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Learning By BuildingChapter 10 of 73April 9, 2026

From PRD To Prototype

In the spirit of encouraging more product managers to go from "PRD to prototype", I decided I don't know college basketball well enough to pick winners, so I wrote a Python program with OpenAI Codex that pulls from prediction markets, ESPN spreads, and Vegas lines to generate my bracket for me.

Then I used Claude Code to read the model output and submit my picks directly on the NCAA bracket site, logged into my account. I automated both the thinking and the clicking on my NCAA bracket this year.

I automated both the thinking and the clicking on my NCAA bracket this year.

I also spent approximately zero time on the UI, which feels very on-brand for a prototype.

What have you built lately that would've taken 10x longer a year ago?

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This writing reflects my personal perspectives on product management, AI, and content discovery. It does not represent the official position of my employer or any affiliated organization.