In Episode 25 of FutureForward, we go behind the title *Product Owner* and break down what it really takes to crack PO interviews and succeed in the role. From transitioning out of Business Analysis to handling stakeholders, backlogs, and product vision—this 48-minute conversation is a practical guide for anyone aiming for a Product Owner role.
Hosted by Abhishek Srivastava, Founder & Chief Mentor, Techcanvass, this episode features two experienced Product Owners, **Anish Tiwary** and **Nitin Deswal**, who answer the most important and frequently asked Product Owner interview questions with real on-the-job examples.
🌟 About Our Guests
Anish Tiwary – Product Owner
SAFE Agile, CBAP & AWS certified professional with rich experience in business analysis, consulting, and now product ownership at a global bank.
Nitin Deswal – Product Owner
Product Owner & Business Analyst with 10+ years in the BFSI domain across India, US, Europe & South Africa, holding certifications such as PSPO, PSM, SAFE Agilist and ECPA.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & episode overview
02:10 – Guest intros & BA → Product Owner career journeys
09:00 – Day-to-day activities of a Product Owner
15:30 – Product Owner vs Product Manager vs BA
22:40 – Biggest challenges in the PO role (people, priorities, tech debt)
30:10 – Backlog refinement, roadmap & handling scope changes
37:20 – Saying “no”, managing difficult stakeholders & bad news
44:30 – Advice for aspiring and junior Product Owners
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