Curious PM: AI Product Strategy & Build Lab Series

Stop Nodding Along When Engineers Talk About AI

Master both the tech and the strategy behind AI products.
Build 3 projects. Master frameworks. Make confident decisions.
Small cohort. Selective admission. Real transformation.

5-6 Hours/Week
3 Real Projects Built
Live Cohort Format
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⚠️ Limited Access - I personally vet each participant to ensure cohort quality

The Reality of Being a PM in 2025

Mon 10AM Tech Review
"Should we use GPT-4, Claude, or Gemini for our new chat feature?"
"Everyone's throwing around API names like I should know the difference. GPT-4 is $0.06 per 1K tokens, Claude is $0.015, but what's a token? Is cheaper better? What about context windows, rate limits, fine-tuning capabilities? I'm supposed to make a technical decision that affects our entire product architecture, but I don't even understand the basics."
Stakes: Technical architecture + $50K annual API costs
Tue 2PM Product Planning
"CEO wants AI features in our Q2 roadmap. What should we build?"
"Smart search? AI assistant? Content generation? Everyone has opinions but no framework. What metrics prove AI features are working? User engagement? Cost per query? Accuracy rates? I don't know what success looks like, so I can't prioritize features or measure if we're winning."
Stakes: Product strategy + resource allocation
Wed 3PM Strategy Session
"Every department wants AI integrated into their workflows immediately."
"Sales wants AI lead scoring, marketing wants AI content, support wants AI chatbots. It's AI sprinkle syndrome - everyone thinks adding AI will magically solve their problems. But AI has fundamentally changed how products are built and used. I need to understand the strategic implications, not just add features."
Stakes: Strategic focus + competitive positioning
Thu 4PM Industry Update
"Did you see OpenAI's latest model? And Google's response? Plus that new startup just raised $100M."
"New models, frameworks, and companies launch weekly. Everyone's talking about agents, RAG, fine-tuning, multimodal models. I can't connect the dots between all these developments and what they mean for our product strategy. Am I missing the next big wave or chasing shiny objects?"
Stakes: Future relevance + market timing

This Course Is For You If...

✅ You ARE:

  • An experienced PM feeling left behind by AI
  • Someone who's "struggled in corporate BS" and wants real skills
  • Ready to commit 5-6 hours per week to stay relevant
  • Willing to code (yes, actual coding) to truly understand AI
  • Looking for a long-term investment, not a quick fix
  • Tired of no-code hype and want deep understanding

❌ You're NOT:

  • Fresh out of college looking for your first job
  • Expecting a "no-code" or "prompt engineering" course
  • Looking for a quick certification to add to LinkedIn
  • Unable to commit consistent time each week
  • Hoping to avoid any technical learning
  • Seeking immediate job placement

Bottom line: This is for experienced professionals who want to be the best in their field and reap the benefits of staying ahead of the curve. If you're not ready to put in real effort, this isn't for you.

The Solution: Learn By Building

Learn How to Think About Product & AI

This isn't another course about "prompting ChatGPT better." You'll develop a thinking process that lets you see beyond the hype, understand what companies are actually doing, and build real AI products with confidence.

🧠 Develop AI thinking process for PMs
💬 Talk intelligently with developers
👀 See beyond hype to real strategies
🚀 Use AI for productivity efficiently
Technical Week
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Product Week
→
Technical Week
→
Product Week

Alternating technical and product weeks prevent overwhelm while building comprehensive skills

A Complete Support System for Deep Learning

My Promise to You

"I take great pride in the work I do - or else I don't do it. My promise: by week 12, you'll walk into any AI conversation with confidence, not confusion.

I keep these cohorts small because I want to see real transformation. When you invest here, you're getting my personal commitment to your growth."

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Weekly Live Foundation Sessions

Extended deep dives explaining the details of each topic. Not recorded lectures - real interaction.

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Group Discussions

Get diverse perspectives from a small group of experienced PMs navigating the same challenges.

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1:1 Mentorship

Personal sessions to fill gaps in your learning and address your specific challenges.

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Always-On Support

WhatsApp group, email support, and self-learning resources. Never feel stuck.

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Week 0: Tech Crash Course

Python basics, GitHub, databases, tech principles. No prior experience needed - we level the playing field before week 1.

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Lifetime Network

A carefully selected group who'll help you throughout your career. Small cohort = real relationships.

Your 12-Week AI Product Journey

Week 0 Optional

Tech Crash Course

Programming basics, GitHub, version control, databases, different languages, and how to get help with tech. Plant the programming mindset seed so by Week 4, you're ready to start actual coding with confidence.

