Product Thinking

By Melissa Perri

Successful product management isn’t just about training the product managers who work side by side with developers everyday to build better products. It’s about taking a step back, approaching the systems within organizations as a whole, and leveling up product leadership to improve these systems. This is the Product Thinking Podcast, where Melissa Perri will connect with industry leading experts in the product management space, AND answer your most pressing questions about everything product. Join us each week to level up your skillset and invest in yourself as a product leader.

7 episodes

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Responsible AI Implementation: Calculated Risk, Regulation, and Sustainable Capability

Jan 28, 2026

Building trustworthy AI isn't about perfection, but mastering calculated risk and transparency. Discover how to turn regulation into a competitive advantage and build durable AI products.

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Organize Product Teams Around Value Streams, Not Architecture

Dec 10, 2025

Organize product teams around customer value streams, not architecture, for clear ownership, faster decisions, and efficient delivery that aligns directly with business outcomes.

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AI Catalyzes Product Builders and Customer-Centric Experiences

Dec 03, 2025

AI transforms product management, enabling product builders to rapidly research, design, and prototype solutions, collapsing traditional development cycles and delivering faster customer value.

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Internal Tools Demand Same Rigor As Customer-Facing Products

Nov 26, 2025

Internal and external products demand the same product management rigor; treating internal tools as lower risk creates a dangerous myth impacting customer experience and overall value.

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Storytelling and Immersive Experiences Propel Product Success

Nov 19, 2025

Master product launches with storytelling: learn to rally teams, connect with customers, and build immersive experiences that drive success and adapt to market shifts.

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Incremental Value Wins Over Big-Bang Feature Launches

Nov 12, 2025

Prioritize incremental releases for faster user feedback and de-risk large projects with phased rollouts, ensuring every feature delivers true customer value.

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Shopify's AI Judges: Building Proactive Entrepreneurial Co-Pilots

Nov 05, 2025

Shopify builds a proactive AI co-pilot, Sidekick, overcoming conversational AI's complexity with LLM judges and pioneering agentic commerce for streamlined entrepreneurship.

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