How AI is reshaping the product role | Oji and Ezinne Udezue

In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, host Lenny interviews Oji and Ezinne Udezue, seasoned product leaders and authors of "Building Rocketships," about the evolving role of product management in the age of AI. They discuss how AI is changing the PM role, emphasizing the need for curiosity, humility, agency, and data literacy. They introduce the concept of "sharp problems" and the "shipyard" team model for product development, advocating for embracing controlled chaos and cross-functional collaboration. The Udezues also share insights on what differentiates successful companies in adopting AI, highlighting the importance of ethics, focusing on core problems, and reimagining solutions with AI at the core. They conclude by sharing key lessons learned throughout their careers, such as the importance of simplicity, communication, and a focus on customer behavior over customer statements, and the need for product managers to be intentional about their career growth and embrace continuous learning.