The Way of Product with Caden Damiano

By Caden Damiano

Technology Business

What's The Way of Product with Caden Damiano about?

A podcast on overcoming the challenges of collaboration within a product team.

If you want to develop strong soft skills, product sense, and design taste, this show is for you!

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The Way of Product with Caden Damiano episodes:

04.01.2024
How to find underserved markets, "word-of-mouth" as a success metric, and what makes a product valuable? w/ Rob Petrozzo CPO of Rally Ep 118
People don’t collect art; they collect the story. People will spend $200,000 on a Pokemon card, and the team at Rally understands that. On #wayofproduct this week, Rob Petrozzo, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Rally, shares his journey of...
03.25.2024
Crafting AI User Experiences, What it Means to be an “Artist” and What you should Look for in your next role after a layoff w/ Michael Tinglin, Design Leader, ex 7-Eleven, Atlassian EP 117
Understanding this secret will set you up for success as a product designer in this AI age. AI is “autocomplete” on steroids in its current form. On #wayofproduct this week, we're thrilled to have Michael Tinglin back on the show! Michael...
03.18.2024
Engineers invented design thinking! The history of the product design profession, thinking like an engineer, and UX as a Discipline w/ Bryan Zmijewski CEO of Zurb EP 116
On #wayofproduct this week, join us as we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Bryan Zmijewski, a veteran in the design world, design lecturer at Stanford, and a pioneer in integrating design thinking and engineering concepts. With his extensive experience...
03.11.2024
Experiencing a startup exit, creating your own table instead of getting a seat at the table, what it takes to sell a compelling vision w/ Mitchell Clements Design Manager @ nCino Ep 115
On #wayofproduct this week, we're joined by Mitch Clements, a seasoned product design manager whose career journey has taken him from a budding startup in a basement to a pivotal role in a billion-dollar unicorn. Mitch shares his transformative experiences...
03.04.2024
How AI Transforms Small Teams into Global Powerhouses, Building Your Brand Online, AI's Role in Creating Compelling Posts and Videos w/ Ajay Yadav, Co-Founder of Simplified.Com Ep 114
On #wayofproduct this week, Ajay Yadav, an entrepreneurial maverick and the brains behind Simplified, a comprehensive AI-powered design and video platform, dives into the future of AI in creative industries and its democratizing power for small businesses and independent content...
02.26.2024
The Art of Multi-Stakeholder Management, Upholding a Brand's "Enduring Idea", and Their Impact on Successful Organizations w/ Curt Schreiber, Chief Creative Officer at VSA Ep 114
On #wayofproduct this week, Curt Schreiber, Chief Creative Officer of VSA, takes us on a deep dive into the world of multi-stakeholder design, sharing his vast experience and insights on creating purpose-driven organizations that deliver value to every stakeholder involved. Here's...
02.19.2024
Having Michael Jordan as a Stakeholder, Designing for Different Brands and Creating Iconic Products: An Interview with Michael DiTullo Ep 113
On #wayofproduct this week, we're thrilled to feature Michael DiTullo, a visionary designer whose journey has taken him from iconic brands like Nike and Jordan to the forefront of industrial design across diverse industries. Michael brings a wealth of experience...
02.12.2024
Use This Process to Prevent Rework, BulletProof Product Architecture, and Uncover First Principles w/ Sophia Prater @ Rewired UX EP 112
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02.05.2024
Navigating Disagreements, Cultural Differences, and The Case for Remote Work w/ Sharif Matar, Director of Design @ Product INC EP 111
On #wayofproduct this week, Sharif Matar, the Director of Product and Design at Product Inc., joins us to discuss the evolution of global product design and the nuances of remote work. He emphasizes the power of diverse ideas and teams...
01.29.2024
