Agentic AI Execution

Leena Agarwal
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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. New episodes every week. Built for tech leaders who ship.

  1. 1d ago

    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 --------------------------------------------------- 💡 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

  2. Oct 4

    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

  3. Sep 25

    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-Anthropic, Airbnb, Amazon, Meta, Netflix) 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/

  4. Sep 20

    Voice AI: Demos vs. Production with Google Developer Expert Akshay | Ep 29

    Welcome to episode 29 of the Agentic AI Execution podcast! In this episode, Leena sits down with Akshay, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Android, Developer Advocate, and founder of the Android Engineers Community in India. Akshay shares his journey of building with Agentic AI, starting with a unique digital Ganesh Pandal powered by voice AI and GPT Live 1. The conversation dives deep into the realities of developer relations (DevRel), how to effectively use Gemini inside Android Studio, and the critical differences between a flashy AI demo and a resilient model that survives real-world production edge cases. **Key Topics Covered:** * **00:00** – Introduction and exploring the real gap between a flashy AI demo and one that survives production. * **01:01** – Demo: Building a digital Ganesh Pandal with voice AI so anyone can join the festival virtually. * **03:15** – The path to becoming a GDE and the importance of advocating for developers. * **08:00** – Leveraging Gemini AI in Android Studio for faster coding and documentation. * **10:30** – Protecting developer trust and providing quick-start AI templates via Agora .* **12:50** – Real-world lessons: What to do when your live tech demo breaks. * **22:14** – Navigating latency, background noise, and creating natural human-like voice agents . * **24:45** – Demos vs. Production: Why handling edge cases like low lighting and choppy video matters. * **27:10** – The massive untapped opportunity for Voice AI in children's toys across India. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: * Connect with Akshay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandwana001/ * Connect with Leena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenaagarwal/

  5. Sep 13

    People Over AI: The Scarce Skills TPMs Need in the Agentic AI Era | Ep 28

    In Episode 28 of Agentic AI Execution, host Leena Agarwal sits down with James (Senior PM, former Staff TPM, and author of The TPM Craft newsletter) to unpack how agentic workflows are reshaping technical leadership roles across startups, mid-sized companies, and large enterprises.James breaks down why human relationships matter more than ever, where trust still breaks down in agentic code generation (security, compliance, quality), and the exact skills TPMs must double down on to stay indispensable. Plus, he shares real-world projects he built using AI—including a short-form content blocker and a virtual bank app for kids! ⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro: Setting the Stage for the Agentic AI Era0:45 – Roles, Trust, & The Secret Sauce for Using AI Well21:13 – Scarce Skills TPMs Need as Execution Gets Cheaper35:41 – Closing Thoughts 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: Subscribe to James’s Newsletter (The TPM Craft): https://thetpmcraft.substack.com/Connect with James on LinkedIn:   / jamzdayhuff  Connect with Leena on LinkedIn:   / leenaagarwal

  6. Sep 7

    The dark side of AI productivity: burnout, bot-sitting, and survival in tech. | Ep 27

    In Episode 27 of the Agentic AI Execution podcast, host Leena sits down with Technical Program Manager and coach Liudmila to uncover how AI is doubling expected workloads in the tech industry. They dive into the reality of "bot-sitting" (spending hours fixing AI-generated mistakes), practical neuroscience-backed tools to stay grounded under pressure, and how to build sustainable execution systems without sacrificing your mental health. Key Topics Covered: * 00:00 – The hidden reality of AI expectations and tech worker fears * 01:36 – Liudmila’s career journey from test engineer to TPM * 16:45 – Real-time grounding exercises to manage pressure and anxiety * 24:30 – Is AI boosting productivity or creating 6.4 extra hours of "bot-sitting"? * 31:10 – Managing up and reframing career value in the era of AI agents * 35:38– Final advice on prioritizing life outside of work and avoiding burnout Links: * Connect with Liudmila: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liudmila-gishman/ * Connect with Leena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenaagarwal/

  7. Aug 30

    Stop AI Slop From Ruining Your Codebase | Ep 26

    In this episode AWS Community Peter break down a holistic framework for AI adoption. Discover why top-down AI mandates fail, how engineering and product teams must adapt their specifications, and why standard ROI metrics are measuring the wrong things.If your team is trying to figure out how to successfully roll out agentic AI workflows without sacrificing software reliability, this conversation is a must-watch. **What You'll Learn in This Episode:*** Why AI adoption is a holistic culture and process transformation, not just a tooling problem * Practical guardrails and linting rules to prevent AI-generated "code slop" * The real truth about measuring AI ROI and developer productivity metrics * The single biggest change engineering leaders should make on Monday morning **Episode Timestamps:*** **00:00** – Introduction: Meet Peter and the Agentic AI Execution Podcast* **01:10** – The People, Process, and Technology Framework for AI Adoption* **05:30** – Best Practices for Deploying Quality AI Agents* **08:40** – How to Prevent AI Slop and Handle Tech Debt* **13:00** – Measuring True AI Return on Investment (ROI)* **16:00** – Production-Ready Agentic AI: Startups vs. Enterprise Realities* **17:50** – One Thing Engineering Leaders Must Change This Monday Morning* **18:52** – Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts 🔗 Links: Connect with Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersankauskas/ Connect with Leena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenaagarwal/

  8. Aug 24

    Why AI Pilots Fail? | Ep 25

    If your team is still running Story Points and Fibonacci on AI projects, today's guest says that math is already broken.In this episode, from actionable frameworks to the hard truths about AI ROI, Shivam argues that before you implement the technology, you absolutely must fix your broken processes first. We also dive into why we need "human in the *line*" instead of just "human in the *loop*," and exactly what a 30-60-90 day AI integration plan looks like for a mid-sized company.If you are navigating the chaos of AI, this is a must-listen episode!---### ⏱️ **Chapter Timestamps*** **3:31** - The Biggest Bottlenecks: Why agents fail to reach production* **5:45** - Surviving the Chaos: How the TPM role must evolve* **10:03** - The AI Truth: Balancing cost savings, productivity, and employee experience* **12:24** - The #1 reason Agentic AI pilots die (and why you need a charter)* **14:28** - "Human in the Line": Why you need to fix your processes before deploying AI* **19:22** - The Ultimate 30-60-90 Day AI Action Plan for mid-sized companies* **24:50** - Why traditional capacity tracking and methodologies belong out the door* **25:58** - Rethinking AI Security & handing over the keys to the kingdom* **28:20** - Essential skills PMs need for the Agentic AI era* **31:15** - 18 Months Out: Preparing for your new "L3" AI Co-worker* **33:00** - Finding our "uniquely human" purpose in the age of AI* **35:04** - Outro & Final Thoughts🔗 Links:* Connect with Shivam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivamkhullar/* Connect with Leena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenaagarwal/#AgenticAI #AgenticAIExecution

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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. New episodes every week. Built for tech leaders who ship.

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  • Creator
    Leena Agarwal
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Leena Agarwal
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    Agentic AI Execution

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