{"podcast":{"title":"Product Pals","slug":"product-pals-7068925","podcast_index_feed_id":7068925,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f6dae0ac/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://linktr.ee/productpalspodcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41315395/41315395-1716842172947-f3f2aaf9b0124.jpg","author":"Charlotte Bian, Kiet Truong","episode_count":22,"summary":"Welcome to Product Pals. This is a space where product people come together to talk honestly about the work, the challenges, and everything in between. We share stories from our own journeys and from others in the product world. The moments that felt uncertain, the lessons that stuck, and the shifts that changed how we think and build. Product Pals is also a community. A place to feel supported, to learn from each other, and to remember that you are not navigating this alone. Whether you are experienced, just getting started, or somewhere in the middle, you are very welcome here. ☕️🍵🧋","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/product-pals-7068925"},"episode":{"title":"Commercial Mindset, AI and the Future of PM with Kurt Yang [Beyond the Build]","slug":"commercial-mindset-ai-and-the-future-of-pm-with-kurt-yang-beyond-the-build","published_at":"2026-03-25T20:25:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/product-pals-7068925/commercial-mindset-ai-and-the-future-of-pm-with-kurt-yang-beyond-the-build","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/product-pals-7068925","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/productpals/episodes/Commercial-Mindset--AI-and-the-Future-of-PM-with-Kurt-Yang-Beyond-the-Build-e3gomq8","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f6dae0ac/podcast/play/117250312/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-20%2F420464450-44100-2-40529507c08d8.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Product Pals, we sit down with Kurt Yang to explore why every PM needs a stronger commercial mindset. Kurt shares his journey from finance into product, unpacks the difference between commercial and digital product management, and reflects on how AI may reshape the future of the PM role. We also discuss: commercial mindset in product AI and the future of PMs ownership, accountability, and product leadership startup lessons and common mistakes frameworks, substance, and career growth A thoughtful conversation for product managers navigating change, ambiguity, and what comes next. About Product Pals Product Pals is where product people get real — exploring product craft, career growth, and the human side of building in tech. Follow and leave a review for more honest conversations with product leaders, builders, and operators navigating the real world of product management. Contact ProductPalsPodcast@gmail.com if you’d like to be part of the show. Guest enquiries, sponsorship opportunities, and feedback are always welcome.","meta_description":"In this episode of Product Pals, we sit down with Kurt Yang to explore why every PM needs a stronger commercial mindset. Kurt shares his journey from fina…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3759,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/product-pals-7068925/episodes/commercial-mindset-ai-and-the-future-of-pm-with-kurt-yang-beyond-the-build/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/product-pals-7068925/commercial-mindset-ai-and-the-future-of-pm-with-kurt-yang-beyond-the-build.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}