Product Manager for 2+ years and promoted within 9 months of entry to PM at LinkedIn.

Hey! My name is Kunal, and I'm a product management coach with a strong background in the tech industry. I have interned as an Associate Product Manager at Salesforce, a Product Manager at Microsoft, and a SWE and Product Manager at a software unicorn called Celonis. With my experience at these top companies, I have gained valuable insights into the product management field and can provide guidance on navigating the industry and securing internships or full-time roles. I have coached multiple people to product roles in the past, helping them land some of the most competitive APM and PM programs in the industry. Specifically, I love helping people develop their product sense and interviewing skills through a robust learning curriculum and applied product design/strategy/analytics questions. If you're looking to break into product management or advance your career in the field, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and discuss how I can help you reach your goals!

Strategy, Prioritization, Jira, Planning

Having traversed the poles between consulting, investing, and product management, I understand firsthand the challenges of reorienting one's mindset and starting anew. In a field often perceived as exclusive, I pride myself on demystifying the transition into product management for those with diverse backgrounds. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding the challenges of starting anew, and celebrating the unique strengths that non-traditional backgrounds bring to the dynamic world of product creation, and management!

I am the coach for you if you are: (1) college student looking to break into top APM and BizOps internships and full-time opportunities (-> I landed LinkedIn Strategy & Analytics - 0.1% acceptance rate out of UCLA) (2) young professional wanting to transition to PM inside or outside of your company (-> I transitioned to APM at LinkedIn and landed external PM role at Zendesk with <1 year experience) (3) interested in making the dive into startups more broadly (-> I led product at a Series B startup and recently got accepted to YC for my own startup) With my experience as a PM in big tech at LinkedIn and Zendesk, head of product at a Series A->B startup, and startup founder, I am uniquely qualified to coach you to achieve your career goals. I’ve interviewed over 100 PM candidates at big tech and startups, was recognized as the best PM interviewer in Zendesk product management org, hired 2 PMs during my time as a manager, and helped PMs land offers at top companies such as LinkedIn, Dropbox, Nextdoor, Zendesk, and more.

Hello & welcome to my page! Here's a bit about me: 1. I have worked in Product for the last few years (MasterClass and Instagram) 2. I started my career in consulting at Deloitte NYC and transitioned to tech / Bay Area 3. I'm matriculating to Harvard Business School in the fall of 2023 I've done the research, mock interview prep, and groundwork to master the strategies for tackling PM and consulting recruitment. I want to share my tips so that it's easier for you to break into these highly competitive fields and unlock your full potential. I've conducted 30+ mock interviews in product management on topics such as product design, strategy, metrics, and more. I work with students of all backgrounds but am focused on product management interview coaching and resume reviews. I look forward to meeting you!

MBA, CFA, 8+ years of PM experience. Not only have I been in Product Management for 8+ years, I have also interviewed dozens of PMs on the other side of the table, and know exactly what hiring teams are looking for in Product Managers at all levels. If you are trying to break into Product Management, SaaS, Fintech, Finance, or tech in general, I can help make sure that happens for you. If you are mid-career and need some general guidance from someone that has pretty much seen and been through it all, I can also help you. I enjoy helping others with career positioning, pivoting into Product, resume building, PM interview coaching … and much more.

Experienced Senior Product Manager with 5+ years of experience working in Big Tech to Early Stage Startups. My passion is helping people break into product management, especially from non-technical backgrounds. I speak from personal experience as someone who has a degree in business and started their career in product marketing. Breaking into PM felt like an unachievable dream, but through the support of those around me I was able to, and I'd like to give back and help you as well! Specifically, I was accepted into Meta's prestigious Rotational Product Management Program and can help you ace those product management interviews. In my current role, I've conducted many interviews to evaluate candidates for product sense and can help share tips and tricks from first hand experience. Given I started my career in product marketing, I can also share tips from extensive product marketing interviewing that landed me offers from Meta and Microsoft, along with smaller companies. In my free time, I take multiple calls a week coaching people on how to break into PM, reviewing resumes, conducting interview prep, and navigating product early in your career. I joined my latest role as the first product hire at a now high growth Series B start up - my work focuses on building a high quality marketplace through developing differentiated strategies and executing effectively.

As your coach, I'll take the time to understand your interests and goals and design the most beneficial experience for you. I'll leverage my expertise in product interviews and career skillset to do so. I've interviewed for many technology and consulting companies before (e.g., Spotify, Meta, Uber, Microsoft etc.) and will be joining Salesforce's exclusive and prestigious Associate Product Manager Program. I've conducted 40+ mock interviews in product management ranging from topics such as product design, strategy, metrics, estimation, and more. My expertise lies in teaching how to bring a more personalized and empathetic approach to product and case style interviews, among other things. As your coach, I can help with: * Making your resume stronger and more results-driven * Crafting your elevator pitch and aligning with common theme to stand out among all applicants * Finding a unique way to research companies so you can knock out the "Why X company?" question * Strengthening your behavioral interview responses with the nugget approach * Building and personalizing frameworks to any PM interview question (strategy, design, metrics, estimation etc.) & practicing them too! * Asking the best follow up questions to your interviewers

Based on my extensive experience at companies like Microsoft, Samsung, and various startups, I possess a unique combination of skills and expertise that makes me highly qualified to coach in the field of product management. I have gained a deep understanding of product lifecycle management, market research, and the importance of user feedback in shaping product development strategies. Furthermore, your time at Samsung has exposed you to a different facet of the industry, with a focus on mobile technology and consumer electronics. I have honed skills in product strategy, feature prioritization, and agile development methodologies, making you well-versed in the complexities of bringing products to market in a rapidly evolving landscape. All this experience helps in crafting better resumes, delivering more nuanced answers in interviews, and creating a more cohesive product management applicant.