Mpowa CPO on Human-Centered Product Development in the AI Era

Are you building products that truly solve customer problems or just chasing technology trends? In this podcast hosted by Barbara Bermes, Mpowa CPO Sumaiya Noor speaks on human-centered product development in the AI era. Sumaiya shares her extensive insights from leading product teams across six continents, offering a nuanced perspective on how to leverage AI while keeping customer needs at the center of innovation.

Want to know how top product leaders are navigating the AI revolution? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Microsoft Cloud for Industries General Manager Monica Ugwi will be speaking on the future of product management in the AI era. Monica shares her unique insights from working at tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft, offering a deep dive into building empathetic, innovative products that truly count.

Are you ready to transform security from a roadblock to a strategic advantage? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Rippling Chief Information Security Officer Duncan Godfrey will be speaking on building secure products in the B2B SaaS world. Duncan shares insider insights on embedding security into product development, managing vulnerabilities, and creating a collaborative partnership between product and security teams that accelerates innovation without compromising protection.

What will it truly take to build and scale the technologies that can reverse climate change? The scale and urgency of the transformation required to fight climate change has never been more clear. Building hardware and software products, acquiring the funding and creating a diverse community to enhance talent capacity and to drive innovation, is essential to tackling this global environmental crisis. In this episode, Silicon Valley Bank SVP of Climate Tech & Sustainability Maggie Wong will be interviewing Orpheus Ocean CEO & Co-Founder Jake Russell to discuss our ocean's importance for global carbon removal, scaling lab technologies to commercialization and how diverse founder and team experience attributes to a company's growth. 

Are you ready to unlock the future of product management through AI? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Airtable VP and Head of Product Anthony Maggio will be speaking on how AI is revolutionizing product development and user experiences. Anthony shares insights from Airtable's journey of integrating AI, offering a glimpse into how technology is reshaping how teams build, prototype, and innovate products in record time.

Are AI technologies truly revolutionizing how we build and manage products? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, VNS Health Vice President of New Ventures Aman Shah will be speaking on AI's impact across industries, with a deep dive into healthcare innovation. Aman shares insights on how AI can transform product development, customer experiences, and organizational strategies while emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining human connection and understanding core business needs.

How do you scale product delivery without losing agility? In this podcast hosted by Cassio Sampaio, Okta Auth0 VP and Chief of Staff Lauren McCarthy will be speaking on strategic program management and organizational growth. Lauren shares insights from her 25-year career on balancing process, tools, and team collaboration to drive successful product development across different organizational stages.

How can companies scale innovation in capital-intensive industries? In this podcast hosted by Sid Shaik, Ultra Clean Technology former Chief Strategy Officer Arindam Guha will be speaking on scaling enterprise technology through strategic innovation and AI-driven transformation. Arindam brings deep insights from his extensive career spanning Oracle, IBM, Juniper Networks, and the semiconductor industry, offering a unique perspective on technology strategy and growth.

How do successful product leaders balance technology, customer needs, and business strategy in a rapidly changing retail environment? In this episode of the CPO Rising Series hosted by Products That Count Resident CPO Renee Niemi, Foot Locker Head of Product Avery Worthing-Jones will be speaking on the evolving landscape of product leadership and innovation. Avery shares unique insights from leading product teams through transformative periods like the pandemic and the rise of AI, offering a candid look at building high-performing, diverse product teams that drive real business value.

Are cyber threats the biggest risk to healthcare delivery? In this podcast hosted by Mark Bailes, Sentara Health Chief Information Security Officer Zishan Siddiqui will be speaking on the critical intersection of cybersecurity, product innovation, and patient safety. He shares insights on transforming cybersecurity from a cost center to a strategic business enabler, exploring how regulations and a product mindset can drive meaningful change in the healthcare industry.