AI Product Thinking, Not Just Building ft. Aishwarya Ashok

In this episode, Our host, Dhanush collaborates with his former manager Aishwarya Ashok, Gen AI product builder and host of The Founder’s Foyer for a no-BS conversation on what it really takes to build GenAI products today.They break down the full journey from idea to MVP to revenue, sharing practical frameworks for validation, building, and scaling. The discussion dives into real-world AI product strategy, including pricing strategies, cost environments, why most AI SaaS products feel the same, and how to actually stand out.They also unpack the realities of building with AI, where speed can be overrated, products can be confidently wrong, and trust and solutions becomes the biggest differentiator. From marketing and positioning to product thinking vs just shipping, this episode gives a grounded perspective on what actually works.If you're building or planning to build AI products, this is a straight-to-the-point guide on product thinking, GenAI strategy, and the future of builders in an AI-driven world.