Dr. Nancy Li - Director of Product

7.4 MILLION people enrolled in AI courses in 2024.

The AI skills race is officially accelerating.

But while most people are scrambling to catch up…
people like Jason are already winning.

Jason just started a new role as VP of AI Product Management at a major financial institution.

His background?
👉 Digital product management
👉 NOT years of AI or coding experience

He didn’t wait for the “perfect time.”
He didn’t disappear for years to learn to code.

Instead, he learned the RIGHT AI skills companies are paying premium salaries for.

That’s exactly what we’re teaching in our FREE AI Product Management Workshop.

📅 Tuesday, Jan 13 & Wednesday, Jan 14
⏰ 8:30 PM EST

What you’ll learn:
- How to transition from traditional PM roles to AI PM (like Jason)
- The 5 traits companies look for in AI PM candidates
- Our proven framework that launched 50+ AI products in 18 months
- How to position yourself for VP-level AI roles

The urgency is real:
📊 63% of employers say the AI skills gap is their #1 growth blocker
📊 61% of workers say they need AI training now

FINAL spots filling fast!
We will NOT increase capacity beyond 100 attendees.

👉 Claim your spot here:
www.pmaccelerator.io/AIPM

The question isn’t if AI will change PM careers.
It’s whether you’ll be ready when it does.

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Dr. Nancy Li - Director of Product

From Program Manager to AI Product Founder in 11 Weeks

Meet Kin Hai — a seasoned Program Manager with 8+ years in Silicon Valley.

Despite all his credentials, Kin realized there’s a big difference between understanding AI and shipping AI products. He needed hands-on experience building real products.

That’s when he joined our AI PM Bootcamp.

The result? He’s now the Founder & CEO of Mira AI Assistant, launching February 2026.

Kin says it best:
"If you want to make the shift into PM — or AI PM — this program is where you go from learning to launching, from 0 to 1."

👏 Huge congrats to Kin! And for anyone looking to take that leap into product management, this is proof that the right hands-on experience can change everything.

Curious about how the AI PM Bootcamp works?

Check out the syllabus and preview what your journey will look like — building an AI product with a team of developers and designers.

Download the syllabus here: www.pmaccelerator.io/AI-PM-course

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Dr. Nancy Li - Director of Product

AI will displace 92 MILLION jobs by 2030.

But here’s what most people miss:

💡 AI will CREATE 170 MILLION new jobs.
That’s a net gain of 78 MILLION roles.

Companies aren’t waiting.

What’s already happening:
→ 99% of organizations have implemented AI
→ 50% of employers pay AI specialists 25–100% salary premiums
→ 80% of companies plan to upskill their workforce with AI training

AI isn’t just eliminating jobs.
It’s transforming them.

⚠️ Meanwhile:
66% of global firms expect to slow entry-level hiring due to AI.
Career paths are changing—fast.

So what do companies want right now?

✅ Track record of launching AI products
✅ Strong problem-solving skills
✅ Clear communication & collaboration

That’s exactly why I’m hosting a FREE AI Product Management Workshop:
“How to Become an AI Product Manager in 90 Days — Even Without AI Experience or Coding Skills”

🗓 Tuesday, Jan 13 OR Wednesday, Jan 14
⏰ 8:30 PM EST

Inside the workshop, you’ll learn:
🔹 Latest AI PM hiring trends at Google, Apple & AI startups
🔹 How AI is reshaping product development
🔹 The 5 traits that separate AI PMs from traditional PMs
🔹 How to launch an AI PM career—or your own AI company

Whether you’re an aspiring PM or an experienced one, this session gives you a real path toward six-figure AI PM roles.

Limited to 100 people.
Once it’s full, registration closes.

If you want:
- a shorter version
- a more controversial hook
- or emojis dialed up/down

Secure your spot now: www.pmaccelerator.io/AIPM

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Dr. Nancy Li - Director of Product

What really stops most people from becoming a Product Manager?

It’s not experience.
It’s not age.
It’s not background.

👉 It’s confidence.

Most people ask the wrong question:
❌ “Can I become a Product Manager?”

The right question is:
✅ “This is a MUST. So HOW do I make it happen?”

Once you decide it’s a must, everything changes.

You stop debating yourself.
You start learning what product management actually is.
You identify your transferable skills.
You push yourself to the next level—step by step.

That’s how we’ve seen students:

- Who never imagined they could become a Meta Product Manager—and did
- Who were 6 months pregnant, working as a Business Analyst—and transitioned into PM within 2 months

A new year doesn’t change your life.
A decision does.

