Welcome to Product Odyssey, a podcast series exploring how to build digital products fundamentally better. In this series, along with industry experts, we take a deep dive into business & technological nuances that can significantly impact your product success. Sit back, relax, and join us on this insightful journey! 🧭
How to approach Product-led growth? | Product Odyssey #15 Eli Geoffroy
Product leader Eli Geoffroy discusses transitioning from Sales-Led Growth to a hybrid model with host Marcin Kokott, exploring team alignment and product-driven user experiences in this interview.
21 Jan 2025
Scaling culture: the communication playbook for startups | Meade Kincke | Product Odyssey #14
Meade Kincke, Imperfektus CEO, examines how communication acts as a growth engine for startups, focusing on team building and trust, in an interview with Marcin Kokott.
31 Oct 2024TRANSCRIPT
Can Open Source be profitable? Uncovering revenue strategies | Product Odyssey #13
This episode explores open source development, community management, vendor neutrality, and monetization strategies, revealing how it impacts product development and vision.
23 Oct 2024TRANSCRIPT
LLMs, Chatbots & Voicebots, AI Agentic Systems | What is the real gamechanger? | Product Odyssey #12
This episode explores the transformative potential of AI agentic systems and AI-powered experiences across industries, highlighting how smart AI orchestration enhances user interactions.
26 Sept 2024
Startups vs. Corporates: The untold truth about implementing AI strategies
Oscar Salvador Morillo Victoria discusses the contrasting approaches to AI implementation between startups and corporations, highlighting change management and resource allocation in this interview.
3 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT
How to ensure security when building products with LLMs | Product Odyssey #10
Marcin Kokott and Michał Weskida examine AI security challenges, like prompt injections and data poisoning, using real-world examples to provide strategies for navigating AI complexities in this interview.
20 Aug 2024TRANSCRIPT
How to approach building Open Source products? Jan Dvorak | Product Odyssey #09
Jan Dvorak discusses the advantages and disadvantages of open source, along with dependency management and security issues, in this interview on product building.
31 Jul 2024TRANSCRIPT
How to measure developers' productivity? | Product Odyssey #08
Marcin, Maciej, and Adrian examine the multifaceted nature of developer productivity, highlighting the importance of carefully chosen metrics for effective evaluation.
18 Jul 2024TRANSCRIPT
Do we still need testers? Katja Obring | Product Odyssey #07
Host Marcin Kokott interviews Katja Obring, a testing and quality assurance expert, about establishing a quality-first mindset and shift-left testing within teams to improve product development.
3 Jul 2024TRANSCRIPT
Making mistakes while building digital products | Product Odyssey #06
Hosts Mike Zacher, Maciej Stasieluk, and Marcin Kokott discuss frequent errors in digital product development, offering insights to help listeners avoid similar problems.
18 Jun 2024
How to choose the right technology partner? | Product Odyssey #05
Are you struggling to rapidly scale up your development team? Wondering how to access niche competencies that your in-house team lacks? Curious about how to streamline your development processes and boost efficiency? In this episode, Marcin, Mike & Maciej addresses even more than these questions.
Discover when choosing a technology partner can be a smart economic decision, even at a premium, if it leads to faster growth and greater efficiency. Learn how to mitigate potential risks like vendor lock-in and find partners with a proven track record who will ensure a healthy, productive partnership. Have you ever considered how the right collaboration can multiply your efforts and accelerate your growth? Tune in to find out how to choose partners who truly understand your business goals and proactively contribute to achieving them.
But what if you don't actually need a partner? We also explore when it's best to keep things in-house. Learn about scenarios where you can effectively manage with your internal team, avoid unnecessary costs, and maintain full control over your projects. Understand the balance between leveraging external expertise and maximizing your in-house capabilities.
Get in touch in the comments below, or let’s catch up on 👇
Marcin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcinkokott/
Maciek’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mstasieluk/
Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalzacher/
Email: productodyssey@vazco.eu
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4 Jun 2024TRANSCRIPT
How to choose the right technology for the right challenge? | Product Odyssey #04
Choosing the right tech stack for a specific challenge isn't a piece of cake. You have to consider many essential factors. Should you opt for the newest technology or choose a battle-tested one? What should you consider when multiple technologies fit your goals well? You'll find answers to these and many other questions in this episode.
