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Consulting vs. Product Management: Which is for you?
A framework for ambitious professionals to decide between a career in consulting or product management.
How to Navigate the Product Sense/Discovery question
The product sense—or discovery—question is one of the trickiest parts of any product management interview. It tests not only your creativity but also your ability to think strategically, empathize with users, and communicate structured product decisions. In this session, Kate X, a seasoned product leader and Leland coach with experience hiring and mentoring PMs at top tech companies, will break down exactly what interviewers are looking for and how to deliver confident, high-impact answers. In this event you'll: Learn a repeatable framework for tackling product sense questions See real examples of strong responses Leave with clear strategies to stand out in your next PM interview.
Breaking Into Product Management: Real Stories
Real stories from product managers who transitioned from other fields
What Good Looks Like - Product Managers
A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great PMs and Sr PMs — straight from a product leader.
Answering Behavioral Questions using Issue Trees
Turn behavioral interviews into crisp, structured stories with issue trees that put your core message first and make your answers impossible to miss
Build Your Personal Brand: Craft Your Story & Stand
A practical workbook that helps professionals define and confidently communicate their personal brand during a career transition.
Building AI Prototypes as a Product Manager
Launching AI products requires a different approach than traditional product development. In this session, Principal Product Manager at Nike and AI expert Jon M. will walk you through the process of building AI prototypes that are functional, user-centered, and testable. You’ll learn how to translate ideas into working prototypes, validate assumptions with real users, and iterate effectively to ensure your AI product delivers lasting value. By the end, you’ll have practical strategies to bridge the gap between AI concepts and actionable product outcomes.
The Product Resume: What Actually Works
Crafting a standout resume for product roles isn’t about cramming every metric or buzzword you can think of—it’s about telling a clear story that shows how you think, lead, and build. In this focused session, led by Yoshi K., a former Meta and LinkedIn product leader with extensive interviewing and hiring experience, you’ll learn what actually makes a product resume effective and how to position your experience in a way that resonates with hiring managers. We’ll cover the do’s and don’ts of product resumes, how to tailor yours for different types of roles, and what common mistakes to avoid so you can cut through the noise and land more interviews—whether you're pivoting into product or refining an already-strong resume.
APM AMA: Landing an APM Offer as a Non-Technical Student
Breaking into product management without a technical degree is absolutely possible—with the right positioning. Join Elena A., an incoming Associate Product Manager at Salesforce with experience as a Salesforce intern, for a session on landing APM roles as a non-technical candidate. Bring your questions—Elena will share how she told her story, built product credibility from a non-CS background, and navigated the APM recruiting process from first applications to final rounds.
Product Design Challenges
Use these challenges to sharpen your product execution skills.
Career Transition to Tech: What to Know
Learn the basics of transitioning into a tech career post-MBA. We'll cover everything from company culture to key roles.
Technical Program Manager: The On-site Take-Home
Land a Technical Program Manager job! Practice working through this real take-home assignment, showing you how to demonstrate program management and communication skills.
UX Metrics
Learn the key metrics to evaluate the success of your designs. This guide shows you how to measure user behavior and prove your impact.
Figma Community
Learn how to leverage the Figma Community to find free resources, plugins, and templates to streamline your workflow and level up your designs.
User Journey Maps
Master the art of creating user journey maps to visualize the user experience, identify pain points, and design a better product.
Digital Accessibility
Learn the principles of digital accessibility and how to create inclusive designs that can be used and understood by all people, regardless of ability.
Measuring Success in UX
Learn how to define and measure success in UX. This guide covers key metrics and analytics to prove the value and impact of your design decisions.
UI Design
Learn the core principles of UI design to create beautiful, intuitive, and user-friendly interfaces that captivate your audience and enhance UX.
Intro to using Figma
Learn the basics of Figma to start designing your own websites and apps. This guide covers the essential tools and features you need to know.
UX Research
Learn how to conduct effective UX research to understand users, validate ideas, and make data-driven decisions that lead to better products.
