Kevin Yien, who leads product for merchant experiences at Stripe and has previously worked at Square and Mutiny, shares his unconventional insights on product management. He advises aspiring PMs to begin in engineering or design and emphasizes the importance of strong writing skills. Kevin introduces his unique 'unsell email' hiring technique, highlights the value of maintaining a decision log, and discusses the automation of user research. Plus, he addresses the impact of AI on future generations and shares lessons learned from his failures.