OpenAI Models for Product Managers + Product Management 101
Hey everyone,
In this post, I will share two sessions I recently hosted — both essential for product managers, builders, and tech enthusiasts:
A recorded session exploring OpenAI models for product managers, Product Talk with Malthi.
A live Product Management 101 workshop, Co- hosted on Product Talk with Malthi and Women in Product India.
OpenAI Models for Product Managers (Recorded Session)
In this recorded session on Product Talk with Malthi, we explored how product managers can leverage OpenAI’s newest models — focusing on GPT-4.1, its reasoning-first variants (O3, O4), and how to choose the right models for different use cases.
We discussed:
What’s new in GPT-4.1 and how it improves on past versions
When to choose API vs UI depending on your product needs
Using real-time models for faster product decisions
Building natural interactions with text-to-speech models
Embedding and moderation tools for better data handling
Cost-optimized models for startups and enterprise products
💡Key Takeaways for Product Managers:
Match model capabilities with your user and business needs
Explore real-time, multimodal, and cost-efficient models
Practical ways AI can enhance your product workflows today
Product Management 101: Live Session with Women in Product India
In collaboration with Product Talk with Malthi and Women in Product India, I also co-hosted a live Product Management 101 session with Sagar Balu Vyas — designed for aspiring PMs and early-career professionals.
We covered:
What Product Management really is (beyond the job titles)
The Product Lifecycle: from discovery to growth
A Day in the Life of a PM — real stories, real challenges
Interactive Q&A with the audience
The session highlighted how product management requires a blend of structured thinking, user obsession, and constant prioritization — all increasingly important in an AI-enabled world.
Final Thoughts
As AI capabilities evolve, strong product fundamentals remain essential.
Building great products today means understanding emerging technologies and staying rooted in user needs and business outcomes.
Thanks for being part of these learning journeys! 🚀
More sessions, deep dives, and hands-on resources coming soon.
Stay curious,
Nitya Sagar
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