20Product: Why Most CPOs are Bad | Why You Do Not Need PMs in a World of AI | Why the Design Stage is Dead and How to Use Vibe Coding to Replace It | The Three Roles All Founders End Up Firing on Repeat with Jason James @ Tezi

In this episode of 20 Product, Harry Stebbings interviews Jason James, co-founder of Tezi, about product management and company building. Jason shares key lessons from his experiences at Instacart and Thumbtack, emphasizing the importance of new capabilities over constant A/B testing and acting on common sense even without supporting data. The discussion covers the evolving role of product managers in the age of AI, the challenges of hiring, and the "BS culture" prevalent in Silicon Valley, including the glorification of intense work cultures. Jason also touches on fundraising insights and the critical aspect of change management when implementing AI in recruiting.