Zero to One: Breaking Into and Succeeding as a New Product Manager

There's no college degree for product management, which makes becoming a product manager a process mired in uncertainty. Department heads have difficulty defining the role and entry-level PM's have difficulty getting hired. Even if they get hired, these PMs will often have a rough time, as they will often be forced to figure out their role on their own.

But fear not! A panel of 4 product managers, with varying levels of years of experience, will answer your burning questions. Whether you are looking to break into product management, starting a new product management role, or looking to hire/grow your product team, this discussion will have something for everyone.

For anyone that's interested in the event, here's some optional homework: Read the article below to see a breakdown of skills necessary for product managers organized by seniority level, and see where you fall.
https://medium.com/pminsider/product-manager-skills-by-seniority-level-a-deep-breakdown-cd0690f76d10

AGENDA
5:45pm - 6:30pm --- Food & Networking (Bring a valid picture ID for check-in)
6:30pm - 8:00pm --- Panelist Discussion (and food, but quietly)
8:00pm - 8:45pm --- More Networking (and any remaining food)

Conversation Talking Points:

BREAKING INTO PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

1. How to deal with your lack of product experience
2. The do's and don'ts of interviewing
3. Do I need an MBA? Do I need a Tech background? Do I need X,Y,Z?

NEWLY HIRED PMs

1. How to conquer your 30-60-90
2. How to define your role in an early product company
3. What skills are needed for every PM level

SEASONED PMs LOOKING TO BUILD A PRODUCT TEAM

1. What difficulties do new hires experience and how can you avoid those pitfalls?
2. Where can you find a young PM to train and mold into a leader?
3. Looking to hire a new PM (50%+ Of ChiPMA members are looking to hire or be hired!)

PANELISTS

• Nick Saggese (Associate Product Manager @ Mediaocean - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicksaggese/)
• Megan Bubley (Product Manager @ SpotHero - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-bubley/)
• Rob Galliani (Product Manager @ Oranj - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgalliani/)
• Kate Bhatia (Director of Product & Experiences @ Ivee - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelaures/)

Moderator: Guillermo Villegas (Associate Product Manager @ The Catch Company - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillermo-villegas-3080a011b/)

NOTE:

• NO REFUNDS. If you've paid and cannot make it, let us know, and either:
  -- You can have someone else go in your place
  -- Apply your payment to the next event
• Also if you are an Uptake employee, you do not have to pay! So please
  do not sign up!