Colin Matthews · 10 min read · AI & Product
How top PMs increase their leverage with AI
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Top PMs are increasingly using AI to prototype with real code, query data conversationally, and deploy AI-powered workflows. The article introduces the 'Become an AI-Native Builder' course and a three-ladder framework—personal, product, and systems leverage—to help PMs operate more effectively with AI by mid-2026. It also highlights live workshops and a track record of training 30,000 PMs to integrate AI into their workflows.
Key Takeaways
- PM roles are shifting from coordination to AI-enabled end-to-end task execution rather than just prototyping or productivity boosts.
- A new course, Become an AI-Native Builder, teaches PMs and non-technical teammates to use AI tools (e.g., Codex, Claude Code, Cursor) with real codebases and practical workflows.
- There are three ladders of leverage—personal, product, and systems—that guide how AI-native PMs operate to prototype faster, ship more effectively, and automate repeatable processes.
- Exclusive live workshops with leaders from OpenAI, Cursor, Linear, Replit, and Lovable offer hands-on practice for insiders looking to accelerate AI adoption.
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