Lee Fischman
Lee Fischman brings decades of experience as a developer, product manager, and executive in companies of all sizes, from startups to world-dominating corporations across B2B, B2C, internal platforms, and two-sided markets. He has worked on the digital side of publishing, military and aerospace, fintech, financial, insurance, and healthcare. He has also co-founded entertainment, algo investment, and B2B SaaS companies.
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Jan. 20, 2026
S4E1: From Failure to Breakthrough: The Product Manager’s Journey with Lee Fischman
Episode Summary: In this episode of Productly Speaking, host Karl Abbott sits down with Lee Fischman—seasoned developer, product manager, executive, and author of How to Excel at Digital Product Management. Lee shares decades of experience across industries from fintech to healthcare, and dives deep into what makes a great product manager beyond the usual playbook. We explore the mindset that drives success, why humility and empathy are non-negotiable, and how overlooked skills like communicat...
Guest: Lee Fischman