Productized Podcast

190. From PM to Product Leader: Dave Martin’s Playbook for Thriving at the Top

What really changes when you move from product manager to product leader?In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host Pedro Ganço sits down with Dave Martin, product leadership coach and founder of Right to Left, to unpack the hidden challenges and growth opportunities that come with stepping into leadership.We explore:➡️ The CALM leadership framework (Clarity, Authority, Learning, Momentum)➡️ Why so many new leaders feel isolated and overwhelmed➡️ How to deal with messy roadmaps and executive misalignment➡️ Why self-care and boundaries are essential leadership skills➡️ The role of AI in the future of product managementWhether you're already leading a team or preparing to level up, this conversation will help you lead with intention, clarity, and confidence.Chapters: 03:05 Transitioning from Product Manager to Leader05:56 The CALM Leadership Framework11:36 The Loneliness of Leadership16:49 Defining Product Leadership21:51 Letting Go: The Challenge of Leadership28:31 Micromanagement: A Necessary Tool?29:13 Navigating Autonomy and Support in Learning33:59 The Importance of Mental Well-being for Leaders42:49 Rethinking Product Roadmaps51:15 Building Confidence in Product Leadership56:06 The Future of Product Management with AI🔗 More from Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdavemartin/🔗 https://www.righttoleft.io🔗 Connect with Pedro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedroganco/ 🎟 Join us at Productized Conference 2025 in Lisbon: https://www.productized.co 🎤 Dave Martin will also be the MC of our exclusive Leaders Day at Productized 2025, designed for senior product professionals and decision-makers ready to lead meaningful change. Get your Leaders Access ticket for exclusive sessions, workshops & networking: https://www.productized.co/tickets🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights from top product thinkers around the world.#ProductLeadership #ProductManagement #AIinProduct #LeadershipDevelopment #ProductizedPodcast #CreateChangeTogether #CALMFramework

189. Design Thinking for Impact: Lessons for Product and Policy Makers by Pedro Janeiro

What if change wasn’t something you manage—but something you design?In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host André Marquet sits down with Pedro Janeiro, Partner at DesignThinkers Group and one of the world’s leading voices in service design and innovation.Pedro shares lessons from designing impactful services across public and private sectors—from training 1,500+ professionals in Design Thinking to advising companies like Coca-Cola, Nespresso, Deutsche Bank, and SAP.🎙 We talk about:➡️ What “creating change together” really means➡️ Why innovation efforts often fail—and how to fix them➡️ The true power of Design Thinking (hint: it’s not sticky notes)➡️ Designing for public value and co-creation➡️ What to expect at his Productized 2025 workshopWhether you work in product, design, public services or transformation—this one’s packed with insight and inspiration.📌Chapters:02:50 The Importance of Co-Creation in Complex Systems05:43 Discovering Service Design and Design Thinking08:34 Transformative Experiences in Design Education11:40 Implementing Design Thinking in IT Projects14:57 Building Diverse Teams for Innovation17:53 Scaling Change Through Strategic Training20:46 Productizing Services for Global Impact25:22 Design Syncing as Organizational Glue28:24 Designing for Public Value31:04 Establishing Design Principles34:44 Creating Change in Resistant Organizations🔗 Where to find Pedro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-janeiro-78a487/ 🔗 Where to find Andre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/ 🔗 Learn more and join us live in Lisbon: https://www.productized.co 🎟️ Productized Conference 2025 | Oct 2025Productized offers a high-value, community-centered Conference that balances big ideas, hands-on skill-building, and top-tier networking, all in a dynamic Lisbon setting. If your role involves shaping and scaling products, it's a must go Conference!🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes from the frontlines of product, design, and transformation.

188. Mastering AI in Product Workflows: Real-World Advice from Mustafa Kapadia

🎙️ Can AI really empower product managers, or just replace them?In this thought-provoking episode of the Productized Podcast, host Pedro Ganço sits down with Mustafa Kapadia, product leader and AI strategist, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the role of product managers.They break down:➡️ How AI can streamline daily tasks➡️ Why context is key in prompting➡️ What a good AI playbook actually looks like➡️ How to work with AI agents for automation➡️ Why we’ll need more PMs in the future of product workMustafa shares practical advice, frameworks, and mindset shifts for PMs who want to use AI intelligently, not just experimentally.Whether you’re new to AI or already testing tools like ChatGPT or Claude, this conversation is a must-listen for any product leader ready to grow with the future.📌 Chapters:02:51 The Role of AI in Daily Tasks05:34 AI as a Tool for Enhanced Creativity08:02 Decision Making: Human vs AI10:56 Practical Applications of AI for PMs13:30 Framework for Effective AI Prompting16:06 Real-Time AI Analysis in Product Management22:46 The Power of AI in Product Management26:02 Creating a Playbook for Effective AI Use28:45 Aligning Projects with OKRs34:07 Understanding AI Limitations and Capabilities37:36 Synthetic Users: A New Approach to User Research43:25 Differentiating Yourself as a PM with AI Skills44:32 Embracing AI: The Need for Skill Development47:20 The Evolution of AI Usage: From Basics to Mastery48:12 Understanding Agentic AI: The Future of Automation55:46 The Future of Product Management: More Jobs or Less?🔗 Connect with Mustafa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapadiamustafa/ 🔗 Newsletter: echo-point.com 🔗 AI Prompt Framework: https://mustafakapadia.substack.com/p/pms-ultimate-ai-prompt-framework 🔗 Connect with Pedro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedroganco/ 🎉 Join us at Productized Conference 2025 in Lisbon → https://www.productized.coProductized offers a high-value, community-centered Conference that balances big ideas, hands-on skill-building, and top-tier networking, all in a dynamic Lisbon setting. If your role involves shaping and scaling products, it's a must go Conference!#AIProductManagement #ProductOps #ProductStrategy #FutureOfWork #AIInProduct #AIPlaybook #CreateChangeTogether #ProductizedPodcast

