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How AI-powered Functional Prototypes are Transforming Product Development
Discover how AI-powered functional prototypes are revolutionizing product development. Chris Nicol, VP of Product at Xelix, shares practical insights on moving beyond traditional clickable mocks to build confidence faster and make better product decisions.
Mentor Insights
Product Management
AI Prototyping
User Testing
Product Development
Functional Prototypes
UX Research
Innovation
November 17, 2025
How Mentors Can Help Teams Escape the Build Trap: A Guide to Prototype-Driven Discovery
Discover how AI-powered prototypes are helping product teams compress discovery from 6 weeks to 1 week, avoiding costly engineering rework. Sam Ho, Head of Product at Turing, shares his three-stage maturity framework and actionable 4-week playbook for mentors guiding teams away from the "build trap" toward validated, prototype-driven development.
Mentor Insights
Product Management
AI Prototyping
Product Discovery
Build Trap
Team Leadership
Product Development
Engineering Efficiency
Mentorship
November 2, 2025