Uma Chaudhari

In 2023, 61% of companies did not achieve their revenue targets. Clari surveyed 400+ revenue teams & professionals to find out why: - Hidden breakdowns in your ability to create, convert, and close new deals - Lack of visibility in forecasting capabilities - Bad, missing, and stale data AKA Revenue Leak. The good news: Revenue Leak doesn’t have to stay hidden. Now we’ve got insights, tools, and resources for you to spot and eliminate. Download the report to find out where you’re losing dollars and how to fix it: https://lnkd.in/gDWrxAKB 

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Organisations need to captilize on leveraging Sales Data (1P and 3P). In this session, Conner Crane and I will walk you some of these exciting use cases.

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How AI will impact Product Managers? Shreyas Doshi gives you to the point insights. See quick video and follow him (if you are still not) This is a common question which is being asked to me as well, by many aspiring PMs.

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Many people have asked me about the journey of moving from India to the U.S. for business school, especially regarding the financial aspects involved. I truly believe this is one of the most significant commitments we make in our twenties. While I don't want to tell anyone what to do, I’d like to share my own experience, hoping it might resonate with someone facing a similar decision. First of all I will like to start with saying I was very clear I wanted to get my education from a US B-School for a number of reasons. I would save sharing those reasons for another day, but the important thing is that I knew that for me, it was the right decision. I had a choice between a full scholarship from a Top 15 B-School vs paying myself for an M7. It was not an easy decision. I would admit I had quite a few sleepless nights. The anxiety of the decision weighed heavily on me especially since Kellogg just had 1 year OPT at that time. So, even if got the right job, I could still not be able to work in US, in case I did not get an H1B in two attempts. I had already been through one unsuccessful H1B lottery through my India based job, and knew friends who had not gotten it even after multiple attempts. So, what inspired me to take the leap? Honestly I generally operate from the principle of minimizing regret. I knew I would always regret not giving myself the best education possible. I’ve come to understand that for me it's often easier to navigate the challenges of well-considered risks than to carry the weight of path not taken. Yes, I felt stressed throughout those two years waiting for my lottery results, but I would choose that stress over regret any day. I want to emphasize that my journey may not be the right path for everyone. This is just my story, and I recognize how much of this journey is influenced by luck—like graduating before the pandemic in a relatively stable job market. I was also fortunate to have the unwavering support of my incredible father, who encouraged me to believe in myself. If I could offer one piece of advice, it would be to ensure that you genuinely want to climb the mountain, even if the view turns out to be cloudy. It is also okay to just enjoy your coffee at home, and skip the hike. You know what makes you happy. Trust yourself. 🙏

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🚗 Ever experienced the seamless transition of driving a car with automatic headlights that activate in the dark, or windshield wipers that spring to life at the first hint of rain? These aren't just convenient features—they symbolize a smarter, more intuitive driving experience. 🌟 At Amazon Pay, we're on a parallel journey to revolutionize your everyday transactions, making them as intuitive and effortless as your smartest car features. 🎥 In our latest campaign featuring the charismatic Ayushmann Khurrana, he showcases just how smart he feels using Amazon Pay. It’s not just about making payments; it’s about enhancing the entire experience to be more intuitive and user-friendly. Watch it out. 👏 A big shout out to the relentless efforts of the team who obsess over refining and perfecting the customer experience every day. Their dedication is making the smarter way to pay not just a possibility, but a reality. Kalyan Chitumalla, Venkatesh Harsha Nandula, Ratnakar Mani, Bhavik Sankesara, Chandan Chatterjee, Hariharan K.R, Tanmai Vully,Chandru R, Abhishek Attal, Jatinder Khurana, Anshul, Kunal, Aasif, Sankalp Talwar, Shubham, and more. Shout-out to the leadership of Mahendra Nerurkar, Anuradha Aggarwal, Rahat Patel, Vikas Bansal, Nirav Kamdar, Amit Jain to continually push the boundaries of what's possible in digital payments. Join us in celebrating this leap towards a more intuitive future. Because with Amazon Pay, it's not just paying. It's upgrading to a smarter way of life. #AmazonPay #Innovation #DigitalPayments #SmartTechnology #CustomerExperience #AyushmannKhurrana

