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Microsoft CPO: If you aren’t prototyping with AI you’re doing it wrong | Aparna Chennapragada

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May 18, 2025
Aparna Chennapragada, the Chief Product Officer at Microsoft, brings a wealth of experience from her roles at Robinhood and Google. She discusses the essential shift towards AI prototyping, arguing that 'prompt sets are the new PRDs.' As she delves into the traits of AI agents and the rise of Natural Language Experiences, she emphasizes the evolving role of product managers in the AI landscape. Aparna shares insights on leadership styles between tech giants and the exciting future of human-AI collaboration in product development.
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Comedy Informs Product Building

  • Aparna Chennapragada shares how her experience with stand-up comedy helps her build better products.
  • The immediate feedback in comedy parallels rapid iteration essential in product development.
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Enterprise UX Balances Security

  • Enterprise product design balances ease of use and governance security.
  • Too much focus on either side risks crippling UX or ignoring safety needs.
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Van Damme Effect in Enterprises

  • Enterprises face a split between rapid AI tech cycles and slow human habit changes.
  • This creates a Van Damme-like tension balancing innovation and adoption in large companies.
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