Why Researchers are Being Laid Off, & How Thinking Like a Detective Can Save Your Research Career w Ari Zelmanow, Head of Research at Twilio Ep 110
On #wayofproduct this week, Dr. Ari Zelmanow, the Sherlock Holmes of consumer market behavior, joins us to share his journey from police detective to Research Leader at Twilio and how his unique perspective transforms how businesses approach research and decision-making. Here's...
01.29.2024
Effortless stakeholder management, The case against collaborating with sharp elbows, and career fulfillment w/ Justin Dauer @ Anomaly by Design EP 109
On #wayofproduct this week, we're sitting down with Justin Dauer, the mind behind Anomaly by Design and "In Fulfillment: The Designer's Journey." He's here to share his thoughts on making work meaningful and creatively fulfilling. Here's what we're unpacking: ⭐ Why sometimes...
01.15.2024
Why Product Discovery isn't User Research, How to Design an Org Around Research and Product Discovery, and the Origins of the "Continuous Discovery" Framework w/ Teresa Torres EP 108
Product Discovery Isn't User Research w/ Teresa Torres Teresa Torres shares her invaluable insights into the intricacies of product discovery and the vital role of user research in product development. Highlights include: ⭐ The distinction between user research and product discovery ⭐ The importance...
01.10.2024
VP of Product Talks about Strategy and How to Choose One
Clip From: "The Game of Product Management w/ Derlen Chiu, VP of Product at April @ April EP 106 " This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
01.10.2024
How a VP of Product Develops a Strategy
Clip from: "The Game of Product Management w/ Derlen Chiu, VP of Product at April @ April EP 106 " This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
01.10.2024
How a VP Started in Product
Clip from: "The Game of Product Management w/ Derlen Chiu, VP of Product at April @ April EP 106 @ April EP 106" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
01.08.2024
The Value of Working with Rivals, What it Takes to Build a Product Org, and Developing Conviction in your Roadmap w/ Glendy Kam CPO of Tassat EP 107
On #wayofproduct this week, Glendy Kam shares her journey as Chief Product Officer at Tassat, delving into the fast-paced world of fintech startups and speaking to the role of product management in innovation and market adaptation. Highlights include: ⭐ How to pivot...
01.07.2024
Reflecting on The Game of Product
Clip from: "Are Product Teams like a Dungeons & Dragons party? w/ Derlen Chiu VP of Product @ April EP 106" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
01.05.2024
How PM's and Product Design can Be Better Partners
Clip from: "Are Product Teams like a Dungeons & Dragons party? w/ Derlen Chiu VP of Product @ April EP 106" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
01.01.2024
The Game of Product, Choosing How You Play It, and Resolving the Creative Tension Between PM and Design w/ Derlen Chiu, VP of Product at April EP 106
Who drives the product team? It shouldn't always be the Product Manager. On #wayofproduct this week, Derlen Chiu shares his perspective on resolving the creative tension between cross-functional team members. It's no secret that PM and PD have an industry-wide tension....
11.30.2023
Successful Startup Case Study and How to Prevent you Startup From Failing Before it Even Starts: Insights from Danny Morrow of Extend Payments | Ep 105
In this podcast, Danny Morrow, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Extend Payments, shares valuable insights about his personal and professional growth. He discusses the magic of taking an idea to a successful startup, emphasizing the critical role of building...
11.30.2023
How to Develop a Successful Startup Culture
Clip: How to Develop a Successful Startup Culture w/ Danny Marrow wayofproduct.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com
11.29.2023
What Does a Chief Innovation Officer Do?
Clip: What Does a Chief Innovation Officer Do? W/ Danny Marrow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com
11.28.2023
