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Box CTO's Approach to Enterprise AI Tools & Insights from Google and OpenAI's Latest Releases w/ Ben Kus
In the latest episode of "Unsolicited Feedback," Fareed Mosavat chats with Ben Kus, CTO of Box, to delve into the dynamic world of AI advancements and their implications for technology companies and users alike. This episode offers rich insights into how multimodal AI is transforming the tech landscape, driven by recent announcements from OpenAI and Google.
Check out a full summary of the takeaways and lessons at ➡️ https://www.unsolicitedfeedback.co/
00:00 Introduction
02:07 Ben Kus: From Technologist to CTO of Box
04:08 AI Week Highlights: OpenAI and Google's Diverse Approaches
06:21 The Real-Time Magic of AI Demonstrations
11:43 OpenAI's Strategy: A Broad Yet Focused Approach
16:30 Google's AI Integration Strategy
19:49 Exploring the Potential of AI in Everyday Tools
23:39 The Enterprise Side of AI: Tailoring Technology for Business
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MVPs are Officially Dead: Here's How to Launch and Find Market Fit in 2024 w/ Sachin Rekhi
Welcome back to "Unsolicited Feedback," where Product-Market Fit (PMF) expert, Sachin Rekhi joins Fareed Mosavat to discuss the evolving thinking on Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and their impact on achieving PMF in competitive markets. We discuss Linear, Dropbox, and Airbnb, and reflect on this post by Linear co-founder, Tuomas Artman.
Check out a full summary of the takeaways and lessons at ➡️ https://www.unsolicitedfeedback.co/
00:00 From MVP to Magical: Rethinking Product Launch Strategy
06:46 Narrowing the Market: A Key to Success
07:34 The Dropbox Story: A Lesson in Product Polish and Narrow Focus
14:00 The Importance of Craft, Taste, and Target Audience in Product Development
18:25 Linear's Approach: Strong Convictions and Narrow Focus
24:01 The Power of Closed Betas and Waitlists
27:48 Case Study: LinkedIn Sales Navigator's Journey from Zero to One
31:20 Validating Product Market Fit Before Building
36:06 Narrowing the Target Audience for Precise Market Fit
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This week on "Unsolicited Feedback," Fareed Mosavat welcomed Sachin Rekhi to explore the shifting landscape of media, focusing on the evolution from traditional, slower media forms to what's increasingly being termed "dopamine culture." We analyze how this change is not only profoundly affecting how we consume content but also how we should build and launch products.
Sachin has created multiple Reforge courses, is the founder & CEO of NoteJoy, and the creator of LinkedIn Sales Navigator, a now $1B ARR business. And, he has a new video-native podcast you can watch on YouTube!
Check out a full summary at UnsolicitedFeedback.co!
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Revolutionizing Productivity: Feedback on Loom, Linear, and Even LaunchDarkly w/ Claire Vo
In part two of our "Unsolicited Feedback," host Fareed Mosavat and our esteemed guest, Claire Vo (CPO at LaunchDarkly, Founder of ChatPRD), explore significant advancements in AI and collaboration tools, with a spotlight on Loom and Linear's latest innovations. The episode delves into how these tools are not only enhancing productivity but also potentially reshaping communication norms in professional environments.
Check out a full summary of the takeaways and lessons at ➡️ https://www.unsolicitedfeedback.co/
00:00 Introduction
02:17 Exploring Loom's Innovations and Atlassian Integration
06:57 The Future of Collaboration: Video, Audio, and AI
14:42 Loom's Role in Atlassian's Ecosystem and Future Directions
17:33 Linear's Approach to Enhancing Product Development
20:55 The Challenge of Integrating Docs and Tasks
30:41 The Power of Being Your Own Customer
35:47 Embracing New User Experience and Onboarding
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Building ChatPRD and 🌶️ Takes on the Future of Product Management in the AI-Era w/ Claire Vo
In this week’s episode of "Unsolicited Feedback," we're excited to welcome back Claire Vo, CPO of LaunchDarkly and the founder of ChatPRD. As a repeat guest, Claire delves into the intricacies of building her AI tool, ChatPRD, and shares her incisive perspectives on the evolving roles in product management as AI reshapes the industry in 2024 and beyond.
