Episodes

How do you build impactful social tech products in a complex ecosystem?Drop a 🙌 if you believe patience and empathy are game changers in social innovation.When working in development, success isn't just about fast rollouts—it’s about understanding the nuanced layers of bureaucracy, diverse user needs, and evolving systems. Nakul Jain's insights highlight how deep field engagement, patience, and advocacy separate impactful projects from failed pilots.He emphasizes spending more time on the ground...

Drop a 🙌 if you believe patience and empathy are game changers in social innovation.When working in development, success isn't just about fast rollouts—it’s about understanding the nuanced layers of bureaucracy, diverse user needs, and evolving systems. Nakul Jain's insights highlight how deep field engagement, patience, and advocacy separate impactful projects from failed pilots.He emphasizes spending more time on the ground — truly understanding users’ lives — rather than relying solely on dat...

Discover how today's rapid technological shifts demand a strategic mindset that combines foresight with agility. Dr. Dinesh Chandrasekhar shares insights on evolving leadership, leveraging AI as a partner, and building resilient organizational strategies in an uncertain world.Key TopicsThe evolving role of a Chief Strategy Officer in the AI eraBalancing microscopic and telescopic views for strategic agilityHow AI accelerates decision-making and innovationBuilding a "digital twin" for personal an...

Discover how today's rapid technological shifts demand a strategic mindset that combines foresight with agility. Dr. Dinesh Chandrasekhar shares insights on evolving leadership, leveraging AI as a partner, and building resilient organizational strategies in an uncertain world.Key TopicsThe evolving role of a Chief Strategy Officer in the AI eraBalancing microscopic and telescopic views for strategic agilityHow AI accelerates decision-making and innovationBuilding a "digital twin" for personal an...

In this episode, Malthi SS engages with Ranjit Shyete, a deep tech venture capitalist, to explore India's position in the deep tech landscape. They discuss the challenges and opportunities within the Indian deep tech ecosystem, the role of venture capital, and the importance of government initiatives. Ranjit shares insights on successful startups, the semiconductor industry, and the significance of public good data sets in AI. The conversation also touches on the need for a product-first culture...

In this episode, Malthi SS engages with Ranjit Shyete, a deep tech venture capitalist, to explore India's position in the deep tech landscape. They discuss the challenges and opportunities within the Indian deep tech ecosystem, the role of venture capital, and the importance of government initiatives. Ranjit shares insights on successful startups, the semiconductor industry, and the significance of public good data sets in AI. The conversation also touches on the need for a product-first culture...

1. 💡 Ready to unlock the secrets of product management? In our latest episode, we dive deep into the evolution of product management roles over the last two decades! From the early days of tech to the current AI-native era, we've seen it all! What era do you think had the most impact on product management? Share your thoughts below! #ProductManagement #AI #TechEvolution #Podcast #Innovation #ProductTalk #Leadership #CareerGrowth #TechTrends #BusinessInsights 2. 🚀 Did you know that the role of...

1. 💡 Ready to unlock the secrets of product management? In our latest episode, we dive deep into the evolution of product management roles over the last two decades! From the early days of tech to the current AI-native era, we've seen it all! What era do you think had the most impact on product management? Share your thoughts below! #ProductManagement #AI #TechEvolution #Podcast #Innovation #ProductTalk #Leadership #CareerGrowth #TechTrends #BusinessInsights 2. 🚀 Did you know that the role of...

In this episode, we sit down with Deeksha Anand, Product Marketing Manager at Google, to unpack the realities of building and scaling products for global markets.We dive into:👉The real difference between a Product Manager and a Product Marketing Manager. 👉Skills you need to break into product marketing (even from a non-traditional background). 👉Why localization is not the same as translation, and why most global launches fail. 👉Frameworks for choosing your next market (with examples from Uber, I...

In this powerful conversation, we unpack how AI is redefining product management, team roles, and the future of work. What you'll hear: Why AI agents are the next wave Blurring lines between product & engineering Are we training people for a world that no longer exists? How to co-pilot with AI, not compete with it Measuring ROI of AI features — beyond hype The skills gap and how to adapt faster Guest: Vignesh Kumar , Director – Ecommerce & Marketplace @ Cisco Mentor to AI startups | Ex-VMware, O...

(Director, Institute of Design, JKLU | Hills Millennium Awardee) In this thought-provoking episode of Product Talk with Malthi, one of India’s most respected design leaders, Prof. A. Balasubramaniam, shares timeless lessons on design, usability, and social innovation. 🔍 What You’ll Learn 💡 What defines “good design” across physical and digital spaces 📦 Why humble products like ghamchas and charpoys often outperform high-tech gadgets ♿ How inclusive design benefits everyone, not just those with d...

(Director, Institute of Design, JKLU | Millennium Award Winner) In this thought-provoking episode of Product Talk with Malthi , one of India’s most respected design leaders, Prof. A. Balasubramaniam, shares timeless lessons on design, usability, and social innovation. 🔍 What You’ll Learn 💡 What defines “good design” across physical and digital spaces 📦 Why humble products like ghamchas and charpoys often outperform high-tech gadgets ♿ How inclusive design benefits everyone , not just those with ...

