Aakash Gupta
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Jul 9, 2026
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How to Build AI products in FinTech | $100B Lessons from Robinhood VP PM 11.09.2025 1:18:57
Today's Episode Robinhood just crossed $100 billion in market cap. Its stock has 5.5x'd in the past year. It's one of the hottest companies in fintech. But here's what most people don't understand: building products at Robinhood isn't just about moving fast and breaking things. It's about moving fast while navigating regulations that could shut you down. Today I sat down with Abhishek Fatipurya, V...
AI Agents for PMs in 69 Minutes — Masterclass with IBM VP 05.09.2025 1:09:20
Today's Episode What makes AI agents different from chatbots? That’s the question we break down from every angle with today’s guest. Armand Ruiz, VP of AI Platform at IBM, who has been in AI for 16 years and has become one of the most-followed AI voices on LinkedIn. Armand leads AI platforms at IBM, building the building blocks for enterprises to build AI agents securely. He spends his time meetin...
AI Product Leadership Masterclass: The Makings of a Manager (With Author of the Book) 01.09.2025 1:16:54
Today's guest: Julie Zhuo, Former VP of Product Design at Facebook, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "The Making of a Manager," and now AI product leader at Sundial "Is the product designer role going to exist in 10 years? Is the product manager role going to exist in 10 years?" That's Julie Zhuo asking the existential questions every product leader is thinking but afraid to voice. Julie...
Complete Course: AI Experimentation 29.08.2025 1:02:34
"AI has been the biggest driver of change in experimentation I've seen in my career." That's Frederic De Todaro, Chief Product Officer at Kameleoon (profitable SaaS with 2K+ customers). Fred has been at Kameleoon for 12+ years. In that role, he's helped thousands of teams use AI to experiment faster and smarter. In today’s episode he’s breaking down: How AI changes experimentation How to experimen...
OpenAI Head of Product (Integrity) on the Future of AI Agents, PM, and AI threats 24.08.2025 1:21:06
Check out the conversation on Apple , Spotify and YouTube . Brought to you by: * Jira Product Discovery: Build the right thing * AI PM Certification : Get $550 with code AAKASH550C7 * The AI Evals Course for PMs : Get $1050 off with code ag-product-growth * Maven : Get $100 off my curation of their top courses Today's Episode Today’s guest is at the epicenter of AI - and he hasn’t done any podcast...
He built the top AI agent startup | Flo Crivello, Former PM, now CEO & Founder, Lindy AI 18.08.2025 53:10
If you’ve ever said “I just wish I had an assistant who knew exactly how I think”... Lindy is that assistant. These agents aren’t demos. They’re real, customizable workflows anyone can build. No code. Flo Crivello (founder of Lindy and ex-Cruise/YC) joined us to show how his personal AI stack runs his entire workday: From triaging emails, summarizing meetings, blocking spam, managing contacts, and...
Teresa Torres' Step-by-Step Guide to AI Product Discovery 12.08.2025 56:05
In today’s episode, we have one of the two voices I wanted most when I started this podcast: Teresa Torres. Alongside Marty Cagan, she was in my top guests to have. That’s because she has trained over 17,000 PMs in 100 countries. And in today’s episode, she’s breaking down one of the most important elements of PMing: discovery. She gives a masterclass on how to use the learnings from her smash hit...
Building in Public: The 7 AI Tools I'm Using in My $1M+/Yr Business 09.08.2025 31:05
I made $1M in the last 12 months — with zero full-time employees. In this podcast, I’ll share and show you (watch the YT version) the 7 AI workflows that helped me scale faster, save over $400K in costs, and launch multiple income streams, all powered by AI agents. You’ll see exactly how I use tools to: - Automate my inbox - Build and ship SaaS prototypes - Write and produce video ads - Grow a pod...
Full Roadmap: Become an AI PM in 2025 | Ankit Shukla, HelloPM Founder 27.07.2025 1:20:59
If this 80 minutes podcast doesn't make you an AI PM, I'll delete my channel! Yes, I know what I just said. But this is too good! You’ll learn: - How to become an AI PM without any tech experience - 2 main categories of AI PMs and how to break into each - How to build great AI products your users love - All concepts like Evals, RAG, MCP, etc - Creating AI PM portfolio And so much more ---- Brought...
How Linear Built a $1.25B Unicorn with Just 2 PMs 19.07.2025 1:00:27
Nan Yu shares Linear's proven product-building method that helped them took Linear to a $1.25B product with just 2 PMs. You’ll learn: - How top companies like Linear are actually building AI features - Secrets to building a lean product that users genuinely love - Nan Yu’s advice for landing top PM jobs. - The Linear method in detail ---- Brought to you by: The AI Evals Course for PMs & Engineers...
The PM’s Role in AI Evals: Step-by-Step 11.07.2025 1:34:33
Today, we’ve got some of our most requested guests yet: Hamel Husain and Shreya Shankar, creators of the world’s best AI Evals cohort. You’ll learn: - Why AI evaluations are the most critical skill for building successful AI products - What common mistakes people are making and how to avoid them - How to effectively "hill climb" towards better AI performance If you're building AI features, or aimi...
AI Product Discovery: Complete Course 08.07.2025 1:28:28
We could talk a million things with Tanguy Crusson but I’m keeping it to what I like the most about his work - Product Discovery. He shares a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how his team at Jira Product Discovery uncovers real user problems, validates solutions quickly, and avoids wasting time on ideas that won’t land. ---- Brought to you by: Jira Product Discovery : Plan with purpose, ship with c...
