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Jul 30
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Episode 234: What Product Leaders Are Sa...

Melissa Perri
About this episode

In this episode, we delve into the transformative role of AI in product management through conversations with some of the best Product leaders. You’ll hear from Anthony Maggio (VP Product Management at Airtable), Jessica Hall (CPO at Just Eat Takeaway), Karthik Suri (CPO at Cornerston OnDemand), Mario Rodriguez (CPO at Github), Steve Wilson (CPO at Exabeam), Darren Wilson (CPO at Soul Machines), and Tamar Yehoshua (Former Glean President of Product and Technology).


We explore how AI tools are reshaping strategy and efficiency, while personalizing customer experiences. Join us as we discuss the impact of AI, and the future of product strategy. Are you curious about how AI can revolutionize your product management approach? Tune in to discover insights and practical applications that could redefine your strategies and customer interactions.


You’ll hear us talk about:

  • 10:05 - AI's Role in Product Strategy

Explore how product leaders are integrating AI into their strategic planning, focusing on addressing significant business and customer problems. The discussion highlights the experimental applications of AI in enhancing customer journeys and optimizing backend processes.

  • 18:45 - Enhancing Customer Interaction with Digital Avatars

We dive into the world of digital avatars and their role in creating empathetic and personalized customer interactions. This section covers how avatars can be used for language learning and practicing difficult conversations in a non-judgmental setting.

  • 27:30 - Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

Understand the evolving landscape of cybersecurity with AI's influence. Learn about the dual nature of AI in enhancing defenses and creating new threat vectors, emphasizing the importance of rapid AI adoption to stay competitive in the cybersecurity arena.


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Timestamps:

00:00 Coming Up

01:37 Intro

02:57 AI raising the bar for PMs

06:57 Using AI to improve personalization

10:52 Reimagining products with emerging AI

14:55 AI behind GitHub Copilot

20:21 AI’s risks and impact on cybersecurity

24:22 AI avatars and emotional interaction

30:42 How PMs can stay relevant in the AI age

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