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How to Become, and Succeed as, an AI PM | The Marily Nika Episode

How to Become, and Succeed as, an AI PM | The Marily Nika Episode

The Growth Podcast · Aakash Gupta and Marily Nika

February 14, 20251h 27m

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Show Notes

Marily Nika, an AI PM at Google, reveals all strategies to transition into AI product management and standout in this role even without a technical background.

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We're covering:

Preview - 00:00:00

How AI PM Roles Differ at Big Tech Companies – 00:06:56

How Technical an AI PM Needs to Be – 00:08:08

Data Handling Responsibilities for AI PMs – 00:13:10

How PMs Can Improve Collaboration with Researchers – 00:18:06

Interviewing for AI PM Roles at Big Tech Companies – 00:22:08

The Role of a PhD in AI Product Management – 00:26:03

Optimizing LinkedIn for Aspiring AI PMs – 00:31:55

Roadmap to Becoming an AI PM – 00:37:05

Transitioning into AI Product Management – 00:40:52

The Process of Boomeranging Back to a Company – 00:44:00

AI Tools Every PM Should Know – 00:48:08

What It’s Like to Be an AI PM at Google – 00:57:46

How to Develop a Strong Product Strategy – 01:01:21

The Evolution of PM Roles in the Age of AI – 01:05:11

How PMs Can Stay Relevant in an AI-Driven World – 01:08:12

Balancing a Side Business with a Full-Time Job – 01:13:42

The Process of Creating a Course – 01:17:12

LinkedIn Tips for Aspiring AI PM Creators – 01:21:21

Lessons from Product Failures – 01:25:27

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Where to find Marily:

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Website

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Maven

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Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.

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We have some great podcasts coming from Abhishek Viswanathan (2x Former CPO: Qualtrics, Apollo.io), Shardul Mehta (Fmr VP PM at Amwell, Director at Capital One), and Aakash Gupta.

I’m so excited to share them with all of you.



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