Product Management Coaches, Events, and Resources

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.

I started my career by creating the innovative PowerPod cases, successfully funded on Kickstarter. Through this venture, I learned the intricacies of product development and entrepreneurship. Climbing the ranks to become a product leader, I am now the Director of Product at Flip, having previously served as a Product Manager at Curated. I have hands-on experience in leading product development, supply chain management, and marketplace operations. Over the years, I've successfully coached individuals, helping them break into and excel in product management and other tech roles. Whether you're looking to refine your product strategy, navigate the complexities of e-commerce platforms, or nail you next interview, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Reach out to start your journey towards a successful career! At Flip, I lead the development of MagicOS, our cutting-edge e-commerce platform, and manage a talented product team that's always pushing the boundaries of innovation. My career journey has given me the insights and skills to help you shine in your progress as a Product Manager. I understand the challenges and pressures you face, and I'm here to provide practical advice, personalized coaching, and a supportive environment to help you reach your career goals. Let's work together to turn your tech aspirations into reality!

After a few years of consulting at Accenture, I went all in on resources and learning about product, to then pivot to PM at Capital One. There are a lot of parallels between consulting and product management - stakeholder management, business analysis, and problem-solving. I want to help you break into product management and prepare you for the different types of interviews: product skills, product design, business analysis cases, and behavioral fit. I'm helped clients land offers at companies such as Asana and Capital One. Whether you're early or mid-career, technical or non-technical, I'd be happy to chat through how your experiences translate over to the product space and what additional skills are needed.

Avinash Mahalingam brings 14+ years of strategic product management , product coaching and business development experience across diverse global industries in USA, Canada and India, led AI platform innovation at RBC and earlier led several 0 to 1 Products at Amazon. He's passionate about empowering product professionals with practical insights gained from building and scaling successful products. He currently is the Co-Founder and CEO for an AI-powered Holistic Wellness Platform and leads a Product Management Course on Maven. Key Experiences & Expertise: 1- He led AI platform product development for an internal developer platform at a major Canadian bank, offering first-hand exposure to the intricacies of building and scaling AI-powered products. 2- At Amazon Freight, Avinash spearheaded the product strategy and launch of 4 0-to-1 products in billing and payments, demonstrating a proven ability to navigate the complete product lifecycle from inception to market. 3- A highly-rated mentor (4.9/5) who has guided 50+ product professionals 1:1 on career growth and skill enhancement, bringing a wealth of experience in nurturing product careers. 4- He Co-led product management courses for 60+ individuals in live cohorts.

With a passion for leveraging technology to drive innovative solutions, I have led transformative product development at top-tier companies like Goldman Sachs and Nubank. As a Senior Product Manager at Nubank, I spearhead the launch of a lending product in new markets, focusing on democratizing financial access in Latin America to underserved communities. At Goldman Sachs, I directed a digital platform for financial wellness, impacting over 1.5 million users and leading a team to launch multiple products to help people address obstacles in their financial journeys. My experience spans across strategy development, roadmap planning, user research, new market expansion, revenue optimization, cross-functional team leadership, and I've successfully coached many individuals to excel in their product management careers and hiring process. For people interested in breaking into the product space, I am more than happy to help identify good product opportunities, assist with interview prep, and review resumes and cover letters. I shifted into the product space without a technical or product background, which can be helpful context for people trying to pivot into the space! For current PMs, I can help level up product skillsets and experience as you look to expand scope, seek a promotion, improve effectiveness, adjust to a new team or handle other obstacles that may be present in your product career. Let's collaborate and alleviate the stress of product recruiting and career navigating!

Breaking into product management without a traditional tech background is tough. After eight years as a U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot, I went to MIT Sloan knowing I wanted to pivot into PM but having no connections in tech and no clear path to get there. I spent months learning frameworks, building side projects, and figuring out how to translate military leadership into language that resonated with tech hiring managers. I applied to well over 100 roles and collected plenty of rejections along the way before eventually landing a Product Manager role at Microsoft. That experience gave me a very practical understanding of what it actually takes to break in. I know which parts of a non-traditional background hiring managers care about and which ones they don't. I know how to reframe military, consulting, or other non-tech experience into a compelling PM narrative. And I know how to stay focused when the process feels like it's going nowhere. I work with career changers, veterans, and other non-traditional candidates on the full PM job search: resume positioning, networking strategy, building PM-relevant work, product sense and execution interview prep, and offer negotiation. If you're trying to break into PM and feel like your background doesn't check the usual boxes, I can help you figure out how to make it work.

James is a product management professional who has received offers from 12 prestigious companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, Comcast, Ameriprise, Mutual of Omaha, Labcorp, and Ancestry. James knows the ins and outs of the most advanced ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and can help aspiring product managers get the interview. James specializes in comprehensive interview preparation and resume building. James covers product design, product sense, estimation techniques, and behavioral interviews. His hands-on and practical approach ensures that clients are well-prepared for any question they may encounter.

I'm a Senior PM Manager with 20 years of experience building products at scale, most recently at Meta where I led work across Mixed Reality, Spatial Systems, and AI. My last role was on the Smart Glasses AI team, which means I know firsthand what AI PM work actually looks like inside one of the most demanding product environments in the world. Over my career at Meta I conducted more than 200 PM interviews, where my assessment directly determined whether someone got hired. I know what separates candidates who get the offer from candidates who get cut, and I know how to close that gap fast. I coach PMs who are serious about making a move into AI product roles at Big Tech or AI-native companies. My approach is direct and diagnostic. I will tell you exactly where you stand, what is actually in the way, and what to do about it.

You are your biggest product. My job is to help you land the PM role you want by packaging your story so companies can’t ignore you. I’ve coached 50+ candidates into PM offers at Google, Capital One, Persona, Palo Alto Networks, and other top companies by keeping coaching practical, collaborative, and brutally useful. I treat your goals like they’re mine and give feedback you can actually apply immediately. I’m currently a Product Manager at LinkedIn working on Premium Growth, and previously was a PM at HubSpot where I drove $75M+ in ARR after starting as an APM out of college and getting promoted in just over a year (a process that usually takes 2–3). Outside of work, I run @CareerParth with 6M+ TikTok views and have spoken at schools like Northwestern Kellogg and Pitt. People describe my sessions as focused, fun, and confidence-building—I make the PM job hunt feel a lot more winnable.

I take a highly supportive approach to coaching and aim to create an environment in which my clients can be completely open about their worries so I can be the best possible coach for them. That said, you can expect me to be constructively candid – because coaching is about challenging you and accelerating your growth, not making you feel good so I can collect a check. I was an interviewer at both Google and Facebook and have spent many hours "on the other side of the table." I can give you a strong sense for how you might be perceived by hiring managers and recruiters.