Rocketship.fm

Jan 30 2025 679 ep. 31 mins 2.2k
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Rocketship.FM brings you the latest and most important stories shaping the world of technology. From groundbreaking innovations to high-stakes corporate battles, we break down the news that matters—giving you the insights you need to stay informed in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Whether it's AI, big tech power plays, or the future of digital policy, we make sense of the headlines so you don’t have to.

Rocketship.fm, produced in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts, has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Inc, Entrepreneur, and many more business publications as a top business podcast year after year.

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Project Stargate: The $500 Billion AI Bet Today's Tech Titans are Taking

Jan 30 2025 32 mins  
In this episode of Rocketship.FM, we dive into one of the boldest AI initiatives ever announced: Project Stargate. Backed by tech giants like OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and MGX, this $500 billion venture is set to transform AI infrastructure in the United States. With President Trump championing the project from day one of his presidency, it’s being framed as a move to secure Amer

TikTok’s Tipping Point: The Ban, the Backlash, and the Battle Ahead

Jan 23 2025 34 mins  
In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito dives into the story that’s shaking up the tech world: the TikTok ban in the United States. With a new year, a new administration, and growing geopolitical tensions, TikTok finds itself at the center of a national security debate. From bipartisan concerns over data privacy and Chinese ownership to the Supreme Court’s decisive

Meta’s Bold Move: The End of Content Moderation as We Know It

Jan 16 2025 34 mins  
Meta is making waves in 2025 with a decision that’s turning heads across the tech world. Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of traditional content moderation at Meta, replacing fact-checkers with a Community Notes-style system where users take the reins. Borrowing a page from Elon Musk’s playbook at X, this shift puts the responsibility for identifying misinformation squarely on

Delight: Building Emotional Connections in Products with Nesrine Changuel

Jan 09 2025 36 mins  
In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito sits down with Nesrine Changuel, a seasoned product manager with an impressive track record at Spotify, Skype, and Google, to explore the transformative power of emotional connection in product design. Nesrine’s upcoming book, Delight, introduces the concept of the Delight Grid framework—a practical tool to help product teams

2025 Tech Predictions: AI, Jobs, and the Future of Social Media

Jan 02 2025 28 mins  
In this episode of Rocketship.FM, we look ahead to the pivotal trends set to shape the tech world in 2025. From the continued evolution of AI in redefining how we interact with the web to a predicted rebound in tech jobs, we explore what these changes mean for product managers, technologists, and businesses alike. With social media consolidating around a few dominant platforms and

Defining Moments: The Top Stories In Tech That Defined 2024

Dec 25 2024 34 mins  
From groundbreaking innovations to industry-shaking controversies, 2024 was a year that kept us on our toes in tech. In this episode of Rocketship.FM, we uncover six defining stories that shaped the landscape for product managers, tech leaders, and innovators alike. Whether you're leading a product team or simply keeping an eye on the ever-changing world of technology, these storie

From Individual Contributor to Manager: Mastering the Leap with Spotify's Melika Hope

Dec 18 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, Melika Hope, Director of Product at Spotify, shares her candid journey of navigating this leap and provides actionable insights for aspiring leaders. Drawing from her 15+ years of experience, managing teams across continents, Melika introduces her "4 Ds" framework: Decide, Declare, Demonstrate, and Deliver, to help you become one of the exceptional few who excel in

Foundations of Product Management: Navigating the Early Challenges

Dec 12 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of Rocketship.FM, we flip the script as Mike Belsito, Co-Founder of Product Collective, takes the guest seat to share his journey from entrepreneur to product leader. Interviewed by his longtime co-host Michael Sacca, Mike dives into the foundational skills every product manager needs, the importance of customer empathy, and how evolving tools like AI are reshaping

Impact-First Product Teams: Aligning Goals with Business Success

Dec 05 2024 34 mins  
What does it mean to lead with impact in a world of uncertainty, ambiguity, and endless best practices? In this compelling episode of Rocketship.FM, we explore how product teams can directly tie their work to measurable business success, ensuring alignment with company goals while resisting the low-impact work that often derails progress. Drawing from the soon-to-be-released book I

The Perfect Product Sales Pitch with April Dunford: A Primer for Product People

Nov 29 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of Rocketship.FM, world-renowned positioning and marketing expert April Dunford joins us to share her insights on crafting sales pitches that close deals and win markets. Drawing from her book Sales Pitch, April dives into the art of creating a compelling narrative that helps your customers confidently choose your product over competitors—and the dreaded "do nothi