Cieden Podcast

In this episode, we explore the roots of founder burnout with executive coach Jerry Colonna. Jerry is the author of the "Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up", co-founder and CEO of Reboot.io.

Jerry unpacks the parable of the 'Founder's Kiln,' how to transform your inner critic from an enemy into an ally, and why burnout isn't about stress but about our search for meaning. This is a guide for leaders who want to build without losing their soul in the process.

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🎙 ⁠⁠⁠Jerry Colonna⁠⁠⁠, Jerry Colonna, author, co-founder and CEO of Reboot.io

🎙 ⁠⁠Yuriy Mykhasyak⁠⁠, podcast host, co-founder & CEO of Cieden

This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for product designers, ⁠let’s chat⁠.

In this episode, we chat with Teresa Torres, one of the most influential thinkers in modern product management, about embedding continuous discovery into your product practice.

Teresa is the author of the essential book Continuous Discovery Habits and a world-renowned product discovery coach. For leaders struggling to bridge the gap between company goals and customer needs, this episode offers a masterclass in building products that matter.

Teresa unpacks the nuances of discovery in complex B2B environments, the cognitive biases that derail customer interviews, and how to leverage AI without falling for the hype. This is a tactical guide for leaders who want to move beyond feature factories and build outcome-driven teams.

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🎙 ⁠⁠Ana Mudryk⁠, Podcast Host, Head of PdM and BA at Cieden

🎙️ Teresa Torres, Product Discovery Coach, Author of Continuous Discovery Habits

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Mohammed Abdoolcarim spent years at the heart of innovation at Apple and Google. Now, as the co-founder of Beacon AI, he’s applying those lessons to build the next generation of intelligent design tools.

In the race to ship AI features, are we losing sight of what makes a product truly great?

This episode cuts through the hype around "vibe design" to explore the strategic tension between launching fast and crafting experiences that last.

We dive into the realities of building AI-native products, the hidden story of iteration behind breakout successes like Siri, and how to balance speed with the precision that defines legendary products.

For founders, designers, and product leaders navigating the AI landscape, this is a masterclass in strategy.

What’s in here:

• Apple’s “slow and careful” vs. Google’s “launch fast” AI strategy
• The truth about innovation: Why the Siri you know was the 52nd version
• Beyond “vibe design”: What it really takes to build high-quality AI
• A hybrid product strategy: Balancing big bets with fast iteration
• The future of interfaces: Why a multimodal world will coexist
• Discovering unintended (and powerful) use cases after you launch

Let’s connect on LinkedIn:

🎙 ⁠Yuriy Mykhasyak⁠, Podcast Host, Co-founder & CEO of Cieden

🎙⁠ Mohammed Abdoolcarim⁠, Co-founder of Beacon AI

This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for strategic designers,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Dane Maddams is a Director of Product at Culture Amp. In this episode, he challenges the idea that empathy is a soft skill, arguing it's the foundation for team performance. He unpacks the lessons from his "zombie-themed" keynote on psychological safety and discusses the balance between ruinous empathy and radical candor. We also explore the empathy deficit in B2B and how to lead teams through the uncertainty of AI.

Learn how to build the psychological safety that unlocks speed and innovation. Discover a practical approach to empathy that strengthens teams and drives results.

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🎙 ⁠⁠Ana Mudryk⁠, Podcast Host, Head of PdM and BA at Cieden

🎙 ⁠⁠Dane Maddams, Director of Product at Culture Amp⁠

This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for strategic designers,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Marcelo Calbucci is the author of The PRFAQ Framework. He previously held roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and numerous startups.

In this episode, Marcelo unpacks Amazon's PRFAQ framework and discusses the "Four Horsemen of Strategy Failure." We also explore AI's threat to customer empathy and a practical framework for delegating tasks to AI.

Learn how to apply Amazon's strategic thinking to your own products. Discover a clear method for leveraging AI without sacrificing strategic depth.

