How to break into product management with a non-technical background

Curious about product management? In this episode, I’m breaking down what PMs actually do, who the role is perfect for (and who might hate it), and how I went from marketing and communications to product with zero technical background. I’m also sharing the real, unfiltered steps that helped me break in — from building the right skills to creating my own lucky breaks. If you’re set on becoming a PM or just figuring things out, this one’s for you.

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Show Notes:

• 1:15: What is a product manager, anyways?
• 1:46: Traits of great PMs + who tends to thrive in this role
• 3:37: Who shouldn’t go into product management
• 6:10: How I navigated early career shifts + found my way into PM
• 12:02: Actionable advice to boost your odds of breaking into PM
• 12:16: Why your academic background doesn’t define your PM potential
• 14:25: Must-have tactical skills for aspiring PMs
• 15:00: Key technical concepts to learn to make you a more credible partner to your engineers
• 16:02: Building business acumen
• 21:39: The role of luck + how to create your own lucky breaks
• 23:30: Why growth comes from discomfort + throwing yourself into the deep end