Michael Harker, Ritchie Bros – AI, Customer Empathy & Scaling Legacy Enterprises

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Previously titled “Michael Harker, Ritchie Bros. — The Future of Product Leadership: AI, Customer Empathy & Scaling Legacy Enterprises” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 2, 2026

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Michael Harker, whose previous roles include Director of Product Management at Comcast and Director of Corporate and Business Development at SAP. He is currently Vice President of Product Management at Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest marketplace for used commercial equipment. Michael discusses product leadership, customer empathy, and driving digital transformation in a 70-year-old company. Michael also unpacks his journey from startups to enterprise roles and highlights the nuances of serving a diverse customer base ranging from farmers with flip phones to global financial institutions. Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.01:19 Ironman shows how consistency and small steps drive progress.09:11 A customer-first culture builds loyalty but challenges standardization.15:31 Framing tech debt as customer problems makes change actionable.20:50 The North Star was speed — rebuild fast and avoid delays.24:58 Building digital products is tough when customers lack email or internet.30:28 Strong partners adapt products to meet needs, easing our roadmap.35:40 Clear principles and communication make alignment easier.41:02 Small changes can create a big impact in transforming companies.Resources Mentioned:Michael Harkerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mharker/Comcast | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/comcast/Comcast | Websitehttps://corporate.comcast.com/SAP | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sap/SAP | Websitehttps://www.sap.com/index.htmlRitchie Bros.| Websitehttps://www.rbauction.com/Ritchie Bros. | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ritchie-bros/ChatGPThttps://chatgpt.com/Claudehttps://claude.ai/login?returnTo=%2F%3FFigmahttps://www.figma.com/Very Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/ #Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment

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