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It’s almost always a bad idea to launch a new product to everyone right away. Instead, roll it out in concentric circles and raise the quality bar each time: 1. Team test to identify and resolve major issues 2. Internal alpha to get signals from other employees 3. Customer beta to get feedback from real users Many teams skip steps 2 and 3. To do this well, you need: - A beta community to give real-time feedback - Great internal tooling for allow lists and rollouts - Buffer time baked in to fix issues before full launch Quality suffers when teams set hard launch dates and aren't willing to uphold a quality bar when issues come up in each stage above (as they inevitably do). Customers have high expectations and an extra week or two to polish your product can make all the difference. 📌 Get 9 more tactics to elevate product quality here: https://lnkd.in/gRzMGmNE

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Agree that majority of the traditional jobs will disappear, but Universal Basic Income alone won't solve for that reality. Humans need purpose and want to feel valued beyond just paying the bills. We need to create avenues for human contributions and creativity to continue to flourish. Without human contributions, AI is of no use (no training data, no predictions). Perhaps it's time to rethink value—should AI systems compensate for the human knowledge they're built on? Can we create systems where the benefits of AI and automation are shared more fairly across society? Could we reimagine our education systems with focus on community engagement and emotional intelligence? Could we rethink what work means and prioritize mental well-being in ways we haven’t done before? What else do you think we need to prepare for that era?

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This past weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak at ProductCamp Austin at Texas McCombs School of Business. It was an enriching experience where I shared some of the tough lessons I learned throughout my product management career—mistakes I wish someone had warned me about early on. Key Insights Shared: 1. 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: I discussed the crucial need to evaluate technical decisions not just on their own merits but for their broader business and ecosystem impact. Aligning product development with company objectives and involving multiple departments is essential for holistic success.     2. 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲: Product Management isn't solely about building products that customers adore; it's equally about crafting solutions that propel company business forward. It involves a deep understanding of legal, commercial, and go-to-market strategies. Critical Questions for Launching Products: 1. 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 & 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: Have you fully considered the costs and unit economics associated with your product?     2. 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Are there specific legal considerations for launching in particular regions or to certain customer segments? Are all necessary licenses in place?     3. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: How well is your product aligned with the sales team's strategies? Have you incorporated their feedback to maximize impact? There were times I launched products without thoroughly considering these aspects, learning only through challenging experiences. My goal at ProductCamp was to ensure others could learn from these lessons without facing the same challenges. What kind of mistakes have you made when launching new products? Sharing is caring, and your experiences could help another product manager avoid the same pitfalls. #ProductManagement #PCA30  #CareerLessons #ProductLaunch

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Over the weekend, I wrapped up an intense 8-day course on Improving Your Product Sense by Shreyas Doshi—and it was transformative. The class delivers highly actionable insights that sharpen your ability to think with clarity. In Product Management, much of our craft revolves around navigating ambiguity, and this course equips you with the tools to replace that ambiguity with confidence and focus. If you have been in the PM trenches for years and are serious about elevating your skills, I cannot recommend it enough. Thank you, Shreyas, for sharing your wisdom and pushing us to think and build better. Link: https://lnkd.in/gWizDt4g #ProductManagement #LifelongLearning #ImprovingYourProductSense

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Breaking into product management without prior experience is tough, but it’s not impossible. This week, I sat down with Ivan Pineda Dominguez, a former software engineer who recently transitioned to product management through Instacart's APM program. In our conversation, Ivan shared: ✅ How he pivoted from engineering to product ✅ Challenges he faced in PM interviews ✅ His process for finding and applying to APM programs ✅ Tips for aspiring PMs without product experience This is the second post in my series on landing a PM job in 2024. Next up, I’ll chat with Tyler Taaca about his journey from RPM to PM at Zynga straight out of school. 💡 Key takeaways: 1️⃣ Leverage your background: Ivan used his technical skills as an engineer to stand out in PM interviews. Focus on the transferable skills from your current role that can add value to product management. 2️⃣ Prepare for the interview shift: PM interviews require a different approach—think strategic, not just technical. Practicing PM interview frameworks and watching mock interviews can be key to success. 3️⃣ Use unconventional methods: Ivan found Instacart’s APM program on TikTok! Exploring non-traditional platforms and networks might lead to opportunities you wouldn’t expect. Link to full post and newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dj6RAurD If you found these insights helpful, feel free to like, comment, or repost to reach more aspiring PMs or those looking to transition into product management! 👇 #productmanagement #techcareers

