The Seed Stage - formerly "the June Podcast"

🎙️ Join us for an enlightening conversation with Yasi Baiani, former head of software product and experience at Fitbit, as we explore the intersection of product innovation and personal growth in the tech industry. With a diverse background spanning Fitbit, Cleo, and Teladoc, Yasi shares profound insights and strategies from his expansive career. 👉 In this episode, we discuss: The significance of integrating customer feedback into product development Strategic decision-making in product launches and acquisitions Harnessing data and technology to enhance user engagement and health outcomes The challenges and triumphs of leading through mergers and acquisitions Personal growth and risk-taking in a fast-evolving industry ...and more! 🎁 _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Yasi: Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasibaiani Twitter: https://twitter.com/yasaman 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso/⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://june.so/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 The Seed Stage Podcast is powered by June.so & Point Nine

🎙️Tune into a captivating episode of The Seed Stage, featuring Shyvee Shi, a prominent product lead at LinkedIn and an avid content creator. Hosted by Enzo, CEO at June, this episode dives deep into the synergy between content creation, personal branding, and product management in the tech landscape. With Shyvee's rich background spanning strategy, technology, and mentorship, coupled with her recent co-authorship of "Reimagine: Building Products with Generative AI" listeners are in for a wealth of insights. 👉 In this discussion, we uncover: Strategies for aligning personal content creation with professional growth, without conflicts of interest. The role of generative AI in evolving product strategy, development, and the broader impacts on the product management profession. Practical advice on productivity, setting boundaries, and prioritizing tasks for maximum efficiency and personal satisfaction. The concept of 'growth loops' in personal and professional development, enhancing visibility and opportunities in one's career. Shyvee's personal journey from content creation to product leadership, and how it shapes her views on innovation and technology. ...and more! Join us as Shyvee shares her experiences and tips on navigating the dynamic world of tech, AI, and personal development, offering listeners actionable insights to apply in their own careers and personal growth trajectories. ___________ _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Shyvee: Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyveeshi/ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/shyvees Her latest book ⁠"Reimagined" 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso/⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://june.so/⁠⁠⁠ 👉 The Seed Stage Podcast is powered by June.so & Point Nine

🎙️ Step into the world of product management with Marty Cagan, renowned author and co-founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group, as we uncover the secrets to building exceptional products and transforming company cultures. Drawing from decades of experience at top tech companies and startups, Marty shares invaluable insights and practical advice on product strategy, leadership, and organizational transformation. 👉 In this episode, we explore: 1. What he thinks of Product Management pre-PMF 2. Why he doesn’t recommend hiring a PM at all at Seed stage 3. Why startups need product Leaders, not PMs 4. Why 1st product hires should figure out Go-To-Market & Pricing too ...and much more! Tune in for a deep dive into the world of product management and discover the principles and practices that can elevate your products and propel your career forward. _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Marty: Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cagan/ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/cagan His latest book TRANSFORMED 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso/⁠ Website: ⁠https://june.so/⁠⁠ 👉 The June Podcast is powered by june.so

🎙️ Tune in to an enlightening episode with Vinay Hiremath, CTO and co-founder of Loom, on "The Seed Stage" podcast. Dive deep into the world of SaaS growth, user-generated content, and the evolution of video communication platforms with host Enzo and co-host Christoph Janz, Managing Partner at Point Nine. With his rich background in engineering and innovation at Loom, Vinay opens up about the challenges and triumphs of scaling a product that revolutionizes how we communicate at work. 👉 In this episode, we discuss: The significance of user-generated content in driving product adoption and innovation The journey of Loom from inception to becoming a vital tool in the async work era, including its acquisition by Atlassian Insights into decision-making processes and the importance of balancing product horizontal expansion with specialization Leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance product features and user experience Navigating the technical challenges of scaling a video platform, from infrastructure to AI integration Practical advice for founders on monetization, verticalization, and embracing technical challenges and more! Join us as Vinay shares invaluable lessons from Loom's journey, providing actionable insights for entrepreneurs and product leaders aiming to make an impact in the tech world. _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Vinay Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vhiremath4/ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/vhmth 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso/ Website: https://june.so/⁠ 👉 The June Podcast is powered by june.so

Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue with Bob Moesta, co-creator of the Jobs to be Done Theory, as we venture deep into the realms of innovation, learning, and consumer understanding. With an enriching background from his collaborations with industry giants and his own entrepreneurial journey, Bob unpacks invaluable insights and experiences. 👉 In this episode, we uncover: The essence of Jobs to be Done Theory in understanding customer needs The art of learning and adapting through iterative processes- The impact of mentors and the evolution of mentor-mentee relationships The integration of aesthetics with functionality in product development Strategies for uncovering and addressing unmet consumer needs Navigating the balance between outsourcing and personal involvement in critical life aspects and more! Dive into this episode to grasp the intricacies of creating products that truly resonate with users and discover the power of deep, empathetic insights in driving innovation. _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Bob What is the Jobs to be Done Framework Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/bmoesta Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobmoesta/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Bob+Moesta 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://june.so/ 👉 The June Podcast is powered by june.so

