Product Management in the age of AI.
Are Vibe-Coded Repos Less Secure?
Many vibe coders lack a plan for security and code quality. Our research reveals the security gaps in AI-generated repositories.
The Vibe Coder Report
We conducted 85 automated interviews with vibe coders on Reddit to understand who they are and how they work. Here are the results.
The Method Matters
Now that Vibe Coding has been around for a while, we are starting to see patterns.
The Dumb Guy
My goal is to be the dumbest guy in the room.
What does it take to build and ship software in the AI era?
Like any job, there are three aspects to it:
What are they building?
“After examining hundreds of vibe coding projects, here is what the community is actually building and the patterns emerging.”
The One Thing You Must Do
― Marine General James Mattis***
I’m an Architect, What’s Your Superpower?
Here’s something I didn’t expect to happen: My architecture skills have become very relevant again.
AI Won’t Fix Your Bad Practices
DORA research shows AI tools amplify existing practices, good and bad. Why fixing your fundamentals matters more than adopting new AI toolchain.
The First To Go
Every team has that one brilliant but difficult tech wizard. AI is about to change their role in ways nobody is talking about.
Still True
Let’s add another item in the “things that were true before are still true” file.
What is Old is New Again!
Some things are just evergreen. Despite what you hear, AI does not make everything we already know about building software obsolete.
The New Bottleneck
AI speeds up development but simply moves the bottleneck. What that shift means for modern product management teams.
Great Idea? Who Cares?
People think good ideas are rare. They're not. Ideas are cheap and plentiful. Execution and delivery is rare and hard.
Why I Built a Sandbox with AI
Announcing: The Fictivize Project
Train your org or die
PMs are buried in requests from across the organization. Training your team to handle their own problems is the only way to scale.
Yes, Virginia, this is what a bubble feels like
Having lived through multiple tech bubbles, here is what the current AI hype cycle looks like from the inside and what history tells us.
ChatGPT Agent Mode Micro Review
ChatGPT's agent mode stands out for its simplicity among AI tools for product management. A micro review of what it does well and where it falls short.
What do Product Managers and Toddlers Have in Common?
Product managers and toddlers share one thing: we both ask why every six seconds. Here's why owning that question matters most.
Agile and the age of AI
Someone asked me yesterday if we can still use agile methods in the age of AI.
If it doesn’t suck, is it still vibe coding?
Can you produce high-quality software with AI? Exploring the reality of vibe coding and what it takes to build production-grade apps.
Claude Code Micro Review
Product managers are using Claude Code for PM tasks like document review. I tested whether a coding tool can handle non-coding workflows.
Here we go again
Key takeaways from an AI conference in San Francisco where speakers cited the MIT State of AI in Business report with eye-opening results.
Do You Have a Solution in Search of a Problem?
One of the most common mistakes in product management is building a solution in search of a problem. How to spot it and what to do instead.
The Time Trap
Your time estimates are wrong. Don’t try to fix them.
Yes, you do need Product Management
GenAI coding tools have sparked debate about whether product management is still needed. The answer is yes, and here is why it matters more than ever.
Users lie. Don’t fall for it.
Asking customers what they want is a classic product management mistake. Why users lie in interviews and how to get the truth instead.
In Defense of the Stack Rank
Many junior PMs struggle with prioritization. Stack ranking is the underrated skill that separates senior product managers from the rest.
Three Lies and the Truth: Silicon Valley’s Biggest Lies
After nearly thirty years in Silicon Valley, here are the three biggest lies the industry tells and the one truth that actually matters.
AI is the New Outsourcing
The tech industry keeps repeating the same patterns. AI adoption is following the exact same playbook as outsourcing did decades ago.
Sink or swim: Making the call
Guidance on how to transition from product manager to product leader. What it takes to make the leap and why few people talk about it.
Agents Don’t Think— That’s OK
AI agents don't truly think or reason, and that's fine. Why the AGI debate misses the point about what makes AI agents useful today.
Flying Without a Net: Requirements to Code (via Codex)
Taking requirements straight to working code with OpenAI Codex to test how far AI can go without human guardrails.
Why Autonomy Doesn’t Matter (Yet)
Most AI discourse fixates on agent autonomy, but that's the wrong thing to focus on right now. Here's what actually matters.
Is Claude Smarter than your Intern?
Testing Claude's ability to integrate with Jira via its query-based interface. Can an LLM handle real PM workflows like backlog analysis?
Avoid AI Regret
Early enterprise AI experiments are underwhelming. An Orgvue study reveals the gap between AI hype and reality, and how to avoid regret.
Lovable Micro Review
Continuing my AI toolchain experiment, I gave Lovable a one-shot prompt to build a complete application. Here is my micro review of the experience and results.
v0 Micro Review
I gave v0 by Vercel a one-shot prompt to build a complete application. A micro review of the experience and results.
What is an AI Agent?
What an AI agent actually is, how agents differ from microservices, and why semi-structured data makes agentic architecture new.
Why You Need an AI business Plan
Working with dozens of organizations on Agentic AI, it is clear that every company needs an AI business plan. Here is why and how to get started.