People of Productboard
Making the right career choices has become far too complicated. At Productboard, we believe in 100% transparency, which is why we’re giving you a sneak peek into life at our company from the amazing people who make it what it is. On this podcast, we share honest views and experiences about life as a Productboarder, the work we do, and what excites and inspires us. We talk about what makes us tick, the challenges we’re thrilled to solve, the opportunities we’re pursuing, and so much more. We are on a mission to build products that matter, together.
People of Productboard
The evolving role of product managers in AI-first teams (with Dominik Ilichman)
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What does it take to grow into product leadership in the age of AI, and help shape how product managers work in the future? This episode explores exactly that.
We sit down with Dominik Ilichman, Senior Product Manager at Productboard, for an honest and inspiring conversation about career growth, AI-first product development, and the evolving partnership between product, design, and engineering.
With a background in law, experience at Meta, and now a key role in shaping Productboard Spark, Dominik shares his unique journey into product management and what he’s learning while building in one of the fastest-changing areas of tech.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Dominik went from law to product management
- How AI tools like Spark, Cursor, and Claude Code are changing the way he works
- Why great product specs matter more than ever in the age of AI
- How Productboard’s triad model helps product, design, and engineering build better together
- What he looks for in today’s product-minded engineers
- Why continuous AI experimentation is essential for anyone in tech
Whether you’re a product manager, engineer, or someone curious about building AI-powered products, this episode offers a thoughtful look at what the future of product work can look like.
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