Welcome to the very first PM Spotlight — a special series from Product Pals celebrating the real stories behind product management.

In this debut episode, we sit down with Larry Lai, whose career spans continents and industries: from game design and livestreaming in China, to product roles at tech giants like Tencent and Huya, and now leading SMB livestream products at TikTok Sydney.

Larry shares candid reflections on:

🎮 The many “flavours” of product management, and how roles shift across industries and cultures

🧩 The overlap between Product Management and Design — and why it matters more than we think

👥 The leap from individual contributor to product leader — and the challenges of leading with purpose

🤖 How AI is reshaping product work, and why it could unlock the rise of one-person companies

🔮 His optimistic vision for the future of product management

This is an honest, inspiring conversation on leadership, design, and staying curious in an AI-driven world.

👉 Tune in and celebrate Larry’s journey behind the PM title.

📚 The Design of Everyday Things — Don Norman (Larry’s recommendation)

🎧 Gamecraft Podcast — Listen here (Kiet’s recommendation)

🍪 Knowledge Snacks (from the episode)