This is ✨ You Are The Product ✨, a newsletter for product people who want to become AI product leaders. I share my experience, material, and advice to help you move up the career ladder and have fun while at it.
About the Author
Hey there! I'm Mirza (they/he), an AI Product Leader building autonomous systems that transform how businesses connect with their customers.
As an AI product leader at Zendesk, I lead a team creating solutions that automate up to 90% of customer service inquiries for global brands like Reddit, Vimeo, and Levi's. We're tackling fascinating challenges at the intersection of language understanding, business process automation, and human-AI collaboration.
This newsletter explores the rapidly evolving landscape of product management in the AI era. Each month, I share practical insights on:
Building AI products that deliver real business value
Leading product teams through technological transformation
Applying product thinking to your own career growth
Navigating ethical challenges in AI development
Creating more inclusive product environments
My perspective comes from over a decade leading product teams across diverse sectors, from Emmy-winning streaming platforms to unicorn fintechs and B2B SaaS companies. I've shipped everything from ML-driven lead matching systems to zero-training AI engines and full-thread email automation.
Whether you're a seasoned product leader navigating the AI revolution, an aspiring PM charting your career path, or a founder figuring out how to incorporate AI into your roadmap, I hope this newsletter provides value on your journey.
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You can find out more about me, see guest appearances, and other relevant links at mirza dot tech.