187. How Product Thinking Is Changing Organizations from the Inside Out | Sebastian Borggrewe

What happens when companies stop thinking in terms of projects, and start thinking like products?In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host Pedro Ganço sits down with Sebastian Borggrewe, CPO at Product Masterclass, product advisor, organizational designer, to unpack how product thinking is reshaping B2B organizations from the inside out.Drawing from years of experience in large-scale digital transformation, Sebastian shares how legacy structures, process debt, and project-driven mindsets hold teams back, and what it takes to shift toward product-led, outcome-focused ways of working.Key topics covered:➡️ Why project thinking is still killing product momentum➡️ How org design needs to shift for true product thinking➡️ The hidden role of power and trust in digital transformation➡️ The growing role of product ops in aligning tech, business, and people➡️ How to scale product strategy without losing clarity➡️ When Agile is not enough—and what to do about itWhether you’re a CPO, product ops lead, or founder scaling a B2B company, this episode is a must-listen for rethinking how your organization really builds.Chapters:01:58 Sebastian's Journey in Tech and Product Management04:21 The Mission Behind Product Masterclass06:15 Project vs. Product Companies: A Balancing Act09:25 The Case for Transitioning to Product10:24 Understanding the Benefits of Product Companies13:20 Defining Projects vs. Products16:43 Advice for Companies Transitioning to Product20:20 The Role of Sales in Product Transition26:05 Organizational Changes for Product Success29:44 Common Pitfalls in Transitioning from Project to Product30:51 Transitioning from Project to Product Management35:20 Advice for Aspiring Product Managers39:40 The Role of AI in Product Development48:54 The Future of Product Management55:17 Final Thoughts and Resources🔗 Connect with Sebastian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianborggrewe/🔗 Book: From Project to Product Mode: A Game Plan to Unlock Scalability for B2B Software Products: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D79SB7TZ 🔗 Product Masterclass: https://www.product-masterclass.com 🔗 Where to find Pedro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedroganco/ 🎉 Join us at Productized Conference 2025 in Lisbon → https://www.productized.coProductized offers a high-value, community-centered Conference that balances big ideas, hands-on skill-building, and top-tier networking, all in a dynamic Lisbon setting. If your role involves shaping and scaling products, it's a must go Conference!#ProductThinking #OrganizationalDesign #ProductLeadership #ProductOps #B2BProduct #AgileTransformation #ProductizedPodcast #ProductStrategy

186. How to Lead Innovation That Actually Works | Cláudio Pimentel, CIO at Cofidis

Digital transformation isn’t just for startups. It’s happening inside legacy institutions, and Cláudio Pimentel is leading the charge.In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host André Marquet speaks with Cláudio Pimentel, CIO at Cofidis Portugal, about what it really takes to innovate from within. With two decades of leadership in tech and finance, Cláudio shares real-world insights on navigating change, building resilient teams, and making innovation a strategic choice—not just a buzzword.They explore:➡️ How agile practices reshaped delivery in a traditional environment➡️ Why collaboration (not process) is the true driver of change➡️ What most teams get wrong about AI in financial services➡️ The rising importance of cloud sovereignty➡️ How small markets like Portugal can become hubs for experimentationThis episode is packed with lessons for product leaders, CIOs, and innovation teams looking to create real impact—even in highly regulated, complex ecosystems.🎧 Whether you’re working in fintech, enterprise, or government—this one’s for you.Chapters:02:29 Cláudio Pimentel: A Journey in Tech Leadership12:03 Navigating Change in Established Organizations18:35 Building a Tech Team from Scratch26:29 Adapting to Agile Methodologies30:08 Lessons Learned from Mergers and Transformations31:37 Breaking Silos: IT and Business Collaboration33:12 Innovation as a Strategic Choice35:18 The Role of Innovation in Financial Services39:37 Learning from Failures in Innovation40:11 AI in Financial Services: Opportunities and Misconceptions46:21 Responsible AI and Human Oversight48:20 Cloud Sovereignty and Technical Limitations53:34 Embracing Opportunities in a Small Market56:37 Resilience and Strategic Decision-Making📌 Connect with Claudio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiopimentel📌 Where to find Andre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/ 🎟️ Join us in Lisbon at Productized Conference 2025 → https://www.productized.co#ProductizedPodcast #TechLeadership #FintechInnovation #AgileTransformation #AIinFinance #ProductManagement #ChangeLeadership #CIOperspectives #CloudSovereignty #CreateChangeTogether