Embarking on a Product Management (PM) career is a journey of continuous learning and adaptation. Here are key insights, blending lessons from industry thought leaders and practical experiences:

Deep User Understanding: Inspired by "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries, the essence of PM lies in understanding your users. It's more than just listening to their requests; it's about interpreting their needs and behaviors to create truly impactful solutions.

Innovation vs. Business Viability: As seen in "Zero to One" by Peter Thiel, innovation is vital, but it must align with business viability. Balancing these two aspects requires a nuanced understanding of both your market and the unique value your product offers.

MVP Approach: The concept of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is crucial. This strategy, emphasized in "The Lean Product Playbook" by Dan Olsen, is about starting small, validating your ideas quickly, and iterating based on real feedback, reducing risks and fostering product evolution.

Developing Effective Roadmaps: Creating a product roadmap isn't just about setting milestones. It involves understanding broader market trends, competition, and economic indicators. A well-crafted roadmap guides your team and aligns your product's development with strategic objectives.

Wider Market Perspective: Successful PMs understand their product's ecosystem. This includes staying informed about technological advancements and market shifts, and ensuring that your product remains relevant and competitive.

For those interested in exploring these concepts in more depth and applying them to your career, mentorship can be invaluable. A trial session can provide personalized insights and strategies tailored to your PM aspirations.

Delve into nuances of Product Management, drawing lessons from industry-leading practices & real-world experiences. Discover strategies to understand users, balance innovation, & align with business.

Essential Insights for Aspiring Product Managers

Youngest C-Suite member I Won the company award for personifying company values in day-to-day operations:

Partnerships Initiated: Google Cloud Partner, Epic Games Marketplace Listing, AWS, Nvidia Inception Program, Accenture Song
Special Projects: Series A, US & Europe GTM & company expansion, Account Management & Delivery for HUL & Titan Group, Partner Success Lead, Vendor Management, AIfication of company
Marketing Lead: Defined company positioning, led multiple international & national events, revamped the entire website, led sales enablement with collateral, hired & onboarded a professional marketing strategist to continue things
People & Culture: Led Company Townhalls, Hiring Sprints, Employee Engagement & Learning Tracks

Chief Of Staff

Created the company's first B2B product line around Virtual Try-On for Fashion and accessory category with the least go-live time:

Vision: Envisioned the product as ultimate sales enablement tool for brands and created an amazing team of 12+ in-house professionals & vendors for execution
Roadmap: Led end-user interviews, market research, and customer discovery to drive product roadmap and development cycles
UX: Led the team toward the creation of the best UX in the category and a differentiated positioning
Acquisition: Guiding product marketing and sales team on collaterals, account-based strategy, and attending customer calls as the product expert
Delivery & IP: Leading the development cycles, client-side implementation, and IP creation for the company



Product Lead(Virtual Try-On)

1st official mid-management hire I Created the role, defined its responsibilities, and hired professional folks in the same role later:

Programs Enrolled: Stanford Seed Transformation Program, Google for Startup Accelerator Program
Special Projects: Seed & Pre-Series A Fundraise
Content Lead: Created the brand content playbook and other company content
Company Strategy: Worked with founders on org design, goal setting, hiring folks, company positioning, and re-branding

CEO's Office

1st official hire in the product I Fastest to get a full-time employment opportunity:

Led analytics setup across all live products and built the process documentation
Generated product insights for sales and business teams and created reports and presentations for clients 
Created proposals for sales outreach and worked with a freelance designer and in-house developers on product revamping

Product Analyst

Worked directly with CEO & COO to create a new B2B sales channel for the company:

Formulated a strategic plan for business channel extension and headed its execution with a cross-functional team of 8
Created multiple marketing collaterals and led 5+ marketing strategies with Direct Channel partners and Regional Distributors

Business Development Executive

A project aimed to formulate recommendations on the internal migration crisis in India:

Fabricated a model with an extensive literature review for a national policy response catering to the Internal Labor Migration issues across India
Authored a paper on Internal Migration in India titled ‘Marking Those on the Move: Review of Existing Paradigm and Towards a New Framework’

Research Associate

A platform created to promote independent productions and awareness of contemporary social issues at my college, IIT Kharagpur:

Built a 15+ member team, and led 13 projects on poetry, short films, and music production with 70+ artists
Led an online campaign around mental well-being via social media posts, a documentary, and dialogue along with the counseling center and psychologists

Co-Founder

I'll be your enthusiastic cheerleader, inspiring and motivating you to reach beyond your limits.

