Leaders in Product: Building Products with 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.