Start Before Ready
Chandrika SrivastavaI'm a product manager trying to build with AI. I'll share my learnings, struggles, and musings here.
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I'm finally convinced that PRDs are dead
After a brief hiatus, I’m back with issue #6 of to share some things that have been keeping me too busy to write. The release of Claude Design last week made me feel like the ground beneath my feet had shifted, which makes this a good time...
The High of Working with AI
Working with AI has made me busier than ever. This week I share some reflections on what that’s been like. Welcome to post #5.
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Using AI at work > Using AI in my personal life
In over a decade of being a PM, I’ve...
Ask questions like a 4 year old
This week I came close to buying a Mac Mini to test out OpenClaw. Then, I asked myself if that was really necessary at this point in my journey. It isn’t, so instead I made progress on my personal co-pilot. I also wrapped up and ’s Build A...
It's All About the Context
This week I built something I’ve wanted for a while: a meal planner that knows my family. Along the way, I learned several important concepts about working with AI. I also joined and ’s live course “Build AI Product Sense” which helped acc...
Agents, Advisors, and Cursor
Welcome to post #2 of . Thank you to all who have encouraged me to continue writing and exploring. Extra special thanks to those who reached out with advice, tips, and resources to keep me going. If you’re new here, welcome!
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