In this episode of Product Unfiltered, we speak with Neha Suresh, Founder of April AI, about building voice-first AI products that solve real-world problems. Neha shares her journey from product management to entrepreneurship, lessons from building an AI assistant, and insights on crafting user-centric AI experiences.Learn how to design effective AI products, manage ambiguity, build strong teams, and focus on delivering value over hype.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:30 Neha’s journey & founding April AI8:10 Defining the vision for an AI assistant15:00 Product strategy & roadmap for AI24:00 Challenges in building AI products32:00 Leadership and team culture38:00 Future of AI & voice techKey Topics:AI Product Management, Voice AI, Startup Journey, Product Strategy, User Experience, Leadership, Product Design

Abhishek discusses how to identify top early-career product managers amidst overwhelming preparation resources, emphasizing key traits and a structured approach. Highlights 🚀 The hiring process is cluttered with resources, making it hard to distinguish genuine candidates. 🔍 Key traits for early PMs include passion, ownership, integrity, and a data-driven mindset. 📊 Company maturity influences the need for experimentation and coaching in hiring decisions. 💡 An operating system for product management guides teams with best practices and frameworks. 🤝 Trust and context are crucial when applying frameworks rather than following them blindly. 🌱 Abhishek encourages continuous curiosity and a growth mindset for product managers. 🔄 Future episodes will delve deeper into these critical hiring and management topics.

In this insightful episode of Product Unfiltered, we sit down with Vijay Pitchumani, Director of Product at Okta, to explore his journey of taking products from zero to one in the fast-evolving identity and access management (IAM) industry. With over 10 years of experience in technology and product management, Vijay shares key lessons from his time at Okta, including: • His transition from a non-technical background into product management. • The process of launching Okta Identity Governance from scratch, and scaling it to success. • The importance of customer-first thinking and making tough decisions as a product leader. • The rise of AI in identity security and how Okta is adapting to new trends in the IAM space. • Advice for aspiring product managers on how to thrive in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned product manager or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you grow in your career. Learn how to build, scale, and lead products with confidence, just like Vijay! Check out the episode- https://www.pmunfiltered.com/post/the-zero-to-one-product-playbook-lessons-from-vijay-pitchumani-okta