188. Mastering AI in Product Workflows: Real-World Advice from Mustafa Kapadia

🎙️ Can AI really empower product managers, or just replace them?

In this thought-provoking episode of the Productized Podcast, host Pedro Ganço sits down with Mustafa Kapadia, product leader and AI strategist, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the role of product managers.

They break down:

➡️ How AI can streamline daily tasks

➡️ Why context is key in prompting

➡️ What a good AI playbook actually looks like

➡️ How to work with AI agents for automation

➡️ Why we’ll need more PMs in the future of product work

Mustafa shares practical advice, frameworks, and mindset shifts for PMs who want to use AI intelligently, not just experimentally.

Whether you’re new to AI or already testing tools like ChatGPT or Claude, this conversation is a must-listen for any product leader ready to grow with the future.

📌 Chapters:

02:51 The Role of AI in Daily Tasks

05:34 AI as a Tool for Enhanced Creativity

08:02 Decision Making: Human vs AI

10:56 Practical Applications of AI for PMs

13:30 Framework for Effective AI Prompting

16:06 Real-Time AI Analysis in Product Management

22:46 The Power of AI in Product Management

26:02 Creating a Playbook for Effective AI Use

28:45 Aligning Projects with OKRs

34:07 Understanding AI Limitations and Capabilities

37:36 Synthetic Users: A New Approach to User Research

43:25 Differentiating Yourself as a PM with AI Skills

44:32 Embracing AI: The Need for Skill Development

47:20 The Evolution of AI Usage: From Basics to Mastery

48:12 Understanding Agentic AI: The Future of Automation

55:46 The Future of Product Management: More Jobs or Less?

🔗 Connect with Mustafa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapadiamustafa/

🔗 Newsletter: echo-point.com

🔗 AI Prompt Framework: https://mustafakapadia.substack.com/p/pms-ultimate-ai-prompt-framework

🔗 Connect with Pedro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedroganco/

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