From People to Product: How a Non-Traditional Background is a Superpower in PM

Breaking into product management doesn’t require an MBA or engineering degree. In this masterclass, Rohan Mitra (Product Leader, PhonePe – Indus Appstore) shares how skills from people-focused roles like HR, design, and marketing can be powerful assets in building user-first products.

What You’ll Learn:

• Map your existing skills to core PM competencies
• Use empathy and communication as strategic tools
• Craft a compelling non-linear career narrative
• Rethink hiring and talent in product roles

About the speaker:
Rohan Mitra is a Product Manager at PhonePe, where he drives the Discovery pod for the Indus Appstore, India's largest homegrown app store. He focuses on enhancing app discovery, engagement, and retention for millions of users.
What sets Rohan apart is his unconventional path into product. He began his career in Human Resources, developing a deep expertise in communication, systems thinking, and empathy. He successfully transitioned into product management, bringing a unique, people-first perspective to solve complex user problems in both B2B (Airtel Business) and B2C (PhonePe) environments. He is passionate about helping others from non-traditional backgrounds break into and excel in product.

Who Should Attend:
Professionals from non-tech backgrounds with a passion for product and a basic understanding of the product lifecycle.

Zoom link - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__-j1tBNMQcKfYaiebSfheA

Register now to reframe your path into product!