Building a Virtual Board of Directors with AI featuring Victor Njoroge

In this conversation, Dave Prior interviews Victor Njoroge about the intersection of AI and product management. Victor shares his background and role at Clarion, emphasizing the importance of optimizing workflows for sales development representatives. They discuss the concept of Sidebar, a platform for brainstorming and sharing ideas among professionals. Victor explains how he built a virtual board of directors using AI to gain diverse perspectives on product management challenges. The conversation highlights the significance of trust in AI tools, the need for continuous learning, and the enduring value of human skills in the age of AI. Takeaways - AI can optimize product management processes. - Building a virtual board of directors enhances decision-making. - Diverse perspectives are crucial for effective product management. - Trust in AI tools is essential for their successful implementation. - Understanding user pain points is key to product management. - AI can help in brainstorming and generating ideas. - Using personas can provide valuable insights in product development. - AI tools can save time and improve efficiency in product management. - Continuous learning about AI tools is necessary for staying competitive. - Human skills remain invaluable despite advancements in AI. Chapters 01:28 Introduction to AI in Product Management 04:15 Victor's Background and Role at Clarion 07:05 The Concept of Sidebar and Networking 09:53 The Genesis of AI in Product Management 12:24 Building a Virtual Board of Directors 15:21 Creating Personas for Product Management 18:10 Using AI to Challenge Bias in Decision Making 21:11 Practical Applications of AI in Product Management 24:49 Exploring Prioritization Techniques 30:39 The Role of AI in Product Management 36:36 Finding and Prioritizing AI Tools 41:47 The Human Element in AI and Product Management Links from the podcast: MITSloan Review Article "How I Built a Personal Board of Directors With GenAI" https://tinyurl.com/m28e8h4k Sidebar: https://www.sidebar.com Contacting Victor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-njoroge/ Contacting Dave LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsungo/ Dave's classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623