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SummaryIn this conversation, Maurie and Jim Beasley explore the multifaceted world of artificial intelligence, sharing personal anecdotes and practical applications of AI in education and beyond. They discuss the importance of understanding AI basics, the diverse ways individuals can utilize AI tools, and the significance of personalizing AI experiences. The conversation also explores the role of AI in workflow automation, content creation, and ethical considerations in education, highlighting the importance of teachers staying informed and engaged with AI advancements.TakeawaysAI can be used for personal tasks to enhance daily life.Starting with personal applications makes AI more relatable.Multimodal AI can recognize and process images and text.Different users have unique ways of utilizing AI tools.Planning and prototyping are essential in AI tool usage.Workflow automation can streamline tasks and improve efficiency.Visuals created with AI can enhance educational materials.AI literacy is crucial for educators to keep up with advancements.Documentation should be made AI-friendly for better accessibility.Teaching remains a human-centered profession despite AI advancements.Sound bites"How do I use this thing?""Start with something personal.""Teaching is still human work."Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Personal Experiences01:51 Understanding AI Basics and Personal Applications04:41 Exploring Multimodal AI and Personal Use Cases06:14 Diverse AI Utilization: Educator vs. Engineer Perspectives10:16 Planning and Prototyping with AI Tools14:19 Workflow Automation and Organizational Tools16:18 Visuals and Content Creation for Educators19:39 AI in Training and Professional Development22:17 Research and Ethical Considerations in AI25:09 Documentation and Knowledge Management with AI

Join Jason with special guest co-host publisher of RV Today Magazine, Damien Ross. In this episode, we discuss the devastating floods in Texas and their impact on the RV community, Damien's recent move to Elkhart, Indiana, and updates about RV Today Magazine. We also have some fun with a game of 'Two Truths and a Lie' RV edition, and delve into the complexities of RV manufacturing, including RVs designed by social media influencers. *Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get your first month for $3 *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ *Get all the details about Homecoming 2025 here: https://rvmiles.com/homecoming/ Support our Sponsors: *https://liquifiedrv.com * Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Use code RVMILES15 to get 15% off Travelfi here: https://travlfi.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Ad+Read&utm_campaign=RV+Miles+YouTube+Ad+Read 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:27 Texas Floods and RV Community Impact 05:43 Damien's Move to Elkhart and RV Today Magazine Updates 11:32 Challenges and Insights in RV Manufacturing 20:54 RV Today Magazine's Success and Future Plans 29:16 Innovations and Trends in the RV Industry 33:55 Prototyping and Design Challenges 35:48 Consumer Knowledge and Trends 47:06 Two Truths and a Lie: RV Edition 59:16 Closing Remarks and Announcements Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID  437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE.

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Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky are the co-creators of the Design Sprint (the famous five-day product innovation process) and authors of the bestselling book Sprint. After decades of working with over 300 startups in the earliest stages, they discovered that most startups fail not because they can't build, but because they build the wrong thing. The very beginning of a startup is your highest-leverage moment, and most teams waste months or years by skipping a few critical early questions. Jake and John developed the Foundation Sprint to help startups validate ideas and compress months of work into just two days.What you'll learn:1. The step-by-step Foundation Sprint process that compresses three or four months of validation into two days—including templates you can use immediately2. Why differentiation is the #1 predictor of startup success (with the 2x2 framework that you can use with your team)3. The three fundamental questions every founder should answer before writing a line of code4. The “note and vote” technique that eliminates groupthink and gets honest answers from your colleagues5. The seven “magic lenses” for choosing between multiple product ideas6. The biggest mistake engineers make when building with AI tools7. The paradox of speed: why “building nothing first” can get you to product-market fit faster—Brought to you by:Brex—The banking solution for startups: https://www.brex.com/product/business-account?ref_code=bmk_dp_brand1H25_ln_new_fsParagon—Ship every SaaS integration your customers want: https://www.useparagon.com/lennyCoda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace: https://coda.io/lenny—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-foundation-sprint-jake-knapp-and-john-zeratsky—Where to find Jake Knapp:• X: https://twitter.com/jakek• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-knapp/• Website: https://jakeknapp.com/—Where to find John Zeratsky:• X: https://twitter.com/jazer• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnzeratsky/• Website: https://johnzeratsky.com/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky(04:41) Origins of the Design Sprint(11:06) The Foundation Sprint process(14:40) Phase one: The basics(16:57) Case study: Latchet(28:50) Phase two: Differentiation(36:24) The importance of differentiation(40:15) Thoughts on price differentiation(43:37) Case study: Mellow(46:04) Custom differentiators(49:30) The mini manifesto(52:02) Phase three: Approach to the project(54:50) Magic lenses activity(01:02:39) Prototyping and testing(01:10:00) Real-world examples and success stories(01:15:15) Motivation behind The Foundation Sprint(01:17:15) The outcome of the sprint: The founding hypothesis(01:19:28) The Design Sprint(01:28:19) The role of AI in prototyping(01:36:50) Final thoughts and resources—Referenced:• Introducing the Foundation Sprint: From the creators of the Design Sprint: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/introducing-the-foundation-sprint• Making time for what matters | Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky (authors of Sprint and Make Time, co-founders of Character Capital): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/making-time-for-what-matters-jake• Eli Blee-Goldman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-blee-goldman/• Character Capital: https://www.character.vc/• Character Labs: https://www.character.vc/labs• Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/• Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/• Naming expert shares the process behind creating billion-dollar brand names like Azure, Vercel, Windsurf, Sonos, Blackberry, and Impossible Burger | David Placek (Lexicon Branding): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/naming-expert-david-placek• Sonos: https://www.sonos.com/• Vercel: https://vercel.com/• Windsurf: https://windsurf.com/• April Dunford on product positioning, segmentation, and optimizing your sales process: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/april-dunford-on-product-positioning• Positioning: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/positioning• 10 things we know to be true: https://about.google/company-info/philosophy/• Gandalf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandalf• Frodo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frodo_Baggins• Mordor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordor• 35 years of product design wisdom from Apple, Disney, Pinterest, and beyond | Bob Baxley: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/35-years-of-product-design-wisdom-bob-baxley• The Primal Mark: How the Beginning Shapes the End in the Development of Creative Ideas: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/primal-mark-how-beginning-shapes-end-development-creative-ideas• Base44: https://base44.com/• Solo founder, $80M exit, 6 months: The Base44 bootstrapped startup success story | Maor Shlomo: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-base44-bootstrapped-startup-success-story-maor-shlomo• Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/• Blue Bottle Coffee: https://bluebottlecoffee.com• Reclaim: https://reclaim.ai/• The official Foundation Sprint + Design Sprint template: https://www.character.vc/miro-template• Rippling: https://www.rippling.com/• Latchet: https://latchet.com/• Mellow: http://getmellow.com/• AxionOrbital: https://axionorbital.space/—Recommended books:• Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days: https://www.amazon.com/Sprint-audiobook/dp/B019R2DQIY• Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Time-Focus-Matters-Every/dp/0525572422• Click: How to Make What People Want: https://www.amazon.com/Click-Make-What-People-Want/dp/1668072114Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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This is the Engineering Culture Podcast, from the people behind InfoQ.com and the QCon conferences. In this podcast, Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Idan Gazit and Eddie Aftandilian from GitHub Next how their research and prototyping team operates as a "department of fool around and find out", exploring AI-powered developer tools through rapid experimentation and user feedback. Read a transcript of this interview: http://bit.ly/45XoUsP Subscribe to the Software Architects' Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: InfoQ Dev Summit Munich (October 15-16, 2025) Essential insights on critical software development priorities. https://devsummit.infoq.com/conference/munich2025 QCon San Francisco 2025 (November 17-21, 2025) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. https://qconsf.com/ QCon AI New York 2025 (December 16-17, 2025) https://ai.qconferences.com/ The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - X: https://x.com/InfoQ?from=@ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infoq/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfoQdotcom# - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infoqdotcom/?hl=en - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/infoq - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/infoq.com Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

