Episode February 14, 2025 1 hr 27 min

How to Become and Succeed as an AI Product Manager in 2026

Marily Nika, an AI PM at Google, reveals all strategies to transition into AI product management and standout in this role even without a technical background.

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Preview - 00:00:00

How AI PM Roles Differ at Big Tech Companies – 00:06:56

How Technical an AI PM Needs to Be – 00:08:08

Data Handling Responsibilities for AI PMs – 00:13:10

How PMs Can Improve Collaboration with Researchers – 00:18:06

Interviewing for AI PM Roles at Big Tech Companies – 00:22:08

The Role of a PhD in AI Product Management – 00:26:03

Optimizing LinkedIn for Aspiring AI PMs – 00:31:55

Roadmap to Becoming an AI PM – 00:37:05

Transitioning into AI Product Management – 00:40:52

The Process of Boomeranging Back to a Company – 00:44:00

AI Tools Every PM Should Know – 00:48:08

What It’s Like to Be an AI PM at Google – 00:57:46

How to Develop a Strong Product Strategy – 01:01:21

The Evolution of PM Roles in the Age of AI – 01:05:11

How PMs Can Stay Relevant in an AI-Driven World – 01:08:12

Balancing a Side Business with a Full-Time Job – 01:13:42

The Process of Creating a Course – 01:17:12

LinkedIn Tips for Aspiring AI PM Creators – 01:21:21

Lessons from Product Failures – 01:25:27

Where to find Marily:

Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.

We have some great podcasts coming from Abhishek Viswanathan (2x Former CPO: Qualtrics, Apollo.io), Shardul Mehta (Fmr VP PM at Amwell, Director at Capital One), and Aakash Gupta.

I’m so excited to share them with all of you.

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