Check out a full summary of her hot takes at Unsolicitedfeedback.co!
00:00 Introduction
02:22 Rethinking the 'No' Mantra in Product Management
06:42 Leveraging ChatPRD for Career Growth and Efficiency
20:29 Navigating the Challenges of Building AI Products
26:50 The Accessibility of Software Engineering for PMs
31:01 The Impact of Low Friction Analytics on Deep Analysis
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Critiquing Disney's Strategic Moves & Bundling Choices; Navigating the Future of StreamingIn this episode of 'Unsolicited Feedback,' host Fareed Mosavat and guest Mariah Muscato, a Director of Product at HubSpot, dive into a detailed discussion about Disney Plus, its bundle strategy, and the broader challenges facing streaming services. They explore Disney's transition from content creation to embracing technology, its battles with activist investors, and strategic decisions against the backdrop of evolving consumer expectations and the competitive landscape of streaming services. The conversation also touches upon the principle of the perfect bundle, Disney's potential shifts in strategy, the impact on and from platforms like YouTube, and broader discussions on the future of streaming content. Finally, the dialogue covers the pricing and packaging strategies of streaming, and speculates on the future direction of Disney Plus and its competitors.Check out a full summary of the takeaways and lessons at unsolicitedfeedback.co.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome01:00 The Evolution and Challenges of Disney's Streaming Strategy02:27 The Superfan vs. Casual Fan Dilemma in Content Strategy03:20 The Impact of Content Strategy on Subscriber Growth and Retention06:59 Disney's Strategic Shift and the Role of Bundling10:54 The Streaming Wars: A Battle for Content and Subscribers19:00 The Future of Streaming: Consolidation, Content, and Consumer Choice27:48 Disney Plus and the Challenge of Tech Transformation30:41 The Challenges of Content Distribution and Monetization39:49 YouTube and the Evolution of Content Consumption50:24 The Streaming Wars: Predictions and Strategies for SurvivalShow Notes: ➡️ Shishir Mehrotra's Four Myths of Bundling➡️ Disney's Original Bundling Strategy
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Tinder's New Safety Feature Delivers More Than Just Security to the Legendary Swiping App 🎉
In this episode of 'Unsolicited Feedback', host Fareed Mosavat and guest Mariah Moscato (Director of Product, HubSpot) discuss the intricacies of dating apps, with a focus on Tinder's new safety feature, 'Share My Date'. This feature allows users to share their location and date details for safety purposes. They explore how it not only enhances user safety but could open Tinder to new user groups and potentially drive network effects. Mariah shares her personal journey of moving to Dublin, her experiences with dating apps, and insights into how dating behaviors are evolving, especially around ethical non-monogamy. They also touch on how dating apps like Tinder could evolve to include non-dating functionalities and improve user engagements.
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Feedback on Humane, Limitless, and AirChat: Positioning and Strategy Insights For Early Stage Companies
In Part 2 of our conversation with Kieran Flanagan, CMO behind Zapier & HubSpot, we wanted to get back to our roots with some Unsolicited Feedback on the product launches of Humane AI, Limitless, and AirChat. Along the way, we uncovered a few key lessons for any early stage company navigating the complexities of market entry and product development.
If you think we’re wrong about any of this, we hope you’ll tell us on LinkedIn!
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The New AI Marketing Playbook Amid Google's Stumbles
This week on Unsolicited Feedback, Brian Balfour & Fareed Mosavat welcomed Kieran Flanagan, and within 30 seconds of taping, Kieran dropped a 💣 on us! He’s leaving his role as CMO of Zapier and rejoining HubSpot to lead initiatives at the intersection of marketing and AI!
Kieran is driven by the opportunity to define the future of marketing in an AI-driven world, and that naturally became our first topic.
As Kieran prepares to dive back into HubSpot, Brian mentions that a lot of HubSpot’s success has been accelerated by its ability to conquer Google. So, naturally, we questioned what lies ahead for this behemoth amidst the rise of AI and what the implications of Google’s latest SEO decisions are, given the broad dependency of marketing strategies on Google's search capabilities.
