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Navigating the AI revolution in Product Management. We explore new capabilities, tools, and the workflows of tomorrow.
Beyond the Hype
AI isn't just a feature request—it's a paradigm shift. We move past the buzzwords to explore how Artificial Intelligence fundamentally impacts the craft of product management. From investigating new agentic capabilities to mastering emerging tools, we define the workflows of tomorrow.
Exploratory Dialogues
Conversations that dig deep into the unknown rather than recycling surface-level trends.
Radical Honesty
Unfiltered discussions about what works, what doesn't, and the challenges of AI adoption.
Practical Insights
Actionable takeaways for modern product teams building in an AI-first world.
Who is this for?
Join a community of forward-thinking product professionals.
Building the next generation of tools and defining new interaction models.
Shaping the strategy of AI-native companies from day one.
Prioritizing responsibility over hype in execution and implementation.
Latest Episodes
View all episodesGrok Bot is expensive. Every cheaper agent still needs me in the chair.
Luis breaks down why a $30 Grok Bot seat beats cheaper agents on the rate card: it's the only one that finishes the job without you babysitting it. Maya pushes on whether that's worth the hidden compute bill. Read the full article: https://growthalchemylab.com/blog/grok-bot-is-expensive This episode is in DRAFT and has not been published yet.
Gemini 3.8 Flash is my new favorite. 3.7 got me there.
Luis breaks down why Gemini 3.8 Flash became the daily-driver model for agent work, and Maya presses on whether the extra cost of high mode is worth it. Read the full article: https://growthalchemylab.com/blog/gemini-38-flash-daily-driver This episode is in DRAFT and has not been published yet.
I Built More Agents. The Work Got Harder.
Episode 39: I Built More Agents. The Work Got Harder. Vercel's vision made one production agent easier to ship. The second agent reveals the hidden cost: shared context, permissions, handoffs, approvals, and proof. Hosts: Luis and Carina · Runtime: 11.3 minutes Chapters Cold open and introduction The second agent changes the job What production runtimes solve The hidden tax at the handoff The Agent Workplane Establish, Operate, Compound The small first test What comes next Sign-off Read the full article →
Luis Calderon
A product leader with a track record of driving growth at scale for companies like Intuit, Ancestry, and eBay. Luis combines deep technical expertise in AI/ML with a founder's mindset, having built and scaled SketchPop into a multi-million dollar e-commerce business.
Currently leading GrowthAlchemyLab, he helps organizations leverage AI not just as a tool, but as a strategic partner for decision-making and product innovation.