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How product thinkers drive value - without building side projects
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This week’s backstory is about using product thinking without an AI side project:
What Prompted This Article?
Lately, I found a new way to lose track of time…reading about product managers building AI agents. As an ex-software engineer, reading about weekend vibe coding and AI projects is fascinating!
I still haven’t tried building an AI project. From my software engineering experience, I recall how much time I needed to learn new tools.
This still leaves a question: will I fall behind in product management if I don’t do an AI agent?
I decided that product thinking plus AI knowledge will keep me relevant in product management.
This article is about 4 ways to stay relevant without an AI side project.
What Happened After This Article?
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