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Product Insider With Dr. Nancy Li

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Mar 25, 2025 • 55min

The Future of AI and Product Development Through the Disruption of DeepSeek

As AI rapidly evolves, how should developers and product leaders adapt? Will AI become an invisible infrastructure powering all products, or will AI-native products dominate the market? Join Dr. Nancy Li as she hosts Austin Sun, AI expert and Senior Director of Data Engineering @ATD, for an insightful AI lightning talk on The Future of AI and Product Development Through the Disruption of DeepSeek. Key Timestamps: ⏲ 02:00 | Introduction to DeepSeek and guest speaker Austin Sun. ⏲ 11:45 | Comparison with GPT-4, Microsoft adoption, and DeepSeek’s GRPO algorithm. ⏲ 22:30 | AI’s impact on developer roles and the rise of reinforcement learning. ⏲ 32:00 | Performance vs. cost trade-offs and industry adoption. ⏲ 43:00 | Real-world applications and the future of AI development. ⏲ 52:00 | Final thoughts on AI literacy and career advice. 🌟 FREE AI PRODUCT MANAGER WORKSHOP | Learn how to become an AI Product Manager and Fast-track Your Career: https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AIPM ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!
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Feb 27, 2025 • 1h

3 Proven Ways To Master Leadership & Executive Presence With Dan Noyes, Ex-CEO Of Tech Goes Home

Stuck in a low-visibility product role and want to break into leadership? In this video, I sit down with Dan Noyes, Ex-CEO Of Tech Goes Home to discuss how to develop strategic thinking, increase your visibility, and position yourself for leadership opportunities.  02:30: Introduction to career growth for senior PMs. 06:15: Why senior PMs feel stuck in low-visibility roles. 12:30: Career journey from politics to nonprofit leadership. 20:00: The digital divide and its impact on underserved communities. 28:00: Key leadership traits: inclusivity, listening, and accountability. 36:00: Hiring smarter, embracing diversity, and firing when necessary. 45:00: Strategies for scaling an organization effectively. 52:00: Investing in coaching, time off, and continuous learning. 🌟 Download the top 50 product manager interview questions database at tier 1 companies to land a job offer in 60 days:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/50FAANG ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!  
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Feb 18, 2025 • 41min

How To Prepare For Google Product Strategy Mock Interview and Land an Offer

Do you know how to how to answer Strategy Questions? What's the best sample answer for Google Product Strategy mock interview? In this video, I sit down with one of my students in the PM Accelerator, Barbara, where we use the GUCCI framework I invented to answer this kind of very challenging product strategy interview questions. 01:10 - Barbara shares how she land a PM role.02:20 - Strategy interview for FAANG companies.05:00 - GUCCI framework for interviews.10:00 - Discussion on customer segments and unmet needs in education.15:40 - Barbara talks about COVID’s impact on online education.18:50 - Meta’s competition in the education space is explored.22:00 - Education costs and Meta’s potential solutions.30:00 - Exploring Meta’s role in community-based learning.33:00 - Using VR to create immersive education experiences. 🌟 Download the top 50 product manager interview questions database at tier 1 companies to land a job offer in 60 days:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/50FAANG ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!
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Feb 6, 2025 • 36min

Three Things You Need To Know About Product Marketing With Director of PMM At Uber

Interested in product marketing or looking for career inspiration? In this video, I sit down with Viv Luu, the Director of Product Marketing at Uber Freight. Viv shares insights into the field of product marketing and her own career journey. Offering both valuable guidance and a motivational story of how strategic decisions, networking, and resilience can lead to success. 00:00: Introduction to Viv’s career journey and product marketing.05:00: Difference between product marketing and product management.10:00: Viv’s intentional career growth strategy.15:00: How rejection contributed to career growth.20:00: Importance of research and networking in job search.25:00: Viv’s experience at Uber Freight.30:00: Key takeaways on career development. 🌟Download The Killer Product Manager Resume Template here:https://www.pmaccelerator.io/pmresume ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!
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Jan 20, 2025 • 31min

The ONLY Way to Become an AI Product Manager in 2025 Even If You Were Laid Off or Have No Experience

Curious about how to break into AI product management and thrive? In this video, I sit down with AI product manager Katherine Sao to explore her journey into the world of AI product management. We discuss her transition from software development and business analysis to AI, the hurdles she faced, including being laid off last year, and how she upskilled with hands-on AI courses. 2:00 - AI Product Management Demand 4:00 - Katherine’s Background 7:00 - Challenges After Being Laid Off 10:00 - Transitioning into AI Product Management 13:00 - The Importance of Hands-On Experience 16:00 - Real-World Project: Helping Small Businesses 19:00 - The "Aha" Moments 22:00 - Shifting the AI Landscape 26:00 - Conclusion & Key Takeaways ▶️Contact Katherine here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinesao/ ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe Please follow the three steps below to learn more about our hands-on AI PM bootcamp with developer access and get real user engagement of your AI product. Step 1️⃣: Download the hands-on AI PM Bootcamp Syllabus here https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AI-PM-course Step 2️⃣: Attend the AI PM Workshop to learn about how we do developer team matching, AI PM hiring trend, and pricing of the program How to become an AI Product Manager and fast track your career https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AIPM Step 3️⃣: Talk to our team to address your remaining questions https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AI_PM_Course_Application ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!
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Jan 2, 2025 • 43min

Do AR/VR Products ACTUALLY Have A Bright Future? Apple Vision Pro, Meta Project Orion

