https://kartikbhalerao.in/ Recent posts from Kartik Bhalerao on AI-first product management, strategy, and building with AI. en-us Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/prompt-context-harness-engineering Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/prompt-context-harness-engineering A well-instructed agent with great context still deleted a developer's home directory. Here's why that failure sits at the harness layer, not the prompt, and what that actually means to build. ai https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/llm-loops-production-ai-products Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/llm-loops-production-ai-products The best AI products aren't the ones that make the most LLM calls, they're the ones that make the fewest calls needed to get the job done. A breakdown of the loop patterns behind production AI products, what they actually cost in tokens, and how to keep them efficient at scale. ai https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/forward-deployed-ai-pms Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/forward-deployed-ai-pms A new breed of product manager is emerging — one who doesn't just spec features, but deploys AI directly into workflows, decisions, and customer interactions. Here's what that shift means for the future of product. ai https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/build-competitive-intelligence-system Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/build-competitive-intelligence-system Stop manually checking G2, pricing pages, and app store reviews every week. Here's how I built a system using Apify, Notion, Claude, and Slack that delivers competitor signals automatically — with AI analysis included. ai https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/ai-replaced-pm-workflow-7-days Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/ai-replaced-pm-workflow-7-days For 7 days, I replaced key parts of my PM workflow with AI tools. Here's where AI genuinely helped, where it struggled, and what it means for the future of Product Management. ai https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/moscow-prioritization-method Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/moscow-prioritization-method As a PM, it often feels like you're building a rocket ship with IKEA instructions. MoSCoW is the framework that brings clarity to chaos. strategy https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/ai-copilot-decision-making Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/ai-copilot-decision-making AI is revolutionizing product management by providing deep insights, automating processes, and enhancing forecasting accuracy. ai https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/ai-first-product-strategy Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/ai-first-product-strategy The rise of generative AI has changed how we build products. AI is no longer just a feature — it's the foundation. strategy https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/data-driven-decision-making-experience Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/data-driven-decision-making-experience How to balance quantitative insights with qualitative user feedback analytics https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/idea-to-mvp-product-manager-journey Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/idea-to-mvp-product-manager-journey Step-by-step guide to building your first product from concept to launch strategy https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/user-research-that-matters Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/user-research-that-matters Moving beyond vanity metrics to insights that drive product decisions research https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/scaling-product-teams-lessons Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://kartikbhalerao.in/blog/scaling-product-teams-lessons How to maintain product quality while growing your team leadership