Product and Cake

Do you find yourself constantly resizing windows all over your screen? Moving them from one desktop to another? Have you ever lost data because you accidentally copied something and overwrote your clipboard? Have you ever been giving a presentation and then your computer went into standby mode? Don't ask any more, jump straight into the episode and find out how small applications can make a big difference to the way you work!

Please join me in welcoming the creative director of an.jetzt. AN® is a design-driven tech studio with a feel-good philosophy. And they are responsible for rebranding our podcast! We talk about when you need a brand. When you can afford a design-led studio and what it is like to work with the creative team. Because AN® not only offers design, they can also go into engineering to bring your ideas to life. Jori is open about how they work with clients and what he focuses on when looking at an existing brand. A very insightful episode if you are interested in brand design, thinking about rebranding your startup or company, or just want to learn more about how an agency works.

There are new team members around the corner. Ghonche and Paul talking about the hiring process, that doesn't stop after signing the contract. Not sure if you want to compare your work to a love relationship, but let's see what happens if you do so. Concrete plans and action steps shared by your hosts, to design onboarding as smooth as possible.

Oh yes, this is all about side projects. Should I really start? Is it worth my time? Which tools to use? What to do? Ask around your colleagues in the product and tech world and you will find out: They all have side projects. Back in the day we called it hobbies, but today every idea becomes a project and with modern tools you have the possibility to turn it into a full time job. Ghonche and Paul talking about how to start, what to look for and what tools to use. This is the product and cake podcast. With tech toppings.

What if the product and tech team performs so well, that they run out of tickets? Ghonche and Paul starts with a simple question, getting into agile methods and finally realise that this topic requires a follow up. It is like a good stand up! Listen if you want to know why Ghonche once felt pain while doing her stand ups and why Paul suddenly start to draw. This episodes contains again a lot of inspiration glimpses that will bring a new perspective into your product and tech career.

Are your team meetings feeling like a chore? Do you dread the thought of sitting through another unproductive hour? In this episode, we explore the art of creating efficient, human, and meaningful team meetings. We challenge the notion that templates are the only way to structure a meeting and discuss the best practices for running check-in rounds with large groups. Join us as we share our tips and tricks for making meetings engaging, productive, and enjoyable. By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools you need to setup team meetings that your team will look forward to on Monday mornings.

Are you tired of receiving endless conference invitations that seem to be more about business than learning? In this episode, we explore the current state of conferences and the challenges of finding ones that truly provide valuable opportunities for learning and growth. We discuss the importance of choosing conferences that align with your goals and learning style, and offer tips for maximizing your experience. Join us as we delve into the best practices for networking and making meaningful connections at conferences, and discover how to strike a balance between following your heart and making strategic choices early in your career. Whether you're a seasoned conference-goer or just getting started, this episode will provide insights and inspiration for maximizing your conference experience.