Poorvi has worked at Microsoft, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Meta.

In this episode we discuss mastering execution, transitioning to strategic roles, and the key to career growth.

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We're covering:

Preview - 00:00:00

Being a PM in Big Tech – 00:02:34

Task-Based Execution at Microsoft – 00:08:56

Starting Out at Salesforce – 00:12:43

Career Advice for Young PMs – 00:16:41

Getting Promoted in a Product Career – 00:20:37

Differences in Working Across Big Tech Companies – 00:24:41

Product Culture at Meta – 00:29:23

Maintaining Work-Life Balance – 00:33:52

General Manager vs. Other Product Roles – 00:38:28

Building Products in Large Companies – 00:42:28

Poorvi’s Product Leadership Style – 00:46:45

Dissolution of Horizontal Teams – 00:51:34

Why Reviewing Team Performance Matters – 00:53:58

Archetypes of Effective Product Leaders – 00:56:50

The Importance of Spending Time with Customers – 01:00:43

The Role of Writing in Product Management – 01:02:28

How to Conduct Better Product Reviews – 01:04:20

Methods for Developing a Strong Product Strategy – 01:09:52

Poorvi’s 70-Page Product Strategy Process – 01:11:31

Key Output Metrics for PMs – 01:14:16

Getting a PM Interview at Meta – 01:16:53

Common Mistakes in PM Interviews – 01:20:07

Advice for Reaching the Highest Levels as a PM – 01:23:03

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Where to find Poorvi:

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Email productgrowthppp at gmail.com to discuss advertising or guest opportunities.

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