In this episode of our podcast, we host John Maher, a seasoned product leader with a rich background in engineering. John shares his unique journey from engineering to product management, discussing how these two functions can and should work closely together to build successful products. Drawing on his experience, John offers valuable insights into the collaboration between product and engineering teams, the skills needed to transition effectively, and the best practices for creating a...

In this candid and unscripted episode, we sit down with Randy Silver, an experienced product leader and consultant, to discuss the key elements of product leadership, strategy, and the craft of product management. Randy shares his unfiltered thoughts on what it truly takes to succeed as a product leader, how to develop a strong product strategy, and the importance of continuously honing your skills as a product manager. This episode is packed with real-world insights and practical advice for...

In this episode of our podcast, join us as we delve into the world of product management with Iman ElNashar. From her own career journey to the broader frameworks of product management, Iman shares comprehensive insights that span the technical and psychological aspects of the field. The discussion evolves into an in-depth exploration of the psychological factors that influence product management, including the creation of a productive, safe, and healthy workplace and understanding customer...

Navigating Product Discovery and Strategy with Tim Herbig Dive into the intricacies of product management with Tim Herbig, a seasoned product leader and author, in this enlightening episode of The Product.Live podcast. From the fundamentals of effective discovery to the nuances of crafting impactful strategies, Tim shares his extensive expertise and practical insights. This discussion covers everything product teams need to master for success in today’s fast-paced tech landscape. Key...

Join us on the latest episode of The Product.Live "The Experience of Building Products," where I host Dalia Badran, the Head of Product Experience at eXtra. Dalia brings her extensive expertise in overseeing a multifaceted team of Product Managers, Designers, and UX Writers at the leading electronics retailer in the Middle East. In this episode, Dalia delves into the art and science of collaborative product development, sharing strategic insights on how various product specialties can unite...

An amazing special 15th episode of The Product.Live where I has the honor of hosting the godfather evangelist of modern Product Management, Marty Cagan, Author of the top 3 internationally recognized Product Management books INSPIRED, EMPOWERED & TRANSFORMED in a conversation that not only focused on his latest published book, but also personal development in product and the future of the industry! Discussion Points: The Science & Art of Product Management Teaching & Developing...

The Story of Fintech Evolution in Egypt Join us for an illuminating conversation with Karim Riad, Senior Director Enterprise Products at Fawry and x-CPO & Founding Member at Klivvr, as he takes us on a journey through "The Story of Fintech Evolution in Egypt." Karim shares his firsthand career experience, starting from the early days of Fawry, the pioneering fintech company in Egypt in the early 2000s. Dive into the establishment and growth of the fintech industry in the Egyptian...

Adam Thomas shares his expertise on bridging the gap between theory and practice in product management. Discover practical strategies for implementing theoretical concepts into real-world applications, understand the importance of hands-on experience, and learn how to navigate the complexities of product development effectively. Whether you're a seasoned product manager or just starting in the field, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your product management skills and drive...

🚀 New Episode Alert! Tune in to The Product.Live with host Omar Sallam as we dive into the world of product design with special guest Mohamed El-Raddaf, Head of Product Design at ValU. 🎨 Discover the differences between UI, UX, and Product Design, learn about the crucial role of Product Design in fintech, and gain insights from Mohamed's extensive experience in creating innovative digital solutions. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable takeaways for designers, product managers, and...

نسألكم الفاتحة والدعاء للمرحوم نائل محمد شاكر مؤسس سلسلة BookClub بالعربي و مستشار لبودكاست The Product.Live منذ اليوم الأول اللهم اجعل مساهماته و عمله في نشر علمه و خبرته العملية في ميزان حسناته علم ينتفع به الناس لا ينقطع به عمله الصالح من الدنيا ١٤ مارس ٢٠٢٤ - ٤ رمضان ١٤٤٥ —-------------------------------- آخر حلقة قام نائل شاكر بتسجيلها.. كتاب مميز يحكي قصة "مبادئ التصميم العظيم والمعنوي"، اللي شارك فيه أحد أعظم المصممين في العالم. وقال تيم براون، إن الكتاب "أكثر أهمية اليوم مما كان...

🎙️ Join us in an insightful conversation about the "Future of Product Management" with Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia, CEO of Product School. Discover the trends shaping the product management landscape and gain expert insights into the strategies and skills that will define the future. 🚀 Don't miss this episode filled with wisdom for both aspiring and seasoned product managers! #ProductManagement #FutureOfProduct #Podcast 3 Main Takeaways: 🌐 Global Shifts in Product Management:...

"العمل للوراء: رؤى وقصص وأسرار من داخل أمازون" هو كتاب جذاب ومفيد يأخذ القراء إلى خلف الكواليس لأحد أنجح وأكثر الشركات الابتكارية في العالم. يتناول الكتاب من تأليف كولن براير وبيل كار، اللذان كانا مسؤولين تنفيذيين سابقين في أمازون، منظورًا داخليًا حول مبادئ الأعمال الفريدة، وثقافة الشركة، وعمليات اتخاذ القرار. أحد المفاهيم الرئيسية التي يتناولها الكتاب هو ممارسة "العمل للوراء"، حيث يبدأ الفريق بالتفكير في العميل ثم يعمل للوراء لتطوير المنتجات والخدمات. يستعرض الكتاب تفاصيل السرد الشهير...

