Published inBootcamp·Sep 16, 2022Questions from 50+ PM interviews and how to answer themtl;dr — the most common question categories are: product chops, why this role, collaboration, resume walk-thru, and management experience (for people manager roles) So you’ve done all the research required to figure out if you want to be a PM. You’ve done the networking and updated your resume. You’ve made…Interview5 min readInterview5 min read
Jun 10, 2022Why I left Google for a startuptl;dr — I left Google for a startup so I could accelerate my learning in healthcare and technology, launch and iterate faster, and have more leadership opportunities Why I left Google for a startup While in business school (if you’re debating whether to go, I suggest my post “Should you…4 min read4 min read
Apr 29, 2021What I learned as a Product Manager at Googletl;dr — While no longer as nimble as a startup, Google’s scale, strong culture and awesome people make it the ideal place to learn the nuts and bolts of product management and offers incredible opportunities to create products for millions/billions of users across the globe. If you find my career…Product Management5 min readProduct Management5 min read
Sep 13, 2020Do PMs need a CS degree? My Penn MCIT/MBA experience.TL;DR — A technical degree is overkill for PM, but if you have a genuine interest and spare time you may find it rewarding. My technical degree helped me a bit in recruiting and it’s come in handy on the job a few times, but was exhausting. What’s MCIT? I came to…Product Management5 min readProduct Management5 min read
Dec 18, 2019Transitioning from consulting to PM: why, how, and the aftermathSwitching from consulting to PM has been a journey of self-exploration, experience-building, and blood/sweat/tears…oh and fun. Alternative story titles (in jest): Moving from one job where you know nothing, to another job where you know nothing Do you like meetings? **brainstorm furiously about how to convince PM recruiters you have…Product Management5 min readProduct Management5 min read
Published inDigHealth·Aug 28, 2018My summer at Watson Healthtl;dr — Creating products in digital health is all about partnerships, the user ecosystem experience, and toeing a careful line with regulation. Interning as a PM at Watson Health has been an eye-opening experience and the company is more than meets the eye. My internship: PM at Watson Health This summer I interned as a Product…Healthcare4 min readHealthcare4 min read
Published inDigHealth·Jul 26, 2018All You’ll Ever Need To Read About Digital Health— A digital health jumpstarterAlternative titles: Healthcare is broke(n) “Have you heard of this thing called ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS??” moar newsletters 1. A Quick And Dirty Definition Digital health is the digitization of healthcare: taking processes and procedures that were originally done manually (or perhaps previously deemed impossible) and instead completing them with software and hardware. Examples include telemedicine, electronic…Digital Health3 min readDigital Health3 min read
Published inBasic and Busy·Jun 18, 2018Should You Go to B School? Recap of 1st Yr at Whartontl;dr — if you are interested in strengthening your credentials and are not strapped for cash, definitely consider b school; especially so if you’re also interested in career switching, want a 2 yr acceptable vacay, or will actually take advantage of all the b school resources. …Mba5 min readMba5 min read
Published inBasic and Busy·Nov 1, 2017They Like Me, They Like Me Not: Office EditionPart of the #BasicAndBusy Blog Series Alternate Titles: Dangers of Micro-Analyzing Every Grunt, Snort, and Sigh Did she just twitch at me? *runs to bathroom and cries* Tl;dr — Assume people think of you in a positive light until you have direct verbal or written confirmation that they do not: …Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
Published inBasic and Busy·Jun 11, 2017Spanx 4 your brain: how 2 get smarterPart of the #BasicAndBusy Blog Series — Alternative Titles: -Feel like a drunk sober person: use your left hand -How I keep dem neurons fresh: a rotten idea Tl;dr — You don’t use your brain post-grad and are getting dumber, so use your left hand to do every day tasks to stimulate your mind and become a…Life2 min readLife2 min read
