The podcast for TPMs, product managers, and builders shipping real AI systems. No hype, no frameworks — just honest conversations about what it actually takes to move from model to production.
Topics include agentic AI, AI program execution, stakeholder alignment, technical roadmaps, and building trust in AI-driven orgs. Hosted by Leena Agarwal, 18-year TPM veteran from Amazon and Meta.
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Let an AI Trade My Money (And It Beat The S&P 500): Evolution in Agentic Commerce | Ep 32
In Episode 32 of the Agentic AI Execution Podcast, Mitesh breaks down what actually happens when AI touches real money. From connecting Claude to Robinhood's MCP server and building decision journals to beat the S&P 500, to the massive battles in agentic commerce, merchant risk profiles, and session-level fraud—we cover what is breaking and what needs to be solved
📌 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction & Mitesh’s Background
00:25 - Building an Autonomous Trading Agent with Robinhood MCP
01:30 - Setting Up Guardrails, Mandates & Stock Selection Rules
02:45 - The Breakthrough: Prompting AI to Keep a "Decision Journal"
04:00 - Daily Monitoring vs. Weekly Rebalancing Agents
04:30 - Beating the S&P 500 & The Real Risks of Agentic Trading
06:15 - Why Enterprises Are Cautious About AI Guardrails
07:45 - The Evolution of Agentic Commerce & Browser Checkouts
09:30 - Merchant Risk Profiles & Session-Level Fraud Scores
11:15 - How Agentic Traffic Will Change E-Commerce Funnels & KPIs
13:30 - Key Skills for PMs: Mastering AI Evals & End-to-End Tracing
15:45 - The Future of Tech Roles: Problem-Solving Over Job Titles
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💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Decision Journals for AI: Forcing LLMs to document their reasoning prevents context loss and random flip-flopping across sessions.
• Sandbox First: Never expose your primary trading account to autonomous agents—use dedicated sub-accounts or MCP sandboxes.
• Agentic Commerce Shift: Browsers are enabling AI agents to shop directly on merchant websites without waiting for custom API integrations.
• Crucial PM Skills: Understanding agent tracing, evaluation metrics, and session-level risk controls is vital for building production-ready AI.
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
• Connect with Mitesh Shah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitesh-shah-19673039/
• Connect with Leena Agarwal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenaagarwal/
#AgenticAI #AI #FinTech #ArtificialIntelligence #Claude #ProductManagement #AITrading #Robinhood #TechPodcast
4 Oct 2026
AI vs. Human: How to Find Your True Purpose Without Losing Yourself | Ep 31
In Episode 31 of the show, Leena sits down with Christina, a London-based purpose and career coach, TEDx speaker, and host of the *Eudaimonia Life Show*.With the massive surge of AI and automation, it’s easy to feel lost in the short-term rush. In this powerful conversation, Christina dives deep into what it truly means to find your purpose at a soul level, blending ancient Greek and Japanese philosophies to help us navigate modern career pressures.*Timestamps:*
* **00:00** - Introduction: Meet Christina (Purpose & Career Coach and TEDx Speaker)
* **00:36** - Redefining Purpose: Why the Corporate Ideal of Purpose is Flawed
* **03:40** - Peer Pressure vs. Soul-Level Purpose: How to Make Aligned Choices
* **05:35** - The "Mid-Sprint" Trap: Escaping Short-Term Urgency and Shiny Penny Syndrome
* **09:47** - Activating Hope and Optimism Through Discipline and Integrity
* **12:00** - A Decision-Making Framework: Choosing Who You Need to Be
* **14:26** - Accountability as an Act of Love and Constructive Feedback
* **17:15** - Knowing When to Walk Away: Preserving Your Mental Peace
* **19:07** - What is Eudaimonia? Ancient Philosophy on Human Flourishing
* **26:06** - AI vs. Human Authenticity: Why AI Can Never Replace Being Witnessed
* **29:56** - Mentorship & Connection: Why Wisdom Requires Heart, Not Just Data
* **33:04** - Final Key Takeaways and Where to Find Christina
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
* Connect with Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinagaridi/
* Connect with Leena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenaagarwal
25 Sept 2026
You Got Wings, Now What? Navigating the Agentic AI Wave with Shylaja | Ep 30
In this episode of Agentic AI Execution, host Leena Agarwal sits down with tech leader Shylaja (ex-Airbnb, Amazon, Meta) to explore how artificial intelligence and agentic workflows are reshaping Technical Program Management (TPM) and software development life cycles.**Timestamps:*** **00:00** - Introduction & Shylaja’s Background across Meta, Airbnb, and Amazon* **00:48** - The TPM Spectrum: 0-to-1 Products vs. 1-to-N Scaling* **02:18** - How the Agentic AI Wave is Transforming TPM Workflows* **03:45** - Automating Work vs. Refining Critical Judgment Calls* **05:15** - Setting Up Agents, MCP Connectors, and Model Selection* **06:12** - Defining "Done" & Forcing Functions for Production Readiness* **07:05** - Human-in-the-Loop: Prototypes, Security, and Edge Cases* **08:15** - Managing Risk, Speed Trade-offs, and Evolving SDLC* **09:30** - Practical Steps to Start Using AI Assistants Today* **10:40** - Advice for Organizations Adopting Agentic AI* **11:30** - Mindset for the Future: Embracing Career Inflection Points🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:Connect with Shylaja on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shylajar/ Connect with Leena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenaagarwal/
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