Raj E.

Raj E.

5.0

Product Management Coach | +100k Students Trained | Founder @ GapSquad

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Studied at Harvard Business School

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Works at GapSquad

Available tomorrow at 11:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 13 hours

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Raj's Product Management Qualifications

Experience level: Group Product Manager

10+ people coached for Product Management

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Raj has helped clients get into these companies:

Welcome to my profile! I'm Raj Elakkara, a seasoned Product Manager, entrepreneur, and Udemy instructor with over 10 years of experience in software/web/device product management. As a Product Manager, I have defined, launched, and marketed over 15 successful global products in various sectors, including supply chain, GIS, medical devices, EDI, and mining. As the founder of GapSquad, I am passionate about helping Product Managers proactively manage and progress their careers. Through GapSquad, I offer a range of resources, including self-study courses, learning paths, access to a community of Product Managers, and monthly live workshops. I have also advised numerous fast-growing startups on strategy, scaling, and product management. In addition to my coaching experience, I am the creator of the #1 highest-rated Product Management courses on Udemy, with over 60,000 students. My courses provide comprehensive and practical insights into the field of Product Management. With my extensive background and expertise, I am confident in my ability to help aspiring Product Managers excel in their careers. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, navigate career transitions, or gain a deeper understanding of product management principles, I'm here to support you. Reach out to me today and let's take your Product Management journey to the next level!

Raj can help with:

Skill Building

Strategy & Vision

LinkedIn Review

Salary Negotiation

Execution

Promotion Strategy

Product Case Interview Prep

Cover Letters

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Behavioral Interview Prep

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About Raj

Led a couple of FedEx's most successful products from their early days. Built the PM function at OpenText, as one of the early members of the PM team. Bootstrapped a successful startup to +$2M ARR in a year. Now, I advise startup founders, do occasional speaking engagements, teach courses, run bootcamps & offer coaching.

Why do I coach?

Mentorship and coaching helped me immensely in my career. I now teach as a way to pay it forward, and love seeing my students achieve success. To date, +100k product professionals from around the world have taken my courses, bootcamps & coaching.

Work Experience

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Founder

GapSquad

December 2023 - Present

GapSquad offers courses, bootcamps & free resources to craft a product career that combines joy, growth and success. On your terms.

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Lead Instructor, Product Management

Udemy

June 2018 - Present

Creator of #1 highest rated Product Management courses on Udemy with +60,000 students

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Product Advisor

Various startups

2014 - Present

I advise fast-growing startups on strategy, scaling, and product management.

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Co-founder

Switch Up

2014 - 2018

Bootstrapped startup from idea to +$2M ARR in a year

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Director of Product

OpenText

2005 - 2011

GE spin-off with responsibility for Supply Chain Visibility, RFID, PIM & Data Synchronization product suites

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Senior Product Manager

FedEx

2000 - 2005

Built FedEx Ship Manager, the first multi-carrier transportation solution with $30 million annual revenue

Education

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Harvard Business School

Executive Education: Digital Strategy, Business

2015 - 2016

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Thunderbird School of Global Management

MBA, International Management

1998 - 2000

Activities and societies: Merit Scholar, graduated in top 5% of class

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