Build What’s Next: Digital Product Perspectives

The AI Shift: Rethinking ROI and Product Fluency in the Enterprise

Is the "SaaSpocalypse" here, or is the industry just getting started? In this episode of Build What's Next, host Jason Rome is joined by Ken Yagen, Principal and Ope

The AI Development Lifecycle: How to Thrive in the SaaS Apocalypse

Code is getting easier to produce, but the cost of building the wrong thing is about to get louder. Jason Rome sits down with Cory Voglesonger, Chief Product and Technolo

AI Only Helps When You Know Which Hill to Climb

AI is everywhere, yet most teams still feel stuck between exciting demos and messy reality. Jason Rome sits down with Jon Webster, Chief Operating Officer at CPP Investme

AI Field Guide: The Missing Middle - How to Build an End-to-End AI

In this episode of Build What's Next, Theo Munoz, Miguel Ribeiro, and Natan Szczepaniak discuss Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) and why an estimated 80% of ML mo

AI Field Guide: How AI is Reshaping the Roles of Design and Engineering

AI is reshaping the roles of design and engineering, emphasizing collaboration and how models can accelerate workflows without sacrificing quality. This week’s episode ex

How To Build A Scalable, Standards-Aligned Ecosystem That Teachers Actually Use

Travis Barrs of Discovery Education discusses how K–12 is shifting from tool access to learning impact, focusing on building scalable, coherent learning platforms. This i

AI in Software Development: Designing & Delivering Real ROI

Forget the AI hype and focus on real ROI in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This episode features Method's Jason Rome and Raj Sethi with ISG experts Ashwi

Designing Simpler Products With Smarter AI

The most valuable features in your product might be hiding in plain sight. We sit down with design leader Andy Vitale to unpack how AI can strip away clutter, surface wha

Breaking Silos: CX, Product, And The Metrics That Matter

In this podcast episode, Method’s Jason Rome and guest Margaryta V. Rashev discuss the evolving landscape of customer experience (CX) and product development. Join us as

The Human Side of AI: Design, Change, and Reimagination

In this podcast episode, Method’s Dr. Vanina Delobelle and Reema Pinto discuss "The Human Side of AI: Design, Change, and Reimagination. They discuss the crucial differen

Technical Debt During Planning and Prioritization

In this podcast episode host Jason Rome and guest David Brown discuss a practical approach to planning, moving beyond "process theater." It advocates for transparently ma

How AI is Transforming Design Teams in Financial Services

Join Jason Rome and Mike Adam in this episode of "Build What's Next" as they explore how AI is revolutionizing design teams in financial services. They discuss the i

Confidence in Planning: Addressing Uncertainty and Risk

In this podcast episode host Jason Rome and guest David Brown talk about the crucial role of "confidence" in effective planning. They explore how organizations can honest

Navigating the AI Landscape: Insights from Jon Webster

Jon Webster of CPP Investments discusses how AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), is changing organizational decision-making. He emphasizes the practical useful

Planning for What's Next with AI: A Deep Dive into Strategic Decision-Making

In this podcast episode, Jason Rome and David Brown discuss the critical aspects of planning within organizations, emphasizing the importance of effective decision-making

Embedded Finance: The Evolution of Financial User Experience

In this part of our conversation, we dive into how big financial institutions handle their incredibly diverse customer base. We're talking about everything from mass

Embedded Finance: Personalization, AI, and Meeting Diverse User Needs

Join Michael Lewandowski and Joseph Johansen (JJ) as they dive into the complexities of designing for diverse users in financial services. From graphic design beginnings

Unlocking Creativity in Product Management: An Interview with Leslie Grandy

In this episode of 'Build What's Next', join host Jason Rome as he dives deep into the world of product management creativity with author and expert Leslie

Navigating Change: Biometrics, Data, and Customer Experience at Airports

In this engaging episode, Jason Rome chats with Paul Puopolo, Head of Data Analytics and Innovation at DFW Airport, to explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping the f

Beyond Checkpoints: Data, Tech, and the Future of Air Travel

In this episode of Build What's Next, Jason Rome interviews Paul Popolo, the Head of Data Analytics and Innovation at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, about the unique cha