31 - Building Better Products: The Role of AI in Understanding Customer Needs
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews Alexander Blinov, Chief Product Officer at Zendrop, about his 16+ years in product management and Zendrop’s innovative use of AI in e-commerce. He shares insights on managing product teams, prioritizing customer needs, and leveraging AI to boost efficiency and product quality. Alexander also offers advice for aspiring product leaders, emphasizing customer obsession, team empowerment, and data-driven decision-making in building successful products and adapting to the evolving software landscape.
21 - Pricing Strategies and AI: What Every SaaS CEO Needs to Know!
In this episode, Dean Guida talks with Dan Balcauski, Founder and Chief Pricing Officer of Product Tranquility, about the role of AI in product management and B2B SaaS pricing strategies. Dan shares his transition from software engineering to product management and explains how he leverages AI to streamline tasks like podcasting and guest recruitment. They also discuss the importance of documenting processes before automation, the challenges of automating complex workflows, and the balance between monthly and annual SaaS pricing models.
