The Next Next Navigating the AI Learning Curve with Paul Heayn
Feb 26, 2025
Paul Heayn, a product manager at Peapod Digital Labs, shares his journey of integrating AI into workflows and discusses the challenges and learnings from this process. He highlights the transformative role of AI tools in automating tasks and reflects on the future impact of AI on job roles, especially within startups. The conversation dives into the importance of selecting the right tools, navigating the complexities of implementation, and fostering collaboration in tech development. He also touches on personal coding experiences and the evolving landscape of AI.
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AI Journey
- Paul Heayn's AI journey began with automating emails and exploring creative writing.
- Initial disappointment with ChatGPT led to a renewed focus on coding and workflow automation.
Replicating Tasks
- Jason asks Paul if he used AI to replicate his tasks or the business analyst's tasks.
- Paul clarifies that he was trying to use AI to replicate both sets of tasks.
Starting Small
- Start small with AI implementation, focusing on automating small tasks or data transformation.
- Use a simple Python-based application connected to an internal LLM and Perplexity for code generation.