Goal: Think like a programmer before you become one
Week 1 Technical

Fundamentals of LLMs

How training happens, how models think, multimodal capabilities, and what's behind ChatGPT's magic. Understand why certain prompts work and others fail so you can debug problems instead of just guessing with prompt engineering.

Goal: See inside the black box through hands-on exercises
Week 2 Product

AI Landscape & Strategy

Learn where AI features fit in product strategy and how companies actually launch, acquire users, and grow AI products. Research real companies to understand their strategic mindset and decode successful AI product patterns.

Goal: Develop strategic frameworks, not just feature wishlists
Week 3 Break

Strategic Break - Let It Marinate 🧠

Time to absorb all those LLM fundamentals and strategy frameworks before we dive into actual coding. All support channels stay open - 1:1 mentoring, group discussions, and help when you need it.

Week 4 Technical

APIs for AI

Dive into how real products use OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google APIs to build features and what capabilities make some implementations better than others. Learn to work with these APIs hands-on and understand the technical powers they unlock for product builders.

Project 1: AI Chatbot that connects to databases and external systems
Week 5 Product

How to Think About Product

Master core PM fundamentals - PMF, growth, UX, agile - then learn how AI changes these frameworks and decision-making processes. Get practical templates for roadmapping, user research, and prioritization that work in the AI era and apply immediately.

Goal: Apply proven PM frameworks to AI products with confidence + battle-tested templates
Week 6 Break

Project Reflection Break - Connect the Dots 🔗

You've built your first AI chatbot and learned how product frameworks apply to AI. Time to reflect on the technical-product bridge you just crossed and let those 'aha moments' settle before diving deeper.

Week 7 Technical

AI Limitations & Advanced Building

Understand AI's real limitations that companies don't discuss publicly - memory constraints, context limits, and when RAG vs fine-tuning actually makes sense. Learn why successful AI tools are built for specific use cases, not general purposes, and how to handle inevitable AI failures gracefully.

Project 2: Callable Voice Assistant with RAG memory
Week 8 Product

AI Productivity for PMs

Stop using AI just to write PRDs - unlock its full potential for prototyping, data analysis, workflow automation, Jira management, and team coordination. Learn practical ways to 10x your PM productivity through AI-powered systems that handle the tedious work so you can focus on strategy.

Goal: Transform from AI-assisted to AI-enhanced PM workflows
Week 9 Break

Integration Break - You're Getting Advanced 🚀

Two real projects built, AI limitations understood, productivity workflows mastered. Time to integrate everything you've learned before diving into the final advanced topics - agents and production systems.

Week 10 Technical

AI Agents

Cut through the agent hype and understand how they actually work - patterns, frameworks, where they shine and where they fail. Learn the difference between workflow automation and true agents, then build systems that make autonomous decisions instead of just following scripts.

Project 3: Autonomous Job Search Agent - monitors job sites, analyzes relevance, emails matches
Week 11 Technical

Evaluation & Monitoring

Understand how to evaluate non-deterministic AI systems at scale without manual testing - automated evaluation frameworks, production monitoring, and how real companies measure AI performance. Learn the complete workflow from AI development to production deployment that most people never see.

Goal: Master production AI evaluation like enterprise teams do
Week 12 Technical

Future of AI

Explore emerging protocols like Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) that enable AI systems to collaborate and share information seamlessly. Understand how different AI pieces will interact in an AI-driven world and develop your strategic thinking about where these developments are heading.

Goal: Form your own perspective on the interconnected AI future

3 Core Projects You'll Build

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AI Chatbot with Database Integration

Build a production-ready chatbot using OpenAI API that connects to databases and external systems. Learn how APIs work in practice and tackle real implementation challenges.

APIs • Database Integration • Production Systems
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Callable Voice Assistant with RAG

Build a voice assistant you can actually call on a phone number that uses RAG memory to track your life and work history. Experience AI limitations firsthand.

Voice AI • Phone Systems • RAG Memory
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Autonomous Job Search Agent

Build an intelligent agent that monitors job sites, analyzes relevance to your profile, and automatically emails you matching opportunities without human intervention.

Agent Architecture • Automation • Multi-step Workflows

By Week 12, You'll Be Able To...

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Speak Developer Language Fluently

No more nodding along. Understand tokens, context windows, RAG, fine-tuning, agents, and evaluations. Lead technical discussions with confidence.

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Decode AI Company Strategies

Understand what OpenAI, Anthropic, Google are really doing. Spot winning startups early. Make strategic bets based on technical reality, not marketing hype.

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10x Your PM Productivity

Auto-generate PRDs from interviews • Monitor competitors automatically • Synthesize research in minutes • Get intelligent code reviews • Create prototypes from wireframes. Real workflows, not prompting tricks.

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Measure AI Like a Pro

Run evals on models and agents. Detect hallucinations before users do. Build production monitoring systems. Make data-driven decisions about AI features.

