Behind the Craft

Logan Kilpatrick, Product Lead for Google AI Studio who builds AI-powered dev tools, walks through how AI Studio speeds prototyping. He demos rapid app creation, cloning Studio itself, multimodal features like annotate mode and Maps grounding, and generating multiple UI variants. He also discusses shipping fast inside Google and what he looks for when hiring product managers.

Sumeet Marwaha, Head of Data at Brex and expert in AI-augmented analytics, reveals how to transform your data analysis with Claude Code. He discusses creating a self-serve data explorer that eliminates the need for SQL queries, guiding listeners through a live demo of building a startup funding MCP. Sumeet also shares insights on context management, connecting Claude to Slack and Drive, and predicting the likelihood of startups securing Series B funding. He emphasizes practical steps for leveraging AI to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Explore practical AI workflows with Tal and Aman as they share innovative strategies for product development. Discover how to write concise strategy documents using Claude Projects. Learn about prototyping new features with Google AI Studio while prioritizing user feedback. See how Obsidian and Cursor facilitate collaboration and task management in AI projects. Delve into building a personal operating system that aligns with your goals. This insightful discussion offers actionable takeaways for leveraging AI in your workflows.

Join Teresa Torres, a product discovery coach and author, as she reveals how she expertly uses Claude Code and Obsidian to streamline her life and work. Discover her impressive 'today' command that automates daily tasks, and witness live demos of task management and writing workflows. Teresa shares insights on using Claude for SEO research and brainstorming, while emphasizing the speed and efficiency gains. She dives into her three-layer context system, providing essential tips for beginners to adopt Claude Code without feeling overwhelmed.

Yana Welinder, Head of AI at Amplitude and former founder, discusses innovative strategies for rapid product shipping. She shares insights on eliminating decision by committee to enhance speed and effectiveness. Yana emphasizes a proactive, hands-on mindset for product managers, advocating for real work over mere coordination. A live demo showcases her AI workflows for triaging emails and integrating qualitative user feedback with analytics. The conversation also touches on why frustrated users can turn into advocates and the current challenges in AI analytics.

Daniel Rausch, VP of Alexa at Amazon, shares insights into the exciting new AI capabilities of Alexa, responsible for transforming the experience across 600 million devices. He reveals the complexities that delayed AI integration and showcases a live demo, where Alexa books Warriors tickets under $100. Daniel discusses Amazon's PR/FAQ process for product design, balancing speed with quality, and the future of AI voice assistants beyond the home, emphasizing innovation and simplicity as core to Alexa's evolution.

In this engaging discussion, Xinran Ma, a top AI instructor and founder of the Design with AI newsletter, shares his expertise on prototyping with AI. He highlights five vital techniques, starting with using custom GPTs to create perfect specs and the innovative Magic Patterns canvas for tracking iterations. Xinran unveils how to generate unique design variations instantly and mix components from different prototypes. He also explains the power of reverse prompting to enhance design consistency, making AI work smarter for creators.

Tanay Kothari, CEO and co-founder of Wispr Flow, shares his expertise in voice AI and productivity. He reveals how typing can hinder efficiency, demonstrating how voice can draft emails and code faster. Tanay discusses a groundbreaking brain-to-text prototype that interprets thoughts without speech and emphasizes the importance of habit-driven design over traditional metrics like ARR. He also touches on how Wispr Flow learns users’ writing styles and why he prioritizes retention and user engagement in product development.

In this engaging conversation, Ryo Lu, Head of Design at Cursor and creator of the retro OS ReoOS, shares why designers should transition directly to coding. He demonstrates a live build using AI, showcasing how Cursor's tools streamline development. Ryo discusses avoiding common pitfalls in AI design and reveals how his team operates without traditional PMs. He dives into the process of turning vague ideas into structured specs and emphasizes the importance of flexibility in design and development. Tune in for valuable insights on the future of design and coding!

In this session, Ami Vora, former head of product at WhatsApp and chief product officer at Faire, shares her insights on product strategy and execution. She reveals why shipping fast often outweighs a perfect plan and emphasizes the importance of simplicity in product design. Ami also discusses using AI for honest feedback and streamlining decision-making processes. Additionally, she addresses modern parenting in the AI era, advocating for resilience and supervised use of technology with children.