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Field Notes

The work behind the thinking.

The decisions, mistakes and turning points that rarely make the conference stage. Written with the people who have lived them.

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Thinking, shared

A little perspective
for the next hard call.

Field Notes carries the Counsel's thinking beyond the room. Members share the experience behind their decisions; Rampersand helps bring those lessons to a wider audience.

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From the room

More from
the room.

Short session recaps shared by Rod Hamilton on LinkedIn. Follow the links to read the original posts.

  1. Live event recap

    Building AI products with Anthropic

    Rod Hamilton shares lessons from the Melbourne conversation with Mia Carroll and Carly Ryan, including harnesses, evaluation and pricing.

    Rod HamiltonRead on LinkedIn

  2. Working Session recap

    AI and product strategy

    A recap of the conversation with Jonny Schneider about using AI to learn, make decisions and keep strategy evolving.

    Rod HamiltonRead on LinkedIn

  3. Working Session recap

    How product leaders actually use AI

    Members share practical AI workflows for planning, customer insights, sales follow-up and collaboration.

    Rod HamiltonRead on LinkedIn
It's rare to find a group that shares the real product journey, not just the shiny bits.
Kirsten Mann CEO & Founder, Vizory

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