Episodes

🌟 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 ...

Join us in this insightful episode with Shalini Sankarshana, Managing Director at Planview, as we delve into:Career growth opportunities for mid-career product managers: Traditional CPO/CTO roles and unconventional paths like strategy, sales, and customer success.How AI is reshaping product management roles and the skills required to thrive.Whether an MBA is necessary for career advancement or if alternative strategies suffice.Actionable tips from Shalini’s inspiring career journey across tech, ...

Join us in this insightful episode with Shalini Sankarshana, Managing Director at Planview, as we delve into:Career growth opportunities for mid-career product managers: Traditional CPO/CTO roles and unconventional paths like strategy, sales, and customer success.How AI is reshaping product management roles and the skills required to thrive.Whether an MBA is necessary for career advancement or if alternative strategies suffice.Actionable tips from Shalini’s inspiring career journey across tech, ...

In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we sit down with Vikrama Dhiman, one of Asia's most renowned product leaders and the Chief Product Officer at Gojek, Southeast Asia's premier technology company. Vikrama brings a wealth of experience in managing cross-functional teams and building cutting-edge technology and user-centric products. We explore: What it takes to build AI-powered products Managing expectations and metrics for AI initiatives. Achieving product-market fit in AI India's role...

Join us in an engaging conversation with Kapil Jaiswal, Head of Products at Whatfix, as we explore the journey of building a globally adopted B2B SaaS product. Kapil shares valuable insights on:How generative AI is disrupting product management.Evolving product-market fit in the SaaS ecosystem.Building strong global customer partnerships.Addressing enterprise expectations in product roadmaps.The future of SaaS and the road ahead for B2B startups. Time Stamps:- 0:00:33 – Is engineering dead in th...

Join us in an engaging conversation with Kapil Jaiswal, Head of Products at Whatfix, as we explore the journey of building a globally adopted B2B SaaS product. Kapil shares valuable insights on:How generative AI is disrupting product management.Evolving product-market fit in the SaaS ecosystem.Building strong global customer partnerships.Addressing enterprise expectations in product roadmaps.The future of SaaS and the road ahead for B2B startups.Time Stamps:-0:00:33 – Is engineering dead in the ...

Join us in this insightful episode as we talk to Tejas Vyas, who spent 12 incredible years at BigBasket, leading their journey from zero to one and scaling one to one hundred as Product Head. Now, Tejas is on a mission to create impactful products in sustainability and carbon footprint management.🎧 What to expect in this episode:The evolving role of product managers in the age of AI.Challenges and opportunities in quick commerce.Building a business at the intersection of profitability and sustai...

Welcome to Product Talks with Malthi! In this episode, host Malthi SS chats with Raghu Ramanujam, a product leader from Flipkart, about the Indian startup ecosystem, its growth, challenges, and future opportunities.What’s Covered?Why hasn’t India produced global giants like TikTok or WhatsApp yet?How startups can achieve product-market fit and scale globally.The role of AI in transforming product management and startup strategies.Key advice for founders: resilience, innovation, and leverag...

In this must-watch episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we welcome Roopa, an accomplished product and technology leader in B2B SaaS. She shares her formula for building successful products and managing large, distributed teams in a global market.Roopa also shares her recipe for impactful leadership, focusing on clear communication, aligning vision with action, and ensuring seamless execution. This episode is filled with actionable insights for anyone looking to lead with a customer-first approa...

In this must-watch episode of Product Talk with Malthi, we dive deep into the world of gamification—how products use storytelling, psychology, and engagement techniques to influence user behaviour. 🚀 Join Malthi and special guest Vaishnavi as they explore her journey from radio jockey to product design expert. They discuss the challenges of gamification, why some strategies work and others don’t, and share insights on behavioural frameworks to enhance user experiences. Vaishnavi also recommends ...

Priyanka, Chief Design Officer at Dream11, and Muru, CTO at HerKey, dive into key insights on building inclusive social platforms. They discuss the challenges of developing products like WhatsApp, balancing openness, safety, and privacy, and how thoughtful design strategies foster user trust. Discover how customer empathy is transforming user experiences and why safety and privacy are non-negotiable in today’s digital landscape.. They also discuss the powerful role of women in technology and the...

Explore the world of data with Sathish KS, CTO of Zeotap GMBH. Sathish discusses the transformative power of data platforms, from the concept of "data as the new oil" to how businesses are leveraging data for innovation and growth. Key topics include the evolution of data platforms, the challenges posed by data silos, the role of AI in enhancing product management, and the importance of data quality and privacy. Sathish also highlights how modern organizations are balancing data-driven strategie...

