Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth

In this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Fabrice des Mazery to explore: 

● The evolution of product management from a cost center to a profit center ● Applying venture capital-style investment thinking to product development ● Portfolio management approach to product initiatives (low-hanging fruits, strategic bets, moonshots) ● Balancing short-term ROI with long-term innovation ● The importance of connecting product metrics to business outcomes ● Managing product investments across different company stages and cultures ● Strategies for advocating product investments to stakeholders ● The role of discovery in reducing investment risk ● Lessons learned from entrepreneurship and managing both bootstrapped and venture-funded companies

Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many others. 

Check out our three most downloaded episodes: 

• Applying Growth Strategies Across Industries | Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement, Asana
• How can you improve a product’s global experience? With Mauricio Monico from Wish
• How to refine a product offering when you go global | Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26

Inclusive design is at the very core of the stories which has driven some of our favourite clients to success, but as James explains, if you don't test in a way which reflects your users, you'll find that your product starts to become exclusive. Here's how you can test to ensure you're as inclusive as possible via testing.
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many others. 

Check out our three most downloaded episodes: 

• Applying Growth Strategies Across Industries | Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement, Asana
• How can you improve a product’s global experience? With Mauricio Monico from Wish
• How to refine a product offering when you go global | Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26

In this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Josef Starýchfojtů, Chief Product and Technology Officer at MEWS. They explore:
● The evolution of property management systems (PMS) in hospitality and the industry's ongoing migration to cloud solutions● MEWS' approach to product development, focusing on business outcomes rather than feature checklists● Challenges in implementing new technology in a traditionally tech-resistant industry● The complexities of PMS onboarding and implementation in 24/7 hospitality operations● Market fragmentation and MEWS' strategy for consolidation through acquisitions● The balance between building integrated solutions and maintaining an open marketplace for integrations● The future of hospitality technology and industry consolidation trends

Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many others. 

Check out our three most downloaded episodes: 

• Applying Growth Strategies Across Industries | Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement, Asana
• How can you improve a product’s global experience? With Mauricio Monico from Wish
• How to refine a product offering when you go global | Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26

What are the most common "dark areas" for bugs in signup flows?

How does testing across diverse devices and environments enhance user experience and performance?

Curious to learn more? Speak to Horatiu and the GAT team at https://www.globalapptesting.com/speak-to-us
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many others. 

Check out our three most downloaded episodes: 

• Applying Growth Strategies Across Industries | Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement, Asana
• How can you improve a product’s global experience? With Mauricio Monico from Wish
• How to refine a product offering when you go global | Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26

In this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Gabriel Aguilo, Director of Product at Hootsuite. They explore:
● The value proposition of product managers in different business contexts● How to measure product management success through metrics and KPIs● The relationship between product-led growth and product management● The impact of product managers on maintaining long-term vision● The evolution of product management roles with emerging technologies● The diverse background and paths into product management● The future of product management in an AI-driven world
Gabriel Aguilo brings his experience from roles at Hootsuite, Sitecore, and Bloomreach to discuss why product managers are essential for business success and how their role is evolving with new technologies and channels.

Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many others. 

Check out our three most downloaded episodes: 

• Applying Growth Strategies Across Industries | Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement, Asana
• How can you improve a product’s global experience? With Mauricio Monico from Wish
• How to refine a product offering when you go global | Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26

How different clients leverage GAT to localize their product?
Why you need to test your product even if you're not localized?

Curious to hear more? Book to speak to Alex at http://globalapptesting.com/speak-to-us


Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many others. 

Check out our three most downloaded episodes: 

• Applying Growth Strategies Across Industries | Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement, Asana
• How can you improve a product’s global experience? With Mauricio Monico from Wish
• How to refine a product offering when you go global | Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26

How can developers leverage crowd-testing to improve accessibility?

What’s the most effective step you can take to make your product accessible faster?

Speak to GAT: https://www.globalapptesting.com/speak-to-usglobalapptesting.com
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many others. 

Check out our three most downloaded episodes: 

• Applying Growth Strategies Across Industries | Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement, Asana
• How can you improve a product’s global experience? With Mauricio Monico from Wish
• How to refine a product offering when you go global | Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26

In this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Nader Balata to explore: 

● The fundamental differences between B2B enterprise and B2C product management ● The importance of security, reliability, and support in enterprise products 
● The disconnect between decision-makers and end-users in enterprise software 
● The role of trust and relationships in enterprise sales 
● Salesforce's successful approach to enterprise product marketing and sales 
● The technical complexity of enterprise product development 
● How B2B products are becoming more consumer-focused in design 
● The stability of enterprise product management careers compared to B2C

Nader Balata brings his experience from both Equinix and Salesforce, offering unique insights into how enterprise product management differs from B2C and smaller B2B companies. He shares specific examples from his time at Salesforce, including how they won deals through trust-building and comprehensive customer support.


Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many others. 

Check out our three most downloaded episodes: 

• Applying Growth Strategies Across Industries | Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement, Asana
• How can you improve a product’s global experience? With Mauricio Monico from Wish
• How to refine a product offering when you go global | Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26

Why is automation not always the best route for QA testing?

How can engineers leverage crowd-testing to generate faster releases?

What is the most important thing you can do to release faster?

Speak to GAT: https://www.globalapptesting.com/speak-to-us

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Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many others. 

Check out our three most downloaded episodes: 

• Applying Growth Strategies Across Industries | Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement, Asana
• How can you improve a product’s global experience? With Mauricio Monico from Wish
• How to refine a product offering when you go global | Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26

In this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Sriram Palghat, Director of Product at Qualcomm, focusing on data and simulation factory on the cloud to train and validate AI models used by car manufacturers. They explore:
● The current state of self-driving car technology and the journey towards full autonomy (L5)● Technical challenges in developing autonomous vehicles, including safety and edge cases● The role of chip manufacturers like Qualcomm in advancing autonomous vehicle technology● Different approaches to achieving full autonomy, from incremental (L2 to L5) to direct L4/L5 development● Market dynamics, including competition between traditional automakers and tech companies● The potential impact of autonomous vehicles on car ownership and ride-sharing services● Regulatory challenges and the importance of safety in autonomous vehicle development● Consumer adoption challenges and strategies for building trust in self-driving technology
Sriram Palghat brings his expertise from working with engineers and scientists who build AI models for autonomous vehicles. He provides insights into the complex world of self-driving car development, from chip manufacturing to real-world testing and deployment.
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Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many others. 

Check out our three most downloaded episodes: 

• Applying Growth Strategies Across Industries | Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement, Asana
• How can you improve a product’s global experience? With Mauricio Monico from Wish
• How to refine a product offering when you go global | Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26