Fireside with Founders & Leaders

Fireside with Founders & Leaders

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Fireside with Founders & Leaders episodes

  • Unlocking Potential: The Power of Personal Development in Product Management - Jon Carman - Head of Product at England Rugby

    In this episode, we had the pleasure of being hosted at Twickenham Stadium by Jon Carman Head of Product for England Rugby we discussed his journey into product management and hiscurrent role as Head of Product at England Rugby.

    Jons focus has been on establishing the product function within the organisation, which is a new venture for England Rugby as they invest in digital transformation.

    Previously, he worked at Gusto, the Recipe Kit subscription company, where he was part of a significant growth journey. His role involved bridging the gap between customer experience and supply chain logistics.

    At England Rugby, Jon brings experience from different organisations and applies it to the unique challenges of the sports industry.


    We discuss;


    • Jons journey into Product
    • Innovations in Rugby and how digital is at the heart
    • How the RFU is driving innovation to gain engagement
    • Jons career transition from start-up to transformational change


      • So for all of this and loads more, hit play now.


      https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondavidcarman/

      [00:00:00] Twickenham Stadium and product journey.

      [00:01:12] Establishing product for the future.

      [00:06:51] Focusing on transformational change.

      [00:11:52] Using technology to change.

      [00:12:31] Unifying digital experiences in rugby.

      [00:14:29] Future of fan engagement.

      [00:19:05] Using technology to understand players.

      [00:21:10] Personalised content and membership options.

      [00:24:20] Challenges of transitioning between industries.

      [00:28:08] Expanding the product team.

      [00:32:23] Findability and user experience.

      [00:35:24] Cross-functional teams and transformation.

      [00:39:16] Reflecting on achievements.


      42 min
    • The Power of Transcripts: Enhancing Content Creation and Audience Impact

      In this episode, Tessa, a former journalist, shares her unique journey into the world of product management. She discusses her career as a video journalist for Reuters and the valuable skills she acquired in the field. Tune in to learn about Tess's transition from journalism to tech, and how her background in storytelling has influenced her approach to product management.

      43 min
    • Alastair Preacher - CPO and Co-Founder - Unblock- Unravelling the Benefits and Challenges of Web3 and Blockchain

      In this episode of Fireside with Founders and Leaders, host Rupert interviews Alistair Preacher, co-founder and CPO of Unblock. Alistair shares his entrepreneurial journey from consultancy to the corporate world, working on both digital and physical products. The conversation then delves into the world of Web3 and blockchain, exploring its complexities and potential societal benefits. Tune in to unravel the intricacies of this fascinating topic.
      In this episode we discuss;

      • Alastair's route to Product
      • Working across physical and digital products at Tesco
      • What does it really mean to be Product Focused
      • From Corporate to Start-Up and how the role differs
      • Why structure is important, even in startups.
      • Web3 broken down - what is it?
      • How it links with Blockchain technology
      • Why all of this matters and how it can help society

        • So for all of this and LOADS more, tune in now!

        [00:00:41] Web3 and blockchain.

        [00:06:49] Improving fruit and veg.

        [00:08:40] Tesco's blend of digital and physical.

        [00:11:33] Freshness perception and customer behavior.

        [00:16:43] A higher volume business.

        [00:19:33] Professional structures and stakeholder management.

        [00:23:00] Finding product market fit.

        [00:27:23] Web3 and its applications.

        [00:30:12] DeFi and democratizing financial access.

        [00:34:03] DeFi strategies and yield farming.

        [00:40:40] Use cases for NFTs.

        [00:43:21] Trust and volatility in crypto.

        [00:46:28] Deep fakes and authenticity.

        Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastairpreacher/


        50 min
      • Janie Ellwood - Senior Director of Product - The Trainline - From Pro Dancer to Product

        In this weeks episode we talk to Janie Ellwood Senior Product Director at the Trainline about her journey from being a Pro Dancer to becoming a Director of Product for one of the UKs most used Apps.


