Join Shobhit, founder of Intentional Product Manager, as he sits down with Karan M Gupta, CEO of Alice AI, to explore what it takes to lead and innovate in the age of AI.In this candid and insight-rich conversation, Karan shares lessons from his journey through multiple IPOs, global product leadership, and founding a cutting-edge AI startup. You’ll hear his take on building product orgs that scale, hiring and coaching high-performing PMs, and why talking to customers is still the most important skill in the AI era.Whether you're a rising PM or an experienced product leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights on navigating fast-moving tech, scaling AI-native products, and leading with clarity in a complex world.You’ll Learn:How to stand out in your product career—especially in AI-first environmentsThe biggest hiring mistake PM leaders make (and how to avoid it)Why voice AI is still misunderstood—and how Alice AI is changing thatKaran’s unique coaching approach for growing strategic PMsPractical advice on building privacy-first products for enterpriseHow to adapt (and thrive) as technology evolves at breakneck speedEpisode Breakdown:00:00 – Welcome + Introduction00:30 – Meet Karan M Gupta, CEO of Alice AI00:59 – Rapid-fire icebreakers01:55 – Leading across cultures and continents05:08 – How AI is shaping our daily lives06:46 – Karan’s journey from engineering to product leadership10:27 – The story behind founding Alice AI13:59 – Common myths in voice intelligence16:32 – Earning trust with large enterprise clients18:23 – Building privacy into product DNA9:04 – What Karan looks for when hiring PMs21:10 – Coaching product managers for long-term growth23:31 – AI’s accelerating role in product management25:44 – Staying adaptive in a rapidly changing tech landscape31:07 – Lightning round: leadership lessons & tools33:25 – Final thoughts + Shobhit’s closing takeawaysConnect with Shobhit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobhitchugh/ Connect with Karan M Gupta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanmg/www.intentionalproductmanager.com

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