As your accountability partner, I'll help keep you focused and on track, turning plans into actions

I offer a supportive ear and thoughtful advice, ensuring you have the emotional and mental backing to succeed.

Let's master time management together, balancing efficiency and well-being to maximize your potential

Together, we'll define clear, achievable goals, turning your aspirations into actionable plans.

I provide a personalized roadmap, guiding you step-by-step towards your educational and career milestones.

Get a curated selection of resources, tailored to enhance your learning and professional journey.

Expect consistent check-ins from me, ensuring you stay on track and motivated towards your goals.

Sharpen your interview skills with realistic mock sessions, tailored to build confidence and finesse.

I'll guide you in structuring your answers clearly and impactfully, ensuring your responses are concise and compelling

Enhance your communication arsenal with me, from effective verbal expression to persuasive written communication.

Together, we'll develop essential soft skills, from emotional intelligence to teamwork, crucial for professional success.

Develop a winning job application strategy with my guidance, tailored to highlight your unique strengths.

Leverage my network for potential job referrals, opening doors to new and exciting career opportunities.

I'll help you build a robust professional network, essential for career growth and opportunities

Navigate salary negotiations and post-offer discussions with confidence, backed by my experienced insights.

Bhaskar Singhania

Having interviewed 100+ candidates at my company and prepping people to excel in it, I will help you create a resume that is a 10 sec read at a glance and lands your story the right way

I will help you create a telling profile, create relevant connections, and leverage them when in need

I will create personalized projects that will match your learning and growth needs while helping you learn through them

Empower your voice with masterful communication techniques. I bring my rich experience in engaging diverse teams and stakeholders to teach you how to communicate effectively and build strong, lasting interpersonal relationships. Transform your interactions, from everyday conversations to high-stakes negotiations.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Unlock the power of strategic thinking and insightful research. Drawing from my Stanford and IIT Kharagpur background and extensive experience in product development and strategic project management, I'll guide you in developing research methodologies and strategies that drive success and innovation in your career or academic pursuits.

Research & Strategy

Tackle complex challenges with confidence. My journey through varied roles and industries has honed a unique problem-solving approach that blends analytical thinking with creative solutions. Learn to navigate and resolve intricate issues, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.

Problem-solving Skills

Project Management Skills are important to learn because it helps you organize, plan and manage projects effectively, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. It also helps you develop communication and problem-solving skills.

Project Management Skills

Business Writing Skills is important because it helps to communicate effectively and efficiently, build relationships, and convey professionalism. It is also essential when writing reports, emails, and other materials needed to make well-informed business decisions.

Business Writing Skills

Organisational skills are important as they help people to manage their time, resources and tasks more efficiently, leading to improved productivity and better outcomes.

Organisational Skills

Leadership & Communication are essential skills to learn as they help you to understand yourself and others better, bring people together and help to create a successful team to achieve great results.

Leadership & Communication

Teamwork is an important skill to learn as it teaches how to work together effectively to achieve a common goal, develop communication and problem solving skills, build trust and create a positive working environment.

Teamwork

Business Intelligence helps to make data-driven decisions and gain a competitive advantage by understanding trends in customer behaviour, market changes and operational performance. It is a valuable skill to have in today's data-driven world.

Business Intelligence

Business Strategy is an important skill to learn as it provides knowledge on how to make informed decisions and execute plans to achieve organisational goals. This helps businesses to stay competitive and create value.

Business Strategy

Business acumen is an important skill to learn because it helps to understand the financial implications of business decisions and to make informed, profitable decisions. It also helps to create a competitive advantage in the market.

Business Acument

Planning and monitoring are important skills to learn as they help ensure goals are met, resources are managed efficiently and strategies are implemented in a timely manner. This helps ensure success and growth.