Fareed optimistically suggests that Google will adapt and continue to thrive. However, Kieran presents a compelling counterargument, starkly stating, "Google will not be fine." 🔥🔥🔥
After some spicy 🌶️ Unsolicited Feedback for Google, Kieran builds a "AI Marketing Playbook," a fascinating framework for navigating the new realities of an AI-driven marketing world.
The initial four pillars are:
Personalization
PLG 2.0
Multimodal Focus
Creator Partnerships
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Product Lessons from Netflix's "Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul" with Penelope Talbot-Kelly
In a fascinating episode of our podcast, Penelope Talbot-Kelly & Fareed Mosavat dove deep into the Netflix documentary "Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul."
The discussion revealed critical insights that resonate far beyond the e-cigarette industry, touching on fundamental issues relevant to all tech companies.
But first, Fareed and Penelope discuss the broader tech landscape, discussing trends such as AI, layoffs, and how these elements influence the current work culture. Penelope shared firsthand experiences and observations about the changing dynamics in recruitment and employee experiences, especially during times of economic downturns.
The tech labor market discussion starts immediately, and the Big Vape / Juul analysis begins at 15:30.
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Unpacking the Google-HubSpot Acquisition Rumors: Implications for the Future of CRM
This week on "Unsolicited Feedback," host Fareed Mosavat welcomed Penelope Talbot-Kelly, GM of Platform & Services at DoorDash, and Austin Hays, a veteran in CRM and Martech, to discuss the buzzing rumors about Google potentially acquiring HubSpot.
Austin previously joined us to chat about HubSpot’s acquisition of Clearbit. Well, he’s back to help us delve deeper into what this new merger could mean for the CRM landscape and digital marketing tools.
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Ever wondered how a game as old as chess could become a global sensation in the digital age? The answer lies in the power of product, growth, and, more recently, AI.
In our latest episode of Unsolicited Feedback, Joff Redfern and Fareed Mosavat had an insightful conversation with Erik Allebest, CEO of Chess.com. This episode explores the intersection of technology, human behavior, and ethics in the world of online chess, focusing on how Chess.com leverages AI to revolutionize the game while confronting challenges like cheating and maintaining a fair competitive environment. Insights from the platform's journey illuminate broader lessons in innovation, user engagement, ethical considerations, and growth strategy. -
In today’s episode of Unsolicited Feedback, Fareed Mosavat, Joff Redfern, and Kipp Bodnar delve into the meteoric rise of Martech tools and the transformative role of AI, with a special focus on the innovative video creation platform, HeyGen. This discussion is very valuable for anyone leading marketing efforts in 2024 and beyond. 🌠
The bottom line: We're currently optimizing AI tools to enhance conversion rates, yet we're still waiting for a new distribution channel to emerge. Could this change be on the horizon?
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LinkedIn Games: A Brilliant Move or a Misstep? 🎮🤔
LinkedIn is reportedly working on in-app games, a move that has ignited a wide range of opinions. In our latest episode of Unsolicited Feedback, co-hosts Joff Redfern and Fareed Mosavat, joined by HubSpot CMO Kipp Bodnar, delved into this topic.
We’ve shared our thoughts below, and we’d love to hear yours! Tune in next Thursday for more Unsolicited Feedback, where we’ll discuss the growing surge of martech tools.
Context: LinkedIn is testing the gamification waters, with companies ranked based on their employees' gaming scores. The company has confirmed these rumors, though we've only seen a few early screenshots. The games, a mix of puzzles and mini-games, seem reminiscent of the New York Times' daily games. But the question remains: is this what LinkedIn users need or want?
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In Part 2, of our Unsolicited Feedback with Adam Nash, CEO of Daffy, co-hosts Joff Redfern & Fareed Mosavat dove deep into the world of fintech, exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
To frame the conversation, Adam looked to the past, revisiting Clay Christensen's Innovator's Dilemma.
For a full summary of the episode's takeaways, join us at UnsolicitedFeedback.co.
