Abhishek discusses how to identify top early-career product managers amidst overwhelming preparation resources, emphasizing key traits and a structured approach. Highlights 🚀 The hiring process is cluttered with resources, making it hard to distinguish genuine candidates. 🔍 Key traits for early PMs include passion, ownership, integrity, and a data-driven mindset. 📊 Company maturity influences the need for experimentation and coaching in hiring decisions. 💡 An operating system for product management guides teams with best practices and frameworks. 🤝 Trust and context are crucial when applying frameworks rather than following them blindly. 🌱 Abhishek encourages continuous curiosity and a growth mindset for product managers. 🔄 Future episodes will delve deeper into these critical hiring and management topics.

In this insightful episode of Product Unfiltered, we sit down with Vijay Pitchumani, Director of Product at Okta, to explore his journey of taking products from zero to one in the fast-evolving identity and access management (IAM) industry. With over 10 years of experience in technology and product management, Vijay shares key lessons from his time at Okta, including: • His transition from a non-technical background into product management. • The process of launching Okta Identity Governance from scratch, and scaling it to success. • The importance of customer-first thinking and making tough decisions as a product leader. • The rise of AI in identity security and how Okta is adapting to new trends in the IAM space. • Advice for aspiring product managers on how to thrive in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned product manager or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you grow in your career. Learn how to build, scale, and lead products with confidence, just like Vijay! Check out the episode- https://www.pmunfiltered.com/post/the-zero-to-one-product-playbook-lessons-from-vijay-pitchumani-okta

In this episode of Product Unfiltered, we sit down with Elliott Poppel, CEO & Founder of General Collaboration, to explore his journey from a business major to a successful entrepreneur and product manager. Elliott shares his unique insights into the challenges and opportunities of working in both startups and large corporations, offering invaluable advice for aspiring product managers and entrepreneurs. Join us as Elliott discusses: - His transition from venture capital to leading app.io as its CEO - The importance of adaptability, communication skills, and product understanding in early-stage startups - Strategies for breaking into the product management field, including the value of roles like Chief of Staff - His experiences at Facebook, including lessons learned during the transition to remote work - The balance between top-down strategy and bottom-up creativity in product teams - Recommendations for educational resources like Reforge and Lenny’s List - His thoughts on the future of work and product management in tech This episode is packed with practical advice, productivity hacks, and personal anecdotes that will inspire and inform anyone interested in the dynamic field of product management. Don't miss out on Elliott's insights and wisdom! 🔔 Subscribe to Product Unfiltered and hit the notification bell to stay updated on more episodes featuring top industry leaders and innovators!