The Way of Product with Caden Damiano

The Way of Product is your graduate school focused on developing a taste for what “great products” look like.Conversations are two professionals talking shop about positioning, segmentation, excellent product design, and most importantly, taste. www.wayofproduct.com

The Way of Product with Caden Damiano is a technology podcast hosted by Caden Damiano, with 170 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Caden Damiano hosts The Way of Product with Caden Damiano, a technology show with 170 episodes published.

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  #153 Exec's Guide to Streamlining AI Integration: Unlocking Speed and Innovation in Business w/ David Trier, VP of Product at ModelOp

  Jan 5, 202647 minS0

  <p>Enterprises do not have an AI problem; they have an AI governance problem.</p><p>In my recent conversation with David Trier, VP of product at ModelOp, he described the current state inside large organizations as “the Wild West of AI”—dozens of teams, hundreds of tools, and no shared way to get models safely into production.</p><p>The reality is that many enterprises are staring at portfolios of 50 to 100 generative AI use cases, but only a handful ever make it into production, often taking six to 18 months to ship.</p><p>What clicked for me in this episod...

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  #152 How AI has redefined Intercom's product strategy, team dynamics & pricing w/ Brian Donohue, VP of Product at Intercom

  Dec 1, 202549 minS0

  <p>Show Notes:</p><p>In the latest episode of the Way of Product Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Brian Donohue, Vice President of Product at Intercom. Brian has been a critical player at Intercom for over 11 years, where he has navigated the company’s growth and transformation, especially in the ever-evolving world of AI integration.</p><p>Brian shared his insights and experiences in transforming product development at Intercom, focusing on building a Fin AI agent that’s set to redefine customer support.</p><p>With over two years dedicated solely to AI, Brian discussed the comp...

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  #151 The Hidden Trait that Separates High-Agency PMs from the Rest, The Skill AI Can't Replace, w/ Vishal Khanna Head of Product @ Exa.Ai

  Nov 17, 202543 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Vishal Khanna, Head of Product and Technical Go-To-Market at Exa.ai, shares insights on the ambitious mission to reinvent search in the AI-driven world. We talk about the challenges and opportunities in taking on industry giants, the importance of thoughtful application of AI tools, and the value of fundamental problem-solving skills. Vishal also discusses his transition from management consulting to product management, the necessity of technical literacy, and fostering high agency in teams. This conversation explores how integrating AI with sound decision-making can drive impactful innovation in the tech industry.Connect with Vishal</p><p>01:14 Choosing...

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  #150 Thriving with ADHD: Entrepreneurship for Neurodivergent Minds w/ Jaime Toyne, ADHD Coach @ Flowjo

  Nov 10, 202541 minS0

  <p>This one myth, in my opinion, is the leading cause of burnout: </p><p>Unless you aim for the highest role at a company, you’ve somehow failed. </p><p>My next guest on The Way of Product Podcast, Jamie Toyne, challenges that idea. </p><p>Jamie’s been there and done that. he’s been the CEO, sold the company, and travelled the world. The right fit might be coaching, consulting, or serving as the creative force behind someone else’s vision—like Jony Ive was to Steve Jobs. </p><p>Following formulas that ignore your true nature leads to b...

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  #149 How to Spot When the Data is Lying & The Most Effective Framework for Hypothesis-Driven Development w/ Kritarth Saurabh, VP of Product at Neat

  Nov 3, 202543 minS0

  <p>What happens when your biggest customer asks for a feature that seems perfectly rational—backed by data, supported by sales, and tied to six-figure deals? Kritarth Saurabh shares how Neat avoided the build trap by pausing to validate what customers actually needed versus what they requested. This conversation explores the difference between output-driven and outcome-driven roadmaps, and why the hardest word in product management isn’t “no”—it’s “wait.”</p><p>Key Topics Discussed:</p><p>* The Mural integration trap: How responding to customer feature requests can lead to becoming an integration factory</p><p>* Output vs. outcome-driven roadmaps: Why sh...

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