Golden Rule of Building AI Products: Walk Before You Run
I've been on a team that burned time and resources building an AI product that missed the mark. Not because the idea was bad, but because we tried to sprint before learning to walk. Through research, dissecting success stories, and examining our own missteps, I've distilled five key principles that became a lifeline. Transforming our AI product development from a series of frustrating dead-ends to a focused, strategic approach that ultimately delivered real value. These aren't theoretical guidelines, just lessons learned from building, breaking, and rebuilding an AI product. Hopefully these will help you avoid the same mistakes.