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AI & Marketing Tools + Must-Read Books
A curated toolkit of AI and marketing tools, plus must-read books, desk gear, and electronics for product managers.
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AI Product Manager's Handbook
A practical playbook for building, launching, and scaling AI-powered products.
AI Engineering
A hands-on guide to building real-world applications on top of foundation models.
Co-Intelligence
How to work alongside AI as a creative and strategic partner, not just a tool.
Prediction Machines
Reframes AI as a drop in the cost of prediction, and what that means for strategy.
The AI Advantage
How enterprises can identify and execute high-value AI initiatives.
Designing Machine Learning Systems
An end-to-end guide to designing production ML systems, from data to deployment.
Building AI-Powered Products
A practical guide to shipping AI features, from prototype to production.
Competing in the Age of AI
How AI-driven operating models are reshaping competitive strategy.
The Coming Wave
A sobering look at AI's power to reshape society, and how to contain the risks.
Human + Machine
How companies can redesign work by combining human judgment with AI.
Inspired
The definitive guide to building products customers love, from discovery to delivery.
Empowered
How great product teams are staffed, led, and empowered to solve hard problems.
Continuous Discovery Habits
A practical framework for weekly customer touchpoints that keep decisions grounded in reality.
Escaping the Build Trap
Why organizations that ship features without a product strategy get stuck, and how to escape it.
The Lean Product Playbook
A step-by-step process for finding product-market fit using lean and agile principles.
Lean Startup
Build-measure-learn: validated learning and rapid iteration for uncertain, high-growth ventures.
Hooked
The four-step Hook Model behind habit-forming products, from trigger to investment.
Sprint
A five-day process for answering critical business questions through prototyping and testing.
Product Leadership
How to build and lead high-performing product teams and set product vision.
Good Strategy Bad Strategy
Cuts through vague mission statements to show what real strategy looks like.
Positioning
The classic on owning a distinct place in the customer's mind amid competing noise.
Crossing the Chasm
How to take a product from early adopters to the mainstream market without stalling.
Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras & TensorFlow
A practical, code-first introduction to building and tuning ML and deep learning models.
AI Engineering
A hands-on guide to building real-world applications on top of foundation models.
Designing Machine Learning Systems
An end-to-end guide to designing production ML systems, from data to deployment.
Machine Learning Yearning
Practical strategy for structuring ML projects and diagnosing model performance.
Deep Learning
The foundational textbook covering the math and theory behind modern deep learning.
Natural Language Processing with Transformers
A hands-on guide to building NLP applications with Hugging Face Transformers.
Generative Deep Learning
Teaches the models behind generative AI, from GANs to diffusion models, with working code.
Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
A rigorous, classic text on the statistical foundations of machine learning.
The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book
A concise, practical summary of the core ideas behind machine learning.
Practical Deep Learning for Coders
A code-first path into deep learning built around the fastai library.
Lean Analytics
Use analytics to figure out what matters and focus your product and business on it.
Storytelling with Data
A practical guide to turning charts and numbers into a clear, persuasive story.
Data Science for Business
Explains the fundamental concepts of data science and how they drive business decisions.
Measure What Matters
How OKRs help teams set and track ambitious, measurable goals.
Product Analytics
A practical guide to building an analytics practice that shapes product decisions.
Fundamentals of Data Visualization
A guide to choosing and designing the right chart for the data you have.
Naked Statistics
Makes statistical thinking accessible and shows why it matters in everyday decisions.
The Art of Statistics
Uses real-world examples to teach how to think critically about data and evidence.
Trustworthy Online Controlled Experiments
The definitive guide to running rigorous A/B tests at scale.
Experimentation Works
Why building a culture of rapid experimentation drives better business decisions.
Decode and Conquer
Frameworks and sample answers for the most common PM interview questions.
Cracking the PM Interview
A comprehensive guide to landing a product management role, from resume to offer.
Swipe to Unlock
A primer on the technology and business concepts behind PM interview questions.
Product Management's Sacred Seven
Seven mental models drawn from psychology, economics, and more to sharpen product thinking.
The Product Manager Interview
167 actual interview questions with detailed frameworks for answering them.
Ace the Product Manager Interview
Practice questions and structured frameworks for product management interviews.
PM Interview Questions
A companion volume of practice questions across every PM interview category.
Case Interview Secrets
A former McKinsey interviewer's approach to structuring and solving case interviews.
System Design Interview
A structured approach to answering system design questions, with worked examples.
SQL for Data Analysis
Advanced SQL techniques for analyzing and transforming data at scale.
Practical SQL
A beginner-friendly guide to using SQL for real-world data analysis.
Learning SQL
A clear introduction to writing and understanding SQL queries.
SQL Cookbook
Recipe-style solutions to common SQL query problems.
SQL Queries for Mere Mortals
A step-by-step guide to writing SQL queries for people who aren't developers.
Python Crash Course
A fast-paced introduction to Python fundamentals through hands-on projects.
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
Practical Python for automating everyday tasks, no CS background required.
Python for Data Analysis
The definitive guide to data wrangling and analysis with pandas.
Fluent Python
A deep dive into writing idiomatic, effective Python code.
