127 - Why Your Next Big Launch Needs a Strategic Approach to Managing High-Demand Events

127 - Why Your Next Big Launch Needs a Strategic Approach to Managing High-Demand Events

127 - Why Your Next Big Launch Needs a Strategic Approach to Managing High-Demand EventsThomas Watkins
Published on: 05/08/2025

In this episode of "Product Led Growth Leaders," the host, Thomas Watkins, interviews Michael Dodsworth, Founder and CEO of Fanfare. He discusses challenges in ticketing and retail, such as bots and technical debt, and explains how Fanfare improves the consumer experience, protects brands during viral drops, and captures valuable audience data. The conversation also covers startup culture, innovation, and Fanfare’s plans for future growth.

Entrepreneurship & Startup GrowthTechnology & Innovation
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126 - Transforming Enterprise Reporting: The Role of AI and Self-Service in Modern Business Intelligence

126 - Transforming Enterprise Reporting: The Role of AI and Self-Service in Modern Business Intelligence

126 - Transforming Enterprise Reporting: The Role of AI and Self-Service in Modern Business IntelligenceThomas Watkins
Published on: 31/07/2025

In this episode of "Product Led Growth Leaders," host Thomas Watkins interviews Rupesh Sharma, CEO and Co-founder of Orbit Analytics. The conversation explores the evolution of business intelligence, the integration of AI for actionable insights, and Orbit’s flexible service models. Rupesh also highlights Orbit’s focus on balancing intuitive user experience with robust backend technology, and the company’s commitment to ongoing innovation in enterprise analytics.

Product-Led GrowthEntrepreneurship & Startup GrowthTechnology & Innovation
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121 - Competing with AI Giants: Strategies for Startups to Stand Out

121 - Competing with AI Giants: Strategies for Startups to Stand Out

121 - Competing with AI Giants: Strategies for Startups to Stand OutThomas Watkins
Published on: 16/07/2025

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews Balki Kodarapu, a Fractional CTO, to explore the importance of design systems and navigating the AI-driven tech landscape. Balki shares strategies for collaborating with non-technical founders and leveraging domain expertise to differentiate startups in a competitive market. The episode wraps up with insights on building design systems and the value of focused, actionable podcast content.

Product-Led GrowthEntrepreneurship & Startup GrowthTechnology & Innovation
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120 - Why Context Matters: Enhancing Customer Trust Through Effective Product Updates

120 - Why Context Matters: Enhancing Customer Trust Through Effective Product Updates

120 - Why Context Matters: Enhancing Customer Trust Through Effective Product UpdatesThomas Watkins
Published on: 10/07/2025

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews Brian Sierakowski, founder of Changebot. They explore the challenges tech companies face in effectively communicating product updates and the importance of transparency in building customer trust. Brian discusses how Changebot enables companies to maintain visible changelogs and structured recaps, ensuring updates are accessible to both current and prospective customers.

Product-Led GrowthSaaS Leadership & StrategyEntrepreneurship & Startup GrowthTechnology & Innovation
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