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At my venture capital firm, we’re transforming how companies grow by connecting them with a global network of half a million product managers. For our portfolio companies, this network is a marketplace for talent, customers, and expertise. Take Canela Media, a media tech company revolutionizing how Hispanic audiences engage with content. Through our network, they built their entire product team—from the chief product officer to the vendors driving their innovation. It’s like finding a needle in a haystack, but with precision and purpose. This is the value of connecting the right people with the right opportunities. How would you leverage a network like this to scale smarter? #entrepreneurship #productmanagement #buildinggreatproducts #leadership #aiforgood

Just in time for your Thanksgiving holiday's learning and entertainment: Listen to two SUPER Episodes from our CPO podcast series ??

We just released two SUPER Episodes for aspiring Chief Product Officers: Every year, at Products That Count, we recognize and celebrate top CPOs through our annual CPO Awards. Our resident CPO, Renee Niemi, releases a podcast series to discuss best practices and the path to becoming a CPO with those winners. This year, we did something special: We released two SUPER episodes to share the best insights we've learned from these top product leaders from Disney, NBCUniversal, Altria, Extreme Networks, and Galileo Financial Technologies: Jim Denney, Nabil Bukhari, Siddharth Mantri, David Feuer, Olivier Houpert, Sabrina Chueh Ellis, and Irana Wasti. My biggest takeaway from these CPO conversations: The path to becoming a CPO and a top product leader is quite diverse. There is no single recipe for becoming a top product leader except having the right mindset. I highly recommend listening to these two episodes if you are on your path to becoming a CPO and are establishing your mindset: ??? Super Episode #1: how to build your CPO playbook: https://lnkd.in/g68-B-qq ??? Super Episode #2: understand the evolving role of a product leader: https://lnkd.in/gkafQ9cq #CPO #chiefproductofficers #CPOAwards

?? The search is on for the world’s best Chief Product Officers! Are you one of them? Or do you work with someone who deserves the spotlight? Now’s the time to nominate exceptional CPOs who are driving innovation and creating impact. Let’s celebrate their incredible success together in 2025! ?? Nominate today and help us recognize the leaders shaping the future! #Leadership #CPO #Innovation Kousthub Raghavan Mike Vigue Denise Hemke Roby Baruch Jay Schneider Tom Wang

?? Exciting news: The 2025 Chief Product Officer Awards nominations are officially open! At Products That Count, we’re celebrating the CPOs who are redefining the future of product. These leaders inspire transformative growth, drive innovation, and empower their teams to achieve greatness. If you know a CPO who exemplifies excellence and innovation in product management, now’s the time to shine a spotlight on their work. ?? ?? Nominate a visionary CPO today: https://bit.ly/CPOAwards A huge thank you to Mighty Capital and Capgemini for supporting this initiative and championing outstanding product leadership. #chiefproductofficer #cpoawards #productleadership #productinnovation

I'm on nominating committee for Media and e-commerce this year, so please nominate any great CPOs and let me know!

Do you want to know how the world's top product leaders are redefining the future of innovation? Dive into the minds of the world's top product leaders in the second special "Super Episode" of Product Talk! In this episode hosted by our Resident CPO Renee Niemi, learn how CPOs are redefining the art of product leadership. Siddharth Mantri, former The Walt Disney Company CPO, shares his secret to generating "power moments" for customers by blending Silicon Valley innovation with local product development expertise. NBCUniversal's Jim Denney emphasizes the importance of balancing customer needs and business goals through a mix of art and science in product management. Altria's Olivier Houpert champions a culture of curiosity and experimentation, leveraging the transformative potential of AI and Gen AI. Pinterest's Sabrina Chueh Ellis discusses the ethical considerations behind AI-powered accessible products, ensuring inclusive experiences with human oversight. And BILL's Irana Wasti reveals how product leaders can align strategy with broader business priorities to navigate post-pandemic challenges for SMBs. Don't miss this master class in product leadership - tune in below! https://lnkd.in/g8fnXDH7 #productleadership #customerexperience #innovation #ai #accessibility #smbsuccess

Ready to level up your product leadership game? We are proud to announce the first "Super Episode" of the Product Talk podcast, a master class on becoming a world-class Chief Product Officer. Hosted by Renee Niemi, one of the first-ever CPOs and Products That Count's Resident CPO, this episode dives deep into defining career moments from top product leaders who’ve shaped iconic brands. Featuring insights from CPOs at The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal, Altria, Galileo Financial Technologies, and Extreme Networks, this episode offers a roadmap to product leadership. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Siddharth Mantri’s approach to adapting Disney+ for global markets. - Jim Denney’s innovative work on Olympic streaming at NBC Universal. - Olivier Houpert’s journey from Procter & Gamble to Altria and how purpose drives his work. - David Feuer’s pivotal move from engineering to product management at Galileo Financial Technologies. - Nabil Bukhari’s lessons in human-centered innovation at Extreme Networks. Whether you're aiming to step into a CPO role or want to sharpen your leadership skills, this episode is packed with invaluable advice from the best in the business. ??? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ggQNhQUv #producttalkpodcast #cpoplaybook #productleadership #careergrowth #chiefproductofficer

What's the secret to building products that stand out in a crowded market? In the latest episode of Product Talk hosted by Daniel Feldman, Raycaster (YC F24) Co-Founder Levi Lian shares insights on the evolving role of product management and the importance of integrating product marketing and design for rapid execution. Hear how Levi's background in ethnography and user research shaped his approach, and learn about the unique challenges and opportunities in the enterprise sales space. https://lnkd.in/gjAZ8QeF #productmanagement #productmarketing #productdesign #enterprisesales #rapidexecution #userresearch #ethnography

How are leading organizations leveraging AI to enhance journalism and drive innovation? In the latest episode of the CPO Rising Series, Renee Niemi sits down with New York Times CPO Alex Hardiman to discuss the company's strategic approach to using generative AI. Alex shares insights on how the Times is using AI responsibly to make their journalism more accessible, drive monetization, and boost productivity - all while protecting the human expertise that is core to their mission. Tune in: https://lnkd.in/guBYQ-7n #cporising #productmanagement #ai #journalism #innovation #digitaltransformation #subscription #growth #customerexperience #humanexpertise #creativity #futureofwork