Listen to our episode with Para Muraleedharan, who currently leads two product companies under the Evercommerce portfolio: Timely in ANZ and SalonBiz in the US.

Para walks through the product ladder from PO to PM to GM to CPO. Her insights are invaluable as she describes the changes she experienced at each step, with the biggest being GM to CPO level. This is a great round-up to previous episodes in the season, bringing back similar themes of the differences between the C-suite and working within a specific area.

Some things to put on your read and listen list:
Read: Playing to win by A.G. Lafley, and Roger L. Martin
Read: Turn the ship around! by L. David Marquet
Listen: Diary of a CEO and Lenny's podcast

Enjoy this episode and get in touch with any questions or comments!

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We are Fran and Lauchlan, both Product Managers, and we are discovering the diverse skills and experience that are out there in the product world. We aim to inspire product people on their journeys. Opinions expressed are solely our own and do not express the views of our employers.

Get in touch: productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com

Presenters: Fran Gleisner, Lauchlan Robertson
Music Credit: Harry Charles - Deer Park Remix

Listen to our episode with Para Muraleedharan, who currently leads two product companies under the Evercommerce portfolio: Timely in ANZ and SalonBiz in the US.
Para walks through the product ladder from PO to PM to GM to CPO. Her insights are invaluable as she describes the changes she experienced at each step, with the biggest being GM to CPO level. This is a great round-up to previous episodes in the season, bringing back similar themes of the differences between the C-suite and working within a specific area.
Some things to put on your read and listen list:
<ul>
<li>Read: <a href="https://hbr.org/books/playing-to-win">Playing to win</a> by A.G. Lafley, and Roger L. Martin</li>
<li>Read: <a href="https://davidmarquet.com/turn-the-ship-around-book/">Turn the ship around! </a>by L. David Marquet</li>
<li>Listen: <a href="https://stevenbartlett.com/doac/">Diary of a CEO</a> and <a href="https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/podcast">Lenny's podcast</a></li>
</ul>
Enjoy this episode and get in touch with any questions or comments!
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We are Fran and Lauchlan, both Product Managers, and we are discovering the diverse skills and experience that are out there in the product world. We aim to inspire product people on their journeys. Opinions expressed are solely our own and do not express the views of our employers.
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com">productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com</a>
Presenters: Fran Gleisner, Lauchlan Robertson Music Credit: Harry Charles - Deer Park Remix

We are Product Managers based in Wellington, New Zealand. We want to inspire Product Managers on their product journey. Every couple of weeks we invite a product person to tell us about how they got into product and to share some gold nuggets they have found on that journey.

Opinions expressed are solely our own and do not express the views of our employers.

We are Product Managers based in Wellington, New Zealand. We want to inspire Product Managers on their product journey. Every couple of weeks we invite a product person to tell us about how they got into product and to share some gold nuggets they have found on that journey.
Opinions expressed are solely our own and do not express the views of our employers.

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Para Muraleedharan: why is the rung from GM to CPO the biggest jump in the ladder?

The final episode for Season 2 featuring Andrew "Tokes" Tokeley in conversation with Fran and Lauchlan. Enjoy our take aways and final thoughts from the 10 episodes in Season Two.

Thank you to all our guests and listeners!

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We are Fran and Lauchlan, both Product Managers, and we are discovering the diverse skills and experience that are out there in the product world. We aim to inspire product people on their journeys. Opinions expressed are solely our own and do not express the views of our employers.

Get in touch: productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com

Presenters: Fran Gleisner, Lauchlan Robertson
Music Credit: Harry Charles - Deer Park Remix

The final episode for Season 2 featuring Andrew "Tokes" Tokeley in conversation with Fran and Lauchlan. Enjoy our take aways and final thoughts from the 10 episodes in Season Two.
Thank you to all our guests and listeners!
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We are Fran and Lauchlan, both Product Managers, and we are discovering the diverse skills and experience that are out there in the product world. We aim to inspire product people on their journeys. Opinions expressed are solely our own and do not express the views of our employers.
Get in touch:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com">productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com</a>
Presenters: Fran Gleisner, Lauchlan Robertson Music Credit: Harry Charles - Deer Park Remix

Season 2 Wrapped feat. Tokes, Fran and Lauchie [uncut]

In today's episode with Elizabeth Griffiths, CEO of NFT.Storage, we dive into web3 and how product management can be applied to a emerging space.

Elizabeth explains the evolution of the internet to Web3, emphasizing the significance of owning digital assets and the decentralized ledger system of blockchain. The discussion also touches upon the potential societal benefits of these technologies, such as improving voting systems and medical records management.

