Product Management Coaches, Events, and Resources

I am a results-driven product leader with over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams to develop, scale, and optimize enterprise products across diverse industries. With a strong track record in both product growth and innovation, I have successfully led teams through complex challenges, from reworking product strategies to accelerating revenue growth in highly competitive markets. With a background in Psychology and UX, I bring a unique perspective to product development, focusing on user-centered design and data-driven decision-making. I’m passionate about building high-performing teams that solve complex business problems and create products that delight customers while driving business impact. Whether optimizing large-scale enterprise products or leading high-growth initiatives, my focus is on building scalable, innovative teams and products that deliver results.

I’m a former Meta and LinkedIn product leader with extensive interviewing and hiring expereince. If you’ve used Meta’s smartglasses or LinkedIn’s Dark Mode, you’ve used products I helped ship. I can help you with: 🚀 Breaking into PM — Strategies for both traditional and non-traditional backgrounds 🎯 Landing PM roles — Resume/LinkedIn review, interview prep (product sense, analytics, behavioral, strategy) 🧭 Succeeding in new roles — 30/60/90 plans, stakeholder alignment, setting up for early wins 📈 Getting promoted — Performance planning, exec visibility, and cross-org collaboration 🧠 Leveling up as a leader — Nailing product reviews, influencing across teams, and navigating ambiguity at scale

Hi there! I'm Chris - I specialize in guiding professionals to excel in product management roles. As a Product Director in charge of a company-wide transformation effort, I've empowered numerous product professionals and their teams to navigate effective product management and build products their customers love. My background includes pivotal roles such as Director of Product Transformation at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Sr. Manager of Software Engineering Coaching at Target, where I honed my skills in agile coaching and product strategy. I hold a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from the University of St. Thomas, which complements my technical foundation in Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Let's connect to craft a personalized strategy for your product management journey and Unleash Your Awesome!

I’ve spent the past several years building products, leading cross-functional teams, and translating messy ideas into clear roadmaps. My experience spans AI tools, operations platforms, home services products, and early-stage MVPs. I’ve worked closely with engineering, design, and go-to-market teams to shape product strategy, define scope, run discovery, and bring products to life. As a fractional operator and advisor, I’ve helped founders refine their vision, validate assumptions, and build products customers actually want. My coaching style is practical and hands-on. I help you break down complexity, understand your users, and turn ambition into something real and testable. Whether you’re building an MVP, tightening your product strategy, improving your discovery process, or preparing for a PM role, I bring a blend of operator experience, product intuition, and calm execution to help you move faster with confidence.

Seasoned Product Manager with a proven track record at Apple and Nike, building innovative, data-driven consumer experiences across technology, e-commerce, and AI-powered products. Skilled in translating complex business needs into impactful digital solutions from customer discovery to product delivery. I specialize in AI-assisted product development, rapid prototyping (Vibe Coding), and scalable growth strategies that bridge human insight and machine intelligence. I thrive at the intersection of product, data, and design, using an experimentation-first mindset to build products that are fast, secure, and human-centered. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: • Product Strategy, Roadmapping & Execution • AI Product Management, Vibe Coding & Prompt Engineering • Customer Discovery & User Research • Data-Driven Decision Making & Product Analytics • UX/UI Collaboration & Prototyping (Figma, Vitara.ai, Lovable) • Agile Development (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) • Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Leadership

I work closely with product managers to support them on their career journey. If you need a thorough resume review, guidance for behavioral interviews, referrals, or help in building both soft skills and technical skills, I'm here to assist. Additionally, I can help you iterate the vision and strategy of your product or business to excel in your role. Whether you're just starting out, looking to transition to a new role, or aiming to level up in your current position, I'm dedicated to being your career companion!

With over more than 25 years in tech, I’ve held roles at Amazon, AT&T, Disney and Motorola. I was a Principal Technical PM with experience in diverse domains including fraud and abuse prevention, advertising, Alexa, and HR tech. At Amazon I conducted 150+ product‑management interviews and saw first‑hand what distinguishes successful candidates. Since I began coaching in 2022, I’ve supported over 200 clients, some of whom have gone on to land senior and principal PM/TPM roles at Amazon, Google, Meta, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Walmart, Uber and other top firms My services go beyond mock interviews. I offer career coaching because “your career is the most important product you’ll ever manage” and I help PMs move with intention, whether they’re targeting a promotion or making a strategic pivot. For those already in role, I provide ongoing mentorship to navigate the first 90 days, lead high‑stakes projects and develop leadership skills. Throughout my career I’ve found deep satisfaction in mentoring PMs and enabling career transitions—experience that informs the tailored guidance I provide today.

With over a decade at Meta and Microsoft as a Product Manager and PM Manager - after transitioning from software engineering, I know what it takes to land offers at MAANG companies. I’ve interviewed 100+ candidates at Microsoft and my own INC5000-listed company, and I’ve coached 60+ aspiring and current PMs to success. Whether it's breaking into product management, pivoting from another role, or landing offers at top tech companies like MAANG, I provide actionable, personalized guidance to help you achieve your goals. Ready to level up your PM career? Let’s connect and make it happen.

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.

I broke into Senior Technical Product Manager at Amazon with no technical background and no US work experience. I landed multiple Senior PM and Senior Technical PM offers - not through luck, but through preparation and strategy. I spent 3+ years as a Senior Technical PM at Amazon Prime Video Ads, working on some of the most technically complex products at the intersection of streaming and advertising backend technology. Before that, I spent 5+ years at Google, leading key Google Merchant-facing product operations and major advertising partnerships across APAC. I also have experience beyond big tech - including a Series A EdTech startup, athena health (one of the largest healthcare tech companies), and a leading e-commerce company in Taiwan. I coach because I want to be the guide I wish I'd had. I hold an MBA from Wharton, a Master's in Education from Penn, and 125+ hours of professional coaching training. If you're from a non-engineering background or an international student trying to break in - I've walked your exact path.