This Meetup is presented by our friends from ProductTank Berlin. For more information and to help us keep track, please register via the Meetup page of ProductTank Berlin here!

About the evening AI isn’t just a cool extra anymore—it’s becoming essential for building great products. But bringing AI into the mix can feel tricky: how do you make sure it’s actually adding value and fitting into your product’s bigger picture? It’s all about taking a holistic approach, where AI works in sync with user needs and business goals. This month at ProductTank, Dr. Janna Lipenkova will introduce a set of practical mental models to help product managers structure AI initiatives and anticipate AI-specific challenges. Drawing on real-world examples, she will demonstrate how these approaches have guided her teams in building successful AI applications across different environments, from startups to large enterprises. Janna will also offer a sneak peek into her forthcoming book, The Art of AI Product Management. Join us for pretzel, beer, and insightful conversations Thank you to our hosts Thoughtworks for making this event possible!

Our speaker Janna Lipenkova Dr. Janna Lipenkova is an advisor and entrepreneur in AI. In 2015, she did her PhD in Natural Language Processing and spent some years collecting hands-on experience in both academia and industry. She then started her own AI and analytics business and acquired and managed projects for global companies in different industries. Her company Equintel applies AI to solve the deep sustainability challenges ahead of modern businesses, while Anacode provides companies with AI-driven strategic intelligence. Janna’s AI expertise is summarized in her upcoming book The Art of AI Product Development.

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Agenda 18:30 - Doors open for snacks, drinks, and networking 19:00 - Hello from ProductTank and our sponsors 19:05 - Janna Lipenkova: "Mental models for building AI-driven products" 19:30 - Q&A session 19:45 - Networking 21:00 - Event ends

------ Code of Conduct We adhere to the Berlin Code of Conduct to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants. The event space operates under largely compatible Thoughtworks Meetups & Events CoC.

Accessibility The Location is accessible for wheelchair users. This includes the entrance (no steps to get into the location), toilets and the stage.