What is a GPT Mentor?

Overall, GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformers which is a type of Large Language Model (LLM) that is used in various “AI” applications. OpenAI has used this designator in their major versions of their public models since their inception, i.e. GPT-3, GPT-4, and so on. However, GPT is not exclusive to OpenAI.

Since launching GPT-4, OpenAI has added additional functionality to allow builders to build ontop of their models with something they have called GPTs. This is what Philosophy of Product Mentors utilize to provide custom tailored functionality in each of the Mentor’s domains of knowledge.

What is a GPT Mentor?

Imagine you are chatting with someone that can talk and help you with lots of different things, like answering your questions, telling stories, or even helping with homework. While they maybe able to help you with any query you have, it’s likely that you already have a need that is more specific and personal to you specifically.

Now, imagine you can instead of chatting with someone that is generalized in everything, you can choose which person to chat with whom is a trained expert in the subject matter that best suits your needs. These trained experts are how Philosophy of Product brings you such personalized and tailored answsers to specific Product Management questions.

Each Philosophy of Product Mentor has been specially trained and prompted to deliver specialized answers in their specialized focus area. Giving you the base functionality required to interact with the mentors but delivering personalized specific answers within the product management topics valued most.

Why it Matters

Expertise in Specific Areas: Just like having a tutor who’s really good at math can help you learn math better, a custom GPT can be tailored to know a lot about a specific topic, like dinosaurs, space, or even making video games. This means it can give you more detailed and accurate information about that subject.
Personalized Responses: Imagine you have a friend who knows exactly what you like and don’t like. A custom GPT can be designed to understand and respond to your specific needs and preferences, making the conversation more relevant and fun for you.
More Efficient: Using GPT-4 for everything can sometimes be like using a big, heavy backpack for a small book. A custom GPT is more like a small, handy bag that’s just right for what you need. It’s more efficient because it focuses only on what you’re most interested in.
Safer and More Controlled: When your parents set rules at home, it’s to keep you safe and happy. Similarly, a custom GPT can have specific rules to make sure it’s safe and appropriate for its users, especially for special topics or in places like schools or hospitals.
Better Learning and Interaction: Just like playing a game that’s made just for you can be more fun, a custom GPT can make learning and interacting more enjoyable because it’s designed for a specific purpose or group of people.