In this episode of the Adopted Podcast, Deepak Anchala interviews Akshay, a product leader with extensive experience in product management. They discuss the core principles of building products that users love, the impact of AI on product management and job roles, the evolution of SaaS applications, and the challenges in business intelligence. Akshay emphasizes the importance of focusing on user problems, the need for simplicity in solutions, and the significance of perseverance in product development. The conversation also explores how AI is reshaping productivity and the future of work, highlighting the necessity for product managers to adapt to these changes.