Join Marcin, Maciek & Adrian in their debate on the proper approach to this complex technological topic.
Get in touch in the comments below, or let’s catch up on 👇
Marcin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcinkokott/
Maciek’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mstasieluk/
Adrian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-mucha/
Email: productodyssey@vazco.eu
Want to know what we do on a daily basis?
Explore our website 👉 https://vazco.eu
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21 May 2024TRANSCRIPT
How does organizational culture impact your business success? | Product Odyssey #03
Why focus on culture when building a product? Because too often, it’s treated as an afterthought. But imagine a team that's growth-minded and innovation-driven - that’s where exceptional products come from. When your team truly cares about what they’re building, their dedication and proactive spirit make all the difference. Embedding culture from day one ensures your company’s values and vision are deeply rooted, paving the way for long-term success.
Join Marcin and Mike as they unravel how to weave a future-proof culture into the very fabric of your company from the start. Discover practical insights and strategies that can transform your approach to building a cohesive, motivated team.
Get in touch in the comments below, or let’s catch up on 👇
Marcin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcinkokott/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcinkokott/)
Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalzacher/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalzacher/)
Email: productodyssey@vazco.eu (mailto:productodyssey@vazco.eu)
Want to know what we do on a daily basis?
Explore our website 👉 https://vazco.eu (https://vazco.eu)
7 May 2024TRANSCRIPT
How not to bankrupt using AI on your project? | Product Odyssey #02
As AI continues to capture the imagination and interest of the tech world, it's highly probable that your project already leverages some form of AI. But the real question is: are you monitoring its cost-effectiveness and ROI? The significance of this oversight varies. If you're aiming for substantial optimization, the role of AI in your project is pivotal. Conversely, if AI serves merely as a "party-trick feature", its impact might seem less critical. Nonetheless, in either scenario, scrutinizing the use of AI is crucial.
Join Marcin and Maciek on their journey through the AI market's evolving landscape. You can expect critical insights and strategies to help you evade the financial pitfalls associated with integrating AI into your projects, ensuring your AI venture is not only innovative but also economically sound.
Get in touch in the comments below, or let’s catch up on 👇
Marcin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcinkokott/
Maciek’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mstasieluk/
Email: productodyssey@vazco.eu
Want to know what we do on a daily basis?
Explore our website 👉 https://vazco.eu
Looking for a human-like coach for engineering leaders
Try CTO Compass now 👉 https://ctocompass.eu
18 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT
How not to fall into a workshop trap? | Product Odyssey #01
Kicking off with 'Okay, but first let's start with a workshop' seems to be the sad default approach for many companies when embarking on new digital projects. But is initiating with a workshop a necessity for success? This episode challenges the status quo, questioning the real value of these sessions for people like you - product executives with a precise vision of their desired outcomes.
Join Maciek & Marcin & Mike as they explore the full spectrum of workshop use cases, uncovering a comprehensive perspective on when investing your time and resources into workshops is genuinely worthwhile and when it might be more strategic to opt for different approaches.
Let’s catch up on 👇
Maciek’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mstasieluk/
Marcin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcinkokott/
Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalzacher/
Email: productodyssey@vazco.eu
Want to know what we do on a daily basis?
Explore our website 👉 https://vazco.eu
Inside a recent episode
How to approach Product-led growth? | Product Odyssey #15 Eli Geoffroy
Published 17 Feb 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And they basically have like product-led growth across like the three motions. So if I, for example, like create like a Calendly link and I share it with you, you can kind of like experience the value of it and you might consider sign up. So that's like the acquisition part of it. But then also like usage brings me back to their product, right? So if someone books a meeting with me, I get a notification in the app, I can open it and it basically like increases my retention. Then lastly, they also have product-led monetization. So it's very easy to use. And if I want to, for example, upgrade or buy like a team package, I leave my credit card and I'm on my way. […]
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