Explaining to students what product management is about

On Friday 19/12/2025, I was invited to a university workshop at the Computer Science Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki to talk about what a Product Manager / Product Owner does and to share the key aspects of product management.

The goal was simple: to inspire students by introducing them to career paths they might pursue in the future.

I truly love workshops. I love the energy, the passion, and the interaction with people. I also deeply enjoy creating presentation decks (confession time: it’s my guilty pleasure 😄).

😮 Key realization:
These students were in their third year of studies, yet they were not really familiar with how an AI model is built. Given that, we decided to start from scratch. I mainly focused on real-world examples of AI-powered products that were already familiar to them, using those as an entry point to discuss product thinking, user needs, and business impact.

👉 What do you think?
Should students be exposed to AI fundamentals and product development concepts earlier in their studies? Feel free to leave a comment—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

💖 Aftermath:
A really fun and energetic session! We had a lively discussion, with lots of questions around career opportunities in the AI space.

📸 Photos from the workshop below!

Workshop photo 1 Danai Aristeridou / Δαναη Αριστεριδου /Δανάη Αριστερίδου

I’m also sharing here the deck I prepared for this event. The presentation itself took around 15 minutes, followed by a long and engaging Q&A session.

Hope you find it useful—and inspiring!

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