AI is being much talked about. And for Product Managers and leaders, there’s a world to explore out there.
And the first step to understanding the spectrum of AI applications is to start utilizing them in your day-to-day mostly for Productivity reasons before you can dive into more nuanced applications of it.
I went through a list of 30+ tools (related to daily productivity, better product discovery, delivery and effective collaboration) and selected the top 10 that I find the most interesting and worth trying out. I want to give two caveats before we dive into these tools:
I do not have any commercial or other form of association with the 10 tools mentioned. So, the list is unbiased. Make your own decision.
I do not mention ChatGPT, Google Gemini and other usual suspects in this list since I believe the audience would already be using them.
So, what can you expect today?
I will walk you through AI 10 tools that can solve below 10 problems for you:
Rapidly visualizing product ideas and creating prototypes without coding
Bridging the gap between product management and technical development
Streamlining bug reporting and analysis
Capturing and sharing key insights from numerous meetings
Managing communication across multiple channels efficiently
Accessing quick, reliable answers for diverse product-related queries
Crafting comprehensive Product Requirement Documents (PRDs)
Prioritizing features and managing product roadmaps effectively
Visualizing product concepts and workflows swiftly
Making data-driven decisions through accessible predictive analytics
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[Productivity Hack] We found this generative AI tool that creates how-to videos that are user ready in seconds.
What we like about it:
→Instant storyline: after I recorded my explainer video, the AI instantly created a structured storyline with the key highlights.
→Multi-language translations: I’m able to translate my video into over 40+ languages in just a click.
→Easy sharing: as a link, PDF, MP4, or HTML—whatever worked best.
→Seamless Integrations: Integrated directly with Zendesk, Notion, Slack, Salesforce, and more.
So, let us dive into the list right away:
Product managers often struggle with quickly visualizing their ideas or creating prototypes for user testing. v0.dev solves this problem by offering an AI-powered design tool that can generate functional UI components and layouts from text descriptions.
I recently tried v0.dev's text-to-UI feature (to design a AI travel planner) and was impressed by how quickly it translated my product concept into a workable prototype. The ability to instantly visualize ideas is a game-changer for product ideation. I recommend exploring its component library to see how it can speed up your design process.
v0.dev helps product teams rapidly create and iterate on design concepts without extensive coding knowledge. Its standout features include:
AI-generated React components from natural language descriptions
Real-time preview and editing of generated code
Export options for popular frameworks like Next.js and Remix
Pricing: v0.dev is currently in beta and free to use for individuals, with potential paid plans in the future.
2. devin.ai
Product managers often need to collaborate with developers but may lack deep technical knowledge. devin.ai bridges this gap by providing an AI-powered coding assistant that can help product managers understand and contribute to technical discussions.
I found devin.ai's code explanation feature particularly interesting as it helps when reviewing pull requests. It could help PMs grasp the technical implications of changes without constantly interrupting developers. Try using it to draft technical requirements – you might be surprised by its accuracy.
devin.ai assists product teams by offering:
Code explanation in non-technical terms
Suggestion of potential features or improvements
Assistance in writing user stories and technical requirements
Pricing: devin.ai offers a free tier for individual use, with paid plans starting at $19/month for additional features.
Identifying and communicating bugs effectively is a common challenge for product managers. Jam streamlines this process by providing an AI-powered bug reporting and tracking system.
I tried using Jam's AI-powered bug analysis feature, and it's significantly reduced the time I spend on bug triage. The automatically generated summaries are surprisingly accurate. I suggest trying out its integration capabilities to streamline your existing workflow.
Jam helps product teams by:
Automatically capturing screen recordings and system information
Using AI to analyze and categorize reported issues
Facilitating clear communication between product and development teams
Key features include:
AI-generated bug summaries and reproduction steps
Integration with popular project management tools
Collaborative workspace for discussing and resolving issues
Pricing: Jam offers a free plan for individuals, with team plans starting at $10/user/month.