Our Bike Editor, David Golay, has a long history with BTR. Back when 26'' wheels were still the norm, he found them while making a wide search for a builder who made a hardtail with the sort of aggressive geometry he had in mind at the time — and the Ranger was, by far, the most promising option.Over a decade later, he's on his third Ranger, having ordered two more with increasingly custom geometry as his preferences have evolved — and they've consistently been fantastic. But they're also quite expensive, with build quality, finishing details, and construction to match.So it immediately caught our attention when Paul ‘Burf' Burford, the man behind BTR, launched a new project to build affordable, simple frames, by hand, in the UK: Rat Bikes. And for this week's episode, we sat down with Burf to hear all about it.RELATED LINKS:Skratch LabsRat BikesGet Our Free Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:The Rat Bikes concept (3:00)How to make affordable, UK-built frames? (7:54)Cutting costs in frame design (15:59)The Dad Rat (24:13)Prototyping & next steps (35:25)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week @adafruit we're showcasing our Raspberry Pi Thermal camera using MLX90640 and Pi camera module. Prototyping a new case for the current booster breakout to power LED noodles. Also, we have a new time lapse Tuesday video. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-thermal-camera/ Raspberry Pi 4 - 4GB https://www.adafruit.com/product/4296 MLX90640 IR Thermal Camera https://www.adafruit.com/product/4469 Raspberry Pi Camera V3 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5657 EYESPI Pi Beret https://www.adafruit.com/product/5783 TSP61169 Current Boost https://www.adafruit.com/product/6354 Minecraft Skeleton By Spennolio https://makerworld.com/en/models/1519837-articulated-minecraft-skeleton-1hr-print https://youtu.be/DWBSiClEwyc Community Makes https://www.printables.com/model/312187-triple-usb-footswitch

This week @adafruit we're showcasing our Raspberry Pi Thermal camera using MLX90640 and Pi camera module. Prototyping a new case for the current booster breakout to power LED noodles. Also, we have a new time lapse Tuesday video. Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-thermal-camera/ Raspberry Pi 4 - 4GB https://www.adafruit.com/product/4296 MLX90640 IR Thermal Camera https://www.adafruit.com/product/4469 Raspberry Pi Camera V3 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5657 EYESPI Pi Beret https://www.adafruit.com/product/5783 TSP61169 Current Boost https://www.adafruit.com/product/6354 Minecraft Skeleton By Spennolio https://makerworld.com/en/models/1519837-articulated-minecraft-skeleton-1hr-print https://youtu.be/DWBSiClEwyc Community Makes https://www.printables.com/model/312187-triple-usb-footswitch

Mike Mahlkow spricht mit Marc Klingen, Gründer von Langfuse, über den Weg von der ersten Idee zum ersten zahlenden Kunden. Marc teilt, wie Langfuse durch schnelles Prototyping und direktes User-Feedback innerhalb von sechs Wochen den ersten zahlenden Kunden gewann und warum der Y Combinator sie lehrte, noch schneller zu iterieren. Was du lernst: Wie du durch schnelles Prototyping in 24-48 Stunden erste User-Insights gewinnst Warum der Fokus auf ein spezifisches ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) entscheidend ist Die Bedeutung von echtem Nutzerfeedback vs. theoretischer Validierung ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakery  Mehr zu Marc: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcklingen  Website: https://langfuse.com/  Mehr zu Co-Host Mike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemahlkow/  Website: https://fastgen.com/  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/ 

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This week @adafruit we're showcasing our LED Drone matrix project using Sparkle Motion Mini and Pixel Magic to make animated GIF images in WLED. Prototyping a new raspberry pi thermal camera project. Also, we have a new time lapse Tuesday video. YouTube Video https://youtu.be/ioF61wFq-PM Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/led-matrix-drone Pixel Magic Tool for WLED https://github.com/ajotanc/PixelMagicTool Sparkle Motion Mini https://www.adafruit.com/product/6160 20x20 NeoPixel LED Net https://www.adafruit.com/product/6159 16x16 Square NeoPixel Display https://learn.adafruit.com/16x16-neopixel-matrix-square-pixel-display Dragon Skull Hair Comb By Aleandrus https://makerworld.com/en/models/1305493-dragon-skull-hair-combs-set-01 https://youtu.be/Qou5ifXgqs0

This week @adafruit we're showcasing our LED Drone matrix project using Sparkle Motion Mini and Pixel Magic to make animated GIF images in WLED. Prototyping a new raspberry pi thermal camera project. Also, we have a new time lapse Tuesday video. YouTube Video https://youtu.be/ioF61wFq-PM Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/led-matrix-drone Pixel Magic Tool for WLED https://github.com/ajotanc/PixelMagicTool Sparkle Motion Mini https://www.adafruit.com/product/6160 20x20 NeoPixel LED Net https://www.adafruit.com/product/6159 16x16 Square NeoPixel Display https://learn.adafruit.com/16x16-neopixel-matrix-square-pixel-display Dragon Skull Hair Comb By Aleandrus https://makerworld.com/en/models/1305493-dragon-skull-hair-combs-set-01 https://youtu.be/Qou5ifXgqs0

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld sits down with Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros, co-authors of Conversations Worth Having and co-founders of the Conversations Worth Having Institute.Cheri and Jackie share how their 25-year journey with Appreciative Inquiry led them to a powerful framework for transforming communication in teams, communities, and everyday life.Together, they explore how the kinds of conversations we have – whether they build up or break down – shape our relationships, leadership, and ability to collaborate. Whether you're leading a team, navigating family dynamics, or rethinking how to give feedback, this episode offers actionable insights into how meaningful dialogue can spark productivity, trust, and positive change. Enjoy 30% off the CWH Foundations Course with the code: FUTUREOFTEAMS Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast01:40 Meet the Guests: Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros02:18 The Journey to Conversations Worth Having02:36 Understanding Appreciative Inquiry03:26 The Power of Conversations in Building Relationships04:41 Practical Applications of Appreciative Inquiry05:12 The Infinite Game: Moving Beyond Competition06:04 Curiosity in Leadership06:55 The Two Methods for Conversations Worth Having09:10 Implementing Conversations Worth Having in Teams11:47 The Conversations Worth Having Institute15:18 Expanding the Impact of Conversations Worth Having16:04 The Importance of Feedback and Feet Forward21:07 Transforming Internal Dialogue25:36 Operationalizing Conversations Worth Having26:32 Moving Forward with Organizational Change27:12 Appreciative Inquiry and the Five Ds30:12 SOAR Framework Explained31:10 Balancing Individual and Collective Aspirations34:41 Implementing Rapid SOAR in Meetings39:45 Prototyping and Strategic Conversations43:16 Leadership and Control in Strategic Conversations45:05 Getting Started with the Two Practices

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Being an Engineer podcast, host Aaron Moncur interviews Katie Karmelek, a mechanical engineer and co-founder of Chamfr. Katie shares her journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, discussing her passion for medical device innovation and how Chamfr is revolutionizing component sourcing for medical device engineers.Main Topics:Katie's engineering background and family influencesThe founding of Chamfr and its mission to accelerate medical device developmentChallenges of creating an online marketplace for medical componentsPersonal experiences that highlight the importance of medical device innovationAdvice for young engineers and entrepreneursAbout the guest: Katie Karmelek is a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience in the medical device industry. She is the co-founder of Chamfr, an online marketplace that simplifies sourcing components and tools for medical device development by connecting engineers with qualified suppliers.Before launching Chamfr in 2017, Katie held roles in product development and business management at companies like Olympus, Vention Medical, and TDC Medical. She also founded Karmelek Engineering, Inc., applying her technical expertise to further innovation in the field.Katie holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. She is committed to mentoring young engineers and frequently shares insights on materials and design trends through the Chamfr blog.Links:Katie Karmelek LinkedInChamfr - Website Click here to learn more about simulation solutions from Simutech Group.

