AI Makes First 10% of Any Project Free; Founders Must Code
Notion's Max Schoening says AI makes initial development free. He argues designers and PMs must 'think in code' to build next-gen products.
Why cultivating agency matters more than cultivating skills in the AI era | Max Schoening (Notion)
With Lenny Rachitsky, Max Schoening · Sunday, May 3, 2026
In this episode, Lenny Rachitsky and Max Schoening discuss the profound impact of AI on product development, emphasizing that 'agency' is more crucial than traditional skills in this new era. Schoening shares his insights from Notion on how roles are merging and how teams can build successful products by focusing on a 'tiny core' and cultivating taste through iterative feedback.
Max Schoening's Method for 'Taste' in Product Design
Stop guessing. Max Schoening shares his method for developing product design 'taste': a predictive skill built through specific reps, iteration, and environment.