Module 02 · Weeks 3–4 · Model Selection & Economics

Model Landscape, Capabilities & Economics

Multimodal capabilities, model tiers, benchmarks, and cost modelling — compare models like infrastructure choices, not brand fandom.

ThemeModel Selection & Economics
DurationWeeks 3–4
StatusActive

PM-specific focus

Compare models like infrastructure choices, not brand fandom. Families, tiers, deployment paths, and unit economics belong in the same conversation as quality.

Deliverable

Model selection memo: use case, quality requirements, cost estimate at scale, chosen model + rationale, risks, and fallback path.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Map foundation model families Run reproducible model comparisons Interpret benchmarks without hype Model unit economics at scale Write a defensible selection memo
Topics

Core topic map

Model families Closed vs open-weight Multimodal Benchmarks Cost per token Model tiers Selection memo

Tools & frameworks

LMSYS Chatbot Arena Provider pricing pages Model cards Internal eval harness

Resources

Anthropic model docs OpenAI model docs Google Gemini docs Meta Llama model card
Chapters

Chapter path

Chapter 01 · Active

Model Families and the Competitive Landscape — The PM Version

Beginner–Intermediate 24–28 min read
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Chapter 02 · Active

Choosing Between GPT, Claude, Gemini, and Llama — The PM Version

Beginner–Intermediate 26–30 min read
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Chapter 03 · Active

Multimodal AI: Vision, Audio, Code, and Documents — The PM Version

Beginner–Intermediate 26–30 min read
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Chapter 04 · Active

Benchmarks: What PMs Should and Shouldn't Trust — The PM Version

Beginner–Intermediate 26–30 min read
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Chapter 05 · Active

Cost per Token, Latency, and Model Tier Tradeoffs — The PM Version

Beginner–Intermediate 28–32 min read
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Chapter 06 · Active

The Model Selection Memo — The PM Version

Beginner–Intermediate 28–32 min read
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