Mohammed Abdoolcarim spent years at the heart of innovation at Apple and Google. Now, as the co-founder of Beacon AI, he’s applying those lessons to build the next generation of intelligent design tools.
In the race to ship AI features, are we losing sight of what makes a product truly great?
This episode cuts through the hype around "vibe design" to explore the strategic tension between launching fast and crafting experiences that last.
We dive into the realities of building AI-native products, the hidden story of iteration behind breakout successes like Siri, and how to balance speed with the precision that defines legendary products.
For founders, designers, and product leaders navigating the AI landscape, this is a masterclass in strategy.
What’s in here:
- Apple’s “slow and careful” vs. Google’s “launch fast” AI strategy
- The truth about innovation: Why the Siri you know was the 52nd version
- Beyond “vibe design”: What it really takes to build high-quality AI
- A hybrid product strategy: Balancing big bets with fast iteration
- The future of interfaces: Why a multimodal world will coexist
- Discovering unintended (and powerful) use cases after you launch
Let’s connect on LinkedIn:
🎙 Yuriy Mykhasyak, Podcast Host, Co-founder & CEO of Cieden
🎙 Mohammed Abdoolcarim, Co-founder of Beacon AI
This podcast is brought to you by Cieden, a digital product design agency. If you are looking for strategic designers, let’s chat.
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