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Product Owner Interview Questions & Answers | Real PO Interview Tips | FutureForward 25 Techcanvass


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In Episode 25 of FutureForward, we go behind the title *Product Owner* and break down what it really takes to crack PO interviews and succeed in the role. From transitioning out of Business Analysis to handling stakeholders, backlogs, and product visionβ€”this 48-minute conversation is a practical guide for anyone aiming for a Product Owner role.


Hosted by Abhishek Srivastava, Founder & Chief Mentor, Techcanvass, this episode features two experienced Product Owners, **Anish Tiwary** and **Nitin Deswal**, who answer the most important and frequently asked Product Owner interview questions with real on-the-job examples.


🌟 About Our Guests

Anish Tiwary – Product Owner

SAFE Agile, CBAP & AWS certified professional with rich experience in business analysis, consulting, and now product ownership at a global bank.


Nitin Deswal – Product Owner

Product Owner & Business Analyst with 10+ years in the BFSI domain across India, US, Europe & South Africa, holding certifications such as PSPO, PSM, SAFE Agilist and ECPA.


⏰ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & episode overview

02:10 – Guest intros & BA β†’ Product Owner career journeys

09:00 – Day-to-day activities of a Product Owner

15:30 – Product Owner vs Product Manager vs BA

22:40 – Biggest challenges in the PO role (people, priorities, tech debt)

30:10 – Backlog refinement, roadmap & handling scope changes

37:20 – Saying β€œno”, managing difficult stakeholders & bad news

44:30 – Advice for aspiring and junior Product Owners


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