In this Episode, I (@Jivraj Singh Sachar) speak with Kaushik Subramanian, Product Leader at Stripe UK, previously at Meta (Facebook).
Through this masterclass, Kaushik helps us decode the journey of navigating a career in Tech companies. His personal evolution of coming from a non-tech background, working in consumer and in consultancy before breaking into Product leadership roles in tech companies such as Meta & Stripe provides a unique perspective to the global tech landscape.In what was definitely one of the most candid conversations on the show, we decode a variety of natural inhibitions that most leaders and youngsters have in the ecosystem.
Through the conversation we discuss the following:
(02:16) : Decoding Product Thinking in the Tech Landscape
(06:36) : Taking control of our careers as professionals in the Tech Ecosystem
(10:31) : Experimentation through the Career Roadmap
(13:07) : Understanding the importance of some soft skills in the workplace - a) Delivering Feedback
(18:10) : b) Absorbing Feedback Sublimely
(20:16) : c) Mastering Conflict Management
(24:46) : d) The Art of Listening Intently
(27:30) : Product Org Design for Tech Companies
(32:10) : Collaboration in the Workplace
(35:03) : What does it mean to be a Leader in an Org?
(38:32) : What does Empowerment look like as a Leader?
(43:30) : Transitions within Orgs : Why - What - How?
(48:03) : Qualitative traits that compound to deliver brilliance in Tech
(51:40) : Have a Personal Board for Yourself!? ~ It's life changing
(55:20) : What Long Term Compounding means in a Career?
(1:00:12) : Parting thoughts on developing a Tech Landscape
(1:02:22) : Conclusion
Hope you liked the 6th Masterclass on the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast - Navigating a Career in Tech!
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