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Ship Real AI Products

From idea to production deployment. Handle APIs, errors, scaling, and user experience. Build AI features that actually work at scale.

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Think Strategically About AI

Approach AI problems systematically. Know when AI is overkill vs necessary. Design features that solve real user problems, not just add AI buzzwords.

These aren't aspirational goals. Every graduate leaves with working code, proven frameworks, and real experience.

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Complete Learning Ecosystem

🤖 AI Platform Access

Premium access to leading AI platforms
API credits for hands-on project development
Advanced AI tools and frameworks

☁️ Technical Infrastructure

Cloud computing resources
Voice and communication services
Database and storage solutions

🛠️ Ongoing Support

1:1 technical mentorship
Development environment setup
Troubleshooting and debugging help

Philosophy: Every participant gets access to the same professional-grade tools used by AI teams at leading companies. No compromises on learning quality.

Ankit Aggarwal

Learn from a curious individual who gets it

Ankit Aggarwal

Tech background → Founder → Product leader. I'm an end-to-end individual contributor whose eyes still light up when discovering something new. Always curious, always building.

✓ 20+ years navigating corporate BS and building real products
✓ Built AI products from scratch in the last 2 years
✓ Still codes daily - not just a "strategy" person
✓ Committed to giving you direction and confidence with tech
5,217+
professionals have already learned AI strategies and tech fundamentals from my live sessions
26 webinars delivered over 2 years on AI + Product Management

What People Say About My Teaching

"Makes complex things click instantly"

"Dense material but never overwhelming"

"Teaches you to think, not memorize"

"Always there when you're stuck"

"Breaks down the 'why' behind everything"

"Question-driven learning that sticks"

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Why You Can't Afford to Wait

AI adoption is accelerating

78% of companies are using AI. The PMs who understand it are getting promoted. The ones who don't are getting left behind.

The knowledge gap is widening

Every day you wait, the technical concepts get more complex. Start now while the fundamentals are still manageable.

Your competition isn't waiting

Other PMs are already shipping AI features. In 6 months, "AI experience" will be a requirement, not a nice-to-have.

Apply for the Program

This isn't a course you simply purchase. It's a carefully curated cohort of ambitious Product Managers ready to master AI at a deep level.

I personally review every application to build the strongest possible learning community. Each participant gets personalized attention throughout the program.

The Selection Process

1

Initial Conversation

Reach out via WhatsApp or email to express your interest. Share your background and what drives you to master AI product management.

2

Brief Discussion

We'll have a short conversation about your goals, commitment level, and how this program aligns with your career trajectory.

3

Mutual Fit Assessment

I'll determine if you're ready for the rigor of this program, and you'll decide if this approach matches your learning style.

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Welcome to the Cohort

Once accepted, you'll receive program details, preparation materials, and join our pre-cohort community.

The Ideal Participant

💡 Intellectually curious and eager to understand the "why" behind AI
⏰ Can commit 5-6 hours weekly without exception
🎯 Has clear career goals that require deep AI understanding
🤝 Values collaborative learning and contributing to discussions
🚀 Ready to invest in long-term mastery, not quick wins

Ready to Transform Your PM Career?

Start the conversation. Let's explore if this is the right fit for your journey.

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Upcoming Cohorts

August 2025
(Summer)
Successfully Running
November 2025
(Fall)
Open
September 2025
For Waitlisted Applicants

Each cohort is intentionally small. Apply early to secure your spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm not technical - can I actually do this?

Yes! We start with fundamentals and build up. You'll code, but you're not becoming an engineer - you're becoming a PM who truly understands AI. No prior coding experience needed.

How much time does this require?

5-6 hours per week minimum. This includes live sessions, hands-on building, and group discussions. This commitment ensures you get the full value from the program and can keep pace with the cohort.

Will I be able to lead AI product decisions at work?

Absolutely. You'll understand technical trade-offs, speak confidently with engineers, and make strategic AI product decisions based on real understanding, not hype.

Is this just theory or will I build real things?

You'll build 3 real projects: an AI chatbot, a callable voice assistant, and an autonomous job search agent. Learning by building, not by reading slides.

What if I fall behind?

You get 1:1 sessions to clear doubts, lifetime access to materials, and a supportive community. Plus, we'll help with any tools or technical setup you need.

How do I know if I'm a good fit?

The best way is to have a conversation. Reach out, share your background and goals, and we'll explore together if this program aligns with your career trajectory.

The Cost of Waiting Is Your Relevance

Every week you delay is another week your peers pull ahead. Another week of nodding along in meetings.

Start Your Application

⚡ Summer cohort running successfully • September cohort for waitlisted • Fall 2025 open