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Explore Product Leaders, Orbis' podcast hosted by Ben Moulton. Ben engages in insightful conversations with talented Product Leaders, delving into the hottest Product Management topics. The podcast's refreshing and laid-back style, combined with Ben's genuine passion, creates an inviting atmosphere. It's a must-listen for both seasoned professionals and those exploring the field, offering candid discussions, valuable insights, and a light-hearted approach to product management. Explore the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community

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May 6, 2026Episode 143 min

The Product Leaders Podcast | Season 6 | Nick Sabharwal

In this episode, host Ben Moulton is joined by Nick Sabharwal, VP of Product at Seekr, alongside Thai Silvera, US Product recruiter at Orbis.Together they explore the growing importance of trustworthy and explainable AI, and how Seekr is helping organisations build AI systems where transparency, traceability and reliability are critical.Nick shares his journey from leading AI initiatives at Amazon to building products in a fast moving scale up environment, and the lessons product leaders must learn when moving from big tech into high growth companies.They also discuss how product management is evolving in the AI era, what differentiates top product leaders, and why technical curiosity, strong communication and cross functional thinking are becoming increasingly important.Finally, the conversation looks ahead to the future of AI, and why explainability and long term system reliability will become essential as AI becomes embedded in more mission critical environments.You can connect with Nick Sabharwal on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-sabharwal/You can also connect with Thai Silvera on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thai-silvera/You can also connect with the host, Ben Moulton, on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/Want to hear more? Subscribe for more episodes of The Product Leaders Podcast.

November 12, 202528 min

The Product Leaders Podcast – Season 4, featuring Mladen Subašić.

On this episode we interview Mladen Subašić, Chief Product Officer at Bound AI, part of OIP InsurTech.This episode explores the growing role of AI in modernising insurance operation. Ben and Mladen discuss his journey from behavioural science into product management, the creation of Bound AI and how technology is helping insurers capture unstructured data and build more autonomous processes.Mladen also shares insights on AI adoption, the differences between the UK and US markets and why trust, accuracy and reliability are key to long-term success.Want to hear more? Subscribe for more episodes of The Product Leaders Podcast#ProductManagement #InsurTech #ArtificialIntelligence #ProductLeadership #BoundAI #ProductLeadersPodcast

July 29, 2025Episode 732 min

Special Bonus Episode With Nicholas Goubert: Product & Digital Transformation

Special extra episode with Nicholas Goubert. Nicholas is a product leader with over 15 years’ experience in fintech, media and music, location services, mobility and big data. He is also the Co-CEO and Chief Product and Technology Officer at Oceans Technologies Group. Join us as Ben and Nicholas talk about cloud based solutions, digital transformation, being connected, solution verticals and much more!Follow & Connect with Nicholas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasgoubert/Follow & Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/Join the Product Community: ⁠https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community⁠Visit Orbis: ⁠www.weareorbis.com⁠

April 23, 2025Episode 627 min

Data/AI/ML Product Management with Nicolas Averseng

Nicolas Averseng, founder of YOOI, joins the podcast to explore how businesses can scale data and AI product management. He details why large organisations need a portfolio approach to data and AI products and how to shift from a project mindset to a true product mindset. Nicolas also talks about how measuring impact goes beyond financial ROI and shares his perspective on the future of AI governance, the evolving role of data leaders, and what companies must get right to succeed.🔵 Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com🔵 Explore Nicolas’ profile: www.linkedin.com🔵 Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community🔵 Visit Orbis: www.weareorbis.com

April 9, 2025Episode 526 min

Data/AI/ML Product Management with Ilai Szpiezak

In this episode, Ilai Szpiezak, co-founder of Dolphin.ai shares how he built a data product from the ground up, turning customer feedback into actionable insights.He explains how his team uses AI to structure qualitative data, helping businesses make smarter product decisions.Ilai breaks down the differences between launching a marketplace vs. a SaaS product and the challenges that come with each.He also sheds light on why understanding design psychology is crucial for building products people love to use.🔵 Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com🔵 Explore Ilai’s profile: www.linkedin.com🔵 Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community🔵 Visit Orbis: www.weareorbis.com

