How I Tested That
Testing your ideas against reality can be challenging. Not everything will go as planned. It’s about keeping an open mind, having a clear hypothesis and running multiple tests to see if you have enough directional evidence to keep going.
This is the How I Tested That Podcast, where David J Bland connects with entrepreneurs and innovators who had the courage to test their ideas with real people, in the market, with sometimes surprising results.
Join us as we explore the ups and downs of experimentation… together.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Joao Moita | How I Tested Product Weekend
Summary
In this episode we interview Moita, the Founder and CEO of Product Weekend.
He shares his journey from studying aerospace engineering to becoming a product manager and eventually creating what…
Charles Sims | How I Tested The NBA Fan Experience
In this episode we interview Charles Sims. Charles is the ex-CTO for the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team and currently Founder of Skafld, an end-to-end venture studio partner, turning visionary ideas i…
Hala Saleh | How I Tested Community Building
In this episode we interview Hala Saleh. Hala is a skilled and thoughtful product leader who I met by coincidence over 10 years ago while reading a copy of the Lean Startup book.
We catch up and disc…
Dr. Micheal Neal | How I Tested The Hiring Process
In this episode we interview Dr. Michael Neal. He is the Founder of Build My Team, a hiring service for private practices.
We explore the rigorous testing of his innovative hiring process. From the i…
Alberto Savoia | How I Tested Pretotyping
In this episode we interview Alberto Savoia. Alberto was Google’s first Engineering Director and the author of The Right It - Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed.
He also coined…
Sylvia Hall | How I Tested Mood Probiotics
In this episode we interview Sylvia Hall.
Sylvia is the co-founder of Lifted Naturals. We chat about how a company can start out as a solution to a personal problem, but in order to be a viable busin…
Dylan Lam | How I Tested Dropshipping
In this episode we interview Dylan Lam. Dylan is an entrepreneur and a growth marketing expert with a focus on e-commerce. His super power is helping companies grow their brands on platforms like Ama…
Matthew Davis | How I Tested A Law Firm
In this episode we interview Matthew Davis.
Matthew is the CEO of Davis Business Law and the author of the best selling book, The Art of Preventing Stupid.
He shares his journey in the legal professio…
Pat Copeland | How We Tested the Amazon Dash Button
In this episode we interview Pat Copeland and get a first hand account of how the Dash Button idea was originally tested at Amazon.
Everything from how the idea emerged from Bezos’ morning puttering …
Matt Diamante | How I Tested Social Media Algorithms
In this podcast episode, Matt Diamante shares his journey into the world of digital marketing and SEO, detailing his early experiences and the evolution of his career.
He discusses the importance of …
Ann Carden | How I Tested Premium Business Models
In this episode we interview Ann Carden.
Ann is one of the top business growth consultants and strategists for people who want to accelerate growth to multiple 7+ figures. She is an internationally b…
Deon Crasto | How I Tested SaaS Payment Systems
In this episode we interview Deon Crasto.
Deon started his product management career at OnDeck Capital, a small business lending platform, where he focused on payments growth. He currently leads pay…
Chris Hood | How I Tested Digital Storytelling
In this conversation, Chris Hood shares his diverse background in storytelling across various media, including movies, video games, and digital marketing.
He emphasizes the importance of storytelling…
Erich Archer | How I Tested AI Video Production
In this conversation, David J Bland and Erich Archer discuss the intersection of AI and video production, exploring how AI tools are transforming workflows, the importance of iterative testing, and t…
Michael Clifford | How I Tested Saving Endangered Species
In this conversation, David J Bland and Michael Clifford discuss the intersection of habitat design, conservation, and design thinking.
Michael shares his unique journey from zookeeper to strategy di…
Bruce McCarthy & Melissa Appel | How We Tested Our New Book
In this engaging podcast episode, David J Bland hosts Bruce McCarthy and Melissa Appel, who share their insights on product management, stakeholder alignment, and the journey of writing their new boo…
Amer Abu-Khajil | How I Tested AI Enhanced Customer Research
In this conversation, Amer Abu Khajil shares his journey from civil engineering to the tech world, emphasizing the parallels between building physical structures and developing products.
He discusses…
David Schnurman | How I Tested Lawline
In this conversation, David discusses his journey with Lawline, the largest provider of online continuing legal education in the U.S.
He shares insights on building resilience in business, the import…
Lex Roman | How I Tested Reader Funded Journalism
In this conversation, David J Bland and Lex Roman explore the evolution of experimentation in tech, discussing how perspectives on experimentation practices have shifted over the years.
They dive int…
Jeff Gothelf & Josh Seiden | How We Tested Training Programs
In this conversation, Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden discuss their journey in scaling their training business, focusing on the assumptions, risks, and testing methods they are employing.
They share ins…