The Future of Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Chief Product Officers are no longer just shipping features—they’re shaping vision, aligning teams, and building systems that adapt as fast as markets do.

We’re launching a study to map how today’s CPOs are scaling clarity, velocity, and innovation—without losing product intuition.

One exceptional participant will receive a $10,000 scholarship toward a world-class executive education program.

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Why This Study Now?

The role of product has expanded.

CPOs are managing cross-functional teams, balancing discovery and delivery, integrating feedback loops, and navigating internal politics—often while being held accountable for revenue, retention, and roadmap outcomes.

And now, AI is redefining how products are built, tested, and experienced.This study will surface how leading product execs are responding, adapting, and leading from the front.

How CPOs Are Actually Using AI

How They Earn Trust Across Executive Teams

What a Best-in-Class Product Stack Looks Like in 2025

What Workflows They’ve Automated or Augmented

How It Works

Participate in an up to 20-minute AI interview and get early access to the results.

1. Start the AI Interview

You’ll meet our research assistant—powered by Complex Chaos. It will ask you 8–10 questions about your role, your challenges, and how (or if) AI is entering your workflows. Start now!

2. Your Answers Fuel the Study

We’ll anonymize and analyze hundreds of responses to surface the patterns, pain points, and breakthroughs shaping this evolving function.

3. Get Early Access to Results

Receive an executive summary of key findings before we publish and opt-in to a Op-Eds.

Who Should Participate?

We’re gathering insights from product executives shaping the future of user experience and business growth:

CPOs at venture-backed and public companies.

Product leaders managing large teams across multiple squads or geographies.

Founders and VPs leading AI-enabled or mission-critical product lines.

What You’ll Walk Away With

This is about helping CPOs lead product orgs that are fast, focused, and future-ready.

By participating, you’ll walk away with:

A snapshot of how peers are evolving their product operating models.
Concrete ideas for integrating AI into your product lifecycle.
First access to the 2025 CPO Benchmark Report.

Executive Education Award

To recognize the depth and quality of insights shared, we’re selecting one standout participant to receive a $10,000 scholarship toward a world-class executive education program.