The episode highlights the challenges and the excitement of working with cutting-edge technology and emphasizes the importance of following one's passion, exploring new opportunities, and continuous learning. Elizabeth shares her experiences and insights, offering valuable advice for those interested in Web3 and the broader tech landscape.

Key points:


Introduction to Web3 and the evolution of the internet.


The problems digital ownership and decentralization through blockchain technology can solve and how it might just change the world we know.


The value of taking risks and seizing opportunities in one’s career.


Complexities and learning curve associated with working in the new industries
Read: Read, Write, Own by Chris Dixon
Listen: Bankless, Overprice Jpegs with Carly Riley and Green Pill

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We are Fran and Lauchlan, both Product Managers, and we are discovering the diverse skills and experience that are out there in the product world. We aim to inspire product people on their journeys. Opinions expressed are solely our own and do not express the views of our employers.

Get in touch: productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com

Presenters: Fran Gleisner, Lauchlan Robertson
Music Credit: Harry Charles - Deer Park Remix

In today's episode with Elizabeth Griffiths, CEO of NFT.Storage, we dive into web3 and how product management can be applied to a emerging space.
Elizabeth explains the evolution of the internet to Web3, emphasizing the significance of owning digital assets and the decentralized ledger system of blockchain. The discussion also touches upon the potential societal benefits of these technologies, such as improving voting systems and medical records management.
The episode highlights the challenges and the excitement of working with cutting-edge technology and emphasizes the importance of following one's passion, exploring new opportunities, and continuous learning. Elizabeth shares her experiences and insights, offering valuable advice for those interested in Web3 and the broader tech landscape.
Key points:
<ul>
<li>
Introduction to Web3 and the evolution of the internet.
</li>
<li>
The problems digital ownership and decentralization through blockchain technology can solve and how it might just change the world we know.
</li>
<li>
The value of taking risks and seizing opportunities in one’s career.
</li>
<li>
Complexities and learning curve associated with working in the new industries
</li>
<li>Read: Read, Write, Own by Chris Dixon</li>
<li>Listen: Bankless, Overprice Jpegs with Carly Riley and Green Pill</li>
</ul>
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We are Fran and Lauchlan, both Product Managers, and we are discovering the diverse skills and experience that are out there in the product world. We aim to inspire product people on their journeys. Opinions expressed are solely our own and do not express the views of our employers.
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com">productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com</a>
Presenters: Fran Gleisner, Lauchlan Robertson Music Credit: Harry Charles - Deer Park Remix

Elizabeth Griffiths: product on the bleeding edge of technology

In this episode we chat to Ross Howard, CPO at Tradify.

Ross brings his graphic design and creative director background as a lens to Product Management. He talks about his experience with products that fail and when you know to pull the plug. We focus mostly on innovation and why it's so important to design processes that are specific to your company, your culture and your product.

Some things to put on your read and listen list:
Read: The Mac is Not a Typewriter by Robin P. Williams
Listen: Lenny's podcast
Listen: Sharp Tech and Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Enjoy this episode and get in touch with any questions or comments!

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We are Fran and Lauchlan, both Product Managers, and we are discovering the diverse skills and experience that are out there in the product world. We aim to inspire product people on their journeys. Opinions expressed are solely our own and do not express the views of our employers.

Get in touch: productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com

Presenters: Fran Gleisner, Lauchlan Robertson
Music Credit: Harry Charles - Deer Park Remix

In this episode we chat to Ross Howard, CPO at <a href="https://www.tradifyhq.com/nz">Tradify</a>.
Ross brings his graphic design and creative director background as a lens to Product Management. He talks about his experience with products that fail and when you know to pull the plug. We focus mostly on innovation and why it's so important to design processes that are specific to your company, your culture and your product.
Some things to put on your read and listen list:
<ul>
<li>Read: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41600.The_Mac_is_Not_a_Typewriter">The Mac is Not a Typewriter </a>by Robin P. Williams</li>
<li>Listen: <a href="https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/podcast">Lenny's podcast</a> </li>
<li>Listen: <a href="https://sharptech.fm/member">Sharp Tech</a> and <a href="https://stratechery.com/">Stratechery</a> by Ben Thompson</li>
</ul>
Enjoy this episode and get in touch with any questions or comments!
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We are Fran and Lauchlan, both Product Managers, and we are discovering the diverse skills and experience that are out there in the product world. We aim to inspire product people on their journeys. Opinions expressed are solely our own and do not express the views of our employers.
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com">productjourneyspodcast@gmail.com</a>
Presenters: Fran Gleisner, Lauchlan Robertson Music Credit: Harry Charles - Deer Park Remix

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