Product Momentum Podcast · 2026-06-09 · 26 min
Mike Belsito has spent years at the center of the product management community. As the founder of Product Collective , a leader at Mind the Product , and now Head of Product Evangelism at Pendo , Mike has built a career around learning from product professionals and sharing those insights with the broader industry. In this episode of Product Momentum , Mike joins Sean and Dan for a discussion that is absolutely top of mind for today’s product leaders today: while artificial intelligence is transforming how products are built, timeless skills such as curiosity, judgment, and taste remain essential. In fact, he argues, these capabilities will become even more valuable as technology accelerates the pace of product development. Navigating AI Through Human-Centered Product Skills In doing research for a new book, Mike engaged many product leaders who had experienced previous periods of technological disruption - e.g., the rise of the internet, telecommunications, and mobile computing. Now dealing with AI-driven opportunities and uncertainties, many leaders point to the same enduring qualities that helped them and their teams adapt during earlier transitions.
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