This week, I’ve been reflecting on a private Mighty Capital roundtable we had recently with our AI Council. The discussion centered on one of the most urgent questions facing product leaders today: what does it mean to build products in the AI era?
The consensus was clear: traditional product management is evolving into product building, where competence, judgment, alignment, and autonomy define the work. Frameworks shared in the discussion highlighted a shift from measuring time spent in tools to measuring real value created for customers.
What struck me most was how product leaders are grappling with alignment, both inside their organizations and with end users. The group also agreed that regulations are essential to prevent false marketing and to build trust in AI products.
This kind of dialogue is why our councils exist. They provide a trusted space for product leaders to compare frameworks, share challenges, and set the agenda for what comes next.
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