If 2026 is the year you break into Product Management,
make it a must, not a maybe.
Focus on the how, not the doubt.

Ready to take the first step?

Watch my free masterclass where I teach How to Create a Product Portfolio in 14 Days to Land Any AI or Traditional Product Manager Role: www.pmaccelerator.io/masterclass

Let’s make 2026 a must and how.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 1

Dr. Nancy Li - Director of Product

Urgent hiring: 𝐀𝐈/𝐌𝐋 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 at 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧

Phaedon is now hiring an AI/ML Engineer, and this role sits right at the intersection of AI, cloud engineering, and product development.

You’ll be:

- Designing and deploying AI-powered data products that solve real business problems

- Taking POCs → production using AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, and cloud-native architectures

- Building RAG systems, scalable data pipelines, and production-grade AI solutions

- Working directly with clients, translating business needs into technical and product requirements

- Owning quality with CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and MLOps best practices

This is not a back-room role.

You’ll collaborate with product, analytics, and client teams—and see your work drive real impact.


📍 Location: Minneapolis (North Loop)

🏢 Hybrid: 3 days in-office

If you’re an AI/ML engineer who:

- Enjoys shipping production systems

- Knows AWS deeply

- Can communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

- Thrives in a consulting or client-facing environment

This could be a great next step.

If you're interested or know someone who'd be a great fit, feel free to reach out!

👉 LIKE this post and DM me with the job title and company, and I'll ensure your resume gets straight to the hiring manager.

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Dr. Nancy Li - Director of Product

“I had ZERO PM experience—and got my first PM offer in 3 months.”

Meet Jill Gao.

She’s now a Senior Product Manager at a crypto fintech startup.
But before PM, she spent years at Morgan Stanley as an equity registrator.

Like many career switchers, Jill:
- Loved tech and creative work
- Had no formal PM background
- Felt lost, anxious, and unsure if her past experience even mattered

Then she joined PMA.

Here’s what made the difference for her:

✅ A clear job search strategy
Instead of applying everywhere, we focused Jill’s search on fintech, where she could leverage her finance background.
→ Result: her first PM offer within 3 months

✅ Hands-on mentors
Our mentors helped her craft her stories, sharpen her answers, and build confidence through live sessions and feedback.

✅ A real PM community
Mock interviews with other PMs-in-training meant her first real interview didn’t feel like her first.
She wasn’t alone—and that changed everything.

💬 “Having a community to go through the interview process with me made a huge difference.”

If you’re:
- Aspiring to become a PM
- Worried your past experience is “not relevant”
- Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your job search

Jill’s story is proof: your background is not a weakness—it’s leverage.

Watch her story here: https://youtu.be/2Yq2P9BGoC0

And if you’re reading this and want to follow the same path — you can.

Join my free masterclass and learn exactly how to land your first PM role—even with no experience.

You’ll learn:
🔹 A 14-day blueprint to build a winning product portfolio
🔹Proven methods to land 10x more interview opportunities
🔹Get access to ready-to-use templates recruiters can’t ignore

Claim your seat now before it’s full: www.pmaccelerator.io/masterclass

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Dr. Nancy Li - Director of Product

Mock PM Interview: Designing a Grocery Store App

Ever wondered what a real product management interview looks like?

In our latest session, I had the pleasure of doing a mock interview with Crystal Song, a PM at YouTube (formerly at Intuit), who successfully transitioned from consulting into product management. She walked us through how to tackle a common interview challenge:

"Design an app for a grocery store."

Most PM interview questions like this are open-ended and tricky. There’s no one-size-fits-all framework, which can make it hard to know where to start.

Here’s what we covered in the session:

1️⃣ 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 – identify key users (hippie shoppers vs. luxury shoppers) before jumping into features.

2️⃣ 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 – before, during, and after their store visit.

3️⃣ 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐌𝐕𝐏 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 – focus on high-value, low-effort solutions first. For this case:
- Personalized marketing catalog
- Smart product recommendations
- Fast & efficient checkout

Crystal demonstrated how to structure her thought process, balance user value vs. effort, and present a clear, actionable solution—all crucial for standing out in PM interviews.

💡 Takeaway: 𝐹𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡, 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑧𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑘 𝑒𝑛𝑑-𝑡𝑜-𝑒𝑛𝑑. That’s how top PMs ace interviews.

