30: AI Is the Future of Product Development (with Matthew Wei)

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THE GUEST

Matt Wei has built a remarkable career in product management and agile transformation, driving impactful innovation at VMware Tanzu Labs. With experience delivering over 10 software products across six industries, Matt has transformed teams and modernized critical applications, boosting efficiency, user satisfaction, and organizational agility. Recently, he’s been expanding his expertise into AI, so he can further help organizations harness cutting-edge technology for real-world solutions. From improving government systems to accelerating Fortune 500 initiatives, Matt combines strategic vision with a hands-on approach to shape the future of digital transformation.

THE SUMMARY

Breaking Into AI 🚀: Hands-on learning is the best way to transition into AI. Dive into tools like ChatGPT, experiment with workflows, and troubleshoot to understand how AI can solve real-world problems.

Transforming Prototyping With AI 💡: AI accelerates prototyping, turning static designs into interactive, functional models. This enables faster iteration, real-world testing, and a more collaborative process with design and engineering teams.

AI in Enterprise Modernization 🤖: AI tools can slash software development timelines, automate compliance and security processes, and even perform user validation. Enterprises can achieve in days what once took months or years.

Collaboration in the AI Era 🌟: AI is blurring the lines between traditional roles like product management, design, and engineering. Building shared mental models and maintaining clear responsibilities are crucial for effective teamwork.

Lessons for Aspiring AI Product Leaders ✨: To succeed in AI product management, focus on experimentation, practical experience, and learning from failure. Transitioning to AI is about building confidence through action, not just theory.

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

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Matthew Wei

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

Spring Labs: https://springlabs.io/ 

My links

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

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