Peter Yang

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Creator economy/PM commentator and newsletter author; covers monetization strategies and platform economics for creators.

China's AI Scene: Youthful
SocialApr 11, 2026

China's AI Scene: Youthful

Observations about Chinese AI work culture: 1. Many arrive at work late (11 am) and work until late at night (11 pm). 2. Due to the schedule above, many employees are young. Hard for parents to sustain the same schedule. 3. Everyone...

By Peter Yang
Opus Beats All for OpenClaw; Claude Lacks Personal Touch
SocialApr 10, 2026

Opus Beats All for OpenClaw; Claude Lacks Personal Touch

Both of these can be true: 1. No model is anywhere near as good as Opus for OpenClaw 2. Using Claude Code as a personal assistant replacement is OK but just doesn’t feel as “mine” as my OpenClaw

By Peter Yang
Remove Barriers: Empower Teams with AI Today
SocialApr 9, 2026

Remove Barriers: Empower Teams with AI Today

Ramp just published the best guide out there on how to get your company AI pilled: 1. The second best time to start is today 2. Treat AI proficiency as a learning curve 3. Embrace creative destruction 4. Build from the center, drive from...

By Peter Yang
Open Source and Proprietary Can Both Dominate Markets
SocialApr 6, 2026

Open Source and Proprietary Can Both Dominate Markets

What are some good examples of open source winning vs. proprietary tech? In mobile for example, Android has the most market share but iOS still captures the majority of profits. Seems like both can win?

By Peter Yang
MacBook Pro Vs. Mac Studio
SocialApr 4, 2026

MacBook Pro Vs. Mac Studio

Up at 3 am Shanghai time wondering one thing - should I buy a new MacBook Pro or go for the Mac Studio to vibe code and also run local models?

By Peter Yang
Seeking OpenClaw‑GPT Screenshot to Gauge Personality
SocialApr 4, 2026

Seeking OpenClaw‑GPT Screenshot to Gauge Personality

Can someone share a screenshot of what OpenClaw with GPT looks like - how much personality is there?

By Peter Yang
AI Subscription Models Likely to Tighten Post‑IPO
SocialApr 3, 2026

AI Subscription Models Likely to Tighten Post‑IPO

Anthropic just sent an email saying that you can no longer run 3rd party harnesses like OpenClaw using Claude subscriptions. Right now, both OpenAI and Anthropic are losing money on power users who run multiple agents 24/7 using their $100-200 subscription...

By Peter Yang
Inside Look: How OpenAI Codex Team Ships Products
SocialApr 3, 2026

Inside Look: How OpenAI Codex Team Ships Products

This weekend, I'm sharing a rare inside look at how OpenAI's Codex team ship products, including: → Live demo of how @romainhuet (Head of DevRel) ships with Codex → Codex product lead @embirico's spicy takes on PM, hiring, and product roadmaps → How...

By Peter Yang
Beat Disney Lines: Early Access, Strategic Rides, Evening Returns
SocialApr 3, 2026

Beat Disney Lines: Early Access, Strategic Rides, Evening Returns

I’ve taken my kids to 3 Disneylands now (LA, Tokyo, Shanghai). Tips on how to survive the visit and avoid 3 hour lines: 1. Get early access by staying at the Disney hotel or purchasing early access separately. The first hour...

By Peter Yang
Cursor 3’s Streamlined UI Beats Cluttered Legacy Design
SocialApr 2, 2026

Cursor 3’s Streamlined UI Beats Cluttered Legacy Design

I just tried out Cursor 3 and the new interface is much better. The old one had far too many buttons and toggles that got in the way of just talking to the agent. I think this should just be the...

By Peter Yang
Build a No‑Code Mobile App in Hours
SocialMar 31, 2026

Build a No‑Code Mobile App in Hours

Anyone can now build a mobile app in a few hours without knowing how to code. I've been using my personal fitness app below to track my workouts while in China. In my new tutorial, I'll walk you through exactly how to...

By Peter Yang
In‑flight Wi‑Fi Fails; Hoping for Starlink Everywhere
SocialMar 29, 2026

In‑flight Wi‑Fi Fails; Hoping for Starlink Everywhere

I wanted to vibe code for 12 hours on this Korean Air flight but the internet is truly bad. Can't wait for @Starlink on all international flights.

By Peter Yang
X's Feedback Button Missing on Original Posts, AI Clutter Remains
SocialMar 29, 2026

X's Feedback Button Missing on Original Posts, AI Clutter Remains

X asking me to thumbs down my own reply 🥲. This button should be visible for original posts too not just replies. I see alot of AI slop in my feed still. https://t.co/3y0KhuI0R1

By Peter Yang
Hiring Ex-Founders Reveals Your Company’s Talent Magnetism
SocialMar 29, 2026

Hiring Ex-Founders Reveals Your Company’s Talent Magnetism

Interesting to see how many fast growing companies like @linear and @tryramp want to hire ex-founders as PMs. I think this is a good litmus test for how good your company is at attracting talent: 1. Do founders want to work here? 2....

By Peter Yang
Chinese Developers Turn to Domestic AI Code
SocialMar 28, 2026

Chinese Developers Turn to Domestic AI Code

What do builders in China use to vibe code if they’re not using Claude Code or Codex?

