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What’s new from Coach Pri?

I'm working on some exciting things the past few weeks - such as planning for podcasts to go to, collaborating with Exponent on youtube videos, exploring creating a virtual Product-with-Pri Community in Kajabi, and figuring out how to create a free trial of my digital course! 

Learning never stops! 😇 While I added a whole week of AI PM up-skilling & Interview Prep to the program I run, I also went ahead and started my own up-skilling journey on the Agentic AI side, and took a 2 week agent-building course!

And yes, I’m still working on hiring that part-time marketing manager - if you know someone please refer them to me, and I can share the JD with them 😁 

Some key highlights:
✅ Our in-person Product-with-Pri Community Meetup is this THURSDAY May 1st! ✅ I just recorded a client story video with an amazing client Christie V.! The short video (7 mins) is here, and the full video is here - it is full of insightful tips on her job search, including how she 4X-ed her interviews post program!
 
Just 3 spots left for our next PM Level-Up cohort kicking off May 6th (Registration ends this FRIDAY May 2nd!) (Please refer someone you think could be a good fit - I do offer a referral bonus 😉 ).

Curious to see if or how the PM Level-Up program can help YOU build confidence and grow your PM career, including moving to an AI PM role?

👉 Book a free 15 min career strategy call today!

🥳 THURSDAY, MAY 1st - PM Community Meetup + “Supercharge your job search with LLMs” Masterclass : 
Join us Thursday, May 1st from 5:30 - 7:30 pm PST for our in-person “Product-with-Pri” PM Community Meetup, right here in North San Jose/Berryessa! 

This is your chance to get clear on your career strategy and define it with the help of LLMs + the proven process of an experienced coach. We will have warm beverages, networking, and fun!

Only 20 spots max due to venue size limitations.

👉 Sign up before it’s too late - Register here.

Product Management News & Industry Trends

🌍 4 Emerging trends PMs should track this week:

🩺 AI Is Reshaping Healthcare — Faster Than Expected
Google DeepMind and Mayo Clinic announced new AI models for early disease detection, while startups are building AI copilots for doctors.
Why it matters: PMs must navigate AI regulatory approvals while ensuring accuracy, trust, & explainability— as diagnostic tools and recommendations become AI-assisted.

💵 AI-Driven Finance Is Transforming Consumer Expectations
Fintech leaders like Stripe, Revolut, and JPMorgan Chase are rolling out AI-powered personal finance advisors and fraud detection engines.
Why it matters: PMs must design products that balance hyper-personalization with trust, transparency, and compliance—especially as customers expectations rise.

📉 Interest Rates and VC Funding Are Pressuring Product Decisions
Despite expectations of cuts, interest rates remain relatively high, and VC funding rounds are down 40% YoY.
Why it matters: PMs are under pressure to prioritize profitability, faster payback, and MVP efficiency. Goodbye moonshot features for now, hello near-term ROI 😅 

🌐 The AI "Open vs Closed" Model Battle Is Heating Up
Anthropic’s Claude 3 Opus, Meta’s Llama 3, and OpenAI’s GPT-5 are competing on openness, customization, and cost. Enterprises are starting to demand more open, customizable AI stacks to avoid vendor lock-in.
Why it matters: PMs must consider build-vs-buy AI decisions carefully—especially for B2B products where portability, IP ownership, and cost control are important concerns.

Who’s hiring (job postings from my network)

PM hiring remains strong 🔥 I’ve curated a list of roles from hiring managers & recruiters in my network. Apply directly or reach out if you’d like a referral!

• NBCUniversal – Hiring a Principal PM for Partnerships → HM Post

• Upstart – Hiring a Principal PM for Growth → HM Post

• Pinterest– Hiring a Staff PM for Agency Products (Ads) → HM Post

• Staffing firm – Hiring a remote Sr PM for Payments → Recruiter’s Post

• Sitelevel – Hiring a Sr. PM in financial operations in NYC → HM Post

• Walmart – Hiring a Staff PM for new trend-sensing design product → HM Post

• Lime – Hiring a Principal PM for rider growth → Recruiter’s Post

• Roamly (Insurtech) – Hiring a Sr. PM in Austin, Texas → HM Post

• Follow James Jordan for his headhunting startup Producto - they’re hiring for many Sr PM, Principal PM and similar roles for their clients across the U.S.

📍 More roles? Check out trueup.io/jobs!

PM Interview Tips of the Week - from a Client!

Based on the recent Client Success Story/interview with my client Christie V., who’s an amazing Senior/Experienced PM from an Ed-tech background of 10+ years…

Here are 6 interview tips that are helping her land more interviews, and get to more final round loops consistently:

1. Frame your answers: Before answering case or behavioral questions, outline your structure and your results/outcomes first. It shows clarity and leadership.

2. Highlight your real strengths: Own your skills — like strategic thinking or cross-functional leadership — even if your titles didn’t say “PM.”

3. Practice actively: Customize frameworks, sketch ideas, role-play with peers. Active practice is much more important than passive prep.

4. Upgrade your resume and LinkedIn: A strong profile can turn cold applications into interviews — without needing referrals.

5. Mention AI experience: Even if a role doesn’t ask for it, weaving in AI experience is a hidden advantage.

6. Stay true to your values: Walking away from the wrong opportunity clears space for the right one.

🚀 Watch this video for more tips from Christie on how to stand out in your PM interviews, and ace your job search!

Want to get deeper into how to apply these frameworks to real life case studies and examples? We cover these in-depth in the PM Level-Up program! Ask me, and I’ll give you a full review of our digital content library in Kajabi 😁 

👉 What’s your biggest challenge in your PM career right now? Reply and let me know – I’d love to help!

Whenever you’re ready, here are 2 ways I can help…