        We talk about;

        • Starting her Product Career in a StartUp
        • Moving to ASOS when still being founder-led
        • Taking the Trainline to Europe
        • The power of Story-Telling in Product
        • The Value of Research and Data - Customer Missions
        • The culture of Dog-Fooding
        • Moving up the "ladder" internally
        • Challenges building new markets & regions into a Product
        • Finding "cracks in the door" and getting your foot in them
        • Ensuring goals are transparent and people are aligned (OKR's)

          • So for all of this and LOADS more hit the play button now!


          You can connect with Janie on Social Media here;

          https://www.linkedin.com/in/janieellwood/


          47 min
        • Barry Pace - Head of Product at Penfold - Product Principles to help you thrive

          In this weeks episode we speak to Barry Pace - Head of Product at Penfold.


          In this episode we explore;

          • Barrys journey into Product Management
          • How his early career in Project Management defined his journey
          • Being able to transition across domains
          • How to optimise your first 90 days in a new role in Product
          • Continuous interviewing
          • Culture in a company is key to the success of the product
          • Creating psychological safety
          • The importance of finding a great mentor

            • For all this and loads more hit play now!


            https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryjamespace/


            Book reference - Teresa Torres - Continuous Discovery Habits

            41 min
          • Leon Saunders Calvert - CPO at ESG Book - Investing in our future

            In this week's episode, we talk to Leon Saunders Calvert, Chief Product Officer at ESG Book.


            We discuss;


            • Leons Journey into Product
            • Working in M&A
            • Making Data-Driven decisions
            • An insight into what ESG is
            • Trends in the market
            • Why sustainable finance is important
            • His desire to build meaningful products
            • Working in a market that is not fully understood
            • Where Leon sees the market in ESG evolving


              • So for all of this and more, hit play now!



              42 min
            • Simon Gunning - CEO at CALM - bringing the charity sector to life

              In this episode, we kick off season 4 by speaking to Simon Gunning CEO at Campaign Against Living Miserably.


              We talk about;

              • Simon's career in the corporate world, working for some of the biggest names and brands
              • Bringing lots of his learns from that world into his time at CALM
              • What CALM are doing to prevent suicide
              • Building it like a record label
              • The stigma that still exists around suicide and mental health
              • Some of the campaigns that CALM have launched


                • So for all this and loads more hit the play button now.

                41 min
              • James Lonergan - Design Operations Lead - BP - Building a better future

                In this episode, we speak to James Lonergan, Design Operations Lead at BP all about how they have been building a design team to shape the future of energy consumption.

                We talk about;

                • How James started his career in Design
                • Moving into an Ops role
                • What an Ops role really involves
                • What BP is doing to help shape how we consume energy, including working towards a net zero strategy
                • The importance that the design team will play in shaping the strategy

                  • So for all of this and loads more hit the play button now.


                  James can be found - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslonergan/



                  41 min
                • Ed Stration - Co-Founder - GeneHub - making better decisions & removing guesswork

                  In this episode, we talk to Ed Stration, Co-Founder of GeneHub about his journey to starting his business and what they are doing to help people make better decisions around medical treatment.


                  We discuss;

                  • Ed's early career - making the switch into something he's passionate about
                  • Finding his co-founder at Antler
                  • An idea starting with solving a problem for both of them
                  • Timing being key
                  • Being prepared to break things to make them work
                  • Building a secure way to help people's health and allow them to own their data
                  • Why they are building GeneHub and how they are doing it.


                    • For all of this and lot's more hit play now!



                    43 min
                  • Mini Break

                    This week we are having a short break, however, we want to hear from YOU about the topics you want to hear, the guests you want to see & hear from.

                    Please get in touch ([email protected]) to let us know.


                    We will be back in 2 weeks with another awesome guest!

                    4 min

                  About Fireside with Founders & Leaders

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                  In this podcast, we talk to some of the greatest founders and leaders about their journey to where they are as well as discuss their companies and many other subjects depending on the guest.