Omar Sallam dives into a discussion with Mohamed Essam about the AI technology boom, and how could product managers leverage the massive volume of AI tools of all types and functions to supercharge their productivity Key Takeaways: AI Technology, what is it, and how it could change the way of doing Product Management  AI tools that would help you in your product management job to support  How to convince your leadership to invest in AI productivity tools and integrate it into the...

How Product-Led Growth could Supercharge your Organization with Mirela Mus, Founder & Chief Product Office of Product People Omar Sallam hosts Mirela Mus to talk about the essence of being Product-Led where she explains the business background of how this perspective evolved over the last several years and how to apply this framework on different types and sizes of business in different industries Key Takeaways: 1. Why Is Product-Led Growth (PLG) Relevant Now? 2. If It’s So Great,...

“Design Thinking: Method & Jargon vs. Essence & Practice” with Rana Hegazi, Group Product Manager at Talabat Delivery Hero ME (Arabic) Omar Sallam hosts Rana Hegazi where she gives an overview about what Design Thinking truly means and how this framework helps to identify problems accurately and build solutions that are most impactful for the customer and also the business Key Takeaways: 3Ps, what is and what isn’t Design Thinking Design Thinking from the perspective of...

Omar Sallam hosts Christian Idiodi, Marty Cagan’s “Most interesting product person”, to discuss what is the true essence of Product Management, what are the differences in product management practices between developing and developed countries and closing by an interesting sneak peek to the highly anticipated book he is co-authoring “TRANSFORMED” Key Takeaways: What is the trues essence of Product Management What are the biggest Product Management misconceptions out there Unique...

Kicking off the BookClubبالعربي series where I host various guests to present a thorough discussion analyzing some of the most popular product management and business books in the market with a localized flavor more relevant to the Middle Eastern market and try to the best of our abilities to transfer the book knowledge The first book featured in this series is “Build” by Tony Fadell, this book is a guide on how to build anything and it works whatever your goals are , it teaches you how you...

Join Nael Shaker & Omar Sallam as they discuss how product management helps disrupting underserved markets and industries through reflecting on their journeys in two of Egypt’s best and most popular technology startups MaxAB (MaxAB is innovating the wholesale market, providing retailers with one place for on-demand delivery, finance solutions, and other value-added services securing $40M in Pre-Series B) & Kenz (E-commerce platform bringing shopping to the mass market in Egypt and...

Join Reham Elhusseiny & Omar Sallam as they discuss what's beyond the theoretical textbook knowledge of how to kickoff and develop your product management career. This session is conducted in Arabic Reham Elhusseiny is a product manager with 7+ years of experience working in startups across various industries, and a proven track record of solving complicated customer problems. She is eager to use her expertise to assist achieving product-market fit and creating products that customers...

Join Alba Simon & Omar Sallam as they discuss how a pre-mortem exercise helps teams brainstorm potential reasons an initiative can fail and put mitigation actions in place while there's still time. No matter if you plan by agile sprints or any other methodology, pre-mortems help you plan for delivering the best products for your consumers while boosting team empowerment. Join this session to hear how to incorporate this practice into your product management practices. Alba is a Senior...

Join Yi-Wei Ang & Omar Sallam as they have an open discussion about Yi-Wei's career development story, hwo did he get into product and how did he develop himself and shis skillset as well as mindset reaching to be the CPO of one of the best truly product-led technology companies in the Middle East Yi-Wei is on a mission to build product-led organizations. Product-led organizations are customer obsessed, data-driven, and experimentation-focused organizations that leverage the power of...

Join Petra Wille & Omar Sallam as they discuss concepts and frameworks of building strong product cultures in different sizes and scales of organizations and unpack some of Petra’s best insights from her books “Strong Product People” & “Strong Product Communities” as well as her personal blog articles that focuses on how leadership can work on  fixing root cause problems in the ways of how Product teams are working together and with other internal functions rather than just focusing...

Join Nabil Mohamed & Omar Sallam as the discuss how to build impactful roadmaps and how it relates to a product vision and a product strategy. This session is conducted in Arabic Nabil is an experienced Technology executive, and currently leads a workforce of more than 60 people (comprising Engineering, Product, UX Design, Analytics, and Operations) at 4Sale, - one of the Middle East’s largest online marketplaces. Upon graduating with Honors from the American University in Cairo’s...

Subscribe to the YouTube channel right now so you won't miss the big moment, The Product.Live is launching in October 2023!! Welcome to The Product.Live where we immerse ourselves in the world of product management alongside industry leaders and experts. I'm your host, Omar Sallam, and I'm thrilled to guide you through profound discussions, revealing insights, and actionable wisdom shared by the brightest minds in the field. In our rapidly evolving business landscape, the art of product...