Product Builders – Interviews About App Development, Product Design, UX/UI and Digital Products
Episodes
35 - Bringing Products to Market: What Every Builder Should Know About Go-to-Market Strategy
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alain Mowad, Vice President of Product and Customer Marketing at Aspect Software, joins us to break down what go-to-market actually m...
34 - Beyond the Hype: Designing AI That Delivers Real Business Value
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rafsan Bhuiyan, CEO of OrionQ, joins us to break down how teams can use AI with confidence, clarity, and real business purpose. Rafsa...
33 - Inside FinTech: Making Complex Systems Feel Simple — with Paul Unterberg, Chief Product Officer at Uphold
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul Unterberg, Chief Product Officer at Uphold, joins us to explore what it takes to make money move seamlessly across t...
32 - Designing the Future of Fan Experience — with Peter Gergely, Director, Content and Fan Experience at New York Yankees
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Peter Gergely, Director, Content and Fan Experience at the New York Yankees, to explore how legacy sports brands are...
31 - Building Digital Products at a Legacy Brand — with Samantha McCarthy, AVP, Product Management at Sotheby’s
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Samantha McCarthy, AVP, Product Management at Sotheby’s, joins us to discuss what it takes to build proprietary tools inside a 300-...
30 - Telemetry and Observability Made Simple — with Andrew Tunall, President & CPO at Embrace
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Tunall, President and CPO of Embrace. Andrew breaks down the real-world impact of telemetry and observabilit...
29 - Building Products for the Checkout Line — with Jacqueline Sigler, Senior Product Manager, Point of Sale and Payments, at GoDaddy
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline Sigler, Senior Product Manager, Point of Sale and Payments, of GoDaddy, joins us to share her journey from finance to product management. J...
28 - Building Mission-Driven Digital Products — with Kevin Williams, Vice President of Digital Products at Planned Parenthood
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin Williams, Vice President of Digital Products at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, sits with us to share insights into b...
27 - Accelerating Product Strategy With AI — with Chad Vavra, Founder of Chat Agency AI
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Chad Vavra, Founder of Chat Agency AI, joins us to explore the impact of AI on creative workflows. Chad shares how his platform helps...
26 - Revolutionizing Live Entertainment With Technology — with David Carpenter, CEO of Gamiotics
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the world of interactive entertainment with David Carpenter, CEO of Gamiotics. David shares his journey and how Gamiotics ...
25 - Transforming Healthcare Through Design — with Anna Oh, Senior Product Designer of Teladoc Health
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk with Anna Oh, Senior Product Designer of Teladoc Health, to explore the dynamic role of product design in healthcare. Anna em...
24 - Decoding Design Systems — with James Smet, Senior Product Designer of Vagaro
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk with James Smet, Senior Product Designer of Vagaro. James breaks down the concept of design systems and their critical role i...
23 - Elevating Business Impact Through Product Advocacy — with Caroline Albanese, Director of Data Products and Capabilities at Dow Jones
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Caroline Albanese, Director of Data Products and Capabilities at Dow Jones, explores the role of product advocacy. She shares her str...
22 – Using AI To Maximize Efficiency and Creativity — with Travis Boudreaux, Co-Founder and CTO of Azra Games
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Travis Boudreaux, Co-Founder and CTO of Azra Games, joins us. Travis shares insights into how Azur Games is leveraging AI to create...
21 - Scaling Products Globally — with Kevin Goldsmith, Chief Technology Officer at DistroKid
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Goldsmith, Chief Technology Officer at DistroKid. With many years of experience in the tech and digital media...
20 - Democratizing and Leveraging Data — with Jerrie Kumalah, Analytics Engineer at SeatGeek
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To effectively leverage data to inform decision-making, you must first be able to access and understand it. On this episode, Jerrie Kumalah, Ana...
19 - Exploring the World of Biometrics and Identity Verification — with Mitch Goldenberg, Sales Director of Physical Access at Veridas
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Biometrics has many advantages over traditional forms of identity verification. Yet, some people are hesitant to adopt this technology due to a misund...
