Product Led Growth Leaders
In a world where technology and business intersect, the 'Product Led Growth Leaders' podcast was born out of a desire to bridge the gap between innovation and leadership in the SaaS industry. Our founder, Thomas Watkins, recognized a need for a platform where the brightest minds in business and technology could converge. This podcast is more than just a series of conversations; it's a beacon for CEOs and product owners who are shaping the future of SaaS products. It's a space where ideas are exchanged, challenges are shared, and strategies for success are uncovered. Join us as we explore the...
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162 - AI Unleashed: Turning Everyday Tasks into Workflow Magic with V7's Alberto Rizzoli
<p>Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO and Co-Founder at V7, Alberto Rizzoli. Alberto discusses the challenges of training AI to automate complex, repetitive workflows—especially those involving unstructured visual data like documents and images. </p><p>Alberto explains how V7 enables companies to build AI-powered, step-by-step workflows that reliably process and extract information from diverse data sources. Use cases span insurance, healthcare, and investment analysis. V7’s spreadsheet-like interface makes AI workflow creation accessible, aiming to transform knowledge work and boost efficiency across industries.</p><p>Learn more about Alberto's work HERE.</p><p>Connect with Alberto on L...
161 - Realtors Reimagined: Boosting Sales and Simplifying Tech with AI Automation with DPI Showcase's Mark Weithorn
<p>Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder and CEO at DPI Showcase, Mark Weithorn. Mark shares insights from over 20 years in real estate technology, explaining how DPI Showcase simplifies lead generation and marketing for realtors, expands AI tools to related industries, and prioritizes hands-on customer support. </p><p>He highlights the importance of industry-specific solutions, continuous innovation, and how automation helps real estate professionals thrive in a competitive, ever-evolving market.</p><p>Learn more about Mark's work HERE.</p><p>Connect with Mark on LinkedIn HERE. </p><p>Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply...
160 - The Untapped Market of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: A Call to Action with TechRescue's Andrew Bolton
<p>Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO and Co-Founder at TechRescue, Andrew Bolton. Andrew discusses the challenges aging adults and small businesses face with technology and cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for empathetic, human-centered support over automated solutions. </p><p>He shares TechRescue’s mission to bridge the digital divide, their unique subscription model, and a commitment to donating profits to charity. Andrew highlights the importance of accessible tech help, ethical entrepreneurship, and future plans for a user-friendly support app.</p><p>Learn more about Andrew's work HERE.</p><p>Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn HERE. </p><p>Think yo...
159 - The Journey from Idea to Product: Insights on Effective Discovery and Planning with Elemental's Angelo Zanetti
<p>Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Elemental, Angelo Zanetti. Angelo discusses the role of AI tools in early-stage product prototyping, their limitations, and the challenges of turning prototypes into scalable MVPs. </p><p>Angelo shares how Elemental helps startups and established companies innovate by designing and building custom tech products, emphasizing security, usability, and user experience. He also covers digital transformation, client engagement processes, and the importance of thorough discovery sessions.</p><p>Learn more about Angelo's work HERE.</p><p>Connect with Angelo on LinkedIn HERE. </p><p>Think you'd be a great...
158 - Beyond the Screen: The Essential Role of UX in Product Development and Customer Loyalty with Nielsen Norman Group's Therese Fessenden
<p>Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Senior Experience Specialist at Nielsen Norman Group, Therese Fessenden. Therese discusses the critical role of user experience in product-led growth, the limitations of AI-generated design, and the enduring value of real user research. </p><p>Therese highlights practical UX education, the importance of authentic user insights, and opportunities for podcast collaboration. She emphasizes that while AI tools can assist, foundational UX work and direct user engagement remain essential for building successful products.</p><p>Learn more about Therese's work HERE.</p><p>Connect with Therese on LinkedIn HERE. </p><p>Think you'd...
157 - AI in B2B: The Game-Changer Behind Smarter Marketing Strategies with Loreta Today's Loreta Tarozaite
<p>Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Fractional B2B Chief of Staff and CMO at Loreta Today, Loreta Tarozaite. Loreta discusses the challenges B2B companies face when integrating AI, emphasizing the need for strong foundations in people, processes, and presence before adopting new technologies. </p><p>She shares practical strategies for AI adoption, content marketing, and organizational growth, highlighting the importance of human creativity and thoughtful change management.</p><p>Learn more about Loreta's work HERE.</p><p>Connect with Loreta on LinkedIn HERE. </p><p>Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.<...
156 - Trusting Your Data: The Key to Successful AI and Regulatory Compliance with Ataccama's Jay Limburn
<p>Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CPO at Ataccama, Jay Limburn. Jay discusses the growing challenges organizations face in managing data for regulatory compliance and AI initiatives. </p><p>He explains how Ataccama ONE’s unified data trust platform streamlines data cataloging, governance, and quality, enabling both technical and business users to create trusted data products. Jay emphasizes the rise of AI, the importance of explainability and trust in multi-agent AI environments, and how Ataccama ONE empowers companies to leverage data confidently for analytics and innovation.</p><p>Learn more about Jay's work HERE.</p><p>Connect with Ja...
155 - Tax Time Terrors: Turning Complexity into Opportunity with Gelt's Tal Binder
<p>Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO and Founder at Gelt, Tal Binder. Tal explains how Gelt combines expert CPAs with proprietary technology to tackle tax compliance, quarterly payments, and optimization. </p><p>He discusses the complexity and opportunities in the U.S. tax code compared to other countries, and Gelt’s vision to become the first AI-native tax firm. </p><p>Learn more about Tal's work HERE.</p><p>Connect with Tal on LinkedIn HERE. </p><p>Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.</p>
154 - Building a People-Centric Culture: Essential Leadership Insights for Startups with Rock Career Development's Julia Rock
<p>Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder and CEO, Keynote Speaker, and Leadership Consultant at Rock Career Development, Julia Rock. Julia shares her expertise in leadership, people management, and organizational development, focusing on the challenges startups face as they scale. </p><p>She emphasizes the importance of leadership values, company culture, and employee engagement, advising founders to prioritize people alongside metrics. Julia discusses her consulting approach, the pitfalls of rapid growth, and the need to address root causes before making staffing changes. </p><p>Learn more about Julia's work HERE and HERE.</p><p>Connect with Julia on...
153 - Revolutionizing Frontline Sales: Turning Order Takers into Revenue Makers with Frontline Performance Group's Geoffrey Toffetti
<p>Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO at Frontline Performance Group, Geoffrey Toffetti. Geoffrey discusses how hotels and service businesses can boost revenue by empowering frontline employees—like front desk agents and servers—with the Engage SaaS platform. </p><p>He explains how Engage uses AI-driven insights, goal tracking, and incentives to transform staff from order takers into service-based sales professionals. Geoffrey highlights the importance of natural, customer-focused upselling, and shares real-world results, including significant revenue growth and improved guest experiences, demonstrating the value of investing in frontline employee development.</p><p>Learn more about Geoffrey's work HERE.</p><p...
