
In this episode of The Inference Show, we sit down with Tanya Kapoor, Product Manager at Info Edge and Mentor of Change with the Atal Innovation Mission, and Tannishk Sharma, Product Leader who has built and scaled AI-driven platforms at Amazon, Kotak, Paytm, Urban Company, and Udaan.Together, they take us inside the world of modern product management, how great ideas are built, tested, and scaled, and why the best PMs today balance customer obsession, business impact, and AI-powered speed.🔹 Key Takeaways:• Tanya’s journey from journalism and brand management to product and startups, and how storytelling shapes her approach to user insight.• Tanishq’s evolution from engineering to product leadership, and how “influence without authority” became his superpower.• The barbell strategy Tanya uses to prioritize big bets vs essentials in product development.• How AI is transforming product management, from documentation and prototyping to faster execution.• Why over-reliance on AI can weaken critical thinking, and how to use it as a sparring partner, not a replacement.• Leadership lessons on alignment, ownership, and building trust across teams.• Ethics, guardrails, and the human layer in AI decision-making.• Advice for aspiring PMs: learn by doing, observe pain points, and solve real human problems.—Tanya Kapoor is a product manager and startup founder whose work bridges insight-driven marketing and rapid MVP development. She helps build user-first digital products that connect people to the right opportunities.Tannishk Sharma is a seasoned product leader with experience across e-commerce and fintech. Trained in AI and product management, he has led core platforms impacting millions of users, focusing on scalable design, measurable outcomes, and people-first innovation.—About Namrata VermaNamrata Verma is the Head of Podcast Production and Social Media at Insaito. With a strong background in journalism and media and experience with covering Asia’s financial markets, Namrata brings clarity, creativity, and depth to every conversation. A graduate of Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), she explores how media, technology, and AI can drive meaningful dialogue and shape the future of communication.—The Inference ShowStay connected with us and explore more about our guests, topics, and future episodes:🔗 Automatan: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automatan-ai🔗 Insaito: https://in.linkedin.com/company/insaito-inc🔗 Dr. Manish Arora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish7901🔗 Vivek Puri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivpuri🔗 LearnDesk: https://www.learndesk.us/🔗 Insaito: https://www.insaito.com/—Be our next guest by emailing us at vivek@insaito.comWe’d love to hear your insights and have you join the conversation!