Welcome to Cieden Podcast, where product management intersects with strategic leadership and visionary design.
In each episode, we delve into the real-life experiences of great minds in tech. These aren't just tales of success, but genuine conversations about the challenges and learnings encountered on the road to creating standout products. It's about understanding what works, straight from those who have walked the path.
Join us bi-weekly to unpack actionable pieces of advice and meet people who are shaping the future of design and leadership in tech.
Jerry Colonna on founder burnout, fears, and legacy
In this episode, we explore the roots of founder burnout with executive coach Jerry Colonna. Jerry is the author of the "Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up", co-founder and CEO of Reboot.io.
Jerry unpacks the parable of the 'Founder's Kiln,' how to transform your inner critic from an enemy into an ally, and why burnout isn't about stress but about our search for meaning. This is a guide for leaders who want to build without losing their soul in the process.
If you find this content valuable, please share it with your colleagues and friends. It will help us broaden the influence of Jerry’s messages to those who need them. Thank you!
Let’s connect on LinkedIn:
🎙 Jerry Colonna (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-colonna-reboot), Jerry Colonna, author, co-founder and CEO of Reboot.io
🎙 Yuriy Mykhasyak (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuriy-mykhasyak-4b753a1/), podcast host, co-founder & CEO of Cieden
This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for product designers, let’s chat (https://cieden.com/#utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=audio).
21 Aug 2025
Teresa Torres on continuous discovery in B2B, AI prototypes, synthetic personas and data
In this episode, we chat with Teresa Torres, one of the most influential thinkers in modern product management, about embedding continuous discovery into your product practice.
Teresa is the author of the essential book Continuous Discovery Habits and a world-renowned product discovery coach. For leaders struggling to bridge the gap between company goals and customer needs, this episode offers a masterclass in building products that matter.
Teresa unpacks the nuances of discovery in complex B2B environments, the cognitive biases that derail customer interviews, and how to leverage AI without falling for the hype. This is a tactical guide for leaders who want to move beyond feature factories and build outcome-driven teams.
If you find this content valuable, please share it with your colleagues and friends. It will help us broaden the influence of Teresa’s messages to those who need them. Thank you!
Let’s connect on LinkedIn:
🎙 Ana Mudryk, Podcast Host, Head of PdM and BA at Cieden (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiya-mudryk/edit/forms/next-action/after-connect-add-position/)
🎙️ Teresa Torres, Product Discovery Coach, Author of Continuous Discovery Habits (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresatorres/)
This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for product designers, let’s chat (https://cieden.com/#utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=audio).
17 Jul 2025
Why products need high-quality AI, not vibe design?
Mohammed Abdoolcarim spent years at the heart of innovation at Apple and Google. Now, as the co-founder of Beacon AI, he’s applying those lessons to build the next generation of intelligent design tools.
In the race to ship AI features, are we losing sight of what makes a product truly great?
This episode cuts through the hype around "vibe design" to explore the strategic tension between launching fast and crafting experiences that last.
We dive into the realities of building AI-native products, the hidden story of iteration behind breakout successes like Siri, and how to balance speed with the precision that defines legendary products.
For founders, designers, and product leaders navigating the AI landscape, this is a masterclass in strategy.
What’s in here:
Apple’s “slow and careful” vs. Google’s “launch fast” AI strategy
The truth about innovation: Why the Siri you know was the 52nd version
Beyond “vibe design”: What it really takes to build high-quality AI
A hybrid product strategy: Balancing big bets with fast iteration
The future of interfaces: Why a multimodal world will coexist
Discovering unintended (and powerful) use cases after you launch
Let’s connect on LinkedIn:
🎙 Yuriy Mykhasyak (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuriy-mykhasyak-4b753a1/), Podcast Host, Co-founder & CEO of Cieden
🎙 Mohammed Abdoolcarim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscarim/?originalSubdomain=sg), Co-founder of Beacon AI
This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for strategic designers, let’s chat. (https://cieden.com/#utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=audio)
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