In this episode, we dive deep with Naveen —ex-Flipkart leader, TED speaker, and founder of LiquidMind AI —to unpack the future of AI, startups, and product leadership in India. 🔍 Highlights: How AI Agents are reshaping SaaS & enterprise ops The evolution of India’s startup ecosystem Google’s comment that sparked founder debates Deep tech + patient capital: India’s next big bet Must-have skills for PMs & founders in 2025 Can India catch up with China in AI? 💡 Real talk from someone who's built ac...

In this new episode, Malthi SS talks to Gregory J. Dunn, Dean of HSB, about reimagining education with: Real-world practitioners teaching students Global learning through study trips and visiting faculty AI as a strategic tool — not a shortcut Career development designed around actual industry needs HSB isn't just offering a degree — it’s helping students and professionals become adaptive, forward-thinking leaders. If you're exploring the future of education — this one is worth your time.

AI is changing how we build dev tools — are you ready? In the latest episode of Product Talks with Malthi , host Malthi SS dives in with guest Rishab Jolly to break down: How AI is transforming developer products The real difference between B2C, B2B, and dev platforms How tools like Copilot and AI agents are reshaping product workflows What product managers and founders must know for the future If you’re in product, tech, or just curious about the next wave of innovation, this one is a must-watc...

In this episode of Product Talk with Malti , we go deep into the realities of building products in complex, regulated environments. 💡 Apurva shares hard-won insights on: How technical a PM really needs to be in the AI/GenAI era Building scalable, compliant workflows across global markets Why understanding your tech stack matters (even if you don’t code) The future of PMs as "super ICs" and cross-functional leaders Responsible AI: when not to build with GenAI This is an unfiltered, real-world per...

What do regulations, compliance, and trust have to do with product strategy? A lot more than you think. In this episode, product leader Apurva Shrivastava shares how regulations like KYC, AML, GDPR, and the Inform Act directly shape decisions at product and business levels — especially in multi-sided marketplaces and fintech platforms. We cover: ✅ What proactive vs. reactive compliance looks like ✅ How to leverage AI and human-in-the-loop systems for fraud detection ✅ Why compliance should be tr...

🚀 The Startup Acceleration Formula – Scaling with the Right Tech Strategy Startups today build in weeks what once took years—but can your tech scale as fast as your vision? In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, I sit down with Srinivas Guni, Founder & CTO of AppOctet Technologies, to break down how startups can scale smartly while balancing speed, quality, and long-term success.🔹 IT services vs. product engineering – what’s the real difference?🔹 How to balance speed with quality and scala...

🚀 The Startup Acceleration Formula – Scaling with the Right Tech StrategyStartups today build in weeks what once took years—but can your tech scale as fast as your vision?In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, I sit down with Srinivas Guni, Founder & CTO of AppOctet Technologies, to break down how startups can scale smartly while balancing speed, quality, and long-term success.🔹 IT services vs. product engineering – what’s the real difference?🔹 How to balance speed with quality and scalabi...

🌟 AI, Storytelling & Building AI-Driven Products – Featuring Manas K. Mallik 🌟How do you build AI-driven products in a world where new models emerge every few weeks? How do you balance cost, infrastructure, and user experience while ensuring your AI-powered platform remains scalable?In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we sit down with Manas K. Mallik, Co-Founder & CTO of ReelCraft, an AI-powered video creation platform. With 24+ years of experience in AI, speech recognition, fintech, an...

🌟 AI, Storytelling & Building AI-Driven Products – Featuring Manas K. Mallik 🌟How do you build AI-driven products in a world where new models emerge every few weeks? How do you balance cost, infrastructure, and user experience while ensuring your AI-powered platform remains scalable?In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we sit down with Manas K. Mallik, Co-Founder & CTO of ReelCraft, an AI-powered video creation platform. With 24+ years of experience in AI, speech recognition, fintech, an...

🌟 AI, Product Management & the Future of AI Agents – Featuring Vellanki Sriharsha 🌟In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we explore how AI is reshaping product management, SaaS, and emerging technologies. With AI agents, automation, and vertical AI becoming mainstream, the role of a product manager is evolving faster than ever.Our guest, Vellanki Sriharsha, brings deep expertise in AI, product strategy, and emerging technologies. With vast experience in building AI-powered solutions acros...

🌟 AI, Product Management & the Future of AI Agents – Featuring Vellanki Sriharsha 🌟In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we explore how AI is reshaping product management, SaaS, and emerging technologies. With AI agents, automation, and vertical AI becoming mainstream, the role of a product manager is evolving faster than ever.Our guest, Vellanki Sriharsha, brings deep expertise in AI, product strategy, and emerging technologies. With vast experience in building AI-powered solutions acros...

🌟 Product Talk with Malthi – Featuring Saurabh Agarwal 🌟Join us in this power-packed episode with Saurabh Agarwal, Founder & CEO of DAiOM Consulting, where we uncover the latest trends in AI, Product Analytics, and Growth Marketing. Saurabh, one of India’s Top 100 AI Leaders, a Top LinkedIn Voice in Digital Marketing, and an expert in AI-driven business growth, shares his insights on:🔹 The real impact of AI on product management – are we moving towards AI-first products?🔹 Product Analytics ...