Do AR/VR Products ACTUALLY Have A Bright Future? In this podcast, I sit down with VR entrepreneur Cristian Waitman to explore the future of AR and VR. We discuss the market landscape, major players like Meta and Apple Vision Pro, and the differences between AR glasses and VR headsets. Learn about the challenges, ethical concerns, and groundbreaking applications of AR/VR beyond gaming, including health, education, and mindfulness. 5:00: AR/VR Market Overview8:00: AR vs. VR Segments12:00: Challenges and Ethical Considerations16:00: Applications Beyond Gaming20:00: Barriers to Adoption24:00: Health and Industry Progress28:00: Real-Life VR Applications in Health32:00: Future Integration with AI36:00: Entrepreneurship in VR/Tech38:00: Growth Mindset and Final Reflections ▶️13 Side Projects to Create a Product Portfoliohttps://www.pmaccelerator.io/pm-project-list ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!
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Dec 10, 2024 • 48min

3 Secrets To Create An Unstoppable Product Growth Strategy With Aakash Gupta

Want to unlock unstoppable product growth with insights from a 12x success story? In this video, I sit down with Aakash Gupta to reveal the secrets behind crafting a successful product growth strategy. We discuss dynamic pricing systems, data-driven decision-making, and a seven-layer growth model for prioritizing opportunities effectively. Gain valuable insights into personal development, continuous learning, and using feedback to refine your skills and achieve unstoppable product growth. 1:01: Aakash Gupta’s career journey and key questions in product management. 3:01: ThreadUp’s 12x growth driven by pricing, referrals, and conversions. 10:01: Dynamic pricing systems and data-driven strategies. 20:01: Seven-layer growth model for opportunity prioritization. 30:01: Collaboration between core and growth product teams. 35:01: Using AI tools to boost productivity in product management. 40:01: Feedback, personal development, and continuous learning. ▶️13 Side Projects to Create a Product Portfoliohttps://www.pmaccelerator.io/pm-project-list ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!
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Dec 6, 2024 • 29min

His 3 Secrets To Become A Google Product Manager

Ever wondered what it takes to land a Product Manager role at top tech companies like Google? In this video, I sit down with Alex Tang, a Product Manager at Google, who shares his career journey and strategies for breaking into competitive tech companies. Learn what it takes to stand out in top tech interviews, including the importance of domain expertise, transferable skills, and a growth mindset. 0:06 - Introduction to Google’s competitive hiring process. 0:28 - Overview of Alex's career journey and experience. 5:50 - Details on Google’s multi-stage interview process and hiring committee. 6:42 - Importance of relevant experience for roles at top tech companies. 12:12 - How product management differs at Apple. 16:01 - Alex’s role at Google as a Product Manager for the Pixel Watch. 18:01 - Tips for breaking into major tech companies. 23:30 - Growth mindset and Mindset by Carol Dweck. ▶️13 Side Projects to Create a Product Portfolio https://www.pmaccelerator.io/pm-project-list ▶️Subscribe to weekly newsletters to get referral job openings and career advice.https://www.pmaccelerator.io/subscribe ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!
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Oct 30, 2024 • 42min

How Generative AI Tools Transformed Product Management FOREVER

Curious how generative AI tools are reshaping product management and boosting innovation? In this episode, I discuss how AI is revolutionizing product management with AI expert Anna Anisin, a successful entrepreneur with two Silicon Valley exits. We explore how AI tools are making product managers more efficient and innovative, and the key differences between traditional product management and AI-driven product management. 0:00 - Introduction to AI in product management and guest Anna Anisin. 2:00 - Anna’s background and early entrepreneurial success. 5:00 - Difference between traditional and AI Product Managers. 9:00 - AI tools for PMs and their applications. 13:00 - Practical use cases of AI in industries like healthcare. 18:00 - Challenges with AI adoption, risks like hallucination, and how to mitigate them. 22:00 - How AI is improving productivity and reducing routine tasks in product management. 26:00 - Upskilling in AI: tools and courses for learning AI. 32:00 - Growth mindset and how to stay grounded as a product manager in the AI space. 36:00 - Final thoughts on integrating AI into product management and continuous learning. ▶️ Access The Top 8 Recommended AI Courses herehttps://www.pmaccelerator.io/aicourses  ▶️ Gain Real AI Experience By Building Real AI ProductsAI Product Management Certification (pmaccelerator.io) ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!  
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Oct 17, 2024 • 37min

3 Secrets to Break into Generative AI Without Changing Your Job

Want to uncover the secrets to breaking into generative AI without leaving your current job? In this episode, we have Apoorva Joshi, a Senior AI Developer Advocate at MongoDB. As someone who regularly works with various customer-facing teams that are having to learn how to talk about AI, Apoorva will share helpful tips on how to break into AI on the job. We will also talk about what employers can do to set their employees up for success, and resources to help you get started. [1:30] Introduction of Approva Joshi [3:00] Approva's Experience [5:00] Daily Responsibilities [8:30] How to Break into AI [12:00] Managing Overwhelm with AI Tools [15:00] Building AI Applications [18:00] AI Centers of Excellence [21:00] Engaging with Customers [24:00] Learning Resources for AI [28:00] Can AI Replace Developers? [32:00] AI-Generated Code ▶️ Access The Top 8 Recommended AI Courses herehttps://www.pmaccelerator.io/aicourses  ▶️ Gain Real AI Experience By Building Real AI ProductsAI Product Management Certification (pmaccelerator.io) ========= Rate, Review, and Follow "I love Dr. Nancy Li and the Product Insider Podcast"! If this sounds like you, please give us a five-star review. This helps me impact many product managers -- just like you -- we together create products to impact millions of people's lives! Click the home page of Product Insider and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write A Review". Make sure to tell us what you like the most about the podcast or episode. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, so that you won't miss our weekly product insider secrets!  

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