Product Talk with Malthi

About Product Talk with Malthi

Become a skilled product manager with Product Talk podcast. Learn practical advice and follow industry leaders' footsteps. Stay updated on the latest PM related tech advancements and product management trends while gaining practical insights. Discover product management frameworks for building better products and creating high-performing teams. Each episode is packed with valuable insights and wisdom, covering strategy, innovation, and navigating market challenges. Hear firsthand from product builders who are building products “From India, For India, For the World”

Publisher

Malthi SS

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2024

Latest episode

10 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

35 of 42 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   10 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Product Management in Social Good sector - Nakul Jain, CEO Wadhwani AI Global

   How do you build impactful social tech products in a complex ecosystem?Drop a 🙌 if you believe patience and empathy are game changers in social innovation.When working in development, success isn't just about fast rollouts—it’s about understanding the nuanced layers of bureaucracy, diverse user needs, and evolving systems. Nakul Jain's insights highlight how deep field engagement, patience, and advocacy separate impactful projects from failed pilots.He emphasizes spending more time on the ground — truly understanding users’ lives — rather than relying solely on data. That’s what leads to solutions that scale and genuinely create change, like the millions of assessments in children’s literacy or TB patient management.Remember, in social good, your product's success is measured by impact, not just KPIs. Patience and empathy aren’t just soft skills—they’re your secret weapons.What’s the most unexpected lesson you’ve learned from the field?

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   20 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Season -2 Episode 3, Dr. Dinesh Chandrashekhar - Can AI really help in Strategic Thinking?

   Dr. Dinesh Chandrashekhar discusses how leaders can use AI as a strategic partner to build resilient organizations and accelerate decision-making in today's rapidly changing technological landscape in this interview with Malthi SS.

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   6 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Season 2- Episode 2 - Ranjeet Shyete - The Future of AI and Deep Tech in India

   In this episode, Malthi SS engages with Ranjit Shyete, a deep tech venture capitalist, to explore India's position in the deep tech landscape. They discuss the challenges and opportunities within the Indian deep tech ecosystem, the role of venture capital, and the importance of government initiatives. Ranjit shares insights on successful startups, the semiconductor industry, and the significance of public good data sets in AI. The conversation also touches on the need for a product-first culture, the impact of automation, and the comparison between India and China in the global supply chain. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire round addressing myths and realities in deep tech.TakeawaysIndia is a significant consumer of AI technology.Deep tech leadership in India requires focus on specific areas.Venture capitalists need to be patient for deep tech investments.Successful startups often have strong founding teams and clear visions.The semiconductor industry in India faces challenges but has potential.Public good data sets can enable innovation in AI.AI can help bridge language gaps in India.Government funding is crucial for deep tech development.A product-first culture is essential for India's tech future.India must build frontier technologies to compete globally.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Deep Tech in India05:20 Venture Capital Perspectives on Deep Tech10:18 EtherealX: A Case Study in Space Tech16:15 Public Good and Data Sets in AI24:11 Government Funding and Its Impact on Deep Tech32:52 The Role of Agentic AI in Automation39:33 Building Frontier Technologies for the Future44:36 Rapid Fire: Myths and Realities of Deep TechAI, Deep Tech, India, Venture Capital, Startups, Semiconductor, Public Good, Data Sets, Automation, Global Supply ChainHost corner:Malthi SS, is CEO & Founder of SparkProd Consulting - a boutique product consulting firm. She is a seasoned global product leader, Start-Up Mentor and Freelance Product Coach and Trainer. She has more than 2 decades of professional experience in building global software products working with PayPal, Societe Generale, Intuit, SAP and EMC catering to millions of customers.🌟 S͇u͇b͇s͇c͇r͇i͇b͇e͇ t͇o͇ t͇h͇i͇s͇ Y͇o͇u͇T͇u͇b͇e͇ C͇h͇a͇n͇n͇e͇l͇ a͇n͇d͇ s͇t͇a͇y͇ a͇h͇e͇a͇d͇ i͇n͇ y͇o͇u͇r͇ p͇r͇o͇d͇u͇c͇t͇ m͇a͇n͇a͇g͇e͇m͇e͇n͇t͇ s͇k͇i͇l͇l͇s͇: https://www.youtube.com/@product-talk-with-malthi 🌟🔗Gᴇᴛ ɪɴ ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜ ᴡɪᴛʜ Mᴀʟᴛʜɪ:📧 Email: malthi@sparkprod.in🌐 Website : www.sparkprod.in🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malthis👉𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: https://malthi.substack.com/

Inside a recent episode

Product Management in Social Good sector - Nakul Jain, CEO Wadhwani AI Global

Published 10 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] You know, it was their vision to do something like this. They were already using a similar application, which was probably not working out for them. They've been very supportive in collecting data and helping us, you know, integrate the system. product into their ecosystem and working with teachers and all the administrators to get this through. And we realized that we were in no time we were able to do close to 3 million assessments for over a million students. right, in I think first few months itself. And now we stand at the solution deployed across Gujarat and Rajasthan. I think we've done upwards of 10 million assessments for close to 7 million students. […]

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• Dinesh Chandrashekhar
• Rajesh Chandran
• Deeksha Anand
• Vignesh Kumar
• Professor A Balasubramaniam

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