Lightning Lessons

Prepare for Vibe Coding Assignments in PM Interviews

Hosted by Prashanth Padmanabhan

What you'll learn

1. How to Structure a Winning Vibe Coding Response

Master the 5-step method to break down open-ended product prompts and showcase clear, product-led thinking.

2. How to Use AI Tools Like a Modern PM

Learn how to use ChatGPT and Replit to turn an idea into a working prototype—quickly and effectively.

3. How to Stand Out in High-Stakes PM Interviews

Practice storytelling techniques and frameworks that communicate customer empathy, product judgment, and execution skill

Why this topic matters

Vibe Coding interviews are replacing traditional case studies in top tech companies. They test how you think, build, and communicate—under time pressure. This session will help you prepare like a builder, think like a founder, and communicate like a product leader. Whether you're targeting FAANG, a startup, or an internal promotion, this prep session will give you the edge.

You'll learn from

Prashanth Padmanabhan

VP of Product Management and Design at Talkdesk

Prashanth is VP of Product at Talkdesk, where he leads AI-powered automation of customer engagement applications. A seasoned product executive, he’s built and scaled enterprise software for over 15 years.


He mentors product managers around the world on the craft of product management and is passionate about helping PMs think and build like engineers—without writing complex code. He’s hands-on with tools like Replit and OpenAI, and created this workshop to empower PMs to prototype smarter, faster, and with confidence.


This course reflects his belief that the best way to learn AI is to build with it.