This week @adafruit Pedro is back from his special assignment, he's chatting about his secret project using Sparkle Motion Mini. Our Not A Typewriter project gets a video. Prototyping new projects. The Rapid Render segment is back! Plus, a time lapse video for community makes. YouTube Video https://youtu.be/khEFYlZObyA Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/not-a-typewriter Feather RP2040 USB Host https://www.adafruit.com/product/5723 I2C Solenoid Driver https://www.adafruit.com/product/6318 5V Mini Solenoid https://www.adafruit.com/product/2776 NeoPixel LED Netting https://www.adafruit.com/product/6159 Sparkle Motion Mini https://www.adafruit.com/product/6160

This week @adafruit Pedro is back from his special assignment, he's chatting about his secret project using Sparkle Motion Mini. Our Not A Typewriter project gets a video. Prototyping new projects. The Rapid Render segment is back! Plus, a time lapse video for community makes. YouTube Video https://youtu.be/khEFYlZObyA Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/not-a-typewriter Feather RP2040 USB Host https://www.adafruit.com/product/5723 I2C Solenoid Driver https://www.adafruit.com/product/6318 5V Mini Solenoid https://www.adafruit.com/product/2776 NeoPixel LED Netting https://www.adafruit.com/product/6159 Sparkle Motion Mini https://www.adafruit.com/product/6160

Im Softwaredesign und UX-Design geht es nicht darum, das perfekte Tool zu finden – sondern das passende Mittel, um besser zu kommunizieren.Denn gute digitale Produkte entstehen nicht durch komplexe Tools, sondern durch gemeinsames Verstehen, Hinterfragen und Gestalten. Warum Tools im Designprozess immer Kommunikationswerkzeuge sind – und weshalb zu viel Fokus auf Tools die eigentliche Arbeit oft behindert. Je einfacher das Werkzeug, desto offener der Austausch, desto agiler die Umsetzung. Ein funktionierender Designprozess braucht nicht das neueste Tool, sondern ein gemeinsames Ziel, Dialog auf Augenhöhe und die Bereitschaft, sich auf Veränderungen einzulassen.Viele Erkenntnisse und gute Kommunikation wünschen …Alex & Chrisvon https://wahnsinn.design Das ist Besser mit Design, ein Wahnsinn Design PodcastVielen Dank fürs Zuhören

We're excited to kick off a new show focusing on the real-world AI applications that product teams are using to become faster, more efficient, and smarter. Jeff has been traveling across the country meeting product leaders, and he keeps having the same conversation: every product person wants to know how their peers are using AI in their teams and their workflows. So we're bringing you those conversations about how your peers are using AI in their day-to-day to move faster and more efficiently than ever before. In our first episode, we're welcoming back Roman Gun, VP of Product at Zeta Global. In this episode, we talk about: The prompting and workflow orchestrations Roman created to automate writing PRDs, one of the most disliked tasks of product managers, and how he has made them into living, breathing documents that initiate collaboration The AI communities and platforms he uses, including Reddit and Discord, to stay ahead, learn new tricks, and gain early access to the best new tools And Magic...not actual magic, but we have a little fun with Roman's side-project centered around Magic: The Gathering, and how he built tools to prototype new decks and beat players with far more experience Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romangun/ Zeta Global: https://zetaglobal.com/ Resources Real-world AI products with Roman Gun, VP of Product: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7syxCetzHU Leader Spotlight: Right-sizing processes, with Roman Gun: https://blog.logrocket.com/product-management/leader-spotlight-roman-gun/ Inside Gemini 2.5 | Logan Kilpatrick | PodRocket: https://youtu.be/2LGKwf2xH7g Tools OpenAI: https://openai.com/ Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Figma: https://www.figma.com/ Coda: https://coda.io/ Notebook LM Discorder: https://support.google.com/notebooklm/answer/16268096?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/ Windsurf: https://windsurf.com/ Loveable: https://lovable.dev/ ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/ Chapters 00:25 AI in Action 01:27 Real-World AI Applications 02:41 Community and AI Learning 06:12 Automating PRDs with AI 11:51 Training AI for Better Outputs 14:48 Prototyping with AI Tools 16:03 Generating Baseline Code with AI Tools 16:17 The Power of Prototyping and User Feedback 16:36 Accelerating the Creative Process 18:18 Magic: The Gathering and AI Deck Building 19:28 Challenges and Innovations in AI Deck Building 21:35 Learning and Applying AI in Real Life 25:30 The Future of Junior Roles in Tech 30:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/@LaunchPod.byLogRocket)! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr). Special Guest: Roman Gun.

My day-to-day coding looks very different from what it was a few years ago. Today, you'll learn about my voice-to-code workflow and how I leverage smart tools to have so much free time that I feel guilty for "not working enough." Seriously.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/from-code-writer-to-code-editor-my-ai-assisted-development-workflow/The podcast episode:  https://tbf.fm/episodes/395-from-code-writer-to-code-editor-my-ai-assisted-development-workflowCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every podcast episode out there minutes after it gets released: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

In this episode, John Waldmann, CEO of Homebase, shares how the 10-year-old SaaS company blew up its roadmap and rebuilt around AI—from culture to code. He walks us through the shift from 20-page PRDs to lightning-fast demos, reclaiming product leadership, and pushing teams into their “oh shit” moment with AI.We explore the leadership reckoning, cultural resistance, and practical playbook behind the transformation—and what it means for the future of SaaS, small businesses, and human-centered AI. If you're leading (or bracing for) an AI shift, this one's packed with hard-earned lessons and honest insight.Key Takeaways: You Can't Wait for Buy-In—Leadership Means Pushing the Shift — John didn't wait for excitement or alignment—he took back product leadership and forced the move toward AI. It wasn't about consensus, it was about momentum. If you're leading a team through this kind of shift, your job isn't to ask for permission—it's to create urgency before it's obvious.Speed Over Specs — Prototypes Are the New Strategy — Homebase moved from 20-page PRDs to live demos built in hours. That switch didn't just make shipping faster—it changed the way teams learn, think, and listen to customers. The takeaway? Stop planning in the abstract. Ship something real, now.Culture Is the Real AI Roadblock — The hardest part of going AI-first isn't tech—it's trust, fear, and inertia. From engineers to support teams, John had to help people reach their “oh shit” moment with AI. That's when change sticks. Until then, it's just optional homework. Leaders need to make adoption inevitable.AI Should Bring You Closer to Your Customers, Not Farther — This episode isn't about chasing shiny tools. It's about using AI to reduce the noise—so your team can focus more on humans, not less. For John, pragmatic AI is about freeing up time, getting closer to customer problems, and making the org feel smaller, not colder.LinkedIn: John Waldmann | LinkedInHomebase: All-in-one Employee Scheduling, Time Clocks, Payroll, & More | Homebase00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions to AI00:31 Meet John Waldmann and the Story of Homebase00:53 Reinventing Homebase as an AI-First Company01:46 From PRDs to Prototypes: Building Faster, Learning Smarter05:02 How AI Is Reshaping the Customer Experience09:19 Culture Shock: Resistance, Skepticism, and AI Adoption14:03 The End of SaaS as We Know It?19:34 Leading Through Disruption: Ownership, Urgency, and Org Design25:12 Forcing the Shift: Getting Teams to Embrace AI27:50 Hiring the Unemployed—and Other Nontraditional Talent Bets28:56 Curiosity > Credentials: What to Look for in AI-Ready Teams31:57 New Expectations, OKRs, and Holding Teams Accountable37:10 Serving Small Businesses Better with AI44:52 Final Thoughts: Team Dynamics, Founder Risk, and What's Next

This week @adafruit we're taking a look at a new alarm clocking using QTPy ESP32 and LED matrices. Prototyping a fake typewriter using the new solenoid driver. Rapid render segment highlights TRIPO. Time-lapse this week features a print-in-place iris fidget designed by LouisDesigns on MakerWorld. USB Keyset Video https://youtu.be/A8RW3y0CIgw USB Keyset Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/usb-keyset/ IS31FL3741 LED Matrix https://www.adafruit.com/product/5201 QT Py ESP32 S3 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5426 Timelapse Tuesday Iris Fidget By louisdesigns https://makerworld.com/en/models/1472499-iris-fidget-print-in-place-3d-fidget https://youtu.be/OyIp-zugD54

This week @adafruit we're taking a look at a new alarm clocking using QTPy ESP32 and LED matrices. Prototyping a fake typewriter using the new solenoid driver. Rapid render segment highlights TRIPO. Time-lapse this week features a print-in-place iris fidget designed by LouisDesigns on MakerWorld. USB Keyset Video https://youtu.be/A8RW3y0CIgw USB Keyset Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/usb-keyset/ IS31FL3741 LED Matrix https://www.adafruit.com/product/5201 QT Py ESP32 S3 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5426 Timelapse Tuesday Iris Fidget By louisdesigns https://makerworld.com/en/models/1472499-iris-fidget-print-in-place-3d-fidget https://youtu.be/OyIp-zugD54

