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Why I Quit My ₹30 LPA Consulting Job After Just 2 Years Ft. Varnika Chaturvedi

Why I Quit My ₹30 LPA Consulting Job After Just 2 Years Ft. Varnika Chaturvedi

Kick things off by watching our two‑part sit‑down with Varnika Chaturvedi: in Part 1 she relives the nerve‑shredding CAT fiasco, her small‑town roots in Agra and the eye‑opening culture shock at MANIT that pushed her to chase skills over scores; in Part 2 she peels back the curtain on Accenture’s high‑stakes consulting floor, wrestles with the brutal feedback loop that shaped her professional grit, and explains why stacking engineering, fintech and MBA smarts made her the perfect fit for a rocket‑ship AI start‑up.

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From IIT Delhi To Aditya Birla Group: How IIM Kozhikode Helped Me Find My Path Ft. Kashish Pragya Ghosh

From IIT Delhi To Aditya Birla Group: How IIM Kozhikode Helped Me Find My Path Ft. Kashish Pragya Ghosh

In this candid conversation, we speak with Kashish Pragya Ghosh,a 2024 graduate from IIM Kozhikode who is now part of the prestigious Aditya Birla Group Leadership Program. A B.Tech from IIT Delhi, her journey is a mix of ambition, self-discovery, and practical choices - the perfect read for CAT aspirants and B-school joiners trying to make sense of the road ahead.

Saloni Baweja
Decoding Product Strategy: Key Insights from an Industry Expert

Decoding Product Strategy: Key Insights from an Industry Expert

In the fast-paced world of startups and innovation, understanding and implementing effective product strategies is crucial for aspiring product managers. This article delves into key insights by our industry expert, Srivatsa Sanjeevi (Senior Director - Head Of Products - Goibibo, ex-Group Product Manager - Walmart, ex-Chief Manager - Samsung Electronics) on product strategy of two pivotal models—Jobs to be Done (JTBD) and First Principle Thinking—that form the bedrock of successful product management. Whether you are a student or a working professional interested in product management, mastering these models can significantly enhance your strategic thinking and decision-making skills.

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Can Product Managers Become CEOs? | Explained

Can Product Managers Become CEOs? | Explained

A McKinsey report stated that product management is emerging as the new training ground for future CEOs. The buzz has been around for a long time — To become a great CEO, be a great Product Manager first! It has become ingrained in our thinking and how we talk about product management. For newcomers, it is an exciting concept. Make decisions, Create the vision, and Command respect! Everyone wants to be a CEO. However, is it true? Can Product Managers Become CEOs? Does a Product Manager qualify to become a CEO? Let us find out.

Hamsalekha BP
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