Exploring AI Integration in Product Management with Paul Heayn In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs welcomes Paul Heayn, a product manager at Peapod Digital Labs, who has been integrating AI into his work. The conversation covers Paul's professional background, his journey with AI, and his hands-on experience with tools like ChatGPT and N8N. They discuss the challenges and potential of automating workflows, the future impact of AI on roles within startups, and how to effectively integrate AI into existing processes. The episode serves as a practical guide for anyone looking to incorporate AI tools into their professional workflows. 

00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode 

02:22 Paul Heayn's Background and AI Journey 

03:32 Exploring AI Tools and Applications 

07:48 Challenges and Learnings in AI Implementation 

08:38 Future Prospects and Personal Reflections 

17:18 Navigating AI Tools and Resources 

21:02 Debating the Best Approach to Learning AI 

27:16 The Programming Genie Concept 

27:44 Challenges in Character Development 

28:22 Automation in Various Professions 

28:52 Building Personal Software Solutions 

30:19 Future of Vendor-Sold Software 

31:24 AI's Impact on Job Roles 

34:56 Choosing the Right AI Tools 

42:16 Practical Coding Tools and Automation 

46:11 Final Thoughts and Future Plans