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For those of us who are going through painful layoffs, let the below poem resonate as a testament to your strength within. 👇👇👇 Insecurities acquire a considerable amount of time in 9 to 9 life. The need for validation from manager consumes the mind. The product you manage feels almost like your (brain)child; And, your team takes up your family time. Brain's bucket is full. Are metrics less for it to store? Incidentally, lay off happens. Impacted by the market, the role eradicates itself. Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and worthlessness gripple the soul; To end the hurt, ending the life seems the last resort. But, this is not a permanent state of affairs. Things can change. They have. Firms are hiring, just the payout is li'l less. See WHAT you're working on And WHO you're working with That matters for your mental health. Why ending life for a temporary cause? Think long term. Will it hold any place in your career at all? Each one of us has to go through trials and tribulations; To actually realize the latent potentials and powers. Rejuvenate yourself, progress on personal fronts and execute side projects. Look at the people, with no eyes or hands; the ones, whose bed is pavement. See your colleagues & friends who are still figuring out; think of the ones with no resources to turn their art into life. Your Dreams! Yes, your dreams; Your Dreams have the capability to set you free, from the troubled trance. What you seek is seeking you. I look upto you. Get up, my friend. Life is beautiful.🫂 P.S. Kindly acknowledge the due credits if you opt to reproduce my prose, for the words penned are a reflection of my creative endeavor 🥂 #layoffsupport #mentalhealthsupport

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Proud of Pranav Mittal (my brother-in-law 😉 ) at the CPO summit today. Some key takeaways from the panel: 🌟 CPOs can smell good PMs 🌟 Good product managers come in many flavors—data-driven, strong in leadership, experts in customer development, and more. What sets great Product org apart is the balance they bring to their teams and how they contribute to a diverse, high-performing group. 💡 Raising the Bar: A great PM isn’t just about delivering features—they align with company values, elevate the standards, and drive a cultural shift that amplifies the team’s collective potential. 🚀 Failure is Inevitable: In product development, failing fast is essential. It's about taking big risks, learning quickly, and owning when you're wrong. It's not the mistake that defines you, but how you leverage the failure to iterate and grow. 💼 Managing High-Performing Teams: Shift from a feature factory to an outcome-led organization. The focus should be on investment, impact, and financial outcomes. Translate ROI into business value. Map out product efforts to the company’s bottom line and driving revenue growth. How are you encouraging outcome-driven thinking in your teams? #ProductManagement #Leadership #HighPerformance #CPO #FailFast #OutcomeDriven #TechLeadership

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The product lifecycle is like a Bollywood movie: Starts with a bang, full of drama in the middle (bugs!), and ends with everyone wondering if there will be a sequel (new version) or if it's just a one-hit wonder. #productmanagerlife #productmanagement #productmanager #agile #productowner #officehumor #worklifebalance #softwareengineeringhumor #uxhumor #customercentric #productlifecycle #productlaunch #bugs #productdevelopment #newversion #bollywood #softwareengineeringhumor #productmanagerlife

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Incorporating AI remains a top priority for execs, but tools must be more accessible to desk workers. Now, all paid users can use Slack AI for: ✅ daily morning digest recaps ✅ personalized search support ✅ generated conversation summariesMore:

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AI is eating software Unicorn startup Klarna has replaced Salesforce with their custom built software with AI and are planning to replace Workday and other SAAS products as well. With AI writing code ,the cost to create custom software has gone down significantly which should be a major concern for SAAS companies. Already many of the routine custom tasks can be easily automated with AI agents replacing many of tools and services we use our daily lives. I have personally started using and perplexity for most of my online activities eg language translation, shopping recommendations etc replacing google. The future is scary and exciting!!! #Al #SAAS

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79% of service centers are investing in AI to support their agents and technicians and help their customers self-serve, but most of the data feeding this AI is disconnected and siloed across an organization — which means there are gaps in AI’s ability to answer agent and customer questions. That’s why @Salesforce has launched its new Unified Knowledge solution. By integrating third-party knowledge from sources like SharePoint, Google Drive, and more - directly into Einstein for Service, the new AI models better enable agents and AI Assistants to deliver personalized customer experiences.

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"Product management is like choosing the perfect masala for your chai. You get to experiment with flavors, find the perfect blend that everyone loves. Program management is like making sure the chai stall has enough water, milk, and that the stove is always lit. Product gets the happy customers, program keeps the chai flowing!" #productmanagement #productmanager #productstrategy #productdevelopment #uxindia #programmanagement #programmanager #projectmanagement #projectmanagerindia #madeinindia #indianstartups #indianbusiness #chaiwallah #chaiholic #humor #productmemes #pmlife #productfun

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