Product Rising

What makes the Women In Product Conference such a unique experience? Hear from Anavi Nahar, Sharmeen Browarek Chapp, and Paz Zuniga, three members of this year’s steering committee, as they share more about their roles, the conference’s theme, and why attendees feel empowered to turn their goals into a reality. 

This week, we explore AI product development with Maryam Ashoori, head of product at IBM for Watsonx.ai and Watsonx Foundation Models. This episode marks the second installment of several case studies offering insight into diverse AI solutions.

This week, we dive into AI product development with Naba Banerjee, Head of Trust and Safety at Airbnb. Naba shares her pioneering work on an AI-based reservation screening system, tackling party risks. This episode marks the first of several case studies, offering insight into diverse AI solutions, team dynamics, and collaborative problem-solving approaches.

In the latest episode of the podcast, Lisa O'Malley — Sr. Director of Product Management at Cloud AI, Google — shares an executive’s perspective on building AI products. Join us for an enlightening conversation on what it takes to thrive in AI and product management.

This week, Polly Allen, an ex-Amazon AI product coach and advisor, returns to the podcast to discuss decision-making, product development shifts, biases, and collaboration. She emphasizes AI as a problem-solving tool and advocates for a value-centric approach, prioritizing business and user needs over technical metrics.

Join us as we speak to Polly Allen, AI product coach and advisor, for a conversation on breaking into AI Product Management, where the essentials go beyond technical skills to include strategic thinking, risk management, and bridging communication between teams.

Looking for more insight on transitioning into AI Product Management? Attend Polly's free masterclass on February 8th or register for the "Design and Build Conversational AI" course starting February 19th.

Marily Nika, former AI Product Lead at Meta and Google, joined us in our latest podcast episode to break down the complexities of AI product development. She details how to succeed in AI product development, particularly for those who lack a technical background. Plus, we'll dive into the fundamentals of AI product development, including experimentation, data analysis, and crucial decision-making skills.

PODCAST UPDATE: We’re thrilled to introduce Women In Product’s new series on AI product management.

Like our last podcast, The Path to CPO, this series was designed from the get-go to transform elusive information, like becoming a Chief Product Officer, into actionable insights. This time around, we’ll demystify AI product management, regardless of your technical background.

Each episode features industry leaders who share their opinions on the latest trends, strategies, and AI innovations. Plus, you’ll gain real-world, practical advice to leverage your PM expertise and succeed in the sector.

In this replay of episode 35, Shruti Sheorey interviews Marty Cagan, author of “Empowered.” Marty shares more about why coaching and hiring are such key parts of what product leaders should be doing, how product leaders can give more strategic context to their teams, and why OKRs are often failures at companies.

What’s the difference between mentors, coaches, and sponsors? Tune into this podcast episode to hear from Susan Davis-Ali, Founder and President of Leadhership1,  a coaching company dedicated to empowering mid-career women in technology. Susan shares her insights on essential strategies for securing sponsorship to propel your career forward.