Andrew Hoh, Co-Founder & CPO, Last Mile AI (ex-Meta, Airbnb, Microsoft)

Andrew Ho, co-founder and CPO at Last Mile AI, joins Mang-Git to discuss his journey from Microsoft, Airbnb, & Facebook to founding Last Mile AI, the world of product management, especially in AI, and the intricacies of build versus buy. Andrew shares insights on AI labeling, the evolution of technology, and the potential of AI tools to boost productivity for builders. The episode also explores practical examples like the hybrid approach at Airbnb and concludes with a discussion on future trends. 00:00 Intro01:39 Andrew's Journey into Product Management 03:47 The Last Mile AI Problem 05:54 Challenges in Productionizing ML 09:48 Build vs Buy: A Deep Dive 15:19 Case Study: Build vs Buy at Airbnb 25:58 Challenges of Building and Maintaining PDF Tools 27:34 Build vs Buy dilemma 28:05 The Complexity of Labeling Systems 31:28 Combining Build and Buy Strategies 32:16 The Cost of SaaS and Long-Term Considerations 36:04 Vendor Relationships and Custom Solutions 42:45 Encouraging the Next Generation of Builders 46:09 Product Recommendations and Personal Experiences 49:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].