Produktmenschen

In this episode, I sit down with Francesca Cortesi, whose unconventional and inspiring career path has taken her from philosophy and fashion to tech leadership. We explore how her Italian roots, curiosity and strong values have guided her through industry pivots, leading teams, and shaping products people love. Francesca candidly shares stories of embracing intuition, unlearing cultural habits and building trust, and explains why the right pizza matters more than you might think. We also discuss the balance between data and intuition in decision-making, organisational transformation, and the genuine challenges of career reinvention. Tune in for an honest conversation about...

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...

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...

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.

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