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Weekly Newsletter - 20th November 2024

Plus, Google’s secret to scaling AI – and why it starts with your data strategy.

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Sophie Bruxner-Randall
November 20, 2024

What’s Coming Up

Writer has raised $200 million in Series C funding, bringing its valuation to $1.9 billion. Co-led by Premji Invest, Radical Ventures, and ICONIQ Growth, this funding will accelerate Writer’s mission to transform enterprise-focused generative AI for secure, adaptive business solutions.

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Editor’s Essentials ✏️

Product Management by Lenny's Newsletter

Tal Raviv explores the evolving role of product managers, focusing on using AI and productivity systems. He underscores the importance of PMs developing personal methodologies to handle rising expectations. Key strategies include live task completion, asynchronous communication, Slack management, fostering team autonomy, and product scrapbooking.

Technology Management by Mind The Product

Five strategies for AIML product managers to innovate and simplify: focus on efficient processes, define LLM quality metrics, adopt a fail-fast approach, master prompt engineering, and incorporate privacy controls. These methods enhance product development, ensuring customer value, market fit, security, and compliance.

Leading Voices 📣

Andrei Lebed on LinkedIn: It’s wild how much can change in 20 months 🛸 Like what?

▶ I save 2-4 hours a week on wrap-ups, briefs, and reports.
▶ Create anything—emails, docs, presentations, images, videos, even podcases—with just one prompt.
▶ AI notetakers mean less back-and-forth, less typing, and more meaningful discussions for my team—leading to stronger relationships.
▶ Tasks that took weeks now take minutes: document verification, data sorting, call analysis, complex info querying, and more...
▶ In our brokerage and partnerships, AI is driving real impact and results from streamlined processes.

Industry Insights 🔎

Technology Sector by Tech Crunch

Writer, a generative AI startup, raised $200M at a $1.9B valuation to enhance its enterprise AI platform. The funding, led by major investors, will support product development and leadership in AI solutions. Writer's focus includes AI agents, customisable tools, and expanding its client base, including Salesforce and Uber.

Technology News Domain by The Verge

Particle is an innovative app using AI to organise and summarise news, offering users diverse perspectives and concise summaries. Developed by former Twitter leaders, it aims to reduce misinformation and enhance news consumption. Partnerships with major publishers bolster its credibility, positioning Particle as a promising tool for informed readership.

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ChatPRD - A Game-Changer for Product Managers

For CPOs looking to empower their teams or sharpen their edge, ChatPRD offers an AI-powered copilot designed specifically for product management. Whether you're crafting Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), setting goals, or brainstorming metrics, this tool promises to make the process faster, more efficient, and remarkably thorough.

Trusted by over 20,000 product managers and teams across startups and enterprises, ChatPRD streamlines the PM workflow by offering:

  • AI-Generated PRDs: From a simple idea to a polished requirements document in minutes.

  • Targeted Feedback: Get insights to refine your documents and improve your product narratives.

  • Custom Templates: Use your own formats or leverage professionally designed options.

  • AI Coaching: Enhance your PM skills with guidance tailored to your role and projects.

With glowing reviews highlighting its ability to save time and improve quality, ChatPRD is a valuable addition to the toolkit of any PM or team striving for product excellence.