From Product Vision to Execution Meetup Group

[Career Transition Series] Real Stories of Breaking into Product Roles

Product Management roles are extremely challenging and expect one to have the ability to think on his/her feet plan and implement robust strategies and tactics. One needs to be extremely proactive and focused to pursue a product management career.
Successful product management careers don't just happen and it requires a high level of strategic thinking self-reflection and meticulous planning. Get inspired by a panel of seasoned product managers who are ready to share their personal journeys into the exciting world of product management. Dive into their success stories challenges and strategies to excel in this dynamic field.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn the Must-Have Skills: Get a solid understanding of the key skills successful product managers use every day—like strategic thinking problem-solving and making data-driven decisions.
• Make Career Transitions Smoother: Find out how to break into product management even if you don’t have a technical background and turn your unique experience into a strength.
• Get the Inside Scoop on Hiring: Discover what recruiters and hiring managers really look for and learn how to stand out in interviews.

Meet the Speakers

Shridhar Karandikar
Agile Product Management Coach
Pragya Works

Shruti Wahi
Sr Product Owner
Better Collective

Karthik Boraiah
Senior Product Manager
Lam Research

Zoom Event Link- https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hvcxgoL8QSi7k08nixiTEw

### Why This Conversation Matters

As industries evolve and artificial intelligence reshapes the way we work, many experienced professionals are reflecting on their next phase of growth.
One question surfaces consistently:
Is executive education still relevant and worth the investment?
In this expert-led session, we unpack the strategic value of executive education in a world where skills are evolving faster than roles, and AI is not just augmenting decisions, but influencing who gets hired and how.

In this session, we’ll explore the real ROI of executive education by looking beyond just compensation to understand how high-growth professionals use structured learning to make strategic career moves. We’ll also examine how AI is reshaping the future of leadership, with skill expectations evolving rapidly for mid- and senior-level roles. As being “AI-aware” becomes a baseline expectation rather than a differentiator, we’ll look at how organizations are integrating AI into hiring and talent evaluation—and what truly sets future-ready professionals apart in this changing landscape.
Who Should Attend

• Mid-career professionals evaluating their next growth opportunity
• Senior leaders navigating career transitions or industry pivots
• Talent leaders and decision-makers planning L&D investments

​This is a closed-door session with limited access to ensure meaningful discussion and interaction.
About the Speaker:
Pinkesh Shah is a seasoned product executive with 25+ years of experience in building successful products in start-ups as well as large global organizations. He is currently the founder of Delightloop and was most recently the Chief Product Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Qualys. Prior to this, he was the global VP of Product Management at McAfee in Silicon Valley. He’s a guest faculty at several internationally reputed B-schools like IIM Bangalore, Amsterdam University and more.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/58CXFoG3RZOXf4scnesiTQ