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Episode 26: Jeremy Crane on Navigating Product Leadership in an AI Era

The Future of Product Management in an AI Era with Jeremy Crane

In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs welcomes Jeremy Crane, Head of Product at Ankored, who shares his extensive experience as a product leader at various companies including Jasper, the Wanderlust Group, and HubSpot. They delve into topics such as the evolving role of product management in the era of AI, how AI tools are transforming team dynamics, and the balance between traditional processes and emerging technologies. Jeremy also discusses how product leaders can navigate the accelerating pace of technological advancement and leverage AI to stay competitive. This episode is a deep dive into the future of product development and the essential skills needed to thrive in an AI-first world.

Listen to it here on spotify, youtube, or apple (or your favorite podcast player).

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Crane

01:18 Welcome to The Next Next

02:07 Catching Up with Jeremy

02:51 Jeremy's AI Journey

04:35 The Changing Role of Product Management

09:56 Product Development Processes

14:58 Balancing Process and Flexibility

18:19 Customer Feedback and Innovation

21:01 Future of Product Leadership

24:32 Unlocking the Value of Secure Data

26:53 Building Customer Intuition

29:37 Navigating Rapid Technological Change

33:38 AI-First Companies: Buzzword or Reality?

39:49 The Future of Software Engineering

42:38 Implications of Easier Software Development

45:17 Advice for Product Leaders Embracing AI

47:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Prior Episodes

Episode 1: Rob May, 4x founder with over 100 AI investments - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 2: Navigating Transitions with Steve Schlafman - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 3: Exploring the Future of AI and Gaming with Kayla Comalli from Lovelace Studio - apple, spotify

Episode 4: Redefining Work: A Conversation with Sahil Lavingia - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 5: Wistia's Path to Independence: An Interview with Chris Savage - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 6: Building a Balanced Business: Mike Salguero on Scaling ButcherBox Thoughtfully (to $500m+) - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 7: AI-Driven Parenting Support: Exploring Happypillar with Mady Mantha - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 8: Navigating Ambition, Family, and AI with Brian Balfour of Reforge - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 9: Navigating the AI Learning Curve with Paul Heayn - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 10: Revolutionizing Project Management with AI: A Conversation with Shawn Harris - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 11: Sara Remsen and the Rise of Agent Innovation at Melodi - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 12: AI and Fitness: A New Era with HYBRD's Founders - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 13: Creative Disruption: How AI is Reshaping Film and Gaming with Bharat Vasan - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 14: AI Revolution in Lending: A Chat with EnFi CTO Scott Weller - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 15: Uday Chandra's Singular Vision: Small Teams, Big Impact with AI - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 16: AI Agency Insights with Jay Singh: Building the Future with Casper Studios - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 17: Building Financial Wellness: Reagan Bonlie on Nudge Money and Credit Unions - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 18: Steve Krouse on Val Town's Vision for Collaborative Coding - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 19: Building a Better Healthcare System with AI: Featuring Sunita Mohanty of Vibrant Practice - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 20: Megan Lightcap on Slow Ventures' Creator Fund - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 21: The Evolution of Storytelling: Gregg Spiridellis on Technology and Creativity - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 22: AI, Venture Capital, and the Future of Work: A Talk with Hadley Harris - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 23: Andrew Lau: Leading Jellyfish and Embracing AI in Engineering - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 24: Building SwingVision: An AI-Powered Revolution in Racket Sports - youtube, apple, spotify

Episode 25: From Art to AI: Yohei Nakajima's Unique Path - youtube, apple, spotify

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