James Park
Product Strategy Writer
About James
James spent six years as a product manager at two Series B startups before moving into consulting and writing. He specialises in helping non-technical founders navigate the world of AI product development, from validating an idea before spending a dollar to finding and managing the right development team. His writing comes from real project experience across fintech, edtech, and SaaS, and he has a particular interest in the decisions that determine whether an AI product succeeds or quietly dies.
Background
- 6 years in product management
- Former Series B PM
- Product strategy consultant
Writes About
Interests & Hobbies
Interests
- Behavioral economics
- Product design
- NBA basketball
Hobbies
- Film photography
- Cooking Korean food
Fun Facts
Got into product management after rage-quitting an app with terrible UX and writing a 12-page redesign doc that nobody asked for.
Has visited 23 countries and somehow ended up using the same terrible travel app in all of them.
Articles by James
February 28, 2026 ·9 min read
How to Turn Your AI Idea into a Real Product (Without a Tech Team)
You have an AI product idea and the budget to build it. But no tech team. Here's the honest roadmap for non-technical founders who want to go from idea to launched product fast.
February 28, 2026 ·11 min read
How to Find the Right Team to Build Your AI Product (And Avoid the Ones That Will Waste Your Time)
Finding a team to build your AI product is harder than it sounds. Here's how to evaluate studios and developers, what questions to ask, and the red flags that should make you walk away.
February 28, 2026 ·11 min read
How to Know If Your AI Idea Is Worth Building (Before Spending a Dollar on Development)
Before you spend $50k building your AI product, spend two weeks validating it. Here's an honest, practical guide to knowing whether your idea is worth building or a costly detour.