AI Agents Buildathon for PMs is Live!
Build a standout AI PM portfolio in 3 weeks with real team experience and deep AI agent intuition.
5… 4… 3… 2… 1… 🚀 AI Agents Buildathon registration is officially live!
You’ve been asking for a place to actually build AI agents together, tackle real, super compelling cases, get mentorship along the way, and connect with a supportive community of PMs who push, challenge, and cheer you on.
🎁 Well… here it is. With The Product Compass guiding you through AI Agents complexity, you’re in good hands.
The event will take 3 weeks. We start in January 2026.
Here’s how it works:
Join a team of 3 to collaborate and co-create, or work solo
Get team mentorship from senior AI Product Managers
Earn an official certificate from The Product Compass newsletter
Showcase your skills to 350K+ product pros and AI teams scouting for talent
You will get more clarity at the Track Selection Workshop — register now.
Your Reasons to Join
You will join a community of PMs building AI-powered prototypes that solve real problems and showcase your skills to potential employers.
The program focuses not on theory and tools, but on developing deep intuition for AI agents and multi-agent systems (context management, autonomy, guardrails, evaluation) and connecting that to real value.
That intuition is best developed by building and collaborating with others.
By the time you’re done, AI agents won’t feel abstract anymore. They’ll become a language you think in, a tool you design with, and a capability you can confidently ship into the real world.
Job Search Struggles?
Tired of your resume getting lost in an ATS black hole? Our buildathon gives you a concrete project to showcase your AI skills and stand out from the crowd.
You will:
Add a real AI project to your portfolio + an AI product team experience
Get featured on our job board
Ready for Promotion?
Need to prove you can think and act like an AI PM? Build a project that demonstrates your strategic thinking and tech intuition.
You will:
Get mentored by senior AI PMs
Receive a certificate of completion
Switching to AI Product Management?
Breaking into AI Product Management doesn’t have to be a mystery. Our structured hackathon provides the guidance, network, and portfolio piece you need.
Learn AI PM frameworks and methodologies
Connect with hiring managers in the AI space
Pick Your Track
Go to https://buildathon.productcompass.pm and pick your track, at your pace:
Track 1: AI Product Thinker (free for all): Your ideas structured into a PRD that could guide a real AI agent.
Track 2: AI Agent Builder (paid members): PRD & ship your first working AI agent.
Track 3: AI Agent Architect (paid members): PRD & master multi-agent systems that actually move the needle.
You’ll be matched by our AI agents with PMs who complement your skills, share your timezone, challenge your thinking and back you all the way.
Meet the Team
You can also find us on LinkedIn:
Paweł Huryn: https://pl.linkedin.com/in/pawel-huryn
Olia Herbelin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbelin-olia
FAQs
Q: Who we are – The Product Compass
We are The Product Compass, the #1 AI + Product Management newsletter. We help PMs and innovators harness AI to turn ideas into real products, fast.
With step-by-step, no fluff playbooks, templates, and frameworks, hands-on experiences you can build PRDs, prototypes, and roadmaps that actually work.
Trusted by 129,000+ product pros worldwide and curated by PM veteran Paweł Huryn, we are your AI-powered compass for navigating product challenges, creating real impact, and making ideas matter.
Q: Who can join the AI Agents Buildathon?
Paid members of The Product Compass: Join any of the 3 tracks — completely free.
Non-members: You’re welcome to participate in Track 1: AI Product Thinker — also free.
💡 Not a paid member yet? Join The Product Compass to unlock all tracks, mentorship, and career perks.
Q: What are the 3 tracks?
Choose your starting point. Complete your PRD in just one week—then decide whether to stop with a career-ready artifact… or go further and build something that actually works.
Track 1: AI Product Thinker — Build your first AI PRD that hiring managers will actually read (open to everyone, 1 week)
Track 2: AI Agent Builder — Ship a working AI agent using n8n—no engineering degree required (members only, 2-3 weeks)
Track 3: AI Agent Architect — Design systems where AI agents collaborate like a human team (members only, 2-3 weeks)
🔒 Tracks 2 & 3 are exclusive to The Product Compass premium members.
Q: Is there a fee?
No — it’s 100% free for everyone. Premium members get full access; non-members can build in Track 1: AI Product Thinker at no cost.
Q: What if I don’t have a team?
No problem!
Join our matchmaking channel during registration to find teammates.
Many PMs participate solo — your idea and execution matter most.
Q: Will there be support while I build?
Yes! You’ll get:
Live office hours with senior PMs
Dedicated Slack channel for real-time help
Mentor feedback on your prototype
No question is too small — we’re here to unblock you.
Q: Do all tracks have the same prizes and recognition?
Yes! All tracks are judged equally. Top participants from any track receive:
🌟Featured spot in the AI PM Talent Showcase (shared with recruiters)
📝Personalized feedback from senior product leaders
🏅Official certificate + “Built with AI” digital badge
💼Priority access to partner job opportunities
Q: When are winners announced?
Within 1 week after the submission deadline.
Q: How do I prove I’m The Product Compass member?
We’ll verify your membership automatically when you register using your Product Compass Substack email. No extra steps needed.
Q: Can I upgrade to full access during the event?
Yes! Join The Product Compass anytime during the event to unlock Tracks 2 & 3 and switch tracks if you’d like.
Q: What if I’m still unsure which track to pick?
We’ll host a Track Selection Workshop with:
Real project examples
Recommended tools (n8n, Lovable, Google Antigravity, etc.)
Live Q&A with PM mentors
Still have questions?
See our AI Agents Buildathon Q&A (recorded Dec 4, 2025):
You can still join the program:
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