Tune in for an engaging discussion with Olivier, the VP of Growth at PhotoRoom, as we explore the realms of product growth, experimentation, and strategic decision-making in the fast-paced world of SaaS and B2C products. Bringing a wealth of knowledge from his experiences at PhotoRoom and previously at Molotov, Olivier divulges practical insights and actionable strategies that have propelled PhotoRoom to over 100 million installs. Also, for this special episode, Louis Coppey - partner at Point Nine - brought his expertise to the table and joined me as a co-host. Thanks to him for accepting the invite 🙏 👇 In this episode, we delve into: The intricacies of defining and measuring success in product growth The balance between seizing short-term opportunities and making long-term strategic bets The role of experimentation in driving growth and innovation Navigating the challenges of internationalization and localization Leveraging social media and ads for organic growth and user acquisition The transition from mobile-first to a comprehensive multi-platform strategy Cultivating a culture of speed, experimentation, and ownership within growth teams ...and more! 🔗 Where to find Olivier - Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/olivier_lemarie - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierlemarie

🎙️ Embark on a captivating dialogue with Melissa Perri, a seasoned product management expert and co-author of "Escaping the Build Trap." Join us as we navigate through the intricacies of product management, organizational dynamics, and the evolving landscape of the tech industry. 🚀 Drawing on her extensive experience and insights, Melissa unravels crucial aspects of effective product management, providing valuable lessons for both seasoned professionals and those venturing into the dynamic world of product development. 👉 In this enlightening conversation, we explore: Striking the balance between customer needs and innovative solutions Navigating the complex web of organizational dynamics in product management Unveiling the myths and realities of visionary product management The impact of human interactions on shaping successful products Evaluating success in product management: Balancing outcomes and outputs Building essential skills for product management at different career stages The rise of product ops and its pivotal role in supporting product management 🔍 Dive deep into the realm of product management with Melissa Perri, gaining profound insights and practical wisdom that can reshape your approach to product development. Don't miss this opportunity to glean from her wealth of knowledge and expertise! _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Melissa Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/lissijean Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissajeanperri/ Website: https://melissaperri.com Podcast: https://produxlabs.com/product-thinking 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.june.so/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 The June Podcast is powered by june.so  Discover a new way to do product analytics at june.so

🎙️ Embark on a compelling conversation with Crystal Wijaya, seasoned product manager and analytics expert, as we navigate the intricacies of data-driven decision-making and product management in the dynamic tech landscape. Drawing from her extensive background in the tech industry, including roles at major companies and startups, Crystal offers a treasure trove of insights and practical advice for aspiring product managers and analytics enthusiasts. 👉 In this enlightening discussion, we cover: The evolution of data analytics in startups and its pivotal role Crystal's unique approach to using industry benchmarks strategically The delicate balance between qualitative and quantitative data Overcoming common analytics pitfalls in early-stage companies Navigating the nuances of product management and data science Crystal's philosophy on event tracking and understanding user behaviors The importance of qualitative data as evidence in decision-making Lessons from Crystal's experiences at the intersection of data and product management Tune in to gain valuable perspectives, practical strategies, and a deeper understanding of the symbiotic relationship between data analytics and effective product management. Don't miss this opportunity to glean insights from Crystal's journey and enhance your approach to navigating the evolving landscape of tech and analytics. 🚀 _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Crystal Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/crystalwidjaja⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalwidjaja⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@crystalwidjaja⁠ 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.june.so/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 The June Podcast is powered by june.so  Discover a new way to do product analytics at june.so

🎙️ Dive into the world of growth and marketing with Casey Winters, an industry expert and growth advisor with an extensive background in companies like Pinterest and Grubhub. In this engaging podcast episode, Casey shares his insights on navigating the challenges of product growth, drawing from his experiences in various tech domains. 🚀 Join the conversation as we unravel growth strategies, product-market fit dilemmas, and the evolving landscape of the tech industry. Casey's journey, from optimizing activation rates to building growth loops, provides a roadmap for entrepreneurs, product leaders, and marketers looking to scale their businesses. 👉 Key highlights include: Unpacking the complexities of product-market fit in the ever-changing tech landscape Exploring the dynamics of growth product development and its role in scaling companies Casey's firsthand experiences and observations on the challenges faced by companies like Airbnb and Eventbrite The delicate balance between acquisition and retention and its critical impact on sustained growth Investing insights and the criteria Casey considers when choosing companies to back Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on the growth trajectory of tech companies, the nuances of product development, and the role of AI in shaping the future. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, Casey's wisdom offers a valuable compass for navigating the intricate world of growth and marketing. 🚀 _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Casey Winters Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseywinters/ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/onecaseman Newsletter: https://caseyaccidental.com/ 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.june.so/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 The June Podcast is powered by june.so  Discover a new way to do product analytics at june.so

🎙️ Join us for an enlightening conversation with Renaud Visage, co-founder of Eventbrite, as we embark on a journey through the world of tech entrepreneurship, brand building, and the future of climate tech. With over 16 years of experience at the helm of Eventbrite, Renaud takes us on a captivating exploration of his career, sharing invaluable insights and lessons learned along the way. 👉 In this episode, we delve into: The evolution of Eventbrite from a fun project to a successful IPO company The intricacies of brand building and the importance of trust in business Navigating the challenges and triumphs of scaling a tech startup The next chapter in Renaud's journey: investing in climate tech and combating climate change Slate VC: Renaud's new venture for a sustainable future and more! Discover the inspiring path of Renaud Visage and his unwavering commitment to creating positive change in the world. Subscribe to stay updated on this exciting conversation! 🚀 _______________________________________ 🔗 Where to find Renaud Visage Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaudvisage Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/renaudvisage Slate VC: https://www.slate.vc/ 📊 Where to find June Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.june.so/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 The June Podcast is powered by june.so  Discover a new way to do product analytics at june.so