Produktmenschen

Who are the people behind the products we use every day?
What drives them? What shaped them?
Why did they choose a career in product and where do they want to go from here?
What values guide their work, and which ones do they radiate into the world?

In Produktmenschen, I explore these questions in personal, honest conversations.
My guests are product managers, designers, techies, and leaders – people who build, guide, and inspire product teams and organizations. Some are just starting out, others are seasoned veterans. Each with their own stories, struggles, and sparks of insight.

I don't know exactly where this journey will take us – but I'm confident it will be fascinating.

I'd love for you to join me along the way.

Produktmenschen

Latest episodes

#2.2 Martin Eriksson, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker and Product Leader

#2.2 Martin Eriksson, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker and Product Leader

74m 11s

In this episode, I sit down with Martin Eriksson – the mind behind the iconic product Venn diagram, the decision stack, and Mind The Product – to explore what really drives great product work. We dive deep into the misunderstood nature of product roles, the evolution of product leadership, and why context matters more than ever. Martin shares candid stories from his global career, revealing the lessons he learned the hard way and the power of intuition in a data-obsessed world.

We tackle the rise of AI, its impact on product management, and what the future holds for both seasoned...

#2.1 Marty Cagan, Founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group

#2.1 Marty Cagan, Founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group

68m 26s

In this episode, I sit down with legendary thought leader Marty Cagan to explore the real drivers behind great digital products. We dig into his early days in engineering, the pivotal moments that shaped his product philosophy, and why 'product sense' – not just intuition – is the secret ingredient to success. Marty shares candid stories from his career, from being coached at HP to building at Netscape and eBay, revealing how experience, curiosity, and customer focus fuel innovation.

We also tackle the future of product management in the age of AI, what process-driven roles get wrong, and how true...

#2.0 Produktmenschen Season 2 – The Trailer

#2.0 Produktmenschen Season 2 – The Trailer

2m 29s

Produktmenschen is back — after a four-year break, now in English.
In this new season, Tobias Freudenreich explores one timeless yet timely theme with every guest: intuition.
How do product people make decisions in a world ruled by data and AI?
What role does gut feeling still play in product management, leadership, and discovery?

Join the journey — and discover the people behind our products.

🎧 Follow now so you don’t miss the first episode.

#1.11 Petra Wille, Product Leadership Coach

#1.11 Petra Wille, Product Leadership Coach

77m 11s

Produktmenschen is back — after a four-year break, now in English.
In this new season, Tobias Freudenreich explores one timeless yet timely theme with every guest: intuition.
How do product people make decisions in a world ruled by data and AI?
What role does gut feeling still play in product management, leadership, and discovery?

Join the journey — and discover the people behind our products.

🎧 Follow now so you don’t miss the first episode.