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Kirill Zorin

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I got into 30 days in a row of product releases using AI agents. Here are some honest insights.

For some context. It is my side project, I built a Cursor for product management, solo. I spent about ~2.5 hours per day. Also, I have a rich development background, and before the challenge started, I already had the basic app (which I would call MVP). So my goal

Does AI teach us to be less human?

We’re building a world where humans are no longer necessary for thinking. Are we ready for what that does to being human?

AI debt is knocking on your door

The dangerous part of AI amplification is a scaled misunderstanding.

Clarity is the new bottleneck

AI scales output and scales ambiguity. In a world where building is cheap, misunderstanding is what gets expensive.

AI-Agents: Friends or Foes?

I’ve tried several all-in-one tools that are essentially advanced AI agents: It's impressive. But at what cost?

AI-driven world: 2026

AI technologies have become commonplace in just a few years, but in terms of their significance for humanity, they probably surpass the advent of the Internet, which, incidentally, took decades to spread.

80% of my product is AI-generated. Some lessons about LLM-driven building.

When I started building GetStory.io , I couldn't ignore the hype surrounding AI, especially code generation development tools. I used them quite actively. And here are some insights I’ve got from my experience until now: The website/landing page is 100% vibecode on the v0 platform

Starting the Journey of Creating a Product Manager Digital Twin

I built GetStory, which right now is basically a straightforward generator for different types of project documentation - everything from user stories to system requirements.

How to achieve life goals with no willpower

I used to be great at starting things but terrible at finishing them. Fitness routines, side projects, learning new skills — it was almost always the same story. They get off to a strong start, but then they gradually decline and eventually just give up within a few months.

Coding Frustration and AI Era Relief

20 years ago, when I was passionate about programming and working as a developer, the most frustrating part of the job was that I had to spend much more time on implementation than on thinking of solutions.

What Actually Happens When You Code with AI

The impressive capabilities and the surprising challenges these AI assistants bring to software development.

Building Clean, Launching Fast

We all know the drill: launch early, avoid feature addiction, iterate fast, and stay focused. Here is a simple approach to how to follow this in practice.

Lean Financial Modeling. How to deal with money without a CFO.

I treat financial calculations as a core tool that helps to understand the whole project from a money perspective. The financial model is not just a phrase from the corporate world.

The Right Timing For Startup: Too Early is Harder To Survive

People who start building a startup are worried that they might not make it at the right time. Honestly, is there a problem?

Competing in Startups It's Not What You Think

I did 300+ interviews with clients. And what I found? Only about 20% of my interviewees had any mention of our competitors.