0:00 Introduction & AI's Impact on Fintech
17:31 Importance of Understanding Competitors
19:40 Adam's Spicy Take
28:09 Return to Value Creation
36:41 Revisiting Clay Christensen's Innovator's Dilemma
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Adam Nash Explores the Art of Process-Strategy Fit at eBay and LinkedIn, with a Side of Diet Coke and Legos
On the latest episode of Unsolicited Feedback, hosts Fareed Mosavat and Joff Redfern are joined by the esteemed Adam Nash, CEO and Co-Founder of Daffy, a philanthropic platform championing the concept that everyone should get in the habit of giving back. Adam's illustrious career spans across tech giants like Greylock, Dropbox, LinkedIn, eBay, and Apple, and he's widely recognized for his insightful contributions on his blog, PsychoHistory.
Our journey begins with a nostalgic look at the pioneering days at LinkedIn and eBay, where we discuss the intricacies of process creation and leadership dynamics.
Stay tuned for our upcoming episode where we'll delve into the Fintech sphere, diving into the nuances of prioritization and competitive analysis.
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Shaun Clowes Analyzes Cognition Labs' Devin & Reddit’s IPO
We are joined by guest co-host Joff Redfern, Fareed Mosavat, and our guest Shaun Clowes. Today, we dive into two major stories: Devin and Reddit.
Join us at UnsolicitedFeedback.co for a full summary!
Devin: The Future of Programming or Just Another Tool in the Box? 🧰
This week, Cognition Labs released a video showcasing it’s AI Coder, Devin. Devin promises to be able to handle complex programming tasks with the autonomy that you’d expect from a human coder. We thought it was worth diving into this new offering and delivering some Unsolicited Feedback.
The Pending Reddit IPO: A Deep Dive into the Power of Community and the Potential of Monetization 🚀
Reddit, the front page of the internet, is finally going public and we have thoughts.
For absolute clarity, it is important to note that neither the podcast content nor this summary constitutes investment advice.
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Shaun Clowes Riffs on Waymo, Legos, and Process Advancement
This week, Fareed welcomed co-host Joff Redfern, Principle at Menlo VC and former CPO at Atlassian and guest Shaun Clowes, CPO at Confluent and former CPO of Mulesoft at Salesforce, CPO @ Metromile, and Head of Growth @ Atlassian.
This week’s Deep Dive drops Wednesday and we’re focused on Reddit & Cognition Lab’s Devin, but our riff this week is simply a classic happy hour conversation.
Fareed, Joff and Shaun cover a wide range of topics dropping some brilliant nuggets along the way. Enjoy!
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Casey Winters is back with Fareed Mosavat and our guest co-host, Ravi Mehta. In this episode, we're discussing two recent articles from Casey Accidental, Casey’s product & growth blog. In “Wood Grain Steering Wheels,” Casey writes about a misplaced prioritization pattern he sees time and time again.
We delve into these prioritization challenges and explore Meta's impressive history of decisive prioritization.
Then, we jump into mishaps with second products - understanding signs of trouble and how to address them.
Lastly, we delve into the impact of organizational structure on product expansions, analyzing the reasoning behind Square's recent organizational shift.
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Ravi Mehta teams up with Fareed Mosavat once more. This week, Ravi and Fareed are joined by Casey Winters, former CPO at Eventbrite and growth expert at Pinterest and Grubhub.
🔍 The Big Question for Today: Is consumer tech experiencing a resurgence? With the advent of AI, some believe we're on the brink of a consumer tech revolution. But is this really the case?
🤷 Is consumer back? Sort of… 🤷
The Good News 🎉 People are spending more time online and are more willing than ever to try new products, including paid products. The days of freemium being the only way to acquire customers is seemingly behind us. And, the rise of AI has opened up exciting opportunities for product-minded founders to create value for consumers.
The Bad News 😬 The landscape is dominated by big players like Apple, Amazon, and Epic, making it hard for new entrants. Plus, the journey from seed stage to a mass-market consumer platform is long and fraught with risk. As a result, we’re still seeing few and far between VC backed consumer start ups. But, just because consumer is largely not investable, doesn’t mean it isn’t vibrant and growing.
What should founders or product leaders interested in consumer markets do? Check out a full summary of the takeaways at UnsolicitedFeedback.co. - Показать больше