Welcome to my profile! I'm a seasoned Product Leader with a strong background in building two-sided platforms, Creator Ecosystem, and Monetization. With experience at Snap Inc. and Amazon, I have a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering results. With an MBA focused in Entrepreneurship and Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to my coaching. If you're looking to excel in the field of product management, let's connect and discuss how I can help you achieve your goals!

I have over 20 years of experience leading product management teams and launching products across the world for leading hi tech conglomerate. I have worked across hardware, software, and solutions, launching various offers in Europe, Asia and North America.

1. I'm currently a Product Manager at Square and graduated from UC Berkeley. 2. I've worked on products at various-sized companies, ranging from a high-growth Series A FinTech startup to big tech. 3. I switched from investment banking to product management during my senior year of college not knowing what could happen (scary, right). I was able to leverage everything I learned about recruiting toward my product journey and became a Product Manager at Square within ~1.5 years of graduating knowing nothing but traditional finance.

Experienced Senior Product Manager with 5+ years of experience working in Big Tech to Early Stage Startups. My passion is helping people break into product management, especially from non-technical backgrounds. I speak from personal experience as someone who has a degree in business and started their career in product marketing. Breaking into PM felt like an unachievable dream, but through the support of those around me I was able to, and I'd like to give back and help you as well! Specifically, I was accepted into Meta's prestigious Rotational Product Management Program and can help you ace those product management interviews. In my current role, I've conducted many interviews to evaluate candidates for product sense and can help share tips and tricks from first hand experience. Given I started my career in product marketing, I can also share tips from extensive product marketing interviewing that landed me offers from Meta and Microsoft, along with smaller companies. In my free time, I take multiple calls a week coaching people on how to break into PM, reviewing resumes, conducting interview prep, and navigating product early in your career. I joined my latest role as the first product hire at a now high growth Series B start up - my work focuses on building a high quality marketplace through developing differentiated strategies and executing effectively.

I can help with: - transitioning into PM - interview prep (behavioral & case) - starting a new job strong - leveling up to get promoted - deep dives on payments - working in fully remote teams

Based on my extensive experience at companies like Microsoft, Samsung, and various startups, I possess a unique combination of skills and expertise that makes me highly qualified to coach in the field of product management. I have gained a deep understanding of product lifecycle management, market research, and the importance of user feedback in shaping product development strategies. Furthermore, your time at Samsung has exposed you to a different facet of the industry, with a focus on mobile technology and consumer electronics. I have honed skills in product strategy, feature prioritization, and agile development methodologies, making you well-versed in the complexities of bringing products to market in a rapidly evolving landscape. All this experience helps in crafting better resumes, delivering more nuanced answers in interviews, and creating a more cohesive product management applicant.

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!

Seasoned product thinker with 7 years of experience building products in Big Tech including Google, LinkedIn, Salesforce, and Slack as well as zero to one innovation at early stage start ups and growth stage companies (Nextdoor). I've helped numerous clients land product roles in Big Tech and at start ups. I'm here to help you through the full process as much as you'd like from networking strategy, resume reviews, identifying job opportunities, and all the way through interview prep and negotiating your dream offer. In my journey into product, I pivoted from a strategy role so am happy to help folks looking to transition. I've been there and can help you successfully navigate re-framing your experiences and learning how to "speak like a PM".

Hello! In addition to mentoring colleagues looking to break into product management, I was an assistant teacher for multiple cohorts of the product management class at General Assembly, helping more than 75 students learn the ins and outs of the role, several of whom went on to move into product. I can help you figure out a path for breaking into product management, review your resume, and help you prep for interviews. If you're struggling through your day-to-day as a product manager, I can help you things through strategies to overcome various challenges, including stakeholder management, product discovery, and managing mobile app teams.