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Hosted by Parv Sondhi and Alex Cox · technology · EN
We are two silicon valley Product managers who broke into product a few years ago, and we know how messy it can be so we’re here to talk about all the ups and downs of being a PM. It’s not always straightforward but we’re here to figure it out together.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe are two silicon valley Product managers who broke into product a few years ago, and we know how messy it can be so we’re here to talk about all the ups and downs of being a PM. It’s not always straightforward but we’re here to figure it out together.
Trying to Product is hosted by Parv Sondhi and Alex Cox. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "[Bonus] Exploring the Dichotomy of Roles: Big Tech vs. Startups" (20 February 2025, 49 minutes), "[Bonus] Emerging AI Tools and Their Impact on Product Management" (16 February 2025, 54 minutes), and "[Bonus] Roadmap Planning as a Product Manager" (29 August 2023, 38 minutes).
Trying to Product publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 21 episodes.
Booking probability for Trying to Product is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Trying to Product requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Trying to Product's contact route on record: public web form.
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Parv Sondhi and Alex Cox hosts Trying to Product, a technology podcast with 21 episodes published.
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Episode #16
<p>Debunking myths around Product Management</p><p>Being a PM comes with a horde of challenges, but explaining what makes a PM great with respect to myths is even harder. What does the role not revolve around given...

Episode #15
<p>Failure as a Product Manager</p><p>Failure is inevitable and is part of the process of being a product manager and it isn't fatal, but the failure to change might be. In fact, there's more to learn from...

<p>Diving into Popular Questions about Product Managers</p><p>In today's episode, Parv and Alex walk you through some of the most popular questions about PMs that come up from you, their audience, interview panels, and...

Episode #13
<p>Why You Shouldn't Be a Product Manager</p><p>In today's episode, Alex and Parv cast some light on why you might want to stay clear of being a Product Manager. Product management is filled with pros and so much fun...

Episode #12
<h1>Burnout and Product Management</h1><p>As human beings, we can only handle so much. At times issues accumulate in our workplaces that lead to burnout. It could be prolonged working hours, lack of resources or...

Episode #11
<h1>Staying Motivated as a Product Manager</h1><p>As a product manager, you can feel overwhelmed by the endless deluge of information, products, and technology that drives the business world. You could flip through so...

Episode #10
<h1>Your Product Manager Superpower</h1><p>In this episode, Parv and Alex discuss how to find your superpower as a PM. Every PM has specific attributes that kind of mesh together to give them a sense of the PM product...

<p>How to Pivot Industries as a Product Manager</p><p>Everything is moving so quickly these days, and industries are constantly disrupted by startups. With this comes the feeling of ‘you'll never learn everything’...

Episode #8
<h1>Imposter Syndrome as a Product Manager</h1><p>Imposter syndrome is incredibly common in product management. Yes, even if you’re 5+ years into the job with a proven track record and experience. And it’s not just...

Episode #7
<h1>Types of Product Management Interviews</h1><p>Interviews in the product management field vary from company to company, and they could be structured or unstructured, depending on the company. Regardless of the type...

Episode #6
<p>Mistakes We Made as Product Managers</p><p>Just because you are a product manager doesn't signify that your opinions carry all the weight, in actuality your team works with you and not for you. This is just a sneak...

Episode #5
<h1>Paths to becoming a product manager</h1><p>In the modern business environment, product management is the job profile that is most in demand. Due to their responsibilities and contributions, they are among the...

Episode #4
<h1>Isolation as a product manager</h1><p>One of the things about PMs is that we're sort of like, on an island. </p><p>In this episode, Parv and Alex discuss how being a PM can be both enjoyable and taxing. Whether you...

Episode #3
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Episode #2
<p>What is Product Management</p><p>Depending on who you ask, a product manager is either a wonderfully fuzzy job title that means many things to many people. No one can seem to agree on what product management is (or...
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