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29: How AI Simplified Competitive Swimming for Parents (with Flora Wu)

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THE GUEST

Flora Wu is a trailblazing program management leader redefining what’s possible at the intersection of technology and AI. With over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams at Microsoft and Seagull Scientific, she has delivered groundbreaking results—migrating enterprises to cloud solutions, driving 80% efficiency gains, and slashing crash rates by 12% in flagship software releases. With a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Washington, Flora has been learning the best ways to leverage AI-driven strategies to tackle complex challenges. An innovator, builder and collaborator, she’s shaping the future of program and product management through cutting-edge technology.

THE SUMMARY

The Power of Hands-On Learning 🚀: Flora’s transition into AI started with practical projects that tackled real problems. Tools like ChatGPT were instrumental in accelerating learning and getting her started on building impactful solutions.

Problem-Solving With AI 💡: Flora created a swimming coach bot to simplify complex logistics for parents in competitive swimming. By using custom GPT models, she streamlined schedules, rules, and updates—saving time and reducing confusion for parents and coaches alike.

Turning Frustration Into Innovation ✨: Personal pain points, like managing swim meet logistics for her children, sparked Flora’s motivation to explore AI. Her work highlights how lived experiences can inspire tech solutions that benefit entire communities.

Learning AI From Scratch 🌟: Flora emphasizes the importance of guided learning combined with hands-on experimentation. Online resources, structured courses, and capstone projects provided the accountability and depth she needed to succeed.

Advice for Aspiring AI Enthusiasts 🔑: Start with tools like ChatGPT to build familiarity with AI, then take it further with structured programs that offer project-based learning and mentorship. Deadlines and real-world applications are game-changers.

THE SHOW

Weekly conversations with the AI’s top product leaders. Join Polly Allen as she discovers the paths to success in the world of AI.

THE LINKS

Have a question you want us to answer? Send it through to [email protected]

Flora Wu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/floraflorawu/

My links

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollymallen/⁠

AI Career Boost: ⁠https://www.aicareerboost.com/⁠

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For more on building AI products and careers, along with early course announcement and special pricing, subscribe to the AI Career Boost mailing list at https://aicareerboost.com/interested

THE GUEST

Flora Wu is a trailblazing program management leader redefining what’s possible at the intersection of technology and AI. With over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams at Microsoft and Seagull Scientific, she has delivered groundbreaking results—migrating enterprises to cloud solutions, driving 80% efficiency gains, and slashing crash rates by 12% in flagship software releases. With a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Washington, Flora has been learning the best ways to leverage AI-driven strategies to tackle complex challenges. An innovator, builder and collaborator, she’s shaping the future of program and product management through cutting-edge technology.

THE SUMMARY

The Power of Hands-On Learning 🚀: Flora’s transition into AI started with practical projects that tackled real problems. Tools like ChatGPT were instrumental in accelerating learning and getting her started on building impactful solutions.

Problem-Solving With AI 💡: Flora created a swimming coach bot to simplify complex logistics for parents in competitive swimming. By using custom GPT models, she streamlined schedules, rules, and updates—saving time and reducing confusion for parents and coaches alike.

Turning Frustration Into Innovation ✨: Personal pain points, like managing swim meet logistics for her children, sparked Flora’s motivation to explore AI. Her work highlights how lived experiences can inspire tech solutions that benefit entire communities.

Learning AI From Scratch 🌟: Flora emphasizes the importance of guided learning combined with hands-on experimentation. Online resources, structured courses, and capstone projects provided the accountability and depth she needed to succeed.

Advice for Aspiring AI Enthusiasts 🔑: Start with tools like ChatGPT to build familiarity with AI, then take it further with structured programs that offer project-based learning and mentorship. Deadlines and real-world applications are game-changers.

THE SHOW

Weekly conversations with the AI’s top product leaders. Join Polly Allen as she discovers the paths to success in the world of AI.

THE LINKS

Have a question you want us to answer? Send it through to [email protected]

Flora Wu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/floraflorawu/

My links

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollymallen/⁠

AI Career Boost: ⁠https://www.aicareerboost.com/⁠

  continue reading

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