Rapid Prototyping for PMs: From Idea to Demo in 20 Minutes

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Rapid Prototyping for PMs: From Idea to Demo in 20 Minutes

Hosted by Michael Hirsch

617 students

What you'll learn

From Raw Idea to Working Prototype with AI

Learn a complete workflow using AI to validate your concept, develop specifications, and create a functional prototype.

Transform Ideas into Interactive Prototypes

Build a working prototype from scratch using modern tools, demonstrating core functionality in minutes instead of days.

Why this topic matters

In today's fast-paced product environment, the ability to quickly validate and show ideas is critical. By mastering rapid prototyping with AI, you'll cut validation time from weeks to hours, reduce development costs, and gain stakeholder buy-in faster. This skill helps you test more ideas, fail faster, and ultimately build better products while advancing your career as an innovative product leader

You'll learn from

Michael Hirsch

20+ years in Product Leadership. Adjunct Professor. Product Coach. Engineer.

With over 20 years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, and Product Leadership, I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to this course. My career spans across technology giants like T-Mobile, Qualcomm, and Sony, where I've driven successful product launches, grown existing businesses, and entered new markets.

My expertise extends beyond the corporate world into academia. I'm currently an Adjunct Professor at University of Washington’s Foster School of Business and Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics, where I teach Strategy to undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching allows me to blend theoretical concepts with real-world applications, preparing the next generation of business leaders.

I hold an MBA degree and an MS in Engineering degree, both from UCLA, bringing a unique combination of business acumen and technical knowledge to product management. My approach is deeply rooted in customer-centric product vision, data-driven decision making, and strategic planning.

I LOVE teaching others and I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with you. Through this course, I aim to equip you with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to excel in product leadership roles in today's AI-driven business landscape.

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