<p> I’m joined by Megan, Executive Director of Product Management at MetaLab, who brings nearly a decade of experience working across dozens of products and teams.</p><p>In this conversation, we cut through the noise and get to the fundamentals: alignment, communication, prioritization, problem-solving, and understanding users at a deep level. If you’ve ever wondered what truly defines great product managers, regardless of the environment they’re in, this episode is packed with clarity, insight, and some incredibly practical wisdom.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Podcast Summary — Key Points + Time-Stamped Breakdown</p><p>00:00–02:30 — Intro &amp; Megan’s Background</p><p>02:30–05:20 — What Metalab Does (Design-Led Philosophy)</p><p>05:20–08:45 — What “Design-Led” Really Means</p><p>08:45–10:00 — Design as Differentiation</p><p>10:00–13:10 — What Product Management Looks Like Inside a Design Agency</p><p>13:10–15:30 — Agency PM vs. In-House PM</p><p>15:30–19:30 — Why Clients Hire Metalab (4 Main Use Cases)</p><p>19:30–23:20 — How AI Is Changing Client Needs</p><p>23:20–27:00 — The Underrated Challenges of Adding AI to Existing Products</p><p>27:00–29:30 — Pushing Back on AI Hype (Role of an Agency)</p><p>29:30–30:45 — Closing + How to Contact Metalab</p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch with <a href="https://www.metalab.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Metalab</a></p>