The Secret to Breaking into AI Product Management: Best Path in 2025

Curious about how to break into AI product management with NO experience?

In this video, I sit down with my student Ken Xu, an AI Product Manager, to share strategies on how to stand out in interviews, build a strong portfolio, and develop the skills that hiring managers are looking for, like problem-solving and a solid foundation in AI.

0:00 – Intro to Ken & how he broke into AI PM
2:10 – What hiring managers truly value
4:30 – Prep: Research company, pitch ideas
6:50 – How to stand out in fierce competition
12:10 – Motivation and Growth mindset
17:45 – Use structured programs & projects to break in
23:00 – Execution matters: Plan + action = success
28:00 – Final tips: Focus, learn, go all in

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Step 1️⃣: Download the hands-on AI PM Bootcamp Syllabus here https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AI-PM-course

Step 2️⃣: Attend the AI PM Workshop to learn about how we do developer team matching, AI PM hiring trend, and pricing of the program How to become an AI Product Manager and fast track your career https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AIPM

Step 3️⃣: Talk to our team to address your remaining questions https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AI_PM_Course_Application

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▶️Contact Ken Xu here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ke-ken-xu/

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