This $20M AI Founder Is Challenging Elon and Sam Altman | Roy Lee, Cluely 06.07.2025 43:06
Amazon banned him. Ivy Leagues kicked him out. And still, he went mega viral, built a $6M ARR AI startup, and raised $15M from a16z… all in a matter of weeks. This might be the craziest founder story you’ll hear all year. If you’re building in a competitive market, struggling to stand out, or just want to learn how to blend controversy with growth, this one’s for you. ---- Brought to you by: AI PM...
How Zoom Took Over The World 02.07.2025 1:01:29
Zoom grew from $1B to $4.5B in months - but behind the scenes, it was chaos. Learn how they froze features, scaled product teams, and held the platform together under global pressure from the head of product at Zoom meetings. ---- Brought to you by: Jira Product Discovery : Plan with purpose, ship with confidence The AI Evals Course for PMs & Engineers : You get $800 with this link Product Faculty...
What I Learned From Filming 80 Podcast Episodes 29.06.2025 1:10:25
Starting this podcast wasn’t an easy decision. It takes up nearly half my time. And for months, it wasn’t making any money. But fast forward to today, and the podcast is now profitable and central to my creator business. So I did something different this week. I recorded a solo episode breaking down everything I’ve learned: - How I built and monetized a niche podcast - The exact growth engine that...
The Lean Product Playbook 10 Years Later: Product Management in the Age of AI 20.06.2025 1:19:37
Product management fundamentals are timeless. But the tools? Completely transformed. Every PM needs to master new workflows in 2025: AI Prototyping - From text to live prototype in minutes Design Collaboration - Working with designers in the AI age User Research - Systematic validation that actually works Problem Definition - The only bottleneck that matters Team Dynamics - Escaping the "Jira jock...
AI PM Crash Course 2026: Prototyping → Observability → Evals 15.06.2025 2:04:36
Every PM has to build AI features these days. And with that means a completely new skill set: - AI prototyping - Observability, Akin to Telemetry - AI Evals: The New PRD for AI PMs - RAG v Fine-Tuning v Prompt Engineering - Working with AI Engineers So, in today’s episode, I bring you a 2-hour crash course into becoming a better AI PM. I’ve teamed up with Aman Khan. When it comes to people creatin...
Behind v0 (Top AI Prototyping Tool): Tutorial and Story from the CPO in 2026 11.06.2025 1:15:15
“My whole Product, design, and engineering team has v0 licenses.” That’s what Jeremy Epling, CPO at Vanta, said in a recent episode . So, I went straight to the source. I sat down with the CPO of Vercel to unpack why v0 is becoming the tool for modern product and engineering teams alongside vibe coders. We cover: - The future of AI prototyping for PMs and designers - How v0 builds product - A full...
He Runs a $2M/Yr One-Person Business - Here's How You Can Too 07.06.2025 1:08:50
Brett Williams (better known as Brett from DJ on X ) built a design business over a weekend, scaled it to $80K/month… and still didn’t quit his job. Now he has, and he runs a $2M/year one-person business . In today's episode, he helps you steal his playbook: Brought to you by: Amplitude : The market-leader in product analytics Jira Product Discovery : Build What Matters To Business And Users The A...
We Built an AI Employee in 62 mins (Cursor, ChatGPT, Gibson, Crew AI) 01.06.2025 1:02:04
This is another episode from our AI PM series. This time, we’re building an AI teammate that runs user research, writes product docs, and powers customer success end-to-end with GibsonAI founder, Harish Mukhami. Brought to you by: Amplitude : The market leader in product analytics Linear : Plan and build products like the best Maven : I’ve launched my own curation of their courses Timestamps: Prev...
Vanta ($2.4B) CPO: "My Whole Org has v0 Licenses" 26.05.2025 1:19:37
Jeremy Epling has led product at every level - Microsoft, GitHub, and now as Chief Product Officer at Vanta. In this episode, he unpacks what most PMs get wrong about strategy, how AI is reshaping product development, and how to excel at your career. Brought to you by: Linear : Plan and build products like the best Amplitude : Try their 2-min assessment of your company’s digital maturity Maven : I...
Product Strategy Masterclass from Global Authority on Strategy 19.05.2025 1:20:03
Tired of "strategic roadmaps" nobody follows? Roger Martin reveals why 95% of companies fail to build a strategy that actually drives results and how to craft one that wins real customers, at scale. Brought to you by: WorkOS : Your App, Enterprise Ready Amplitude : Try their 2-min assessment of your company’s digital maturity Linear : Plan and build products like the best Timestamps: Preview - 00:...
Vibe Coding Tutorial in 72 mins, No Technical Background Needed (Windsurf) 16.05.2025 1:12:15
Ever had a killer product idea… but no clue how to actually build it? You’re not alone. But here’s the good news: You don’t need to know how to code. Andy Carroll, a 15-year PM veteran (and vibe coding wizard), shows you exactly how. Brought to you by: Maven : I’ve just launched my unique curation of their top courses Miro: The innovation workspace: your team’s canvas Amplitude : Try their 2-min a...
15 Steps to Build a $100M+ AI Company (From Someone Who Has Done It) 12.05.2025 53:44
If you’ve ever thought you’re a great PM and should build something of your own with AI, today’s episode is for you. Matt, who built a $1B+ AI product company LogRocket, shares the full roadmap on building a $100M company. Brought to you by: Miro: The innovation workspace: your team’s canvas Linear : Plan and build products like the best - Timestamps: Introduction - 00:00 Step 1: Build Projects -...
Never Search Alone: Review from the Author 06.05.2025 1:32:00
If you're job hunting in 2025 and aiming for roles at top companies, this might be the best podcast you'll watch all year. Phyl Terry (Author of “Never Search Alone” book, loved by thousands of PMs) shares the overlooked system used by top execs, Google VPs, and senior operators to actually get hired even in the toughest job markets. Brought to you by: * Linear : Plan and build products like the b...
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