Building Products: AI Tools and Side Projects for Product Managers

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we look at how AI is reshaping product management — and why side projects are becoming a career superpower for PMs.

You’ll learn:

• How AI tools can help you prototype, test, and launch ideas faster — even without a coding background
• Why side projects are one of the best ways to build your portfolio, learn new skills, and stand out in interviews
• The benefits (and limitations) of AI-driven product management, from predictive analytics to rapid experimentation
• The ethical and practical guardrails every PM should keep in mind when using AI in product development

If you’ve been curious about building something on the side or using AI to speed up your work, this episode gives you the mindset, tools, and inspiration to start now.