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Leaders in Product: Building Products with AI

In New York, we hosted a future-focused conversation with product leaders who were driving AI-powered innovation across consumer, enterprise, and digital-first experiences. They shared real-world applications, lessons learned, and bold perspectives on how artificial intelligence is reshaping products, businesses, and the way we live and work.

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Sep 16, 2025

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Dhruv Bhalla

Product Manager
April Zheng

Lead Product Manager, AI
Nabeel Barqawi

Senior Product Manager, Conversational AI

In New York, product leaders came together for a panel discussion on how AI is reshaping shopping, business interactions, and entertainment. They explored AI as a foundation for product strategy, the rise of hyper-personalized experiences, and the challenges and opportunities of scaling AI across consumer, enterprise, and AI-native platforms.

Dhruv Bhalla

Product Manager

Dhruv Bhalla is a Product Manager at Perplexity, where he drives the development of AI-powered solutions aimed at enhancing user experiences across multiple consumer verticals including shopping and travel. With a strong focus on bridging innovative technology and real-world applications, Dhruv works at the intersection of product strategy, user engagement, and AI capabilities, shaping tools that make information more accessible and actionable for users.
April Zheng

Lead Product Manager, AI

April Zheng leads the development of Agentforce Service Agent, Salesforce’s flagship AI-powered agent. She focuses on delivering intelligent, scalable solutions that elevate customer service experiences. With a sharp eye for AI product strategy and data-driven innovation, April helps organizations work smarter and drive impactful outcomes.
Nabeel Barqawi

Senior Product Manager, Conversational AI

Nabeel Barqawi is a Senior Product Manager of Conversational AI at Disney Streaming, where he leads strategy, experimentation, and implementation across multiple AI-powered experiences. With over 7 years of experience, Nabeel has led cross-functional initiatives at the intersection of AI, product strategy, and user trust. His work focuses on building responsible, scalable AI solutions that balance business goals with intuitive, human-centered design.

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