Hands-On Python Programming
A practical, project-based introduction to programming in Python.
The Design of Everyday Things
The classic on why good design is invisible and bad design is everywhere.
Don't Make Me Think
A common-sense guide to intuitive web and application usability.
Lean UX
Integrates UX design with lean and agile product development.
Sprint
A five-day process for answering critical business questions through prototyping and testing.
Universal Principles of Design
125 cross-disciplinary design principles illustrated with real examples.
100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People
The psychology behind how people perceive, think, and make decisions.
About Face
The foundational guide to interaction design principles and patterns.
Hooked
The four-step Hook Model behind habit-forming products, from trigger to investment.
Designing for Emotion
A short guide to building products that connect with users beyond usability.
UX Strategy
How to validate product ideas and align UX with business strategy.
Laptop Stand
Raises your laptop to eye level to reduce neck strain during long work sessions.
Monitor Stand
Adds height and under-desk storage for a cleaner, more ergonomic setup.
External Monitor
More screen real estate for juggling docs, dashboards, and decks.
Mechanical Keyboard
Tactile, durable typing for long days of writing PRDs and specs.
Wireless Mouse
A clutter-free, precise pointer for everyday desk work.
USB-C Hub
One cable to connect monitors, storage, and peripherals to a modern laptop.
Webcam
Sharper video quality for stakeholder calls and demos.
Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Blocks out office noise for focused deep work and calls.
Desk Lamp
Adjustable lighting that reduces eye strain during long sessions.
Desk Mat
A large mat that protects your desk and anchors your keyboard and mouse.
Ergonomic Chair
Proper back and seat support for full workdays at the desk.
Footrest
Improves posture and circulation during long sitting sessions.
Cable Management Kit
Keeps power and peripheral cables tidy and out of sight.
Portable SSD
Fast, compact storage for backups and large files on the go.
Power Strip
Extra outlets and surge protection for a multi-device desk setup.
Seat Cushion
Adds support and comfort for long stretches of focused desk work.
Work Table
A sturdy, spacious surface that anchors a productive home desk setup.
Premium Notebook
A durable notebook for meeting notes, sketches, and quick thinking.
Weekly Planner
Structures your week around priorities instead of just your calendar.
Sticky Notes
Quick, movable notes for brainstorms, reminders, and prioritization.
Index Cards
Simple cards for story mapping, flashcards, or quick prioritization exercises.
Whiteboard
A reusable surface for sketching flows, frameworks, and quick diagrams.
Whiteboard Markers
Smooth, low-odor markers that keep whiteboard sessions moving.
Pens
Reliable pens for notebooks, sketching, and everyday writing.
Desk Organizer
Keeps pens, cables, and small essentials off your desk surface.
Document Organizer
Sorts and stores physical paperwork and printouts by category.
Laptop Sleeve
Protects your laptop when moving between desk, meetings, and travel.
Phone Stand
Props up your phone for calls, videos, or notifications while you work.
Tablet Stand
Holds a tablet upright for note-taking, reading, or video calls.
Timer
A simple tool for timeboxing focus sessions and meetings.
Cable Organizer
Bundles and labels cables so your desk stays clutter-free.
Backpack
A durable daily carry for a laptop, charger, and notebook.
Monitor
A larger, sharper display for daily desk work.
Laptop
A reliable machine for daily PM work — docs, decks, and dashboards.
Tablet
A lightweight device for reading, notes, and quick reviews on the go.
E-reader
A distraction-free device for reading books and long-form articles.
External SSD
Fast, portable storage for backups and large files.
Keyboard
A comfortable keyboard for extended daily typing.
Mouse
A reliable pointer for everyday desk and design work.
Headphones
Solid everyday headphones for calls, music, and focus.
Webcam
Improves video quality for calls and recorded demos.
USB-C Hub
Expands a single USB-C port into multiple connections.
Power Bank
Backup power for your phone or laptop while traveling.
Wi-Fi Router
Reliable home network coverage for video calls and remote work.
Portable Monitor
A lightweight second screen for working from anywhere.
Smart Speaker
Voice-controlled music, reminders, and smart-home control at your desk.
Notion AI
AI-native workspace for notes, roadmaps, and specs.
GitHub Copilot
In-editor pair programmer that autocompletes and explains code.
Cursor
AI-first code editor built for fast, context-aware iteration.
Gamma
Turns rough outlines into polished decks and one-pagers.
ElevenLabs
Natural text-to-speech and voice cloning for content and demos.
Runway
Generative video editing, effects, and motion tools.
Google Analytics 4
Cross-platform behavior tracking, funnels, and reporting.
Google Tag Manager
Deploy and manage tracking tags without touching code.
SEMrush
Keyword research, technical audits, and competitor tracking.
Ahrefs
Backlink analysis and organic search intelligence.
HubSpot
CRM, email, and marketing automation in one platform.
Mailchimp
Email campaigns, segmentation, and lifecycle automation.
Canva
Fast, drag-and-drop design for social and campaign assets.
Buffer
Plan and publish content across social channels.
Google Ads
Search and display advertising across Google's network.
Meta Ads Manager
Campaign management across Facebook and Instagram.