Founder Recounts the Early Days of His Startup
Clip: Founder Recounts the Early Days of His Startup w/ Danny Morrow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com
11.28.2023
How to Stay Humble as a Successful Startup Founder
Clip: How to Stay Humble as a Successful Startup Founder w/ Danny Morrow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com
11.26.2023
The Importance of Founder/Market Fit
Clip: The Importance of Founder/Market Fit w/ Danny Marrow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com
11.25.2023
Who do you hold accountable when things go wrong?
Clip from: "Are Product Teams like a Dungeons & Dragons party? w/ Derlen Chiu VP of Product @ April EP 106" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
11.21.2023
"Way of Product" Book Trailer
Hey there! Are you interested in getting exclusive updates on my latest research for my book? If so, join my newsletter at wayofproduct.com! My podcast is now focused on book research, and I want to share my progress with you....
11.06.2023
The Game of Product and How to Play It
Clip from: "Are Product Teams like a Dungeons & Dragons party? w/ Derlen Chiu VP of Product @ April EP 106" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
11.04.2023
When to step out of your lane and get things done.
Clip from: "Are Product Teams like a Dungeons & Dragons party? w/ Derlen Chiu VP of Product @ April EP 106" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
09.18.2023
Why Your Creativity Is Stuck—And How to Unleash It
How do you harness your ideas? How do you create things that are worth making? In this episode, I chat with Joey Cafone, author of "The Laws of Creativity" a comprehensive book on the creative process. Buy "The Laws...
07.24.2023
104 - Breaking Down the UX Architect Role - Jeremy Miller UX Architect @ GE Aerospace
07.17.2023
103 - How to get leadership to adopt your research insights - Nick Russell and Dan Robins, CoFounders of Dualo
In this episode: The future of knowledge management. Difference between research reports and an insight repository. What the Dualo team is doing to close the insights/decisions gap. Connect with Nick Connect with Dan Learn more about Dualo's insights repository...
07.10.2023
102 - Breaking Down the Staff Designer Role - Larry Cheng, Design Strategist @ Intuit
Staff design is a competency level. It could have several specializations. One of them being a strategist. Today I chat with Larry Cheng about how to progress in the IC path, and what is required on the staff designer career...
07.03.2023
101 - A Crash Course on Uncovering Pain Points and Thinking in Bets — Pieter Limburg, CEO of Mobilo
How do you know if you have spotted a good idea? In this episode, I chat with the CEO and Founder of Mobilo, a smart business card about evaluating pain points and how to be decisive in your product roadmap. Connect...
06.26.2023
100 - The Path to the VP of Design Role - Clay Walter, VP of User Experience @ ProducePay
Design getting the seat at the executive table is still a steep hill to climb. For the 100th episode of the show, I'm bringing my friend and longtime coworker Clay Walter to talk about his growth into the VP of...
06.19.2023
99 - How to Figure out Business Models, Pricing and Positioning for Your Product - Kevin Bailey, CEO of Design First
Today we learn from a veteran of the product design industry, Kevin Bailey from Product Design Agency "Design 1st". We talk about abandoning the term designer in favor of "product development specialist" and what we need to focus on to...
06.12.2023
98 - Curating Great Design Teams - Justin Tan @ Turtle Design
Great teams make great products, great design teams get companies to the next level. My guest is Justin Tan, Cofounder and Design Leader at Turtle Design. In this episode, we chat about helping companies get the right design hires for...
06.05.2023
97 - Breaking Down the VP of Product Role - Noam Grebel, VP of Product @ Doorloop
In this episode, I interview Doorloop's VP of Product, Noam Grebel, about the role of VP of Product. Connect with Noam This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
05.29.2023
