Miami, Florida (Hexa PR Wire — June 26, 2026) —
Craig Guarraci, a product leader with more than 30 years of technology industry experience, appeared on The Michael Peres Podcast to discuss AI product leadership and the principles that define sustainable product strategy in an evolving AI landscape. Guarraci brings expertise from roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and agile startups, as well as through his career coaching venture, Tech PM Career Path, LLC. His recent book, “Beyond AI Models,” examines enduring AI product leadership principles that only humans can execute despite continuous technological change.
Guarraci’s career spans multiple phases of technology evolution and product development. He has shipped a variety of products, including AI-enabled offerings, and has coached product managers and leaders through career transitions and strategic challenges. His work emphasizes the distinction between technical AI capability and the leadership judgment required to create and sustain competitive products in markets where AI capabilities continue to shift rapidly.
The conversation with Michael Peres, founder and chief technologist of Scale My Publication and host of The Michael Peres Podcast, centered on how product leaders can establish durable competitive advantage when underlying AI technology changes frequently. Guarraci’s perspective draws on three decades of experience navigating technology shifts and market transitions, offering product managers a framework for making decisions that endure beyond any single technology generation.
Peres, a serial entrepreneur and software engineer with advanced degrees in computer science and mathematics, founded multiple startups and media organizations alongside his podcast work. His focus on interviewing people who have turned perceived limitations into strengths aligns with Guarraci’s approach to product leadership, which emphasizes human judgment and adaptability as irreplaceable assets in a rapidly shifting industry.
About Craig Guarraci
Craig Guarraci is a product leader with over 30 years of experience in the technology sector. He has held leadership positions at major companies including Microsoft and Amazon, and has worked with agile startups throughout his career. Through his company, Tech PM Career Path, LLC, Guarraci provides career coaching and strategic guidance to product managers and technology leaders. He is the author of “Beyond AI Models,” published on Amazon, which explores AI product leadership principles grounded in human decision-making and organizational sustainability. His work distinguishes between the rapid evolution of AI models and the stable leadership practices that allow organizations to compete effectively across technology cycles.
About Michael Peres
Michael Peres is a serial tech entrepreneur, software engineer, mathematician, and radio host. He is the CEO and founder of four successful tech startups, two media organizations, and The Michael Peres Podcast. Peres holds advanced degrees in computer science, mathematics, and data communications, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering. His work focuses on identifying and interviewing outliers and individuals who have turned perceived limitations into competitive advantages, with the goal of sharing their strategies and mindsets with audiences seeking direction and inspiration.
About The Michael Peres Podcast
The Michael Peres Podcast is a technical science podcast hosted by serial entrepreneur and software engineer Michael Peres. The show explores the unique mindsets and strategies of people who have succeeded by weaponizing their perceived limitations, offering listeners insight into unconventional approaches to entrepreneurship, technology, and personal achievement.
