Human & Machine: Cutting Through the AI Hype
Battle-tested insights for product leaders who need to stop overthinking AI and start executing
AI is disrupting product management—but most advice out there is completely detached from reality.
Most of what you read about AI falls into two categories:
Hype and Fear mongering – Oversized promises about AI replacing entire industries overnight, or doomsday predictions that lead to paralysis instead of action.
Vague Theories with No Execution – Thought pieces filled with jargon that sound impressive but give you zero direction on what to do next.
Here’s the problem:
Most AI “experts” have never actually built an AI-driven product.
The loudest voices in AI are either researchers pushing theoretical breakthroughs or consultants selling generic transformation playbooks.
Even well-meaning product leaders struggle because AI isn’t just a new feature—it fundamentally changes how products are built, scaled, and monetised.
That’s why this newsletter is different.
Welcome to Human and Machine Newsletter, where we cut through the noise and get to what actually matters: how to make AI work for you and your product team.
Why This Newsletter?
I’ve spent 20 years leading in product management, coaching top executives and working at the intersection of technology and strategy. I’ve seen firsthand how AI is reshaping product management, strategy and execution. And I’ve also seen how leaders struggle: not because AI is too complex but because they’re asking the wrong questions.
This newsletter exists to fix that.
What Makes This Different?
This newsletter delivers actionable, no-BS insights from someone who has actually scaled AI-driven products. Expect:
Battle-tested frameworks for integrating AI into product strategy.
Contrarian takes that challenge conventional AI wisdom.
Real war stories from companies navigating AI transformation.
Deeply practical guidance when execution matters.
High-level strategic thinking when you need to see the bigger picture.
No fluff. No AI hype. Just hard-hitting insights to help you stop overthinking AI and start executing.
Who Is This For?
This is for senior product leaders, Heads of AI, founders and executives who don’t have time for vague theories. You need clear, strategic and actionable guidance to make AI work in the real world.
What To Expect
Each issue will be sharp, to the point and packed with real insights you can use immediately. Some will be short and tactical, giving you practical tools and frameworks to apply right away. Others will go deep on strategic and theoretical models, helping you understand why AI-driven transformation succeeds or fails at scale. You’ll get firsthand accounts from companies navigating AI, analysis of industry trends and frameworks that bridge the gap between vision and execution. But every post will help you execute AI transformation with confidence, cut through complexity and drive real business impact.