Fireside Chat: From Business School to Product Leadership

Fireside Chat — From Business School to Real-World Product Leadership
This fireside chat explores how business-school foundations translate into real-world product leadership.
Our speakers will share insights from their careers across multiple industries, reflect on the key turning points that shaped their paths, and offer practical guidance for product professionals navigating the shift from theory to practice.
Expect an honest conversation on career choices, leadership growth, and what truly matters when building and scaling products.
About the Speakers
Shahil Hiridjee
Head of Product at BlaBlaCar, leading supply and demand for the bus and train OTA marketplace. He focuses on conversion growth, marketplace expansion, and end-to-end reliability. Previously at Doctolib and Expedia Group.
Preyash Shah
Product Manager specialized in launching and scaling B2B SaaS products. He enjoys working at the intersection of product strategy, design, and engineering. Currently building online brand-protection products at Corsearch.
Who Should Attend

• Product managers at all levels
• Aspiring PMs and MBA students
• Product leaders and cross-functional partners
• Anyone interested in transitioning into product roles or growing into leadership

Registration
Registration is required.
Spots are limited — please register early to secure your seat.
Venue: ESSEC Business School — La Défense
ESSEC, 2 Place de la Défense, 92800 Puteaux
Getting there:

• RER A: La Défense – Grande Arche
• Metro Line 1: La Défense
• Tram T2: La Défense

Agenda
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Doors open
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Fireside Chat with Shahil Hiridjee & Preyash Shah
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Networking & apéro
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