

Behind the Craft
Peter Yang
Expert interviews and guides to help you level up as a product leader and creator fast.
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Sep 21, 2025 • 39min
Full Tutorial: From Design to Code with Claude Code in 40 Minutes | Meaghan Choi
Meaghan Choi, design lead for Claude Code at Anthropic, merges design with engineering by actively shipping code. In this chat, she reveals why shipping to production feels both "terrifying and magical." Discover her top three design workflows using Claude Code and learn how designers can collaborate with engineers for effective coding. Meaghan also showcases a live demo transitioning from Figma to working code in minutes, shares clever shortcuts, and discusses the evolving landscape of design roles in an AI-driven world.

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Sep 14, 2025 • 41min
Inside Claude Code: How an AI Native Team Actually Works | Cat Wu
Cat Wu, the product lead for Claude Code, shares fascinating insights into the operations of an AI-native team. Discover how they gather user feedback every 10 minutes and prioritize prototyping over documentation. Cat explains how designers contribute directly to coding and the importance of internal communication in development. She also offers her top three tips for maximizing the Claude Code experience and hints at exciting future features on the horizon for the product.

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Sep 7, 2025 • 26min
Full Tutorial: Build an AI Co-Pilot for Your Life with Claude Code | Alex Finn
In this episode, Alex Finn, founder of the "Claude Life" operating system and Creator Buddy, shares his innovative approaches to automating life with AI. He discusses how Claude Code streamlines research and curates AI news, saving hours in productivity. Alex reveals the secrets to using custom commands for personal efficiency. He emphasizes the importance of brain dump analysis for content creation and identifies essential skills needed for the future. Tune in for insights on transforming daily tasks with AI!

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Aug 31, 2025 • 59min
Ranking 15 PM Skills: What Survives vs. Gets Disrupted by AI | Nan Yu (Linear)
In this discussion with Nan Yu, Head of Product at Linear, the talk ranges from the astonishing scalability of a two-PM team to a ranking of essential PM skills in the AI era. Nan dives into how AI disrupts strategic roles and the necessity for new skills like context and agent management. He shares insights on Linear's unique 10% rule for rapid shipping and demonstrates how AI agents can streamline tasks, transforming project management into a futuristic collaboration of humans and machines.

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Aug 24, 2025 • 52min
Complete Beginner's Course on AI Evaluations: Step by Step (2025) | Aman Khan
Aman Khan, Head of Product at Arise, specializes in AI evaluations and large language models. He shares insights on creating AI evaluations, including four essential types every product manager should know. The podcast features a live demo of building evals for a customer support agent, discussing the importance of a golden dataset and aligning AI with human judgment. Aman emphasizes effective prompt crafting and the iterative process critical for enhancing AI performance in real-world applications, particularly in customer service scenarios.

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Aug 17, 2025 • 50min
Cursor Tutorial for Beginners from Cursor's Head of AI Education (2025) | Lee Robinson
Lee Robinson, VP of Developer Experience at Cursor and a veteran in tech, breaks down how AI is revolutionizing software development. He shares insights on essential setup phases, including tests and git, often overlooked by beginners. The conversation emphasizes the importance of blending human expertise with AI tools. A live demo of building a music tracking app showcases practical applications. Robinson also discusses the evolving role of generalists in tech, encouraging PMs to embrace technical skills in an AI-driven landscape.

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Aug 10, 2025 • 37min
How to Build an AI Co-Pilot to Help You Ace PM Interviews | Ben Erez (ex-Meta)
Ben Erez, a former PM at Meta, shares insights on acing product management interviews. He reveals the current job market dynamics and the structure of product sense interviews. Learn how to build a personalized AI co-pilot that acts as a supportive interviewer. Ben discusses common mistakes candidates make and the importance of clear communication in interviews. He emphasizes using AI tools for realistic practice, likening it to sports training, as well as strategies for prioritizing user needs.

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Aug 3, 2025 • 43min
How to Get Your Team to Start Prototyping with AI | Jeremy Epling (CPO Vanta)
Jeremy Epling, CPO of Vanta and a former VP at GitHub, shares his insights on leveraging AI for prototyping in product management. He reveals a versatile template that transformed his team’s workflow and discusses why prototypes can surpass traditional product requirement documents. Jeremy conducts a live demo of Vanta’s AI agent and talks about the evolving roles of product managers. He emphasizes the significance of cross-disciplinary relationships and offers practical advice for navigating today's tech landscape.

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Jul 27, 2025 • 46min
Full Tutorial: Use AI to Create Beautiful Designs (No Generic Slop) | Meng To
Meng To, the founder of Aura, specializes in leveraging AI for innovative design, steering clear of generic outputs. He delves into effective prompting techniques and discusses the importance of blending AI with personal creativity. Listeners will learn about crafting unique landing pages, incorporating testimonials, and using animation tools like Spline. Meng emphasizes the significance of manual adjustments alongside AI automation to produce stunning, customized designs. His insights provide a roadmap for designers eager to enhance their creative processes.

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Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
Full Tutorial: Build an App with Multiple AI Agents (Claude Code)
Kieran Klaassen, founder of Cora, an innovative AI email assistant, shares his journey in harnessing multiple AI agents to code efficiently with Claude Code. He explains the power of 'agentic coding' over traditional methods, likening it to managing an AI team. Kieran demonstrates live how to build features in parallel, optimizing workflows using custom commands. He also discusses integrating AI for enhanced email management, making coding more accessible for non-engineers, and the importance of experimentation in tech.