96 - Why the Most Effective Leadership Style is Coaching - Jered Odegard, Director of Product Design @ Flyhomes
My guest today is Jared Odeguard, a design director and certified coach. In this episode, we talk about the most proven and effective style of management: Coaching. Connect with Jared This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...
05.22.2023
95 - A Tactical Guide To Building Self Sustaining Design Teams - Anjali Deswandikar @ Lollypop Design
My guest today has airdropped into multiple cities and set up fully functional design teams for the worldwide design agency Lollypop. Anjali Deswandikar talks about hiring and establishing a design culture. We discuss diversity and how to foster it and scale...
05.15.2023
94 - The Laws of Creativity - Joey Cofone, Founder and CEO of Baronfig
How do you harness your ideas? How do you create things that are worth making? In this episode, I chat with Joey Cafone, author of "The Laws of Creativity" a comprehensive book on the creative process. Buy "The Laws of...
06.27.2022
93 - Repost "Designing Google Assistant" Michael Greenberg and Margaret Urban
Repost of one of my top listened-to episodes. With a couple of Google conversation designers. Michael is currently working on conversation design at Meta. If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any...
06.27.2022
92 - #short "What does impact look like?"
Audio essay on impact in stops in your career. If you get any value out of this show, or if it has helped you in any way, please subscribe to “Thinking Out Loud About Design” for free to get the distilled...
06.20.2022
“What goes into building a valuable design team?” - Anthony Armendariz, Cofounder and Head of Design at Funsize Ep 91
Season 6 finale! In this episode, I talk with Anthony Armendariz about the culture he and his wife have built at Funsize, the prolific Austin TX-based design agency. We talk about reducing designer churn and the lessons he had to...
06.13.2022
90 - “Unpacking the Dedicated UX Research Role” - Varun Murugesan, Cofounder of Apple & Banana
I have personally never worked in a company with a dedicated UX researcher, so I reached out to, Varun Murugesan, one of the contributors to UX Research publication Apple & Banana, to learn how to properly utilize a full-time research...
06.06.2022
89 - “Using Design to Drive Revenue” - Richie Lokay, VP of Design at Wunderkind
Imagine hiring a company whose value proposition is more revenue? That's the promise of Wunderkind, an agency based in NYC that uses creativity and design as levers to drive business growth. In this episode, I chat with their VP of...
05.30.2022
88 - “Unpacking the Product Design Role” - Peter Loving, Founder of UserActive
In this episode, I discuss the product design role with Peter Loving, owner of the agency, UserActive, and the differences between UX and Product Design. I recommend this interview to anyone wanting to figure out what specialty they are going...
05.23.2022
87 - “What does it mean to delight customers?” - Erica Kitaev, Senior Director of Product at Thomson Reuters Practical Law
In this episode, I talk with Senior Director of Product Erica Gann Kitaev about how emotion and sentiment can be big indicators of product success. This episode is a great deep dive on delight. Connect with Erika: https://www.linkedin.com/in/egann/ Careers at Thomson Reuters:...
05.16.2022
86 - “How long does innovation take?” - Ian Peterman, Founder of the Peterman Design Firm
In this episode, I chat with Ian Peterman, Founder of the Peterman Design Firm, about the value of time and consistency when working out innovations. This interview will get you hyped to stick to something long-term because that's what it...
05.09.2022
85 - “How to turn research insights into actionable decisions” Richard White, CEO and Founder of Fathom
In this episode, I talk with serial entrepreneur Richard White, founder of Fathom, about how he balances vision and execution, and how to translate research insights into actual product roadmap moves. Connect with Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrwhite/ Download Fathom If you get any value out...