In this episode, Kristina Morf, Founder/CEO of UXD Lab and UX/UI Expert, and I unpack one of the most misunderstood questions in 2025: Can AI build better products than we can? The answer? It depends—on you.We explore the truth behind what Fortune 500 companies and successful startups are getting right about how to integrate UX with AI, and why the real differentiator is still something only humans bring to the table: judgment, emotional intelligence, user empathy, and the ability to integrate the customer's voice into your product's vision.From Siemens' AI-powered platform and successfully leveraging UX to bring it to market, to AI tools for UX + UI in product development, we talk about why "an app is not a goal", what the rise of no-code means for your product team, and how to avoid building a feature no one wants—faster than ever before.If you're a founder, product leader, or UX strategist wondering how to stay ahead without losing your soul in the process—this one's for you.4 Takeaways:AI gives you speed—but only you can steer. → In a world of instant output, your judgment is key.UX uncovers edge cases, let that be your edge.→ The outliers in your data aren't distractions. They're where breakthrough differentiation begins.User data and AI are not enemies—they're symbiotic. → UX is no longer a “nice to have.” It's the strategy that turns insights into product advantage.You don't need to code from scratch. But you do need to think from scratch. → AI can scaffold ideas, but creative vision still has to come from you.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to AI + User Centricity01:35 Kristina's Background02:22 AI in Product Development03:12 Authenticity in Product Management04:55 Key Challenges to building a Web3 Product before AI: "Would you have done it the same today with AI?"08:53 AI Applications in Product Development09:52 The Importance of User Research10:08 Prototyping and Testing with AI11:51 The Evolving Role of Product Managers13:30 The Intersection of UX and AI17:05 The Importance of Edge Cases And How To Find Them With UX27:32 The Power of No-Code Tools31:13 Workshops and Final Thoughts Connect with me:IG: https://www.instagram.com/whereboundariesdissolvepodcast?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helena.arjuna?_t=8oSbtTilPSQ&_r=1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenasuter/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@whereboundariesdissolvepodcast?si=g63NToOK45W1CiBI Support the show

This week @adafruit we're taking a look at our USB chording keyset project. Prototyping a new alarm clocking using QTPy ESP32 and LED matrices. Shop talk features 12V batteries and camera slider updates. Catching up on community makes and the time-lapse this week features a print-in-place basketball hoop designed by PrintChallenge on MakerWorld. USB Keyset Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/usb-keyset/ QTPy RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/4900 CHOC Key Switches https://www.adafruit.com/product/5114 USB C Cable https://www.adafruit.com/product/6278 12V Rechargeable Battery Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9XCJVBB 6809-2RS Ultra Thin Ball Bearing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088B9K3NH Rapid Render: BNB Icons https://bnbicons.com/ Timelapse Tuesday Flexy Basketball Hoop By printchallenge https://makerworld.com/en/models/1055971-flexible-basketball-hoop-with-ball https://youtu.be/g7DJwQiEDGA Community Makes https://www.printables.com/make/2639960?comment_id=2639960 https://www.printables.com/make/2634662?comment_id=2634662 https://www.printables.com/make/2582608?comment_id=2582608 https://www.printables.com/make/2600373?comment_id=2600373

This week @adafruit we're taking a look at our USB chording keyset project. Prototyping a new alarm clocking using QTPy ESP32 and LED matrices. Shop talk features 12V batteries and camera slider updates. Catching up on community makes and the time-lapse this week features a print-in-place basketball hoop designed by PrintChallenge on MakerWorld. USB Keyset Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/usb-keyset/ QTPy RP2040 https://www.adafruit.com/product/4900 CHOC Key Switches https://www.adafruit.com/product/5114 USB C Cable https://www.adafruit.com/product/6278 12V Rechargeable Battery Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9XCJVBB 6809-2RS Ultra Thin Ball Bearing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088B9K3NH Rapid Render: BNB Icons https://bnbicons.com/ Timelapse Tuesday Flexy Basketball Hoop By printchallenge https://makerworld.com/en/models/1055971-flexible-basketball-hoop-with-ball https://youtu.be/g7DJwQiEDGA Community Makes https://www.printables.com/make/2639960?comment_id=2639960 https://www.printables.com/make/2634662?comment_id=2634662 https://www.printables.com/make/2582608?comment_id=2582608 https://www.printables.com/make/2600373?comment_id=2600373

This week @adafruit we launched our motorized camera slider video. Prototyping new projects. Time lapse video features a 3D printed mini tic tac toe game. Our rapid render segment this week highlights using Claude AI with Blender 3D. YouTube Video https://youtu.be/5qv4TInZV0k Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/motorized-camera-slider-2-axis TMC2209 Driver: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6121 KB2040 Board: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302 1.3in TFT Display: https://www.adafruit.com/product/4313 Timelapse Tuesday Tic-Tac-Toe Keychain By Nova.E https://makerworld.com/en/models/1425094-a-portable-tic-tac-toe-keychain-that-doesn-t-requi#profileId-1481139 https://youtu.be/-h7FxYH_oPY

This week @adafruit we launched our motorized camera slider video. Prototyping new projects. Time lapse video features a 3D printed mini tic tac toe game. Our rapid render segment this week highlights using Claude AI with Blender 3D. YouTube Video https://youtu.be/5qv4TInZV0k Learn Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/motorized-camera-slider-2-axis TMC2209 Driver: https://www.adafruit.com/product/6121 KB2040 Board: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302 1.3in TFT Display: https://www.adafruit.com/product/4313 Timelapse Tuesday Tic-Tac-Toe Keychain By Nova.E https://makerworld.com/en/models/1425094-a-portable-tic-tac-toe-keychain-that-doesn-t-requi#profileId-1481139 https://youtu.be/-h7FxYH_oPY

Aparna Chennapragada is the chief product officer of experiences and devices at Microsoft, where she oversees AI product strategy for their productivity tools and work on agents. Previously, she was the CPO at Robinhood, spent 12 years at Google, and is also on the board of eBay and Capital One.What you'll learn:1. How “prompt sets are the new PRDs” and why prototyping with AI is now essential for effective product development2. The three key characteristics of AI agents: autonomy (delegation of tasks), complexity (handling multi-step challenges), and natural interaction (conversing beyond simple chat)3. Why NLX (natural language experience) is the new UX, requiring deliberate design principles for conversational interfaces4. Why the PM role isn't dying in the AI era—it's evolving to emphasize tastemaking and editing5. How living “one year in the future” can be operationalized with programs like Microsoft's Frontier6. How even traditional enterprises can balance cutting-edge AI adoption with appropriate governance through dual-track approaches7. Insights on leadership differences between Microsoft's Satya Nadella (known for multi-level thinking and early trendspotting) and Google's Sundar Pichai (mastery of complex ecosystems)8. The vision for human and AI collaboration in the workplace, where people and agents achieve outcomes greater than either could alone9. A practical framework for evaluating zero-to-one product opportunities—Brought to you by:Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experimentsPragmatic Institute—Industry‑recognized product, marketing, and AI training and certificationsCoda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Where to find Aparna Chennapragada:• X: https://x.com/aparnacd• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnacd/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Aparna Chennapragada(04:28) Aparna's stand-up comedy journey(07:29) Transition to Microsoft and enterprise insights(10:00) The Frontier program and AI integration(13:28) Understanding AI agents(17:59) NLX is the new UX(22:28) The future of product development(31:16) Building a custom Chrome extension(35:45) Leadership styles of Satya and Sundar(37:47) Counterintuitive lessons in product building(41:20) Inflection points for successful products(45:16) GitHub Copilot and code generation(48:34) Excel's enduring success(50:27) Pivotal career moments(54:55) The future of human-agent collaboration(56:25) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Google Lens: https://lens.google/• Saturday Night Live: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live• Reid Hoffman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidhoffman/• Robinhood: https://robinhood.com/• eBay: https://www.ebay.com/• Capital One: https://www.capitalone.com/• Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/• Aparna's LinkedIn post about enterprise vs. consumer: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aparnacd_every-enterprise-user-feature-has-a-shadow-activity-7321176091610542080-8X-E/• The Epic Split: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Epic_Split• AI Frontiers: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/lab/ai-frontiers/• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• Deepseek: https://www.deepseek.com/• Satya Nadella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyanadella/• Tobi Lütke's leadership playbook: Playing infinite games, operating from first principles, and maximizing human potential (founder and CEO of Shopify): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/tobi-lutkes-leadership-playbook• Tobi Lütke's post on X about reflexive AI: https://x.com/tobi/status/1909251946235437514• GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot• Sundar Pichai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundarpichai/• South Park “Underwear Gnomes” episode: https://southpark.cc.com/episodes/13y790/south-park-gnomes-season-2-ep-17• Google Home: https://home.google.com/welcome/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• v0: https://v0.dev/• Bolt: https://bolt.net/• Lovable: https://lovable.dev/• Replit: https://replit.com/• Inside Bolt: From near-death to ~$40m ARR in 5 months—one of the fastest-growing products in history | Eric Simons (founder and CEO of StackBlitz): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-bolt-eric-simons• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (CEO and co-founder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Everyone's an engineer now: Inside v0's mission to create a hundred million builders | Guillermo Rauch (founder and CEO of Vercel, creators of v0 and Next.js): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/everyones-an-engineer-now-guillermo-rauch• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Behind the product: Replit | Amjad Masad (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-product-replit-amjad-masad• Microsoft Excel World Championship: https://fmworldcup.com/microsoft-excel-world-championship/• Google Now: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Now• Hacks on Max: https://www.max.com/shows/hacks/67e940b7-aab2-46ce-a62b-c7308cde9de7• Granola: https://www.granola.ai/• Alan Kay quote: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/alan_kay_100831• Sindhu Vee's website: https://sindhuvee.com/• Nate Bargatze's website: https://natebargatze.com/—Recommended book:• A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains: https://www.amazon.com/Brief-History-Intelligence-Evolution-Breakthroughs/dp/0063286351—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode 273 of the China Manufacturing Decoded podcast. Imagine validating your injection-molded parts using production-grade materials, without waiting weeks or spending tens of thousands. Adrian and Paul unpack the game-changing hybrid tooling process that combines 3D-printed soluble resin inserts with steel molds to accelerate development and reduce risk.   Show Sections 00:00 – Welcome & Context 01:00 – Hybrid Tooling Explained 02:22 – What Is Fast Iterative Tooling? 04:00 – Why Traditional Tooling Slows You Down 05:38 – Strategic Use of Soluble Resin Inserts 07:35 – Closing the Prototyping–Production Gap 09:54 – Soluble Inserts Inside Steel Tools 13:01 – Iterate Daily: A New Speed Standard 15:04 – Hybrid Tooling for Bridge Production 20:24 – Case Study: Medical Device Validation in One Week 27:04 – The True Impact: Risk and Cost Reduction 30:01 – Sustainability, Freedom to Fail, and Final Thoughts   Related content... Get help from us to power up your validation using this technology: Freeform Injection Molding Service Bureau in China Fast Iterative Tooling at Agilian plastic & Molds Do A Bridge Production Rather Than Rushing Into Mass Production   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

