This time, the Productwerker podcast discusses AI tools for product management. Tim Klein talks with Alexej Antropov, the developer of the so-called AI Radar. This radar provides a structured overview of the many AI tools in product management. Antropov explains in the podcast how he created this overview from his experience and intensive research, giving product owners and managers a market overview of the most important AI tools in the fast-paced world of AI technologies.
The AI Radar is structured according to roles and use cases in product development. Whether you are a designer, product owner, engineer, or part of a team, the radar helps to discover relevant tools and assess their maturity. It includes not only established applications like Microsoft Copilot but also experimental and promising tools. His motivation is to increase the innovative power of teams and integrate AI into everyday work in a pragmatic and practical way.
Using artificial intelligence without losing track, Alexej Antropov emphasizes that using AI tools can not only increase efficiency but also open up completely new possibilities, such as quickly creating prototypes or analyzing user interviews. A special focus is on how companies can unlock the potential of AI without getting lost in its complexity. Antropov recommends an iterative approach: start small, experiment, and learn.
The radar itself is a dynamic project that evolves through continuous feedback and newly discovered tools. Antropov sees it as a community tool that also thrives on contributions from other product people. Privacy and European legislation are important criteria for him when selecting tools, making the radar particularly attractive for companies in the EU.
Product people dealing with AI have the opportunity not only to work more efficiently in product management but also to develop new skills early on. But how do you start using AI? The podcast guest advises: Just do it! Everyone has to start somewhere. His tip is: Approach the topic at your own pace, just make sure you start. The AI Radar provides valuable guidance and a good starting point. It invites you to be curious and actively use the possibilities of AI.
Alexej Antropov has already presented his AI Radar in an English talk, detailed on his website. Miro in AI use, including a link to prototyping and a post by Alexej Antropov, can also be found there.
For those who have further questions for Alexej Antropov or can recommend good AI tools for product management that he does not yet have on his radar, the best way to reach him is through his LinkedIn profile or by email. His website and newsletter can be found at beyondbacklog.de.
The current edition of the podcast is also available on the Productwerker blog: “Which AI Tools for Product Management are useful? The AI Radar helps!”.
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