By Peter Yang
Fast Execution Demands Crystal‑clear Purpose and Vision
SocialMar 28, 2026

Fast Execution Demands Crystal‑clear Purpose and Vision

"When execution is so fast, understanding what you're doing becomes more important. You can go in the wrong direction so quickly." I love this reminder from @karrisaarinen (CEO @Linear). It's easy to spin up 10 agents to go in 10 directions....

By Peter Yang
Learn Claude Cowork Directly From Its Creator
SocialMar 28, 2026

Learn Claude Cowork Directly From Its Creator

The best way to learn to use Claude Cowork is from the designer who helped build it. Don't miss my new episode with Jenny this weekend where she shared: → How she uses Cowork at Anthropic → Live demo: From feedback to product...

By Peter Yang
Spotify Creator Loses Key Scheduling Features, Misleads Users
SocialMar 27, 2026

Spotify Creator Loses Key Scheduling Features, Misleads Users

Ok do I know anyone who's on the product team for @spotifycreator? The product has regressed: 1. No way to copy a scheduled episode link (there was an copy button that was removed) 2. After I schedule an episode, it sends me...

By Peter Yang
Capybara Models Showcase Next‑level AGI Beyond Opus
SocialMar 27, 2026

Capybara Models Showcase Next‑level AGI Beyond Opus

"Part of a new "Capybara" series of models, which are larger and more intelligent than Opus" This is what AGI looks like https://t.co/5wM74HlM4g

By Peter Yang
Building a Custom Fitness App Around My New Squat Rack
SocialMar 26, 2026

Building a Custom Fitness App Around My New Squat Rack

Got a squat rack finally so why not vibe design and code my own fitness app while I'm at it. https://t.co/0utcVSDSsw

By Peter Yang
Telegram Chats Now only with AI Bots
SocialMar 25, 2026

Telegram Chats Now only with AI Bots

My Telegram is just chats with my OpenClaw and now Claude bots. Haven't talked to a single human yet.

By Peter Yang
AI Agents Free Us to Focus on User Experience
SocialMar 25, 2026

AI Agents Free Us to Focus on User Experience

I hope AI agents will help us all stop obsessing about: - Specs - Designs - Issues - Roadmaps - Strategy docs - Spreadsheets and instead let us all obsess about improving the end user product and rapid iteration loops with users. Product development is much more fun...

By Peter Yang
Top Tech Job Openings Stagnate or Decline
SocialMar 25, 2026

Top Tech Job Openings Stagnate or Decline

This data from Lenny is super cool to see but I'd love to see a cut that's filtered to the top 50 companies (FAANG, AI-native companies, top SaaS, etc) or so that PMs really want to work for. My guess...

By Peter Yang
Automate Executive Feedback with a Custom Review Skill
SocialMar 24, 2026

Automate Executive Feedback with a Custom Review Skill

My friend is a VP at Meta who got tired of repeating the same feedback over and over. So he built a skill that reviews docs using his principles, questions, and voice. It has been a game changer for his entire team. Tomorrow,...

By Peter Yang
Learn Claude Cowork & Codex Directly From Their Creators
SocialMar 23, 2026

Learn Claude Cowork & Codex Directly From Their Creators

I got two very special episodes coming up next from the people behind two of my favorite AI tools - Claude Cowork and Codex. There's no better way to learn these tools than from the people who actually built them. 📌 Subscribe...

By Peter Yang
Claude Code Lacks Voice; OpenClaw Forgets Tasks
SocialMar 23, 2026

Claude Code Lacks Voice; OpenClaw Forgets Tasks

My personal experience on the drawbacks of using Claude Code vs. OpenClaw as a personal assistant from my phone: Claude Code - Doesn't have dangerously skip permissions via remote control. Also remote control doesn't feel super reliable - Doesn't have...

By Peter Yang
Claude Code + Figma MCP: Build Apps
SocialMar 21, 2026

Claude Code + Figma MCP: Build Apps

Claude Code with Figma MCP is an incredibly underrated combo for AI design. My next guest Felix showed me how to go: → From Figma design to app in 10 min → From app back to Figma to create editable vector components He also...

By Peter Yang
Onboarding AI Agents Becomes Your Next Core Role
SocialMar 6, 2026

Onboarding AI Agents Becomes Your Next Core Role

I tried @NotebookLM's new Cinematic Video Overview with my latest deep dive: "Your New Job Is to Onboard AI Agents" Honestly, it came out super well. Really impressed by how it created its own structure and narrative. 📌 Watch below: https://t.co/8gdzc95CVb

By Peter Yang
Swarm AI Agents Build Websites From Scratch, Editable
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Swarm AI Agents Build Websites From Scratch, Editable

This is probably the most insanely cool AI product I've tried in recent memory. A swarm of AI agents designing a website from scratch. And you can edit things manually at any time (see my manual edit at the end 😅)....

By Peter Yang
Design for AI Agents First, Not Human Users
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Design for AI Agents First, Not Human Users

Here's my new deep dive on why you need to build your product for AI agents first. I spent a decade obsessing over intuitive user experiences (and I still do!). But the "user" in UX is quickly becoming an AI agent instead. For...

By Peter Yang
AI Bot Overload Leaves Users Feeling Exhausted
SocialFeb 21, 2026

AI Bot Overload Leaves Users Feeling Exhausted

When is the AI bot-calypse coming @nikitabier - all the AI bot replies and AI articles wearing me down 🫠 Accounts clearly labeled as bots are ok I think

By Peter Yang