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ProductCamp Conversations

ProductCamp Conversations

por Allison Herbert and Dave Mathias

Negocios Tecnología

Call It Trust, Not Influence (with Trevor Acy)

In this episode of ProductCamp Conversations, Allison Herbert and Dave Mathias sit down with product coach and community builder Trevor Acy to explore what it takes to bring product thinking to a place the tech map skips. Trevor came to product through B2B marketing, then moved home to Mississippi to help founders and teams who don't get a flywheel handed to them. The through-line is trust: small non-disruptive wins instead of "influence without authority," and why AI only gets you to the wrong thing faster if you skip the human discovery. 📌 Topics Covered: • Inventing product vocabulary and connections where there is no tech flywheel • Connecting Jackson founders with university and meetup talent • Reframing influence without authority as trust, earned one checker move at a time • Why AI speeds delivery and can speed building something nobody wants • Where to put the time AI actually saves, instead of filling the plate again -------------------------------------------------- 🔗 CONNECT WITH GUEST TREVOR ACY: • Trevor Acy - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevoracy/ -------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS: • Allison Herbert: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aherbert42 - Website: https://allisonherbert.com • Dave Mathias: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemathias1 - X / Twitter: https://x.com/davemathias - Website: https://gobeyondthedata.com -------------------------------------------------- 📩 GET IN TOUCH: Have thoughts on this episode or want to suggest a topic/guest? Drop a comment below or reach out at productcampconversations@gmail.com! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more conversations on the human side of product management.

Building Enabling Tech: Why You're Not Just an Order Taker (with Amy Boland)

In this episode of ProductCamp Conversations, Allison and Dave sit down with foundation product manager Amy Boland to discuss the unique challenges of building enabling tech and shared services. We explore why internal teams shouldn't act as simple "order takers" and how to strategically align foundational products with actual market needs rather than just the org chart. 📌 Topics Covered: • Transitioning from an "order taker" to a strategic partner for internal stakeholders • The "Three Body Problem" of product dependencies and how to manage complex, top-down roadmaps • Using the "Big Steak Night" dinner party analogy to build scalable solutions that satisfy diverse organizational needs -------------------------------------------------- 🔗 CONNECT WITH GUEST AMY BOLAND: • Amy Boland - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-m-boland/ -------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS: • Allison Herbert: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aherbert42 - Website: https://allisonherbert.com • Dave Mathias: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemathias1 - X / Twitter: https://x.com/davemathias - Website: https://gobeyondthedata.com -------------------------------------------------- 📩 GET IN TOUCH: Have thoughts on this episode or want to suggest a topic/guest? Drop a comment below or reach out at productcampconversations@gmail.com! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more conversations on the human side of product management.

Be the Best Learner, Not the Expert (with Marion Cholieu)

In this episode of ProductCamp Conversations, Marion Cholieu traces a non-linear path into product — from setting up DoorDash promotions to managing cybersecurity software that protects critical infrastructure — and unpacks what actually transfers when you cross from consumer speed to highly regulated, high-trust B2B. 📌 Topics Covered: What transfers (and what changes) from B2C to OT cybersecurity The DoorDash frustration that pulled her into product Building a product community from scratch in Phoenix Localization beyond translation, via The Culture Map Be the best learner, not the domain expert -------------------------------------------------- 🔗 CONNECT WITH GUEST MARION CHOLIEU: LinkedIn: /marion-cholieu -------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS: • Allison Herbert: LinkedIn: /aherbert42 Website: https://allisonherbert.com • Dave Mathias: LinkedIn: /davemathias1 X / Twitter: https://x.com/davemathias Website: https://gobeyondthedata.com -------------------------------------------------- 📩 GET IN TOUCH: Have thoughts on this episode or want to suggest a topic/guest? Drop a comment below or reach out at productcampconversations@gmail.com! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more conversations on the human side of product management.

AI Is Holding a Mirror to Your Organization — Are You Ready? (with David Dean)

In this episode of ProductCamp Conversations, Allison Herbert and Dave Mathias sit down with author, strategist, and product leader David Dean to explore a critical, often overlooked reality: AI isn't just a technical upgrade—it’s an organizational mirror. Drawing from his book An Inbox Between Us and his session at ProductCamp PHX ("AI and the Organizational Mirror"), David breaks down how introducing AI into an enterprise instantly exposes informal workarounds, cultural bottlenecks, and communication gaps. We dive into real-world AI governance, the human dynamics behind technology adoption, and how product leaders can navigate the organizational shifts happening under the surface. 📌 Topics Covered: • The concept of the "AI Mirror" and why it reveals hidden operating systems • Real-world takeaways on AI implementation and governance • Navigating the messy intersection of humans, teams, and automation • Highlights from the inaugural ProductCamp PHX -------------------------------------------------- 🔗 CONNECT WITH GUEST DAVID DEAN: • Book: "An Inbox Between Us" — https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/about/ • Website: https://www.davidchristopherdean.com • Newsletter: "The AI Mirror" (LinkedIn) • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchristopherdean -------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS: • Allison Herbert: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aherbert42 - Website: https://allisonherbert.com • Dave Mathias: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemathias1 - X / Twitter: https://x.com/davemathias - Website: https://gobeyondthedata.com -------------------------------------------------- 📩 GET IN TOUCH: Have thoughts on this episode or want to suggest a topic/guest? Drop a comment below or reach out at productcampconversations@gmail.com! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more conversations on the human side of product management.

Insights from the inaugural ProductCamp PHX Experience

Allison and Dave discuss Allison's recent experiences at the inaugural ProductCamp PHX in Phoenix, insights on community building, engaging students, and navigating change in the product landscape. Discover practical tips, lessons learned, and inspiring stories to elevate your product practice.

Find your community or build it yourself

After a week of unconferences, meetups, and community-led conversations, Allison and Dave explore why product people need spaces that stretch their thinking. They discuss how in-person and virtual communities sharpen product craft, AI judgment, and career growth—and why, when the right community doesn’t exist, you might be the person to start it.

Let's get this PCC started

In this episode, Allison Herbert and Dave Mathias explore the vibrant world of Product Camps, discussing their history, format, community impact, and how to maximize the experience for personal and professional growth. Whether you're a seasoned attendee or new to the scene, discover how these unconference events foster learning, networking, and innovation in product management.