Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future Mike Krieger: Product Building Lessons from Instagram and Anthropic (Encore)
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May 29, 2025 
Join Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram and current Head of Product at Anthropic, as he explores the exciting intersection of consumer technology and AI. He shares insights on navigating product innovation in AI, contrasting the rapid changes with his experiences at Instagram. Krieger delves into the differences between consumer and enterprise product strategies, emphasizing the evolving landscape driven by AI. He also envisions the future of AGI, advocating for responsible product development that enhances creativity and accessibility.
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Krieger's Transition to Anthropic
- Mike Krieger shares his transition from Instagram to Anthropic after a short semi-retirement.
- He sought a balance of building products and teams within a company aligned with his values and momentum in AI.
Dynamic AI Product Strategy
- AI product strategy at Anthropic behaves like frequent OS updates but with unpredictable research timelines.
- They maintain a portfolio of model-dependent and model-adjacent features to stay nimble with releases.
Model Releases Drive Innovation
- Major model improvements enable new capabilities, which inspire new product ideas in a feedback loop.
- Research works on a multi-month roadmap; product teams innovate rapidly on top of new model releases.
