The evolving role of product managers in AI-first teams (with Dominik Ilichman)

What does it take to grow into product leadership in the age of AI, and help shape how product managers work in the future? This episode explores exactly that.We sit down with Dominik Ilichman, Senior Product Manager at Productboard, for an honest and inspiring conversation about career growth, AI-first product development, and the evolving partnership between product, design, and engineering.With a background in law, experience at Meta, and now a key role in shaping Productboard Spark, Dominik shares his unique journey into product management and what he’s learning while building in one of the fastest-changing areas of tech.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Dominik went from law to product managementHow AI tools like Spark, Cursor, and Claude Code are changing the way he worksWhy great product specs matter more than ever in the age of AIHow Productboard’s triad model helps product, design, and engineering build better togetherWhat he looks for in today’s product-minded engineersWhy continuous AI experimentation is essential for anyone in techWhether you’re a product manager, engineer, or someone curious about building AI-powered products, this episode offers a thoughtful look at what the future of product work can look like.Interested in joining our team? We're hiring across multiple departments. Check out our careers page for the latest vacancies. We’d love to hear from you!