Andy Boyd of Appfire on Building AI-Driven Products and Scalable Teams

AI is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, but with that comes the challenge of staying ahead, scaling teams, and creating real value—beyond the hype. In this episode of Discover Dialogues, Andy Boyd, Chief Product Officer at Appfire and former IBM Watson leader, shares his approach to navigating the complex AI landscape.

With a background in building cutting-edge AI systems at IBM and now leading product strategy at Appfire, Andy discusses how product leadership must evolve. He emphasizes that successful AI integration isn’t just about launching new features—it’s about solving real customer problems while staying future-focused.

Key topics include:

AI in product strategy: How to embed AI into workflows to drive innovation and deliver measurable outcomes.

Scaling AI-first teams: Building and leading product teams that can grow fast and adapt to rapid change.

Product-led growth (PLG): Moving from traditional sales models to customer-focused product adoption strategies.

Andy outlines a practical framework for AI-first product thinking, showing how to turn tech investments into sustainable business success. This episode is a must-listen for product managers, tech leaders, and anyone navigating AI transformation in enterprise environments.

Tune in to hear actionable insights on AI-driven product leadership and how to lead through the next wave of tech evolution.