Listen while commuting, walking, or zoning out at the gym:
🎧 Spotify: lnkd.in/e3mMjRaE
🎧 Apple: lnkd.in/dZ9c6Cbq

Ready to ace your FAANG product management interviews?

Get the top 50 interview questions used by tier-1 companies and land an offer in the next 60 days.

👉 Download the FREE Interview Database: www.pmaccelerator.io/50FAANG

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Dr. Nancy Li - Director of Product

1 in 3 women worldwide experience domestic violence or sexual abuse.

Let that sink in.

This is a silent crisis. Underreported. Unspoken. And for too long, unsolved.

🎙️ On the Product Insider Podcast, I sat down with Diwakar Sharma, CEO & co-founder of Kyrah AI, to talk about about how he built this AI product in our AI PM Bootcamp to detect emotional and psychological abuse early—before it escalates.

Some facts that stopped me in my tracks:
- 80% of abuse starts with psychological control before becoming physical
- Only 1% of victims ever seek professional help
- Abuse doesn’t discriminate by gender, career level, or social status
- Many victims don’t even realize abuse is happening—it feels like “normal conflict”

💡 What Kyrah AI is doing differently
- A private, AI-powered emotional safety tool
- Detects abusive patterns through journaling & conversation
- Built with strict safety guardrails, consent, and privacy by design
- Already gaining attention from nonprofits and the United Nations

This conversation was deeply personal for me.

I’ve always believed that being independent, career-driven, and “strong” makes you immune.

I was wrong.

Abuse can happen to anyone. And recognizing the pattern early can save lives—not just yours, but your children’s too.

Kyrah AI is also a real example of how AI products with purpose can be built fast:
🔹 From idea → MVP in ~3 months
🔹Built with a team of developers, designers, and data scientists in our AI PM Bootcamp
🔹Early adopters before full launch
🔹Real-world impact, not just demos

If you believe technology should protect people, not just optimize metrics, this episode is for you.
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqlNE...

Share this podcast, and Kyrah AI. You never know whose life you will impact.♥

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Dr. Nancy Li - Director of Product

What to Expect in Salary When You Become a Director of Product 💸

Let’s break down what a Director of Product Management can earn at major tech companies across the U.S.

🌉 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 (𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨)

- 𝐵𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑦: ~$250K/year (according to PESA)
- 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑂𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠: Significant portion of total compensation, tied to team and company performance. High-performing teams can result in much higher payouts.
- 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: ~$400K/year (base + ~$150K stock options)

At senior levels, your 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, not just the base salary.

🗽𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: 𝐇𝐮𝐛𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭 (𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧)

- 𝐵𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑦: ~$200K on average (can vary depending on stock allocation)
- 𝐵𝑜𝑛𝑢𝑠 & 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑂𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠: Director-level bonuses can reach ~40% of base, and stock options grow significantly if the company performs well. For comparison, PMs or Senior PMs typically get ~20% bonus and smaller stock grants.
- 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: ~$250K–$300K/year

Most of a Director of Product’s earnings are 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, making bonus and stock options a major part of total compensation.

Overall, whether you’re on the West Coast or East Coast, moving into a Director of Product role means:
- Base salary is strong, but equity and bonuses drive most of your income
- Performance of your team and company significantly impacts total pay
- Compensation packages vary by location and company strategy

Want to take control of your compensation in 2026?

Check out my “𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐝-𝐨𝐟-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫” to plan your next move strategically and make sure you’re maximizing your pay.

Don’t leave money on the table —Get your copy today:
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Dr. Nancy Li - Director of Product

Did you know a manager-level salary can be anywhere from $80K to $500K? 😲

Here’s why the range is so wide:

1️⃣ Location matters

West Coast companies typically pay 30% more than East Coast ones, partly because the cost of living is higher.

2️⃣ Company type matters

Big tech (FAANG: Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google) often offer stock options, which can grow quickly and significantly boost your total compensation.

3️⃣ Experience & level matter

Entry-level managers earn very differently from directors or senior managers. Startups vs. established companies also make a big difference.

In short: your salary depends on location, company, level, and equity. If you’re thinking about your next role, make sure to consider all these factors — not just the base pay!

💡 Pro tip: Always look at the total compensation package, including stock and bonuses, to really understand what you’re earning.

Want to know what salary you should be aiming for?

I created a Product Manager Salary Table that gives you customized salary strategies based on your years of experience.

Download it here: www.pmaccelerator.io/pm-salary-strategy

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