18 - Decoding the Build vs. Buy Debate — with Colin Bielen, VP of Engineering at CBS Media Ventures
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deciding between whether to build or buy a software tool is a common dilemma amongst engineering teams. On this episode, Colin Bielin, VP of Enginee...
17 - Surprising and Delighting Customers — with Erica Kitaev, Senior Director of Product Management at Thomson Reuters
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infusing product design with empathy and efficiency is a surefire way to meet the ongoing needs of your users. On this episode, Erica Kitaev, Senior D...
16 - Leveraging Data Science To Improve Products — with Florent Blachot, VP of Data Science & Engineering at Fandom
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data science plays an important role for companies looking to improve their products and deliver better experiences to their users. However, data need...
15 – Building a Product Culture — with Abhishek Nagaraju, Director of Product - Discovery and Experiences at Pluto TV
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For product teams to succeed, they need to have effective internal communication and focus on staying connected to their users. Furthermore, organizat...
14 – Product Design for Connected TV with Sean Murphy, Director of Product at iHeartMedia
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Customers in today’s age have come to expect a certain level of cross-device connectivity with the products and apps they love. This means bringing ...
13 – Product Development in the Gaming Industry — with Ben Jones, Creative Director at ZeniMax Online Studios
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great mobile and web-based products must start with effective UX. The same holds true for the gaming industry. On this episode, Ben Jones, Creative D...
12 – Creating Effective Educational Technology Solutions — with Andrew Lippert, Chief Technology Officer, at McGraw Hill
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our educational infrastructure is now at a point where it can effectively implement various new educational technology solutions and reap the benefits...
11 – Transitioning From Print to Digital Design — with Anthony Carrozzo, Director of UX and Design at Newsday Media Group
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Product Builders podcast, we sit down with Anthony Carrozzo, Director of UX and Design at Newsday Media Group, to discuss his t...
10 - The Role of Technology in Personalized Education — with Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer, at Age of Learning
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most powerful education systems should adapt to the learning needs of each student. Fortunately, educational platform innovations are making perso...
9 - The Intersection of Mental Health and Technology — with Joe Forzano, Senior Engineering Manager at Alma
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The past few years have spotlighted the importance of supporting mental health, both inside and outside the workplace. And as technology evolves, so d...
8 - Growth Product Management — with Kevin H. Sakamoto, Product Ops at Dollar Shave Club
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For products to scale, attract new users, and retain users for the long run, you need to focus on growth product management. In the new episode of the...
7 - Getting Started With Mobile DevOps — with Sean O’Shea, Founder of Majestyk
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Implementing mobile DevOps is a must for development teams looking to improve efficiency and release more stable mobile products. On this episode of t...
6 - iOS vs Android Development — with Sean O’Shea, Founder of Majestyk
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should we start with iOS or Android development for our new app? This has been an ongoing question since the inception of mobile development. Fortunat...
5 - Building a Product As a Non-Technical Founder — with Emily Fagerstrom, Founder of Wisket
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Founders come with varying degrees of technical expertise. For non-technical founders, it’s important to find a partner that understands their visio...
4 - Effectively Working with your Development Partner — with Sean O’Shea, Founder of Majestyk
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing to work with a development partner can be invaluable for your next project. And to bring about the best possible results for your partnership...
3 - Developing a Minimum Viable Product — with Jade Ng, Product Designer at Majestyk
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The sooner you can build a product and get it to the market for feedback, the better you can be at making sure your product meets your users' needs. ....
2 - The Journey from Product Idea to Full Design — with Jade Ng, Product Designer at Majestyk
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many moving parts involved in the journey from product idea to full design. Each phase deserves the proper attention to bring about a high-q...
1 - Choosing the Right Development Partner — with Sean O’Shea, Founder of Majestyk
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For some companies, the thought of working with an outside vendor for development projects seems like a gamble. They think they’ll lose a sense of c...