Let’s connect on LinkedIn:

🎙 ⁠Ana Mudryk⁠, Podcast Host, Head of PdM and BA at Cieden

🎙 ⁠Marcelo Calbucci⁠, Author of The PRFAQ Framework

This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for strategic designers,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠let’s chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Bruce Yang is a Head of Product at Way2B1. He previously led product management at Triumph, Forge, and others. In this episode, Bruce discusses building an AI-centric culture and the importance of hiring builders over predefined roles. We also explore aligning team biases and establishing an AI Center of Excellence.

Learn how to transform your organization into an AI-native powerhouse. Discover strategies to implement AI policies that foster collaboration over fear.

Let’s connect on LinkedIn:

🎙 Ana Mudryk, Podcast Host, Head of PdM and BA at Cieden

🎙 Bruce Yang, Head of Product at Way2B1

This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for mindful designers,⁠ ⁠⁠⁠let’s chat⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Javier Bargas left a 14-year career at Google, where he led UX research across YouTube and Google Play, to launch Astrolabium — a training company for UX professionals.

In this episode, we dive into building impactful research teams, avoiding AI hype traps, and what it really takes to drive user-centric innovation in 2025. Founders, designers, and product leaders — this one’s for you.

What’s in here:

• Rapid Research at Google

• AI’s role in UX and product validation

• Learning from failures in tech

• Why “Junior” doesn’t mean “less valuable”

• What Twitch got wrong about user research

Let’s connect on LinkedIn:

🎙 Yuriy Mykhasyak, Podcast Host, Co-founder & CEO of Cieden

🎙 Javier Bargas⁠, Founder of Astrolabium & Former Google UX Director

This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for mindful designers, ⁠⁠⁠let’s chat⁠⁠⁠.

Rodolfo Ferro Casagrande is the Head of Design at Helcim, a payments company that delivers an easier, smarter, and more affordable payment experience with a human touch.

In this episode, Rodolfo unpacks the art of crafting delightful digital products. Drawing on over a decade of experience in product and brand design, Rodolfo reveals how to create user experiences that resonate, blend creativity with functionality, and inspire design teams to aim beyond the basics.

Delight isn't an afterthought — it's a driving force behind user engagement and loyalty.

Let’s connect on LinkedIn:

🎙 ⁠⁠Yuriy Mykhasyak⁠⁠, Podcast Host, Co-founder & CEO of Cieden

🎙 ⁠⁠Rodolfo Ferro Casagrande, Head of Design at Helcim

This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for agile designers, ⁠⁠let’s chat⁠⁠.

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Join us as we talk with Peter Hazlehurst, Co-founder and CEO of Synctera, a fintech company that raised $33M Series A to help connect banks and fintechs. 

Peter, who previously led teams at Google, Uber, and Nokia, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of fintech and banking. 

Discover how smaller players can be empowered to innovate and learn about the transformative potential of Banking as a Service (BaaS).  We'll explore the impact of regulation, the future of consumer banking, and the exciting possibilities for interconnected financial services. 

Don't miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge from one of the industry's most experienced leaders.

Let’s connect on LinkedIn:

🎙 ⁠Yuriy Mykhasyak⁠, Podcast Host, Co-founder & CEO of Cieden

🎙 ⁠Peter Hazlehurst, Co-founder & CEO of Synctera

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Joshua Kerievsky is the CEO of the agile consultancy Industrial Logic. For decades, he has been helping companies like Google, Ford, and other Fortune 500 firms build better products and lead more fulfilling lives. 

To share these insights with a broader audience, he wrote The Joy of Agility, a book recommended by Marty Cagan to all product professionals and beyond. Its mission is to challenge the common perception that Agile is just a set of rules or a product management methodology. In reality, Agile is more than that – it helps us adapt gracefully to a fast-changing world.

In this episode, we explore various aspects of Agile, from its current state and organizational challenges to practical strategies for development, team dynamics, and learning, ending with insights on overcoming resistance and understanding financial impacts.

📚 During this discussion, Joshua and Yuriy mentioned:

– The State of Agile Culture Report 2023

– The Hard Things About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

– Selling the Invisible by Harry Beckwith

Let’s connect on LinkedIn:

🎙 Yuriy Mykhasyak, Podcast Host, Co-founder & CEO of Cieden

🎙 Joshua Kerievsky, Founder & CEO of Industrial Logic

This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for agile designers, let’s chat.

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