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The Way of Product with Caden Damiano episodes:

How to find underserved markets, "word-of-mouth" as a success metric, and what makes a product valuable? w/ Rob Petrozzo CPO of Rally Ep 118

Crafting AI User Experiences, What it Means to be an “Artist” and What you should Look for in your next role after a layoff w/ Michael Tinglin, Design Leader, ex 7-Eleven, Atlassian EP 117

Engineers invented design thinking! The history of the product design profession, thinking like an engineer, and UX as a Discipline w/ Bryan Zmijewski CEO of Zurb EP 116

Experiencing a startup exit, creating your own table instead of getting a seat at the table, what it takes to sell a compelling vision w/ Mitchell Clements Design Manager @ nCino Ep 115

How AI Transforms Small Teams into Global Powerhouses, Building Your Brand Online, AI's Role in Creating Compelling Posts and Videos w/ Ajay Yadav, Co-Founder of Simplified.Com Ep 114

The Art of Multi-Stakeholder Management, Upholding a Brand's "Enduring Idea", and Their Impact on Successful Organizations w/ Curt Schreiber, Chief Creative Officer at VSA Ep 114

Having Michael Jordan as a Stakeholder, Designing for Different Brands and Creating Iconic Products: An Interview with Michael DiTullo Ep 113

Use This Process to Prevent Rework, BulletProof Product Architecture, and Uncover First Principles w/ Sophia Prater @ Rewired UX EP 112

Navigating Disagreements, Cultural Differences, and The Case for Remote Work w/ Sharif Matar, Director of Design @ Product INC EP 111

Why Researchers are Being Laid Off, & How Thinking Like a Detective Can Save Your Research Career w Ari Zelmanow, Head of Research at Twilio Ep 110

Effortless stakeholder management, The case against collaborating with sharp elbows, and career fulfillment w/ Justin Dauer @ Anomaly by Design EP 109

Why Product Discovery isn't User Research, How to Design an Org Around Research and Product Discovery, and the Origins of the "Continuous Discovery" Framework w/ Teresa Torres EP 108

VP of Product Talks about Strategy and How to Choose One

How a VP of Product Develops a Strategy

How a VP Started in Product

The Value of Working with Rivals, What it Takes to Build a Product Org, and Developing Conviction in your Roadmap w/ Glendy Kam CPO of Tassat EP 107

Reflecting on The Game of Product

How PM's and Product Design can Be Better Partners

The Game of Product, Choosing How You Play It, and Resolving the Creative Tension Between PM and Design w/ Derlen Chiu, VP of Product at April EP 106

Successful Startup Case Study and How to Prevent you Startup From Failing Before it Even Starts: Insights from Danny Morrow of Extend Payments | Ep 105

How to Develop a Successful Startup Culture

What Does a Chief Innovation Officer Do?

Founder Recounts the Early Days of His Startup

How to Stay Humble as a Successful Startup Founder

The Importance of Founder/Market Fit

Who do you hold accountable when things go wrong?

"Way of Product" Book Trailer

The Game of Product and How to Play It

When to step out of your lane and get things done.

Why Your Creativity Is Stuck—And How to Unleash It

104 - Breaking Down the UX Architect Role - Jeremy Miller UX Architect @ GE Aerospace

103 - How to get leadership to adopt your research insights - Nick Russell and Dan Robins, CoFounders of Dualo

102 - Breaking Down the Staff Designer Role - Larry Cheng, Design Strategist @ Intuit

101 - A Crash Course on Uncovering Pain Points and Thinking in Bets — Pieter Limburg, CEO of Mobilo

100 - The Path to the VP of Design Role - Clay Walter, VP of User Experience @ ProducePay

99 - How to Figure out Business Models, Pricing and Positioning for Your Product - Kevin Bailey, CEO of Design First

98 - Curating Great Design Teams - Justin Tan @ Turtle Design

97 - Breaking Down the VP of Product Role - Noam Grebel, VP of Product @ Doorloop

96 - Why the Most Effective Leadership Style is Coaching - Jered Odegard, Director of Product Design @ Flyhomes

95 - A Tactical Guide To Building Self Sustaining Design Teams - Anjali Deswandikar @ Lollypop Design

94 - The Laws of Creativity - Joey Cofone, Founder and CEO of Baronfig

93 - Repost "Designing Google Assistant" Michael Greenberg and Margaret Urban

92 - #short "What does impact look like?"

“What goes into building a valuable design team?” - Anthony Armendariz, Cofounder and Head of Design at Funsize Ep 91

90 - “Unpacking the Dedicated UX Research Role” - Varun Murugesan, Cofounder of Apple & Banana

89 - “Using Design to Drive Revenue” - Richie Lokay, VP of Design at Wunderkind

88 - “Unpacking the Product Design Role” - Peter Loving, Founder of UserActive

87 - “What does it mean to delight customers?” - Erica Kitaev, Senior Director of Product at Thomson Reuters Practical Law

86 - “How long does innovation take?” - Ian Peterman, Founder of the Peterman Design Firm

85 - “How to turn research insights into actionable decisions” Richard White, CEO and Founder of Fathom