March 26, 2025Episode 428 min

Data/AI/ML Product Management with Chandni Kumar

Chandni Kumar, Lead Product Manager for Data & AI at Expedia, joins the podcast to share her journey through data product management across industries.She takes us inside Expedia’s B2B data products, breaking down how they leverage decades of travel data to optimise bookings, forecast demand, and align supply with shifting market trends. Chandni also reflects on the evolution of data product management and explores the challenges of monetising data in a B2B setting and the shift from a product-led to a sales-driven culture.She explains how to secure stakeholder buy-in and highlights the importance of networking, mentorship, and community for career growth in data product management. 🔵 Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com🔵 Explore Chandni’s profile: www.linkedin.com🔵 Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community🔵 Visit Orbis: www.weareorbis.com

March 12, 2025Episode 329 min

Data/AI/ML Product Management with Dan Woolcott

Dan Woolcott, Lead Product Manager for Data & Machine Learning at Tesco, takes us inside the world of cybersecurity and AI-driven defence. Coming from a background in data products at StepStone, he shares what it’s like to pivot into a new industry and offers advice for product managers also looking to transition. Dan reflects on the balance between AI automation and human judgement, the importance of securing leadership buy-in, and why strong data foundations are key to unlocking innovation.He also dives into the differences between building for B2B vs. B2C, the challenges of running A/B tests with limited data, and what the next wave of AI-driven data platforms could mean for businesses. 🔵 Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com🔵 Explore Dan’s profile: www.linkedin.com🔵 Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community🔵 Visit Orbis: www.weareorbis.com

February 26, 2025Episode 230 min

Data/AI/ML Product Management with Ross Bailey

Ross Bailey joins the podcast to discuss data product management in financial services, drawing on 20+ years of experience leading multi-billion-dollar product and data portfolios.He explores how businesses define value in data products, the role of AI governance and compliance, and the challenges of balancing innovation with regulation.Ross shares insights on iterating on data products, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring reusability while maintaining data integrity and discoverability.Looking ahead, he discusses the economic and geopolitical risks shaping 2025 and how businesses can leverage data to navigate uncertainty.🔵 Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/🔵 Explore Ross’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-bailey-32a5113/🔵 Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community🔵 Visit Orbis: www.weareorbis.com

February 12, 2025Episode 127 min

Data/AI/ML Product Management with Grant Hodgkinson

In this episode, Grant Hodgkinson shares insights into AI and ML product management, drawing from his experience in B2B SaaS and leading cross-functional teams.He discusses product market fit in AI, the balance between customisation and scalability, and how decision engineers and business leaders collaborate to drive impact.The conversation explores measuring customer value in AI products, the importance of focus in product strategy, and how Faculty’s fellowship program is shaping the next generation of AI talent.Grant also offers advice for product managers on simplifying complexity, building strong technical relationships, and maintaining well-being in high-pressure environments.🔵 Connect with Ben on LinkedIn:Ben Moulton on LinkedIn🔵 Explore Grant’s profile:Grant Hodgkinson on LinkedIn🔵 Join the Product Community:community.weareorbis.com🔵 Visit Orbis:www.weareorbis.com

September 17, 2024Episode 648 min

Levelling Up Your Product Career: Choices, Growth, and Hiring with Kathryn Buckley

In this episode, Kathryn Buckley shares her expert advice on advancing your product management career. We cover essential topics such as deciding between a management path and remaining an individual contributor, with insights on how to evaluate your passion and goals. Kathryn provides effective strategies for skill development and growth within your role, as well as tips for enhancing stakeholder management and communication. We also address the confidence gap and offer practical advice for overcoming it. Additionally, Kathryn discusses the importance of integrating ethical considerations into your product decisions and what to look for when hiring senior PMs, along with navigating the trend towards specialisation in product roles. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-moulton/ Explore Kathryn’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-buckley/ Join the Product Community: https://community.weareorbis.com/the-product-community Visit Orbis: https://www.weareorbis.com/