Product Owner Interview Questions & Answers | Real PO Interview Tips | FutureForward 25 Techcanvass

In Episode 25 of FutureForward, we go behind the title Product Owner and break down what it really takes to crack product owner interview questions interviews and succeed in the role. From transitioning out of Business Analysis to handling stakeholders, backlogs, and product vision—this 50-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 🔗 Follow Anish Tiwary on LinkedIn:   / anish-tiwary-7b9b3841   🔗 Follow Nitin Deswal on LinkedIn:   / nitinkumardeswal   📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @techcanvassacademy 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://tnvs.in/335k9bf9 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://tnvs.in/y8zndc9z 🌐 Explore Techcanvass India’s AI-First Skilling Platform: https://techcanvass.com 📩 For collaborations & inquiries: [email protected] If this episode helped you, don’t forget to *LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE* for more conversations on Product Ownership, Business Analysis, AI and Tech careers. #FutureForward #podcast #Techcanvass #ProductOwner #ProductOwnerInterview #AgileProductOwner #Scrum #ProductBacklog #BusinessAnalysis #ProductManagement #AgileCareers #TechCareersIndia