The Growth Podcast 21 Harsh Truths about Product Management in AI | Scott Jones, VP of Product at Realeyes
Oct 29, 2024
Scott Jones, VP of Product at Realeyes, combines startup agility with enterprise experience, having honed his skills at HPE and Lenovo. He discusses how to bridge the 18-month product development gap typical in enterprises, implementing strategies that can yield results in mere days. Scott emphasizes the importance of innovative hiring techniques like 'try-before-you-buy' and the nuances of aligning product and sales teams. He also offers insights on navigating a career in product management, highlighting the benefits of job hopping and practical experience.
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From RFI to Multi-Million Dollar Product
- RealEyes developed a multi-million dollar identity verification product in 14 months.
- This started with a client's request for a face verification model, leading to a new product category.
De-risking Features
- De-risk features by focusing on the minimum viable product to validate assumptions.
- Constantly pressure-test ideas and find compromises to balance value and resource constraints.
AI Tools for Product Management
- Scott Jones uses AI tools like ChatGPT for content creation and Perplexity for research.
- He leverages these tools to improve his communication, generate ideas, and gather insights.