In Episode 018 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Brad Romney, CEO of Verdi, discussing the challenges and intricacies of product management. They explore Verdi's platform and its benefits for product managers and entrepreneurs. Additionally, there's a light-hearted exchange about gourmet potato chips and dark chocolate, reflecting on the importance of understanding the origins of our food and drawing parallels to the podcast's mission of uncovering insightful stories.
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In Episode 018 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Brad Romney, CEO of Verdi, discussing the challenges and intricacies of product management. They explore Verdi's platform and its benefits for product managers and entrepreneurs. Additionally, there's a light-hearted exchange about gourmet potato chips and dark chocolate, reflecting on the importance of understanding the origins of our food and drawing parallels to the podcast's mission of uncovering insightful stories.
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The Kiln Road Trip: Uncovering Deep Truths with 100 Pleasantly Rebellious Humans. 10 days. 5 States. 3,580 Miles.100 Interviews! Daily episodes starting on March 5, Monday to Friday, for the next 100 days, followed by a short documentary and a book about the journey.
Thank you to the partners and sponsors who made the kiln.roadtrip possible: Kiln, Moterra, Torus
And thank you to the crew who helped us document and share the journey: Denisse Leon, Ty Cottle, Nathan Clark, Findlay McKeown
Bullets:
- Kiln Road Trip: Journey across five states to interview 100 pleasantly rebellious humans
- Interview with Brad Romney, founder and CEO of Verdi
- Brad's background and challenges of product management
- Pivot in Verdi's development and understanding the world's desire for an idea
- Benefits of Verdi's platform for product managers and entrepreneurs
- Discussion about potato chips and dark chocolate
- Ways to follow the Kiln road trip: subscribe to the podcast and follow on social media
Timestamps:
Interview Introduction (00:00:03) Introduction to the Kiln Road Trip and the purpose of interviewing 100 individuals to uncover truths about creating something new.
Brad Romney's Background (00:01:14) Brad's personal background, career trajectory, and his role as the founder and CEO of Verdi.
Brad's Passion for People and Ideas (00:02:15) Brad's realization of the importance of people and ideas in his career and his passion for mentoring, coaching, and guiding others.
Overview of Verdi (00:03:37) An explanation of Verdi's mission to elevate human decision making and its focus on collaborative software for product managers and their teams.
Challenges in Product Management (00:06:05) The unique challenges faced by product managers in making decisions and the need for guidance and support in their roles.
Benefits of Verdi's Platform (00:09:32) Feedback and examples of how Verdi's platform benefits both product leaders and product managers in their roles.
Pivot in Verdi's Development (00:13:52) The decision to pivot in Verdi's development, dropping the entire code base, and the realization of the need for a different approach.
Understanding the World's Desire for an Idea (00:18:17) The importance of understanding why the world wants an idea to exist and the varied approaches required for different ideas.
Availability of Verdi's Platform (00:20:38) Information about the availability of Verdi's platform and where individuals can go to access it.
Opportunity to discuss Kiln (00:21:08) Brad discusses Kiln
Discussion of Snacks (00:24:45) We discuss potato chips and dark chocolate, highlighting the unique qualities of the products.
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