Product Management Coaches, Events, and Resources

With a background in product management, entrepreneurship, and management consulting, I bring a wealth of experience from building products at Intuit and Carta, where I led the development of financial products. I began my career as an entrepreneur building financial products across 5 countries. After my entrepreneurial experience and MBA at Stanford, I had a stint as a Management Consultant at McKinsey, advising top financial and tech companies. I have successfully coached several people trying to break into and excel in their product management careers. Whether you’re starting out or trying to advance in product management, let's connect and craft a strategy to help you succeed.

With experience leading product strategy and development at top tech companies including Amazon, Instacart, and other major industry leaders, I help aspiring and current PMs accelerate their careers. Over the past 15 years I’ve coached dozens professionals into roles at companies like Google, Amazon, PayPal, and more. I stand out with my positivity and enthusiasm, I will be direct with you but will always be your biggest cheerleader. My coaching focuses on practical frameworks for product thinking, leadership, and storytelling — the skills that differentiate good PMs from great ones. Whether you’re preparing for interviews, refining your career narrative, or building long-term strategy confidence, I’ll help you navigate each step with clarity and structure.

I bring a unique mix of hands-on product management experience and a track record of mentorship success. Despite being only one year out of UC Berkeley, I’ve spent the past two years leading product work at companies like Microsoft, Cisco Meraki, Mastercard, and Atlassian where I have owned everything from AI-driven feature development to large-scale go-to-market strategies. Alongside my professional work, I’ve coached over 30 aspiring PMs who went on to land interviews, final rounds, and offers at top companies including Google, Coinbase, Nvidia, Jane Street, Amazon, and several high-growth startups. I know firsthand what hiring managers look for, how to navigate ambiguity, and how to communicate effectively across engineering, design, and business stakeholders. My teaching approach blends real-world product management frameworks with personalized guidance, equipping students with the tools, confidence, and storytelling capabilities they need to break into highly competitive PM roles.

I'm a Senior PM at Microsoft with over 10 years of experience in Big Tech spanning roles across Technical Support Engineering, Software Engineering, and many flavors of Program Management. My experience includes areas such as Customer Experience, Community, Learning & Development, Career Development, Business Development, and more. My career has focused on driving innovation, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful results. I have worked extensively in dynamic environments where I honed my ability to balance technical and business needs while collaborating with diverse teams. As the founder of No-Fluff Coaching, I’ve helped professionals successfully transition into Product Management and advance their careers. With my guidance, clients master interview preparation, effective communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation—key skills to excel in PM roles. Whether you're looking to break into Product Management, level up your skills as a PM, or navigate a career pivot, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll build the confidence, strategies, and expertise you need to thrive and create meaningful impact as a product leader.

Hi, I’m Robert Ellis—a product leader turned coach who’s passionate about helping others unlock their potential and achieve meaningful results. Over the past 13 years at The Home Depot, I’ve led multi-million-dollar product investments, built and mentored high-performing teams, and driven innovations that delivered billions in business impact. But the part of my career I’m proudest of? Coaching people to grow in confidence, clarity, and impact. I believe great coaching starts with listening—truly understanding where you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re navigating career transitions, building leadership skills, or seeking clarity in your next big move, I bring both the strategic mindset of a product executive and the empathy of a mentor who’s been there before. My approach blends practical tools, real-world experience, and an authentic belief in your strengths to help you move forward with purpose. If you’re looking for a coach who will challenge you, support you, and celebrate your wins along the way, I’d love to work with you. Together, we’ll turn your goals into results—and your potential into impact.

With a robust background in AI and product management, I bring over a decade of experience from leading tech giants like Microsoft and Google. As a Senior Director of AI at Microsoft, I drive innovation in Generative AI, while my tenure at Google saw me spearheading AI solutions that generated significant business impact. My academic journey includes executive education from Stanford GSB, focusing on corporate innovation and leadership. I've successfully coached over 100 individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of product management and achieve their career goals. Let's connect to craft a strategy that propels you to success in the dynamic world of product management!

I’ve coached over 100 MBA students into product management roles at Google, Microsoft, Adobe, and more over the past five years. I currently lead go-to-market for Jira Product Discovery at Atlassian, a product built for PMs. In scaling it, I’ve spoken with hundreds of product managers across industries and company stages. I know what it takes to break in—and what the job actually looks like once you land it.

Coached PM candidates of all levels, including Senior Directors/VPs, focusing on interview prep

I started my career as a pre-med student working for a Major League baseball team and have been fortunate to have worked at companies like Instagram, Google and Opendoor. Through this journey I've made the difficult transitions not only between wildly different industries but also between business, operational and now product roles. Through my own experiences and helping others with theirs, I've learned tactics on how to navigate these transitions and big career decisions. My hope is by working together we can help identify where you want to go next and ultimately find a way to get you into the company, team and role you want!

As an incoming Microsoft TPM Intern and ex-Amazon PM intern, with years of experience as a Product, Program, Project, and Product Marketing Manager at various Forbes recognized startups, I have the expertise to help you achieve your PM-goals. As the Founder and President of the National PM Association, launching chapters at the University of Washington, Santa Clara University, and Rice University, my passion for connecting others with the resources, knowledge, and skills needed to land their dream APM or PM role is evident. With experience coaching, mentoring, and personally preparing dozens of university students and new graduates, helping many secure various PM roles in Big-Tech, I have the proven expertise to help support you in your career goals. From interview preparation, mock interviews, resume reviews, and to coaching on how to position yourself to land your perfect role, please reach out to me to learn more about how I can help support you in your PM goals and aspirations!