In this episode of AI Product Builders, I sit down with Jay Demetillo, design lead at Canva, to talk about what it means to design spreadsheet experiences for the future. Jay has worked all over the world—from Grab in Southeast Asia to leading the design of AI features inside Canva Sheets. Now based in Australia, he shares what it took to reimagine a legacy product, modernize complex workflows, and bring AI in as a meaningful co-pilot, not just a gimmick.We get into:* The drag-and-drop design challenge no existing tool could solve and how he had to rely on his ingenuity* Prototyping high-fidelity interactions with ProtoPie to shape engineering scoping* Why working across time zones requires clarity, collaboration, and great prototypes* How Canva Sheets makes data visualization, formulas, and mobile editing easier for everyday users* The principles behind Canva's “magic” AI features like Magic Insights and Magic Formulas* Jay's own side project: an article tracker app built with AI* What working with AI taught him about the limits of solo buildingThis episode isn't about slapping AI on a product. It's about thoughtful design, real teamwork, and pushing past the hype to deliver something users actually need.Mentions* Canva Sheets: Jay's current product focus* ProtoPie: Interactive prototyping tool used for high-fidelity handoff* Claude: Used for early AI prototyping* Cursor: IDE for building with AI* Jay Demetillo on LinkedIn: Follow his updates and perspectivesFollow Harrison Wheeler and Technically Speaking* Newsletter* LinkedIn* YouTubeTechnically Speaking is where I share reflections, insights, and conversations to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and community. Are you looking to level up your design leadership and management craft? Spend an hour with me for personalized 1:1 coaching to help you thrive in your role. Get full access to Technically Speaking at technicallyspeakinghw.substack.com/subscribe

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Introduction of Panelists (2:15)Understanding Product Development (4:42)Three Stages of Product Development (7:53)Collaboration Across Teams (11:20)Understanding Customer Pain Points (12:31)Designers, Explainers, and Sustainers Framework (15:17)AI in Product Development (18:09)Using AI Responsibly (22:53)AI in Sustaining Product Development (24:57)Brand Storytelling with AI (27:40)Tooling and AI Implementation (29:29)Pressure for AI Integration (34:05)The Importance of AI in Product Development (38:28)Contextual Advantage of AI (42:52)Evolution of Prototyping (46:11)The Balance of Speed and Critical Thinking (48:16)Understanding AI in Product Development (51:08)Navigating the Messy Process of Product Development (53:14)Final thoughts and Advice (56:32)The Data Stack Show is a weekly podcast powered by RudderStack, the CDP for developers. Each week we'll talk to data engineers, analysts, and data scientists about their experience around building and maintaining data infrastructure, delivering data and data products, and driving better outcomes across their businesses with data.RudderStack helps businesses make the most out of their customer data while ensuring data privacy and security. To learn more about RudderStack visit rudderstack.com.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Real Estate Development Insights Podcast, we welcome architect Matt Bolen, who has been a pioneering force in the field of  prefabrication & mass timber construction. Matt discusses his extensive experience and passion for innovative building technologies, focusing on sustainable design and prefabricated methods. We delve into the definition of sustainability, the challenges of incorporating mass timber, and the potential of prefabrication in modern construction. Additionally, Matt shares insightful thoughts about the benefits of single stair exits in mid-rise buildings and the importance of focusing on the ultimate goal of constructing efficient, community-centric buildings. Join us for an engaging conversation that spans practical approaches to overcoming conventional construction challenges and future-focused strategies for sustainable development.What is Sustainability in Architectural Design?Practical Tips for Sustainable DesignChallenges and Opportunities in Mass Timber ConstructionPros & Cons of Prefabrication and Modular DesignThe Importance of Commitment and InnovationHistorical Context and Industry ExamplesThe importance of Prototyping and Real-World ApplicationsRequired Changes to Industry RegulationsFor more information, please refer to RealEstateDevelopmentInsights.Com.

This week @adafruit we're looking at full color 3D printed figurines using AI generated tools. Prototyping a Raspberry Pi Camera project inspired by the Piranha plant from SMB. Quick look at our motorized camera slider project. A few makes from the community this week. Our timelapse video features a musical fidget by Kida. Raspberry Pi 5 2GB https://www.adafruit.com/product/6007 Pimoroni HyperPixel Touch Screen https://www.adafruit.com/product/3578 Pi Camera Module 3 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5657 TMC2209 Driver https://www.adafruit.com/product/6121 KBRP2040 Board https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302 Timelapse Tuesday Mario Musical Fidget By kida https://makerworld.com/en/models/1134416-musical-fidget-video-game-edition https://youtu.be/TS5nlbLLKAE Community Makes https://www.printables.com/make/2561808?comment_id=2561808 https://www.printables.com/model/1268182-severance-inspired-wyoming-satellite-ai-assistant

This week @adafruit we're looking at full color 3D printed figurines using AI generated tools. Prototyping a Raspberry Pi Camera project inspired by the Piranha plant from SMB. Quick look at our motorized camera slider project. A few makes from the community this week. Our timelapse video features a musical fidget by Kida. Raspberry Pi 5 2GB https://www.adafruit.com/product/6007 Pimoroni HyperPixel Touch Screen https://www.adafruit.com/product/3578 Pi Camera Module 3 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5657 TMC2209 Driver https://www.adafruit.com/product/6121 KBRP2040 Board https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302 Timelapse Tuesday Mario Musical Fidget By kida https://makerworld.com/en/models/1134416-musical-fidget-video-game-edition https://youtu.be/TS5nlbLLKAE Community Makes https://www.printables.com/make/2561808?comment_id=2561808 https://www.printables.com/model/1268182-severance-inspired-wyoming-satellite-ai-assistant

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Marc and Ben sat down with Will Newton, Principal Product Architect at Amplitude—and one of our most popular past guests—for a follow-up conversation on the fast-evolving world of AI tooling in product design and development.In just a few weeks since our last chat, Amplitude has gone from early AI experimentation to giving Bolt licenses to every designer. Will takes us inside this transition and breaks down how AI is changing design workflows, redefining prototyping, and collapsing traditional linear product development.We also get deep on the concept of taste—what it means to produce high-quality work in a world where the UI layer is increasingly commoditized. Plus, a live Bolt demo, the hidden risks of lazy thinking with AI, and why the future belongs to generalists with strong judgment and taste.If you're a PM, designer, or product leader trying to make sense of the new AI-powered stack, this one's for you.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

Kalle Pettersson is a swedish senior policy designer working in Experio Lab. This lab is a competence center for design in the public sector based in Region Värmland, in Sweden. In this interview he tells us how the lab works internationally and locally, and the close collaboration they have with the university. This episode was recorded LiVE in our weekly meetings with the network of designers working in government here in Finland. Every Thursday, we gather as a group of around 70 designers to learn from each other or host external guests. When it's my turn to lead these meetings, I take a slightly different approach. Instead of asking our guests to prepare a presentation, I interview them directly. These interviews are recorded live during the session, and now I'm publishing them as part of the podcast.He recommends us to take part of the Experio Seminars and follow the work of design-researchers such a Lucy Kimbell and Johan Blomkvist.

AI is the ultimate business multiplier—and most people aren't using it right. In this video, I break down exactly how I'm leveraging AI to automate workflows, scale revenue, and build a high-profit business with fewer people. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES (00:00) The AI Revolution: A New Era of Business (02:47) Marketing Transformation: From SEO to Search Everywhere Optimization (06:03) The Power of AI in Prototyping and Development (08:57) Leveraging AI for Content Creation and Distribution (11:52) Building Efficient Teams: Small Teams, Big Businesses (15:14) Data as a Competitive Advantage in the AI Era (18:06) The Future of Work: Embracing AI and Automation (20:57) Real-World Applications: Success Stories and Strategies (23:47) Conclusion: Preparing for an AI-Driven Future To suggest a topic, comment your idea on the Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel. For more content from Eric, check out the Marketing School YouTube channel and the Leveling Up newsletter. Connect with Eric: Single Grain

Today, I'm talking with Natalia Andreyeva from Infor about AI / ML product management and its application to supply chain software. Natalia is a Senior Director of Product Management for the Nexus AI / ML Solution Portfolio, and she walks us through what is new, and what is not, about designing AI capabilities in B2B software. We also got into why user experience is so critical in data-driven products, and the role of design in ensuring AI produces value. During our chat, Natalia hit on the importance of really nailing down customer needs through solid discovery and the role of product leaders in this non-technical work. We also tackled some of the trickier aspects of designing for GenAI, digital assistants, the need to keep efforts strongly grounded in value creation for customers, and how even the best ML-based predictive analytics need to consider UX and the amount of evidence that customers need to believe the recommendations. During this episode, Natalia emphasizes a huge key to her work's success: keeping customers and users in the loop throughout the product development lifecycle.   Highlights/ Skip to What Natalia does as a Senior Director of Product Management for Infor Nexus (1:13) Who are the people using Infor Nexus Products and what do they accomplish when using them (3:01) Breaking down who makes up Natalia's team (4:15) What role does AI play in Natalia's work? (5:42) How do designers work with Natalia's team? (7:27) The problem that had Natalia rethink the discovery process when working with AI and machine learning applications (10:38) Why Natalia isn't worried about competitors catching up to her team's design work (14:34) How Natalia works with Infor Nexus customers to help them understand the solutions her team is building (23:17) The biggest challenges Natalia faces with building GenAI and machine learning products (27:35) Natalia's four steps to success in building AI products and capabilities (35:03) Where you can find more from Natalia (36:59)   Quotes from Today's Episode “I always launch discovery with customers, in the presence of the UX specialist [our designer]. We do the interviews together, and [regardless of who is facilitating] the goal is to understand the pain points of our customers by listening to how they do their jobs today. We do a series of these interviews and we distill them into the customer needs; the problems we need to really address for the customers. And then we start thinking about how to [address these needs]. Data products are a particular challenge because it's not always that you can easily create a UX that would allow users to realize the value they're searching for from the solution. And even if we can deliver it, consuming that is typically a challenge, too. So, this is where [design becomes really important]. [...] What I found through the years of experience is that it's very difficult to explain to people around you what it is that you're building when you're dealing with a data-driven product. Is it a dashboard? Is it a workboard? They understand the word data, but that's not what we are creating. We are creating the actual experience for the outcome that data will deliver to them indirectly, right? So, that's typically how we work.” - Natalia Andreyeva (7:57) “[When doing discovery for products without AI], we already have ideas for what we want to get out. We know that there is a space in the market for those solutions to come to life. We just have to understand where. For AI-driven products, it's not only about [the user's] understanding of the problem or the design, it is also about understanding if the data exists and if it's feasible to build the solution to address [the user's] problem. [Data] feasibility is an extremely important piece because it will drive the UX as well.” - Natalia Andreyeva (11:00) “When [the team] discussed the problem, it sounded like a simple calculation that needed to be created [for users]. In reality, it was an entire process of thinking of multiple people in the chain [of command] to understand whether or not a medical product was safe to be consumed. That's the outcome we needed to produce, and when we finally did, we actually celebrated with our customers and with our designers. It was one of the most difficult things that we had to design. So why did this problem actually get solved, and why we were the ones who solved it? It's because we took the time to understand the current user experience through [our customer] interviews. We connected the dots and translated it all into a visual solution. We would never be able to do that without the proper UX and design in that place for the data.” - Natalia Andreyeva (13:26) “Everybody is pressured to come up with a strategy [for AI] or explain how AI is being incorporated into their solutions and platform, but it is still essential for all of my peers in product management to focus on the value [we're] creating for customers. You cannot bypass discovery. Discovery is the essential portion where you have to spend time with your customers, champions, advisors, and their leads, but especially users who are doing this [supply chain] job every single day—so we understand where the pain point really is for them, we solve that pain, and we solve it with our design team as a partner, so that solution can surface value. ” - Natalia Andreyeva (22:18) “GenAI is a new field and new technology. It's evolving quickly, and nobody really knows how to properly adapt or drive the adoption of AI solutions. The speed of innovation [in the AI field] is a challenge for everybody. People who work on the frontlines (i.e. product, engineering teams), have to stay way ahead of the market. Meanwhile, customers who are going to be using these [AI] solutions are not going to trust the [initial] outcomes. It's going to take some time for people to become comfortable with them. But it doesn't mean that your solution is bad or didn't find the market fit. It's just not time for your [solution] yet. Educating our users on the value of the solution is also part of that challenge, and [designers] have to be very careful that solutions are accessible. Users do not adopt intimidating solutions.” - Natalia Andreyeva (27:51) “First, discovery—where we search for the problems. From my experience, [discovery] works better if you're very structured. I always provide [a customer] with an outline of what needs to happen so it's not a secret. Then, do the prototyping phase and keep the customer engaged so they can see the quick outcomes of those prototypes. This is where you also have to really include the feasibility of the data if you're building an AI solution, right? [Prototyping] can be short or long, but you need to keep the customer engaged throughout that phase so they see quick outcomes. Keep on validating this conceptually, you know, on the napkin, in Figma, it doesn't really matter; you have to keep on keeping them engaged. Then, once you validate it works and the customer likes it, then build. Don't really go into the deep development work until you know [all of this!] When you do build, create a beta solution. It only has to work so much to prove the value. Then, run the pilot, and if it's successful, build the MVP, then launch. It's simple, but it is a lot of work, and you have to keep your customers really engaged through all of those phases. If something doesn't work [along the way], try to pivot early enough so you still have a viable product at the end.” - Natalia Andreyeva (35:03)   Links Natalia's LinkedIn

Wie gestaltest du Chatbots & Voice-Interfaces, die wirklich gut ankommen? In diesem UX Snack teilt Conversational-AI-Expertin Manja Baudis fünf praxisnahe Learnings rund um Sprachdesign, generative KI und empathische Dialogführung. Ob du gerade dein erstes KI-Projekt planst oder einfach tiefer ins Thema eintauchen willst – hier bekommst du frische Impulse zu Tonalität, Kontext, Empathie, Prototyping und Ethik.

Welcome to another episode of Supra Insider. This time, Ben and Marc sat down with Tal Raviv and Colin Matthews for a candid conversation about how AI is reshaping the work and mindset of modern product managers.They unpack insights from Tal's recent survey on AI prototyping adoption, common challenges for PMs using AI tools, and the importance of learning how to experiment effectively. Colin shares how his approach to evaluating side projects has shifted now that AI accelerates time to build—and why go-to-market remains the biggest bottleneck.They also explore why some companies still penalize failure, how team dynamics are evolving as PMs become more self-sufficient, and why embracing high-leverage work is more critical than ever. If you're a PM, solopreneur, or product leader trying to navigate the new AI era, this episode is packed with honest takes and practical advice.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast. I can't wait for you to meet my fabulous lineup of guests this season, starting today! As always, my mission is to empower entertainment industry professionals (and beyond!) with the inspiration, resources, and strategies to make life's bold pivots less overwhelming...and way more fun!We're kicking off the Season by laying out the blueprints for Big life and career pivots. And who better to guide us through this creative process, than multidisciplinary designer, speaker, and author of the new book Black Sheep Blueprints, Kelly LaPlante.Kelly was a pioneer in the sustainable design movement and authored the coffee table book Écologique: The Style of Sustainable Design. She was also the founder and editorial director of Standard Magazine and a contributing writer at Houzz. Her design work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Sunset, The New York Times, and Interior Design Magazine. Kelly's client roster includes innovative brands like Fairmont Hotels and Lexus, as well as a motley crew of quirky celebs.Today, we dive into:How to transform problems into design “projects”Actionable baby steps to start prototyping your inspirationsAnd a game-changing assignment to help you discover what's a “Yes, Please” for you!If you're ready to learn how thinking like a designer can help you map out your next chapter, you don't want to miss this conversation!Housekeeping Note: This season, I'll be releasing new episodes every other Thursday instead of each week. I'' drop juicy bonus episodes from time to time, So if you haven't yet, be sure to take a moment to subscribe now so you don't miss out!Time Stamps:02:53 The Importance of Positivity and Problem-Solving04:53 Identifying Your True Self10:25 The Ideation Phase: Gathering Inspiration18:07 Prototyping Your Ideas23:21 Prototyping and Revisions24:24 Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Examples27:59 The Nonlinear Design Process29:58 Forcing Functions and Life Design34:09 The Fun of Ideation35:17 Energy-Raising Assignment38:00 Conventional Choices in Life Design39:57 New Ventures and Life TransitionsConnect with KellyWebsite: https://www.kellylaplante.com/Instagram: @kellylaplanteofficialJoin The Club:Follow on instagram - @hollywoodsecondactclubWebsite- www.hollywoodsecondactclub.comSign up for our Newsletter. Subscribe here. Work with Alexis:If you're interested in career transition coaching and working together, schedule a time for a virtual coffee, and let's talk! I'd love to hear about your goals and see if I can be helpful hello@hollywoodsecondactclub.com Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:"I heart Alexis and The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more entertainment industry professionals–just like you–in crafting their own Fabulous Second Acts. Click here, to tell me what's resonating with you!Love This Episode ? Send Me A Text Message and Let Me Know What Hit Home!

Alex breaks down a leaked internal memo by Tobi Lutke, CEO of Shopify. The memo details Tobi's view on AI, expectations of how Shopify employees will use AI, and six AI action items for the company, top-down.  — Show Notes: (0:00) A note from our sponsor (2:26) Welcome back to Founder's Journal (3:32) Shopify CEO AI interest (4:48) Leaked AI Memo (6:03) AI step function change  (8:18) What is reflexive AI?  (9:45) Point 1: AI is an expectation (9:05) Point 2: Prototyping requires AI (11:03) Point 3: AI performance reviews (11:40) Point 4: Share AI learnings  (12:29) Point 5: AI before human (13:52) Point 6: AI adoption is required to-down (14:08): Use this memo as an instruction manual  — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Episode Link: • Shopify CEO memo: https://x.com/tobi/status/1909251946235437514  Check Out Alex's Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growthpair.com/ • CTA - https://www.creatortalentagency.co/ • X - https://x.com/businessbarista • Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the difference between product solution fit and product market fit? David Hirschfeld is a seasoned software development expert with over three decades of experience, having held leadership roles at renowned companies like Computer Associates and Intel. He is known for his critical stance on traditional software development methodologies, which he argues often lead to prolonged development cycles and excessive costs. Advocating for his innovative "launch first method," Hirschfeld focuses on minimizing risk and accelerating success by integrating AI-driven workflow optimization, thereby reducing dependence on investor funding. His approach emphasizes creating realistic prototypes and fostering early customer interactions to validate business models, ensuring that startups can efficiently and accurately meet market demands. Key Takeaways: Focus on product solution fit over product market fit is crucial for success in software development. Early sales are important to validate the business model and confirm product-market fit. Prototyping with high-fidelity prototypes helps in assessing customer interest and identifying issues early on. Crafting product demos focused on solving immediate problems helps in achieving product-market fit. Detailed metrics, Kanban methodology, and constant releases are essential for accuracy and efficiency in software development projects. Tracking estimates and actuals, spending time in prototyping, and detailed scope management are key for project success. Maintaining accuracy in estimates and reporting variances is crucial for successful project execution. More from David Hirschfeld David Hirschfeld is the Founder and CEO of Tekyz Corp, a software development company dedicated to accelerating startups through expert product development, AI integration, and workflow automation. With nearly two decades of experience leading Tekyz, David created the Launch 1st methodology—an innovative approach that helps software founders achieve product-market fit fast while avoiding the most common and costly startup pitfalls. Under his leadership, Tekyz has become a go-to partner for software recovery projects, rescuing troubled initiatives and transforming them into scalable, successful ventures. David also shares his insights as the host of the Scaling Smarter podcast and serves as a trusted board member and advisor across various industries. Throughout his career, David has co-founded several ventures, including the groundbreaking social media startup Kloojj and Anzu LLC, a thriving offshore development hub he continues to lead in Pune, India. His broad expertise spans sectors such as real estate, healthcare, logistics, law enforcement, entertainment, and IoT—bringing a unique, cross-disciplinary perspective to every project. With a passion for solving complex problems and creating beautiful, user-centered systems, David remains deeply committed to helping visionary founders bring bold ideas to life—quickly, intelligently, and with lasting impact.   Website: https://tekyz.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhirschfeld/   If you are an experienced CEO looking to grow your company, visit https://www.TheCEOProject.com   You can also reach Jim by email: Jim@TheCEOProject.com   LinkedIn: @theceoproject Instagram: @the_ceoproject Twitter/X: @the_CEO_Project Facebook:  @IncCEOproject

 Struggling to get your art in front of the right people? Then this episode is your roadmap. Join multidisciplinary artist Courtney Minor on "This Is How We Create" as she unveils the emotional underpinnings of her creative journey—from finding fresh inspiration in Vietnam to transforming personal therapy into powerful art. Courtney doesn't just inspire; she delivers actionable strategies for marketing your work, building a devoted email list, experimenting with unexpected materials, and connecting with collectors who truly value your vision. This isn't just about making art—it's about making making a place for your art in the world Here's what we discuss: Courtney Minor is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in collage, photography, and film. Her trip to Vietnam was a pivotal moment that reignited her creative spark. Art serves as a therapeutic outlet for Courtney, helping her express emotions she struggles to verbalize. She combines various mediums, including collage and graffiti, to convey her messages. Courtney's journey reflects the importance of embracing one's identity and creative voice.  Courtney creates prototypes in her head before starting. She collects artifacts and photographs for inspiration. Plexiglass allows viewers to see their reflection in her work. Prototyping is essential for her larger art pieces. Sourcing materials often involves unconventional places like Home Depot. Understanding her audience has been crucial for her sales. Building an email list is vital for artist outreach. Social media algorithms reward video content over static images. Connecting all platforms is important for artist visibility. Artwork Archive simplifies the inventory process for artists.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Courtney Minor and Her Art Journey 02:04 The Turning Point: Vietnam Trip and Creative Rebirth 12:08 Childhood Influences and Early Artistic Aspirations 16:57 Emotional Expression Through Art: The Therapeutic Process 20:06 Navigating Personal Loss and Its Impact on Creativity 30:03 The Artistic Process: From Emotion to Creation 31:07 The Art of Prototyping 36:47 From Ideas to Canvas 40:01 Sourcing Materials for Art 43:13 Marketing and Selling Art 55:26 Exploring New Mediums and Techniques   Get to know Courtney: https://thecmdstudio.com/pages/copy-of-about-courtney-minor  Courtney's Instagram: heyitscourtneyminor  Buy Courtney's Art: https://thecmdstudio.com/collections    Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/ Follow This Is How We Create ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/⁠ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://martineseverin.substack.com Follow Martine on Instagram:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/⁠   This is How We Create is produced and edited by Martine Severin. Episode research conducted by Braila West.

Send us a textIt's AI Friday on the Customer Success Playbook! In this forward-looking finale of our three-part series with Ken Sandy, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping product leadership. From discovery and prototyping to ethical decision-making and team collaboration, AI is not just changing the tools—it's changing the very skills product managers need. Whether you're a product leader or part of a cross-functional team, this conversation offers a roadmap for navigating the AI evolution without losing your human touch.Detailed Description: In this must-listen conclusion to our three-part series, Roman Trebon and Kevin Metzger sit down once again with Ken Sandy, author of The Influential Product Manager, to dissect how AI is revolutionizing the way product managers work.Ken kicks things off with a big-picture perspective: AI's impact will be long-term and transformative, but not immediate or magic. Drawing from past technological revolutions, he explains the familiar hype cycle—from inflated expectations to eventual disruption—and positions AI right in the middle of it.But the real gold is in the practical insights. Ken dives into how AI will affect key aspects of product management:Discovery: Use AI to mine customer support data, user behavior, and feedback at scale, unlocking deeper, faster insights.Prototyping: Rapidly build and iterate concepts using AI-driven tools, allowing for early validation (and quick abandonment of bad ideas).Experimentation: Run more robust, scalable tests that bring clarity to customer behavior and optimize solutions in-market.Ken also delivers a reality check: AI is powerful, but it doesn't replace collaboration. The partnership between product, design, engineering, and CX is more essential than ever. He warns against operating in silos or outsourcing ethical judgment to machines. AI may hallucinate; your team still needs to lead.Plus, the group tackles the tricky topic of technical debt, the future of documentation, and why empathy remains a product leader's superpower. This isn't just a conversation about AI—it's a compelling call to reimagine how we solve problems together.If you want to lead with AI rather than be led by it, this episode is your launchpad.Now you can interact with us directly by leaving a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/CustomerSuccessPlaybookKeywords:Artificial IntelligenceProduct ManagementCustomer Success PlaybookStrategic InnovationDiscoveryPrototypingExperimentationCross-functional CollaborationTechnical DebtEmpathy in LeadershipCheck out https://funnelstory.ai/ for more details about Funnelstory. You can also check out our full video review of the product on YouTube at https://youtu.be/4jChYZBVz2Y.Please Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe. You can also find the CS Playbook Podcast:YouTube - @CustomerSuccessPlaybookPodcastTwitter - @CS_PlaybookYou can find Kevin at:Metzgerbusiness.com - Kevin's person web siteKevin Metzger on Linked In.You can find Roman at:Roman Trebon on Linked In.

This week @adafruit we're checking out bluetooth speaker inspired by the Severance TV show. Prototyping a new project using a round display. Timelapse video this week features a flexy pangolin designed by FilliFuu. Speaker Learn Guide https://learn.adafruit.com/bluetooth-speaker/ Speaker YouTube Video https://youtu.be/togv3JSCk14 Feather ESP32 V2 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5400 I2S 3W Amplifier https://www.adafruit.com/product/3006 3W Speaker https://www.adafruit.com/product/4445 Timelapse Tuesday Flexi Pangolin By FilliFuu https://makerworld.com/en/models/1090887-flexi-pangolin https://youtu.be/q0n6-MRYUzM Community Makes https://www.printables.com/make/2501464?comment_id=2501464

Ellie Dix is joined by Scott Rogers, designer Alien: Fate of Nostrodomo, Pantone the Game, and Marvel Villainous and writer of many books on game design. Together, they discuss how to build the prototype for a game, how to decide whether to continue with a design, and what makes a prototype attractive for publishers among other topics. 

Bob Moesta, co-creator of the Jobs to Be Done framework, recently published a new book, Job Moves. Drawing from interviews with over 1,000 people about their career transitions, it offers a practical playbook for career development. In our conversation, we discuss:• The four different “quests” that drive career changes• Why job features (salary, title) matter less than experiences• How to identify what gives you energy vs. drains you• The power of taking a “jobcation”• A template for crafting your career story• Tips for hiring and retaining great talent• The importance of prototyping potential careers• Much more—Brought to you by:• Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security• OneSchema—Import CSV data 10x faster—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-find-work-you-love-bob-moesta—Where to find Bob Moesta:• X: https://x.com/bmoesta• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobmoesta/• Website: https://www.jobmoves.com/• Podcast: https://pca.st/gg6goo1n—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Bob's background(05:10) Bob's new book, Job Moves(09:31) Job features vs. job experiences(11:16) Four reasons people leave jobs(17:20) Energy drivers and energy drains(31:05) Prototyping your next job(34:32) Pushes and pulls(40:01) Understanding that no job is perfect(43:18) Taking a jobcation(51:22) Finding the right next step(55:18) Navigating job applications and interviews(58:28) How to craft your career story(01:04:04) Strengths and weaknesses: leveraging your superpowers(01:06:21) Hiring and writing job descriptions(01:11:20) Self-awareness and founding a startup(01:21:24) Conclusion and final thoughts—Referenced:• The ultimate guide to JTBD | Bob Moesta (co-creator of the framework): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-jtbd-bob-moesta• Ethan S. Bernstein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanbernstein/• National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/• Radical Candor: From theory to practice with author Kim Scott: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/radical-candor-from-theory-to-practice• Building a long and meaningful career | Nikhyl Singhal (Meta, Google): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-a-long-and-meaningful-career• The Story Spine (also known as Pixar's Story Structure): https://www.storyprompt.com/blog/the-story-spine-also-known-as-pixars-story-structure• Tobi Lütke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiaslutke• Job Moves resources: https://www.jobmoves.com/resources• Why Employees Quit: https://hbr.org/2024/11/why-employees-quit—Recommended book:• Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career: https://www.amazon.com/Job-Moves-Making-Progress-Career/dp/0063283581—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Karina Nguyen leads research at OpenAI, where she's been pivotal in developing groundbreaking products like Canvas, Tasks, and the o1 language model. Before OpenAI, Karina was at Anthropic, where she led post-training and evaluation work for Claude 3 models, created a document upload feature with 100,000 context windows, and contributed to numerous other innovations. With experience as an engineer at the New York Times and as a designer at Dropbox and Square, Karina has a rare firsthand perspective on the cutting edge of AI and large language models. In our conversation, we discuss:• How OpenAI builds product• What people misunderstand about AI model training• Differences between how OpenAI and Anthropic operate• The role of synthetic data in model development• How to build trust between users and AI models• Why she moved from engineering to research• Much more—Brought to you by:• Enterpret—Transform customer feedback into product growth• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security• Loom—The easiest screen recorder you'll ever use—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/why-soft-skills-are-the-future-of-work-karina-nguyen—Where to find Karina Nguyen:• X: https://x.com/karinanguyen_• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinanguyen28• Website: https://karinanguyen.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Karina Nguyen(04:42) Challenges in model training(08:21) Synthetic data and its importance(12:38) Creating Canvas(18:33) Day-to-day operations at OpenAI(20:28) Writing evaluations(23:22) Prototyping and product development(26:57) Building Canvas and Tasks(33:34) Understanding the job of a researcher(35:36) The future of AI and its impact on work and education(42:15) Soft skills in the age of AI(47:50) AI's role in creativity and strategy development(53:34) Comparing Anthropic and OpenAI(57:11) Innovations and future visions(01:07:13) The potential of AI agents(01:11:36) Final thoughts and career advice—Referenced:• What's in your stack: The state of tech tools in 2025: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/whats-in-your-stack-the-state-of• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/• OpenAI: https://openai.com/• What is synthetic data—and how can it help you competitively?: https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/what-synthetic-data-and-how-can-it-help-you-competitively• GPQA: https://datatunnel.io/glossary/gpqa/• Canvas: https://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas/• Barret Zoph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barret-zoph-65990543/• Mira Murati on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-murati-4b39a066/• JSON Schema: https://json-schema.org/• Anthropic—100K Context Windows: https://www.anthropic.com/news/100k-context-windows• Claude 3 Haiku: https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-3-haiku• A.I. Chatbots Defeated Doctors at Diagnosing Illness: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/health/chatgpt-ai-doctors-diagnosis.html• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• How AI will impact product management: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-ai-will-impact-product-management• Lee Byron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-byron/• GraphQL: https://graphql.org/• Claude in Slack: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-in-slack• Sam Altman on X: https://x.com/sama• Jakub Pachocki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-pachocki/• Lennybot: https://www.lennybot.com/• ElevenLabs: https://elevenlabs.io/• Westworld on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Westworld-Season-1/dp/B01N05UD06• A conversation with OpenAI's CPO Kevin Weil, Anthropic's CPO Mike Krieger, and Sarah Guo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxkvVZua28k• Tuple: https://tuple.app/• How Shopify builds a high-intensity culture | Farhan Thawar (VP and Head of Eng): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-shopify-builds-a-high-intensity-culture-farhan-thawar—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe