Diving into Product Management with GitHub's John Janego In the 9th episode of the Launch Gravy Podcast, host Larry Weber speaks with John Janego, a senior product manager at GitHub. They discuss John's extensive background in cybersecurity and developer tools, his transition into product management, and his role at GitHub. John elaborates on working with the GitHub supply chain security organization, specifically within the dependency graph and dependency management tool, Dependabot. The conversation also explores the intricacies of product management, including managing stakeholder expectations, the importance of beta programs, and maintaining effective communication with engineering teams. John concludes by offering valuable advice for those new to product management.

LinkedIn: Jon Janego https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonjanego/

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:37 John's Role at GitHub 02:37 Journey into Product Management 06:31 Daily Life of a Product Manager 11:24 Managing Conflicts and Communication 22:55 Beta Programs and MVPs 32:00 Balancing Feedback from Users 39:42 Advice for Aspiring Product Managers 44:43 Conclusion and Farewell

Navigating Emerging Product Launches with Jeff Kelly In this episode of the Launch Gravy Podcast, host Larry Weber chats with Jeff Kelly, head of marketing for databases at Nutanix. Jeff shares his unique journey from journalism to tech marketing and dives deep into the challenges and strategies of launching emerging products in the enterprise sector. They discuss the importance of understanding different personas, internal sales enablement, creating emotional connections in tech marketing, and building credibility in new markets. Jeff offers valuable insights on the importance of building a cohesive go-to-market strategy and fostering strong cross-functional relationships. Jeff Kelly LinkedIn: / jeffreyfkelly

00:00 Introduction to the Launch Gravy Podcast 00:37 Jeff Kelly's Unique Career Journey 03:19 Transition to Marketing and Early Experiences 05:46 Nutanix and Its Innovations 09:22 Challenges and Strategies in Marketing Emerging Products 12:30 Understanding and Reaching Different Personas 20:22 Building Credibility and Sales Enablement 24:04 Leveraging Early Customer Wins 24:23 Aligning Sales and Product Management 25:46 Challenges in Sales Incentives 26:28 Marketing Emerging Products Internally 27:22 Building Credibility with Sales Teams 29:54 Importance of Customer Success Stories 33:00 Collaborating with Product Management 39:15 Coordinating Marketing Functions 43:50 Trends and Learnings in Tech Marketing 47:15 Conclusion and Contact Information

Insights into Demand Generation and Growth Marketing with Amit Prakash In this episode of the Launch Gravy podcast, host Larry Weber interviews Amit Prakash, a seasoned CMO with extensive experience in demand generation and growth marketing. Amit shares his journey from his grad school days to working with leading tech companies like AWS, CloudFlare, and SurveyMonkey. The discussion covers key aspects of demand generation, such as customer acquisition, engagement, adoption, and retention, highlighting various strategies and metrics for success. They also explore the distinctions and overlaps between demand gen and growth marketing, providing valuable insights for both new and experienced marketers. The episode emphasizes the importance of alignment, careful planning, and thorough understanding of customer profiles to achieve successful product launches. Amit Prakash: / aprakash 00:00

LG Episode 7 Amit Prakash 00:10 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:55 Amit's Journey into Demand Generation 03:29 Key Concepts in Demand Generation 04:08 Adoption and Retention Strategies 08:01 Demand Generation vs. Growth Marketing 10:20 Understanding MQLs and Sales Collaboration 18:07 The Role of Demand Gen in Organizations 23:17 Successful Product Launches 28:11 Navigating Product Launch Challenges 28:40 Balancing Market Competition and Partnerships 29:27 The Importance of Continuous Product Iteration 30:18 SEO and Naming Strategies for Product Success 31:30 Launching Zero Trust Products at Cloudflare 32:24 Defining Ideal Customer Profiles 36:06 The Role of Executive Engagement in Launches 38:31 Effective Demand Generation Strategies 42:10 Aligning Goals and Metrics for Success 49:21 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

The Intersection of Data-Driven Strategies and Creativity in Product Marketing: A Conversation with Saoirse Hinksman In this sixth episode of the Launch Gravy Podcast, host Larry Weber interviews accomplished marketer Saoirse Hinksman, currently Sr. PMM at Apiiro, about her journey in marketing and the innovative approaches of Apiiro in the application security posture management (ASPM) space. They delve into the critical balance between creativity and data-driven marketing, the evolving emphasis on brand trust, and the importance of strategy in modern marketing efforts. Saoirse shares her insights on overrated marketing tactics, like the traditional press release, and underscores the necessity of quality over quantity in lead generation, content marketing, and social media. The discussion highlights the significance of alignment within marketing teams, data utilization for strategic decisions, and the challenges of distinguishing a brand in the competitive B2B landscape. Saoirse Hinksmon: LinkedIn: / saoirsehinksmon

00:00 Welcome to the Launch Gravy Podcast 00:17 Introducing Saoirse Hinksman and Apiiro 00:46 Understanding Apiiro's Unique Approach 02:46 Connecting Security Teams and Developers 05:03 Saoirse's Journey into Marketing 09:39 The Value and Evolution of Press Releases 17:56 Conference Strategies and Lead Quality 25:51 Debunking Marketing Myths and Misconceptions 29:26 The Impact of AI on Marketing 29:48 The Importance of Authentic Content 30:22 Challenges with AI-Generated Content 31:34 Leveraging AI for Content Creation 32:19 Balancing Brand Voice and AI 33:42 Understanding Customer Needs 34:55 The Role of Marketing in Business 36:48 Trends in B2B Marketing 37:24 The Importance of Brand Trust 41:44 Differentiation in the Tech Industry 47:16 Balancing Creativity and Data in Marketing 57:10 The Future of Product Marketing

In the third episode of the Launch Gravy podcast, we talk with Elisa Velarde, Sr. PMM and Launch Leader at Veracode. Elisa shares her comprehensive insights and recommendations on launch planning and discusses the importance of the Product Manager, Product Marketer relationship. In addition, we discuss potential challenges that occur during the launch, such as slipping timelines and how to manage. Elisa Velarde: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisavelarde/

In the second episode of the Launch Gravy podcast, we chat with Doug Flora, Vice President of Product Marketing at EDB on a recent launch and re-imagining of EDB’s brand and product portfolio. We dig into why education is important as a part of a product launch, and Doug offers some insight into aligning brand and product to AI. Additionally, Doug offers some history on how he got into product marketing and the need to be continuously learning. Doug Flora: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-flora-67333b23/