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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