
Ned Lindau
5.0
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Nontech to Director in 6 Years: Coaching PMs to Grow Faster (GOOG, TEAM)
Studied at Oberlin College
Hiring Manager at Atlassian
Successful clients at
Available Wednesday at 8:00 PM UTC
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Ned's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $150/hr
Get help with Behavioral Interview Prep, Skill Building, and .
Ned’s Product Management Qualifications
Experience level: Director of Product
10+ people coached for Product Management
Ned has helped clients get into these companies:
I’m a true generalist and product leader with over a decade of experience spanning startups and Google. I've worked in sales, technical partnerships, people management, product strategy, and product management. That breadth has shaped how I lead and how I coach: I don’t just help you become a better PM, I help you become a more strategic thinker, cross-functional partner, and leader. I made the switch from a nontechnical role to product management at Google and rose to Director of Product at Atlassian in just six years. I coach aspiring and early-career PMs (especially those from nontraditional paths) on how to accelerate growth, communicate with clarity and influence, and shift develop deeply-considered product strategies. If you're looking for fast growth and honest guidance from someone who's been there, I’d love to work with you.
Ned can help with:
Behavioral Interview Prep
Skill Building
Execution
Promotion Strategy
Strategy & Vision
LinkedIn Review
Influence & Collaboration
Resume Review
Product Case Interview Prep
About Ned
Hey, I'm Ned. I started my career as a middle school teacher, was a founding team member at a successful ed-tech startup, made the switch from a nontechnical role to product manager at Google, and went from junior PM to director in 4 years. I believe that the best product managers from all over, and I'm passionate about helping people make the switch from nontechnical roles to product management. I've helped hundreds of folks make the switch at Google and Atlassian and am excited to work with others on Leland.
Work Experience

Director of Product Management
Atlassian
September 2023 - Present
Hiring Manager

Product Manager
May 2018 - August 2023
Hiring Manager
Corps Member, Teacher
Teach For America
June 2011 - June 2023
Director of Partnerships
NoRedInk
September 2014 - May 2018
Hiring Manager
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Education
Oberlin College
Bachelor’s degree, English
2007 - 2011
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Ned has helped clients get into these companies: