Uday Marepalli, Director of Product Management at Upwork, is an expert in AI-driven initiatives and zero-to-one product development. He discusses the thrilling challenges of creating new products from scratch, emphasizing the need for balancing speed with strategic validation. Uday shares insights on navigating conflicting information and making agile pivots. He also delves into the unique obstacles of building AI products, such as data collection and ensuring transparency, all while keeping the customer's needs at the forefront.