AI Prototyping for Product Managers
Jonathan Waddingham
Build the right things, fast with AI
Decide what’s worth building, then test it fast with AI
AI has made it faster than ever to build things.
But it hasn’t made it easier to decide what’s worth building.
So teams end up with lots of ideas, quick prototypes, and very little confidence in what to actually ship.
This workshop fixes that.
In two hours, you’ll take a real idea and:
shape it into something testable
build a working prototype using AI
design a simple validation plan
and practice pitching it clearly
You won’t just learn about AI.
You’ll use it to turn an idea into something you can show, test, and get buy-in for immediately.
Workshop agenda
- 9:00AM EDT
Pick the right idea
Start with a real problem or idea you want to explore. We’ll quickly shape it into something specific, testable, and worth building.
- 9:15AM EDT
Build the prototype (guided, live)
I’ll show you exactly how to go from idea to prototype using AI, step by step. You’ll build alongside me, using your own idea, so by the end you have something real you can show and use.
- 10:05AM EDT
Design a fast validation plan
Define how you’ll test whether it’s actually useful. Who to show it to, what to ask, and what signals to look for.
- 10:20AM EDT
Share your prototype and get feedback
Practice a short, clear walkthrough of your idea and prototype. You can share with the group, or in smaller breakouts, and get feedback so you leave ready to take it into your team or stakeholders.
Learn directly from Jonathan
Jonathan Waddingham
CPO (Lightful) | Built £100m+ product @ JustGiving | AI product leader
Who this workshop is for
Product managers who have ideas but no clear way to validate them
Product Leaders who need to decide what’s worth building before committing team time
Startup founders with early concepts they haven’t tested with real users
Prerequisites
Bring a real idea to test
Come with a problem or idea you want to explore, and a basic product mindset (PM, founder, or similar).
Be ready to build with AI tools
Set up access to a tool like Replit, Lovable, Claude Code or Codex. Be ready to use a paid tier so you can build without limits.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Jonathan Waddingham in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.
Example ideas you can bring
Test a new product feature
E.g. an AI-powered onboarding flow, support assistant, or internal tool you’re considering building.
Explore a new AI use case
E.g. “could we automate this workflow?” or “could AI improve this part of our product?”
Validate a startup idea
E.g. a new product concept you want to prototype quickly and test with real users before investing more time.
Frequently asked questions
$200
USD