Ready to transition into the rapidly growing field of generative AI product management?

In this insightful episode of the Product Insider podcast, Dr. Nancy Li interviews Hardika Narula, Senior Product Manager at Amazon, who shares essential strategies and practical advice for breaking into this cutting-edge area. From navigating the current job market to building hands-on experience with large language models, Hardika’s insights are invaluable for anyone looking to advance their career in AI product management.

Tune in to discover:

[0:46] - Introduction to generative AI product management and Hardika's transition to Amazon.

[3:10] - Career path and the importance of hands-on experience in AI.

[7:45] - Challenges in the job market and the need for continuous upskilling.

[12:30] - Recommended learning resources to stay updated with AI trends.

[16:50] - Building practical AI applications using large language models.

[22:15] - Tailoring job applications to meet specific company needs.

[27:40] - Embracing a growth mindset and learning from rejections.

[32:20] - Differences between traditional AI PM and generative AI PM roles.

[37:00] - Future opportunities and a sneak peek into an upcoming demo.

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Join Dr. Nancy Li on the Product Insider podcast as she interviews Rob Leathern, former VP of Product at Google and founder of Trust2.ai, who shares essential strategies for building trust within cross-functional teams. Trust is pivotal for product managers, who often act as the linchpin in collaborative efforts. Rob provides actionable insights from his extensive experience at tech giants like Google and Facebook. Discover how to effectively build and maintain trust, whether in startups or large corporations, to facilitate better decision-making and teamwork.

Rob Leathern's background in leading privacy and security at Google and his work on business integrity at Facebook equip him with unique perspectives on aligning diverse teams and managing remote work dynamics. Tune in to learn from Rob’s practical experiences and examples, making this episode a crucial listen for those aiming to enhance their leadership skills in any tech environment.

2:15 Introduction of Rob

8:20 what do product managers actually do

10:15 Why is it so hard to build trust as a product manager

11:57 Real life challenges a product manager at FAANG+ companies face

15:45 Building trust in a remote environment

19:50 How to implement feedback systems within and across the team

23:20 How to manage feedback

27:20 How often should you give feedback

30:10 Do you think the future of Google is going to be imapacted by the rise of AI?

30:25 Will Google be affected by open AI like ChatGPT

32:26 Do you think the trend of AI is similar to 3

37:30 How do you become an AI product manager?

39:30 Big companies vs small startups

42:57 Opinion regarding investing in themselves

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