Explore how machine learning is transforming cancer detection and the challenges of bringing this technology to the forefront of healthcare space. Dive into the inspiring story behind Niramai's mission to break social barriers in rural healthcare, fueled by a personal tragedy. Gain insights into the tech hurdles of healthcare innovation, learn about effective go-to-market strategies, and uncover the possibilities for nationwide healthcare coverage and future innovations that could reshape the in...

Explore the journey from UNIX to modern microservices and learn about integrating diverse data sources and building products from scratch using non-SQL databases. Dr. Srikant discusses the shift to decentralized ecosystems with open APIs and shares his experiences with industry leaders and early Silicon Valley's collaborative innovation. He advocates for practical, hands-on educational initiatives in AI and data sciences, addressing current gaps in product management and stressing the need for i...

Facing challenges with product monetization or ad integration? Anurag Verma addresses common challenges by sharing monetization strategies and a guide on choosing the right ad formats. He discusses seamless ad integration, essential ad tech metrics, and offers recommendations for B2B and B2C monetization. Anurag also highlights the importance of cross-functional collaboration and explores how new technologies impact ad formats and user experience, providing actionable insights for effective ad t...

Ranjani Mani, Director & Country Head of Generative AI at Microsoft India, joins host Malthi to explore AI's transformative impact on product management. They discuss practical examples of Generative AI, its role in productivity, process automation, and customer experience enhancement. Ranjani also addresses challenges in AI project implementation, underscores the product manager's crucial role in aligning technology with business goals, and offers strategic insights for effective AI integration...

Explore the transformative impact of AI on the tech industry and startups with Rajan as he shares his journey from working on SaaS products to focusing on AI SaaS, highlighting the evolution of AI from its early days to the present. The discussion emphasizes the revolutionary potential of AI, comparing its impact to the advent of cloud computing, and covers the differences in AI adoption and investment between the US and India. Gain valuable insights into the AI landscape, including practical ad...

Discover how strategic pivots can lead to successful acquisitions with Bhaskar, a seasoned product leader in supply chain, accounting, and fintech. He shares EasyTap's shift from hardware-first to software-first, leading to its acquisition by Razorpay, and explores the impact of India's digital stack, especially UPI. Bhaskar discusses deploying e-commerce devices and digital payment solutions, highlighting innovations like UPI Lite and the National Common Mobility Card. He also covers emerging t...

I'm thrilled to share the latest episode of the Level Up Prodcast with Malthi where I had an enriching conversation with Karthi Subbaraman , Senior Design Director at Salesforce. 🌟 In this episode, we cover: 🛤️ Karthi's Career Journey: From a C++ programmer to a strategic designer and product manager, Karthi shares her incredible two-decade journey in the tech industry. 📝 The Importance of Writing: Discover why writing is a crucial skill for product managers and how it enhances clarity and cogni...

In this episode we deep dive with Sumit Singh on the two sides of Hiring and Interviewing. We delve into topics of "What goes in Hiring Product Managers and preparing for the interviews". Some very candid share outs.0.00 - 4.39 Introduction of Sumit's experience 4.40 - 14.51 How does Hiring manager get to the "most suitable" candidates. Unpacking it layer by layer from sourcing resumes to exploratory conversations14.52 - 24.30 How does one assess PM craft, attitude, culture fitment, creativi...

In this episode, I chat with Sonali Nands, who is Senior Vice President at Exxat. Prior to Exaat, Sonali was product leader with High Radius and managed a fairly large team with Product, Design, Analytics and Engineering. We spoke about:- Managing different things as a Product Leader - people, product, strategy etc- How to Foster Innovation and Creativity- Balancing Speedy Execution and Strategic Thinking- Advice for Women in Product Management- Managing Diverse Teams and Priorities...

Key TakeawaysEntrepreneurial Journey and Insights: Chaitra shares her transition from a software engineer to a serial entrepreneur, highlighting her experiences and learnings from Stanford and Silicon Valley, emphasizing the importance of diverse experiences in shaping her approach to startups and product innovation.Focusing on Women in Fintech: The conversation reveals the significant potential in addressing the financial needs of women, underscoring the untapped market and the unique insig...

In today's episode, we're joined by Neha Bagaria, the founder of Herkey(formerly JobsForHer), as she shares the journey of her product's evolution alongside her company's growth.Key takeaways- Do it manually before you build it- Be obsessed with your customers- Embracing change is the only way to succeed- Find your fly-wheels- Beat the things into details for perfect execution- Manage your time

I am thrilled to share my latest episode with our own "Product(Value)-Led Growth" Guru - Deepak Singh(Founder of PMcurve.com and Author of TechSimplified)Deepak shared invaluable insights into transitioning from a traditional Product Manager to a Growth PM, emphasizing the shift towards value-led growth strategies. From discussing the essence of understanding user behavior to leveraging data and experimentation, Deepak outlined the pathway to impactful product leadership. His journey from lead...