Product Growth Podcast “Product Management isn’t going to exist in 5 years” - 2x CPO
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Feb 18, 2025 Abishek Viswanathan, former CPO at Apollo.io and Qualtrics, dives into the future of product management in an AI-driven world. He discusses the rising need for product managers to be technically proficient and the convergence of their roles with engineering teams. Learn about the challenges of customer engagement and task management in a fast-evolving landscape, along with insights on the critical importance of rapid execution and adaptability. Abishek also shares valuable lessons learned from past failures, offering a roadmap for success in the changing field.
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AI Prototyping for PMs
- Use AI prototyping tools like V0 by Vercel to quickly create testable prototypes.
- Turn detailed specifications into prompts, and iterate with customer feedback.
Data-Driven Product Development at Zynga
- At Zynga, PMs had to predict the financial outcomes of their features upfront.
- This process emphasized data-driven decision-making and accountability.
Technical Skills for PMs
- Product managers need to become more technical and understand the entire tech stack.
- Start with databases and SQL, then learn modern architecture and frontend frameworks.