future of SaaS products. It's a space where ideas are exchanged, challenges are shared, and strategies for success are uncovered. Join us as we explore the journey of product-led growth and inspire a new wave of innovation in the software industry. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://go.3leaf.consulting/podcast-guest-home-page.
Episodes
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder and CEO at PolyAI, Nikola Mrkšić. Nikola discusses the evolving challenges of customer service, especially as demand rises and human agents decrease.
He explains how PolyAI uses advanced, lifelike AI to automate complex customer interactions with empathy and brand alignment. Nikola emphasizes the technology’s implementation in large enterprises, the balance between AI and humans,...
147 - Hacking the Hackers: How AI is Revolutionizing Mobile App Security with Appknox's Subho Halder
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder and CEO at Appknox, Subho Halder. Subho discusses Appknox’s unique approach—analyzing app binaries, integrating AI for vulnerability detection, and providing actionable security insights.
Subho also previews upcoming features, including an AI-powered ethical hacker bot and expanded fake app detection across app stores. He highlights Appknox’s mission to make mobile app security e...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at IgniteTech, Eric Vaughan. Eric emphasizes the need for cultural change, upskilling, and a human-in-the-loop approach for successful AI adoption.
He shares examples of AI-driven products like My Personas and Eloquence AI, which enhance efficiency and customer engagement while preserving human authenticity. Eric highlights both the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into th...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Group Manager of Product Management at Box, Adarsh Subramanian. Adarsh shares his journey from engineering to product management, discusses Box’s evolution into an AI-first enterprise content platform, and explains how Box delivers end-to-end solutions for enterprise workflows.
He explores the challenges startups face when big companies adopt their innovations, the importance of empathy and...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder at EcoCycle Ng, Daniel Falodun. Daniel discusses founding EcoCycle, a blockchain-based waste management system that rewards users and pickup agents with tokens for recycling, making waste collection more efficient and fair.
He shares insights on his other ventures, Erase (a green AI e-commerce platform) and Power Match (an app store for disabled users), and his motivation to use tec...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CMO at Groflex, Eric Berkman. Eric shares his startup journey, discussing the challenges of founding Groflex and the evolution from a niche accounting tool to a broad operational intelligence platform.
He discusses how Groflex integrates and analyzes data across business functions, moving beyond traditional dashboards to deliver predictive insights and actionable recommendations, making dat...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the VP of Product Marketing at Propel Software, Tom Shoemaker. Tom discusses how Propel’s cloud-based platform, built on Salesforce, helps manufacturers of physical products streamline collaboration, ensure compliance, and maintain audit readiness—especially in regulated industries like medtech.
He explains the importance of usability, security, and role-based experiences, and shares how Propel...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at thinkrr.ai, Mohan Gulati. Mohan discusses how Thinkrr.ai uses advanced voice AI technology to help businesses reduce revenue loss from inefficiencies in sales, customer support, and operations.
Mohan explains how their easy-to-deploy AI agents act as virtual receptionists, handle calls, qualify leads, and integrate with CRMs. He covers Thinkrr.ai’s vision to become the "Shopify of vo...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the VP of Product at ModelOp, Dave Trier. Dave explains how ModelOp’s platform centralizes AI governance, automates oversight, and supports diverse models, helping organizations manage risk while enabling innovation.
Dave discusses the evolving need for customer support, with some clients now mature enough for self-serve onboarding.
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at StudioX, Ajay Malik. Ajay shares how StudioX helps companies integrate AI into daily workflows for greater efficiency and innovation.
He covers industry pain points, the importance of seamless AI integration, and the value of strong UX and storytelling in communicating AI’s benefits.
Learn more about Ajay's work HERE.
Connect with Ajay on LinkedIn HERE.
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at Local Falcon, David Hunter. David shares his journey from finance to digital marketing and explains how Local Falcon helps businesses visualize and improve their local SEO rankings using a geo grid system.
He covers the unique challenges of local SEO, the evolution of Local Falcon from a pure SaaS analytics tool to offering AI-driven insights and professional services, and the future...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO and Co-Founder at Concrete Engine, Meltem Ballan. Meltem discusses the company’s mission to make AI infrastructure accessible, secure, and scalable for businesses of all sizes.
She explains the challenges companies face with current AI solutions and how Concrete Engine offers a managed service that simplifies deployment, reduces costs, and supports both cloud and on-premises needs.
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Software Engineering and Effectiveness Coach and Technical Leader at Cosmic Teacups, Thanos Diacakis. Thanos shares his approach to helping software teams deliver features faster and with higher quality. He discusses the pitfalls of over-planning, the value of agile principles (without rigid ceremonies), and the importance of team communication and iterative development.
Thanos emphasizes t...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at Saily, Vykintas Maknickas. Vykintas discusses the challenges of traditional SIM cards and roaming charges, explaining how Saily’s eSIM technology offers flexible, cost-effective data plans with global coverage.
Vykintas covers Saily’s user-friendly app, upcoming subscription service for frequent travelers, and the company’s approach to optimizing coverage through multiple provider pa...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder at EventMagic, Jon Werner. Jon discusses EventMagic’s role in connecting Austin’s startup community and the challenges of managing event networking.
Jon shares how EventMagic was created to streamline check-ins, badge printing, and meaningful connections, offering features like contextual contact notes and a networking dashboard.
Learn more about Jon's work HERE.
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at Learner Mobile, Mike Thompson. Mike shares his journey from advertising to founding Learner Mobile after a personal tragedy, aiming to make work meaningful for field-based employees.
He explores Learner Mobile’s mobile-first, AI-powered LMS, designed for rapid, accessible training tailored to frontline workers. Mike highlights the company’s unique blend of services and software, thei...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the VP of Product at Mozilla, Raj Singh. Raj shares his extensive experience in both startups and large companies, discussing the unique challenges of new product development in each environment.
He explores differences in talent needs, mindsets, and organizational structures, highlighting frameworks like "Explore, Expand, Extract" for product growth. Raj addresses why innovation often stalls i...
131 - Convert More Visitors into Leads: The Smart AI Solution You Need with Vengo AI's Jason Sherman
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO and Co-Founder of Vengo AI, Jason Sherman. Jason discusses his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges businesses face in converting website visitors into leads.
He explains how Vengo AI’s conversational agent uses AI to engage visitors, answer questions, and generate leads more effectively than traditional forms or chatbots. He also covers Vengo AI’s simple implementation, focus on ...
130 - Problem-Market Fit: The Missing Ingredient in Your Startup Recipe with Oberon's Bill Dillmeier
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CFO at Oberon, Bill Dillmeier. Bill shares practical advice for early-stage founders on fundraising, product-market fit, team building, and navigating the AI-driven market.
He emphasizes honest self-assessment, rigorous customer validation, and building defensible products. Bill also discusses his approach to financial goal-setting, storytelling for investors, and the importance of lean yet...
Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at Salesflow.io, Besnik Vrellaku. Besnik shares his entrepreneurial journey, discusses the evolving challenges of B2B pipeline generation, and explains how Salesflow.io streamlines multi-channel outreach with a focus on personalization, security, and user experience.
He highlights the importance of combining LinkedIn and email for effective lead generation. Besnik also offers insights i...
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