Episodes

#29 Leah Tharin - Product Led Growth and Sales

3/24/2025

In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews Leah Tharin, an expert in product-led growth. They discuss the differences between product-led and sales-led growth, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the challenges of transitioning from one model to another. Leah shares insights on cultural differences in sales approaches, metrics for measuring growth, and valuable resources for learning more about product growth strategies.

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#28 Markus Andrezak - Product -Management and -Strategy

3/10/2025

In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews Markus Andrezak, a product management expert, discussing the intricacies of product management and strategy. They explore Markus's career journey, the importance of a clear business model, the evolution of tech companies in Europe, and the challenges faced by product managers.

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#26 Anja Hendel - Transforming the Automotive Industry

2/17/2025

In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews Anja Hendel, a seasoned expert in digital transformation within the automotive industry. Anja shares her journey from studying computer science to leading digital initiatives at major companies like Porsche and Volkswagen.

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#25 Niels Pfläging - Organize for Complexity

2/10/2025

In this episode, Benjamin engages with Niels Pfläging, a thought leader in management and organizational transformation.

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#24 Adriana & Eduardo - Helping Law Firms through Kanban

2/3/2025

Benjamin interviews Adriana and Eduardo, experts in Kanban and agile methodologies, focusing on their application in the legal industry in Brazil. They discuss the challenges faced by law firms, the need for agile practices, and how Kanban can transform traditional legal workflows.

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#23 Damian Boeselager - Fixing the EU

1/20/2025

In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews Damian Boeselager, a member of the European Parliament and co-founder of Volt, a pan-European political party. They discuss the importance of progressive politics in Europe, the challenges posed by right-wing populism, and the need for a unified European approach to economic competitiveness and innovation.

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#22 Santa and Rudolph at the Kata Conference

12/23/2024

In this festive episode of the Stellar wWork Podcast, recorded live from Sweden, Benjamin and his guests discuss the future of organizational structures, the impact of AI, and the importance of visualization in decision-making.

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#21 Martin Wanitschke

11/5/2024

In this conversation, Martin Wanitschke discusses his role at Wandelbots and the company's mission to democratize robotics. He explains the evolution of robot programming, the introduction of the TracePen, and the challenges faced in product development. The discussion highlights the shift towards a software-focused approach with the upcoming launch of Wandelbots Nova, a hardware-agnostic operating system for robots that aims to make robotics accessible to a wider audience.

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#20 Steffen Stammel

11/4/2024

In this episode Benjamin interviews Steffen Stammel, Global IT Strategy Director at Bayer, discussing the company's ongoing transformation amidst various challenges. They explore the impact of leadership changes, the introduction of a dynamic shared ownership model.

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#19 Klaus Leopold

11/11/2024

In this episode of the Stellarwork Podcast, Klaus Leopold discusses the concept of Flight Levels, a framework designed to optimize agility across multiple teams and levels of an organization.

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#18 Luke Hohmann - Software Profit Streams™

1/6/2025

In this episode, Benjamin interviews Luke Hohmann, a prominent figure in the Agile product development community and author of 'Software Profit Streams™'. They discuss the critical link between value and profit, emphasizing the importance of understanding profitability within Agile practices.

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#17 Jurgen Appelo

12/9/2024

In this episode, Jurgen Appelo discusses his journey from software engineer to agile management expert, emphasizing the importance of pattern libraries over rigid frameworks in organizational development.

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#16 Marc Sniukas

11/25/2024

In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews strategy advisor Marc Sniukas, who shares insights on modern strategic planning and the Better Strategy OS framework.

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#15 Rijon Erickson

10/28/2024

In this conversation, Benjamin and Rijon "Ryan" Erickson explore a variety of themes ranging from personal experiences and reflections on life to discussions about vacations, childhood memories, and aspirations for the future.

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#14 Dimitar Bakardzhiev

10/14/2024

In this conversation, Dimitar Bakardzhiev discusses his extensive experience in software development and the concept of knowledge work. He introduces KEDEHub, a tool designed to bridge knowledge gaps in software development teams.

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#13 Simon Wardley

9/30/2024

Benjamin welcomes Simon Wardley, the creator of Wardley Mapping, to discuss his innovative framework for understanding competitive landscapes.

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#12 Mark Poppenborg

9/16/2024

Benjamin Igna and Mark Poppenborg, founder of Intrinsify, discuss the need for a better world of work and the challenges faced in achieving it. Mark highlights the importance of understanding the root cause of problems within companies and the need for external references to drive change.

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#11 Ivett Ördög

9/2/2024

In this episode, Ivett shared her journey of bringing continuous deployment practices to engineering teams and how she developed Lean Poker as a workshop to practice continuous deployment.

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#10 David Anderson

8/19/2024

In this conversation, Benjamin and David Anderson discuss the evolution of agile and the principles of Kanban. David shares his background and how he got involved in the Agile movement.

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#9 Mike Lyons

8/5/2024

Benjamin and Mike discuss the current state of the agile community, particularly the layoffs and job market for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches.

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#8 Sophie Seiwald-Højer & Matthias Patzak

7/22/2024

The conversation Sophie, Matthias and Benjamin discuss the the need for a pragmatic approach to evolve, and the importance of understanding the specific pain points in an organization.

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#7 Alex Smith

7/8/2024

Benjamin interviews strategy expert Alex Smith. They discuss the concept of strategy and its importance in business.

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#6 Jose Casal

7/1/2024

Benjamin and Jose discuss the future of agility and the challenges it faces. They touch on the role of certifications in the Agile space and the potential impact of AI on Agile practices.

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#5 Joe Justice

6/23/2024

In this conversation, Benjamin and Joe Justice discuss the importance of having a clear goal and key performance indicators (KPIs) for companies to drive innovation. They emphasize the need for a thousand-year goal that motivates employees and creates a mission-driven workforce.

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#4 Sonya Siderova

6/17/2024

Benjamin Igna and Sonya Siderova, the founder and CEO of NAVE, discuss the importance of data-driven decision making in improving workflows and delivering better products faster.

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#3 Peter Stevens

6/10/2024

In this conversation, Benjamin and Peter discuss the principles and practices that companies like Tesla and SpaceX use to achieve speed and innovation.

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#2 Chris Jones

6/3/2024

Chris Jones, partner at Silicon Valley Product Group, discusses the concept of a product operating model and how it helps companies align with modern product practices. He explains that being product-driven or product-led is more than just a power structure within the company, and it involves principles, competencies, and roles beyond product management.

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#1 Paolo Sammicheli

5/20/2024

Paolo Sammicheli, a Scrum trainer, discusses the application of Scrum in hardware development projects. He highlights the importance of visualizing and challenging the decisions made during the development process. He emphasizes that every project, regardless of the domain, involves making and embedding decisions...