Navigating the Future of AI: What Product Leaders Need to Know with Ron Green

Product Chats | Pragmatic Institute: Navigating the Future of AI with Ron Green

In this episode of Product Chats, Ron Green, AI expert and Co-founder & CTO of KUNGFU.AI, joins host Rebecca Kalogeris to break down the latest AI advancements and their impact on product management. With nearly 30 years in AI, Ron has deployed cutting-edge solutions across multiple industries and brings a unique perspective on how product teams can leverage AI without getting lost in the hype.

Key Takeaways:

    • GenAI Took Even Experts by Surprise – Its simplicity, broadness, and power were unexpected, making it one of the most important breakthroughs in AI history.
    • Reasoning Models Are Changing the Game – AI can now reflect on its own outputs, cite sources, and solve complex problems in ways we’ve never seen before.
    • Real-World AI Use Cases – Learn which enterprise AI applications deliver value (and which ones to avoid).
    • How Product Leaders Should Approach AI – Don’t chase AI for AI’s sake. If it’s not solving a problem with at least 10x ROI, it’s not worth your time.
    • Best Practices for AI Integration – Start with bite-sized, high-impact experiments before scaling AI across your product.

Guest Bio:
Ron Green is an AI expert, serial entrepreneur, and Co-founder & CTO of KUNGFU.AI, where he helps companies deploy cutting-edge AI solutions across industries. With nearly 30 years of experience, Ron has worked in healthcare, government, retail, real estate, and financial services. He’s also the host of Hidden Layers: Exploring the People and Tech Behind AI, where he dives deep into the latest advancements shaping the industry.

ABOUT PRAGMATIC INSTITUTE:
Since 1993, Pragmatic Institute has provided training and professional development for product, design, and data professionals. Our comprehensive methods and Pragmatic Framework equip professionals with the skills to accelerate innovation, increase customer satisfaction, and bolster revenue. We offer online, in-person, and on-demand courses taught by industry experts with decades of experience.

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