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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.

  • BrainStation New York
  • Event Recap
  • Sep 16, 2025
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  • Dhruv Bhalla

    Dhruv Bhalla

    Product Manager

    Perplexity
  • April Zheng

    April Zheng

    Lead Product Manager, AI

    Salesforce
  • Nabeel Barqawi

    Nabeel Barqawi

    Senior Product Manager, Conversational AI

    Disney

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

    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

    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

    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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