Lessons from the Dot-Com Bubble: How Product Leaders Should Think About AI (with Greg Petroff)

The Product Manager

The times are changing, and AI is driving a major shift in how we approach product and leadership. It’s exciting, unpredictable, and inevitable—but how do we navigate this change?

Hannah Clark sits down with Greg Petroff, a design thought leader and seasoned executive, to discuss the tools, organizational shifts, and strategies that leaders need to adopt in this fast-paced era. Tune in to hear Greg’s insights on adapting to change and staying ahead in the AI-driven world.

Resources from this episode:

• Subscribe to The Product Manager newsletter
• Connect with Greg on LinkedIn
• Check out Greg’s Substack:  Improbable Futures

Chapters

1. Lessons from the Dot-Com Bubble: How Product Leaders Should Think About AI (with Greg Petroff) (00:00:00)

2. Meet Greg Petroff (00:01:21)

3. Lessons from the Dot-Com Era: Adapting to AI (00:02:08)

4. The Evolution of Roles in Product Development (00:03:15)

5. Navigating AI Tools in Product Development (00:06:51)

6. The Role of Research and AI in Product Development (00:11:09)

7. Adapting to Changing Roles and Expertise (00:19:45)

8. Generational Shifts in Leadership Styles (00:23:20)

9. Fostering Curiosity and High Standards in Teams (00:27:55)