PM Spotlight: Larry Lai - A Global Journey Through Game Design, Product Leadership & Livestreaming

Welcome to the very first PM Spotlight — a special series from Product Pals celebrating the real stories behind product management.In this debut episode, we sit down with Larry Lai, whose career spans continents and industries: from game design and livestreaming in China, to product roles at tech giants like Tencent and Huya, and now leading SMB livestream products at TikTok Sydney.Larry shares candid reflections on:🎮 The many “flavours” of product management, and how roles shift across industries and cultures🧩 The overlap between Product Management and Design — and why it matters more than we think👥 The leap from individual contributor to product leader — and the challenges of leading with purpose🤖 How AI is reshaping product work, and why it could unlock the rise of one-person companies🔮 His optimistic vision for the future of product managementThis is an honest, inspiring conversation on leadership, design, and staying curious in an AI-driven world.👉 Tune in and celebrate Larry’s journey behind the PM title.📚 The Design of Everyday Things — Don Norman (Larry’s recommendation)🎧 Gamecraft Podcast — Listen here (Kiet’s recommendation)🍪 Knowledge Snacks (from the episode)