Product Builders – Interviews About App Development, Product Design, UX/UI and Digital Products

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 emphasizes the fusion of design thinking and technology to enhance patient care. We discuss: - The importance of integrating empathy into healthcare product design. - How cutting-edge technologies like AI are transforming healthcare product design. - The impact of thoughtful design on patient experiences. - Why unique challenges are inherent in healthcare product design. -The critical need for multidisciplinary collaboration in healthcare product design. -The transformative potential of design in healthcare. Anna says, “We can make super-hyper-personalized care by utilizing advanced technologies such as AI. These days, everyone loves AI, right? And then big data, and the wearable devices, so that we can see everyone’s biomarkers, and then also genomics. Everything can provide a super-hyper-personalized care experience based on everyone’s individual demographic, their medical history and their condition and lifestyle.” Resources Mentioned: Anna Oh⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaohgood/ Teladoc Health - https://www.teladochealth.com/ This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com. Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com. #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps

On this episode, Caroline Albanese, Director of Data Products and Capabilities at Dow Jones, explores the role of product advocacy. She shares her strategy for advancing data products, emphasizing the need for effective communication and the value these products bring to both organizations and the broader audience. We discuss: - What product advocacy is and why it's important for the success of a product. - How to clearly show the value of data products to people inside and outside the company. - Tackling the challenges that come with advocating for new products. - Using feedback from users to make better products. - Working together with other teams to make sure a product does well. - Using stories to make data products interesting to everyone, not just experts. - The need to think about user privacy and following the rules when creating products. - Staying up-to-date with new trends and technologies in data products. Caroline says: ”Product advocacy is basically being able to defend your product decisions or the product manager. Defending why the product is what it is, who it's there for, and how you are measuring success over time with a product. I think oftentimes when people are talking about product development or product development cycles, they're hyper-focused on the beginning stages and launching, and then once the product's actually out in the world, it's don't worry, it's on, but there's so much more that goes into that. And I think that's really what product advocacy shines.” Resources Mentioned: LinkedIn - Caroline Albanese - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinealbanese/ Twitter - Caroline Albanese - https://twitter.com/Calbanese Dow Jones website - https://www.dowjones.com This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps

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 industries, Kevin shares his insights on the key considerations and challenges businesses face when scaling a product for a global market. We discuss: - The importance of having a global mindset from the inception of a product. - Localization considerations, such as language, marketing, pricing and understanding the differences in connectivity across different regions. - Best practices for scaling your technology infrastructure to serve a global market. - Why businesses need to prioritize understanding the different privacy laws and other region-specific regulations. - Tactics for market research when scaling globally. - Why data plays a key role in understanding the effectiveness of your product across different regions. - The importance of building a culture of innovation. Kevin says, “I think the one thing I’ve learned over my 30 years of working in technology has been that I always have to be curious. I always have to be learning. I can never assume that what I know is sufficient for everything else.” Resources Mentioned: Kevin Goldsmith⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldsmith/ DistroKid | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/distrokid/ DistroKid | Website - https://distrokid.com/ This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design, and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot, and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps

Biometrics has many advantages over traditional forms of identity verification. Yet, some people are hesitant to adopt this technology due to a misunderstanding of how it works. On this episode, we’re joined by Mitch Goldenberg, Sales Director of Physical Access at Veridas. We discuss: - The basics of biometrics and how it works. - The advantages and disadvantages of using biometrics for identity verification. - The challenges of implementing biometric solutions. - Privacy and security concerns in biometric systems. - The various applications of biometrics. - The level of accuracy within the Veridas platform. - The future of biometrics and its impact on society. Mitch states, “For me, it's about passion, energy, and enthusiasm. And I don't think you can generate that without love. You may have heard the expression, ‘Find a job that you love, and you'll never work another day in your life.’ If you don't love it, find something that you do love, and either go after it or build it.” To learn more, head to https://www.majestykapps.com/ to check out the article associated with this episode. Resources mentioned: - https://veridas.com/ This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design, and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot, and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com #DigitalProduct #Hiring #Apps

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 Director of Product Management at Thomson Reuters, joins us to share her expertise on topics including: - How Erika got into her role, the types of projects she works on and what her day-to-day responsibilities look like as a product manager. - What products Thomson Reuters provides and how they deliver top-notch content to legal professionals and beyond. - The pros and cons of being a subject matter expert (SME) and why it's important for SMEs to continually question their own assumptions. - Why surprising and delighting your users means providing fresh experiences without frustrating expectations. - Why any product you create should deliver a seamless and frictionless experience to your users. - How Reuters aims to deliver the right content, at the right level, at the right place, at the right time. - Why product designers and managers always need to remember that they’re creating products for humans who are looking to achieve a specific goal. On this episode, Erica says, “Don't be afraid to commit to a course of action or an idea, lean into ambiguity, and be the first person in the pool. But also don't be afraid to pivot and course-correct. I think as important as it is to lean into ambiguity, it's as or more important to constantly reassess and be open to course correction. If you're constantly reassessing, you'll get to the right place.” To learn more, head to https://www.majestykapps.com/ to check out the article associated with this episode. This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design, and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot, and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com Resources: https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en.html #digitalproduct #hiring #apps

For product teams to succeed, they need to have effective internal communication and focus on staying connected to their users. Furthermore, organizations that promote a “product culture” are better positioned to meet the ongoing needs of their user base. In this episode, Abhishek Nagaraju, Director of Product - Discovery and Experiences at Pluto TV, joins us to share his expertise on topics including: - What it means to build a product culture and why it matters. - Why failing fast can be your quickest path to a successful solution. - How to get user feedback in the streaming industry and retain loyal users. - Empowering your team to solve real problems. - Changing TV viewer habits - how the Pluto TV business model/service attracts users. - The responsibilities of product directors. - How to effectively enter a new organization as a product director. - Why putting yourself in your user’s shoes is vital for product success. On this episode, Abhishek says, “I truly believe all problems are people problems. You’re always working with people and delivering products to people. You have to be willing to empathize with others, not judge too quickly, and focus on the human on the other side of any given problem.” To learn more, head to https://www.majestykapps.com/ to check out the article associated with this episode. This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps We imagine, design, and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot, and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com Please leave a 5-star review If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com Resources: https://pluto.tv/ #digitalproduct #hiring #apps

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 Director at ZeniMax Online Studios, joins us to share his gaming industry expertise on topics including: - The importance of adaptability within the gaming industry. - Why building an effective game development team starts with trust, transparency and effective communication. - Why artwork and storylines need to be of high quality for games to succeed. - The up-front work involved in game development. - Why it’s important to establish clear guidelines right from the start. - The pros and cons of working with existing IP vs. creating new IP. - The changing landscape of mobile and web-based product connectivity. - How to best manage and communicate with remote and hybrid development teams. - The hiring process for building great development teams. - Practical ways to start a career in game design and development. In this episode, Ben says, “If you operate on transparency and trust as guiding principles when building a team, you will find success. Not just in terms of the product you’re building but also with your peers. This has brought my team a long way over the last five years, and I’m excited for where these principles can take us in the future.” To learn more, head to https://www.majestykapps.com/ to check out the article associated with this episode. This episode is brought to you by Majestyk Apps   We imagine, design, and build digital products. With clients like Chevrolet, Audiomack, IBM, Barefoot, and more, you can be sure you are in good hands. Reach out to us at MajestykApps.com   Please leave a 5-star review   If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a 5-star review. For more information and links to all of the resources mentioned in today’s episode, visit ProductBuildersPodcast.com