Podcast

\[PM TALKS\]

Get inspired by practical insights from product managers who solve the same challenges you face every day.

Jiri Novacek

\[PM Talks\] The Path to Chief Product Officer with Pinkesh Shah (ex-McAfee)

How does one transition from software engineer to VP of Product at a global enterprise? What are the key lessons for young product professionals who want to make the most of their careers?

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[.avif) ##### \[PM Talks\] AI in the Product Manager's Toolbox with Ivana Ciric (Thoughtworks) How is AI changing the way product managers do their jobs? What tools should be in their toolbox to stay competitive in the job market? Listen to Ivana’s insights on the role of AI in the world of product management. Jiri Novacek May 16, 2025](/blog/pm-talks-ai-in-product-managers-toolbox)

[.avif) ##### \[PM Talks\] From Software Engineer to Product Manager: A Career-Shift Story with Akshay Bhalla (Stripe) What does the path from software engineer to product leader look like? Stripe’s Akshay Bhalla shares key lessons from his transition—and how his engineering background shaped his product mindset. Jiri Novacek April 4, 2025](/blog/from-software-engineer-to-product-manager)

[##### \[PM Talks\] How to Recognize When You've Achieved Product-Market Fit What is product-market fit, and how can a company achieve it? Once reached, can it be lost? What metrics should businesses focus on, and what strategies can help along the journey to securing product-market fit? Jiri Novacek February 26, 2025](/blog/pm-talks-product-market-fit)

[.png) ##### \[PM Talks\] The Journey from Idea to Launch: A Deep Dive into the Lifecycle of SaaS Products How do you get from an initial idea to a successful product launch and sustainable business? That’s a mystery explained in many product management books, and a topic many product leaders think about day and night. Jiri Novacek November 13, 2024](/blog/deep-dive-into-the-lifecycle-of-saas-products)

[##### \[PM Talks\] The "Build vs. Buy" Dilemma in Software Development In a thought-provoking interview, Jiri, the podcast host, sits down with Eduardo Miller, VP of Engineering at Alliants, to discuss a topic crucial for many SaaS companies: build vs. buy. Jiri Novacek November 4, 2024](/blog/build-vs-buy-dilemma-in-software-development)

[##### \[PM Talks\] Product Development in the Era of AI In this interview, we talk about the impact of AI on product development, both from the perspective of AI enhancing today's SaaS products, and how AI makes the life of product managers easier. Jiri Novacek October 21, 2024](/blog/product-development-in-ai-era)

[##### \[PM Talks\] A Deep Dive into Integration Solutions for Cybersecurity Vendors In this interview, we leverage Tyler's in-depth research on integration and automation platforms suited for cybersecurity vendors. You'll gain a comprehensive overview of the available solutions, how they are categorized, and how cybersecurity companies can benefit from them. Jiri Novacek October 8, 2024](/blog/integration-solutions-for-cybersecurity-vendors)

[##### \[PM Talks\] How to Align Teams from a Product Manager's Point of View Learn about how product leaders should approach team alignment, make strategic decisions on topics like 'build versus buy,' and collaborate with customers to deliver products that delight them. Jiri Novacek August 12, 2024](/blog/product-management-team-alignment)

[##### \[PM Talks\] The Importance of Security for SaaS Companies in the World of Rising Cyberattacks Discover how companies can balance security features with core product demands, key security must-haves, and top threats, as discussed with UBIKA's CPO, Nejib Jemli. Jiri Novacek August 7, 2024](/blog/saas-cybersecurity)