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Hey there, Product Creator. 👋 The first edition of the newsletter was a win: ~61% open rate (newsletter average is 15–25%). That demonstrates just how powerful the Product Creator community is.
On a personal note: I’m moving from Austin, Texas to Northern Jersey! Anyone who has done a cross-country move will know the pain (literally… yes, I have a backache). I am thrilled for this new chapter, and to be nearer to a city that sparks inspiration and connection! 🗽
In this edition:
Creator Spotlight: A GPT built to handle a flood of PM resume review requests
Tech Tools: GPT-5, Claude Code Exploratory Mode, and Loom AI Editor
Job board: LinkedIn’s new “no-resume” Product Manager internship
CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎤
I built a custom GPT that gives product manager resume feedback, just like I would in my 1:1 sessions. It is simple: upload your resume, then each section is analyzed in seconds, including bullet rewrites, to make it PM approved and outcomes-focused. I used four techniques (few-shot prompting, decomposition, self-criticism, and rich context) described by an expert prompter in this episode of Lenny’s Podcast.
Why create it? I kept getting resume review requests (10+ people in the queue) and between my 9-5, LinkedIn content, cross-country move, and newsletter, these folks were falling by the wayside. I wanted to help everyone, but there just wasn’t enough hours in the day. GPTs like this automate repetitive tasks so your impact is multiplied. 👯♀️ Check it out here for free.
Tools used: ChatGPT
Time to MVP: ~2 hours
Top tip: Iterate. Iterate. Iterate. Unlike a regular chat window where you can mold the output as you go, you only get one shot with GPTs — the upfront time investment is worth it.
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TRENDING TECH TOOLS 🔨
Click here to watch OpenAI’s ChatGPT-5 livestream. Source: OpenAI
1. GPT-5 is here — and it’s refined, not flashy: GPT‑5 launched August 7, 2025. OpenAI calls it “PhD-level,” with faster responses, stronger coding and writing, safer outputs, fewer hallucinations, and improved reasoning thanks to a multi-model router system that picks the best model for the task. Watch Sam Altman and the team demo multi-step workflows — from planning a day with Google Calendar and Gmail integration, spinning up code in real time to build an interactive French learning app, to holding a fluid conversation in Korean with GPT-5’s upgraded voice mode.
2. Claude Code goes “exploratory” — coding becomes more hands-on: Anthropic just rolled out Exploratory Mode for Claude Code. Instead of just spitting out code, Claude narrates its decision-making process step by step, letting you follow the why behind the output. Pair that with Learning Mode — where the model occasionally pauses so you can write 5–10 lines yourself — and coding shifts from passive to participatory. In other words: less “copy-paste,” more hands-on collaboration with your AI. See it in action here.
3. Loom’s AI Editor — video editing that feels like magic: Loom AI makes video editing painless: auto-generates titles, summaries, and chapters; removes “ums,” “ahs,” and awkward pauses; and can even turn videos into docs or Linear/Jira issues through AI workflows. Now they’ve leveled up with Speech Editing and Audio Variables — letting you swap names or details in your own voice without re-recording. For PMs shipping demos, sprint recaps, or training clips, it’s like having a pro video editor in your back pocket.
LEARN A NEW TERM 🧠
Image generated with ChatGPT.
Feature Flags → how teams control who sees what features by flipping switches in code, without needing a new release. Want only 10% of users to see a redesign? Or to instantly roll back a buggy feature? That’s what flags are for.
Think of it like wristbands at a music festival. 🎶 Everyone’s at the same show, but GA wristbands only get you the basics. VIP wristbands unlock better bathrooms, free drinks, and side-stage views. The infrastructure is the same—just the access changes.
Why it matters for PMs: Feature flags let you test safely, roll out gradually, and avoid painful all-or-nothing launches. Flip the wrong switch, though, and you might accidentally send GA users into the VIP lounge.
FROM THE ARCHIVES 📁
External APIs as told through Central Perk’s secret menu. Source: Jackie Henning
The newest addition to the Friends API series is live. It defines external APIs, how an API key works, and 3 real-world scenarios when PMs should consider using them.
The story is told through Central Perk’s new secret menu. And yes, Rachel denies Ross his latte (they’re still not talking). Check out the full carousel here.
PROMPT PLAYGROUND 🤖
This edition’s featured prompt: PRD Generator.
Copy this into ChatGPT (or your favorite AI assistant), fill in your own feature, user, and goal, and let it draft a clear, structured PRD you can refine with your team.
[FEATURE/PRODUCT] = A short description of your product or feature idea
[USER] = The target user or persona for this feature
[GOAL] = The outcome you want to achieve (e.g. increase sign-ups, boost retention, reduce support tickets)
Prompt:
You are a senior product manager. Write a clear, concise Product Requirements Document (PRD) for [FEATURE/PRODUCT] built for [USER]. The goal is to improve [GOAL].
Include these sections:
1. Problem statement (why this matters)
2. Target audience and use cases
3. Solution overview (what we’re building)
4. Success metrics (how we’ll measure impact)
5. Assumptions and dependencies
6. Open questions/risks
Write it in a structured one-pager format, as if I’m sharing it with my cross-functional team (design, eng, and data).JACKIE’S WEEKLY PICKS 💖
✅ Something to read: See how Zapier measures AI adoption across different functions like Product, Engineering, Marketing in this matrix. Where do you stand?
✅ Something to watch: Superman (ideally in IMAX) — because I’m a sucker for an authentic hero stands by their values, even if everyone else questions them.
✅ Something to listen to: A podcast episode by Flesh and Code titled “Intimacy in the Age of AI” — the story of one person’s loving relationship with their chatbot, and how it reshaped their life.
NEW PM ROLES 💼
LinkedIn launched an Associate Product Builder Internship. All you have to do is submit 60-second demo of a product you built.
SmartAsset is offering a unique role for an Associate Product Manager to help build generative AI tools that deliver personalized financial insights.
Figma is hiring a Product Manager, AI to lead development of AI-powered design features that help designers ideate, iterate, and ship faster.
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