Career Transition Workshop
Stuck on Your Next Career Move?
Get clarity on your options, strengths, and the right direction forward.
Hosted by the Institute of Product Leadership
Take control of your mid-career journey with global frameworks, career science, and real-world success stories.
- 31st January
- 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Radissons, Pune
- 7th February
- 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Aloft Hotel, Whitefield Bangalore
Limited to only 50 seats for exclusive 1:1 with Speaker (Silicon Valley Leader)
WHO THIS IS FOR
Are you someone with 5+ years of experience, ready to make a bold career move but unsure of the next step?
Maybe you’re from engineering, consulting, or a specialized domain looking to break into product management. Or perhaps you’re a product leader building something in stealth while navigating the uncertainty of entrepreneurship.
This strategic career accelerator workshop is built for professionals like you, those ready to pivot into product leadership or take the entrepreneurial leap.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Career Anchor Readiness Assessment
Discover what truly drives your career decisions and where you’re best positioned to grow, using a proven MIT-backed framework.
Strategic Transition Frameworks
Apply proven product and leadership frameworks to map your next move, whether into PM roles or founding your venture
Real Stories, Real Strategies
Learn from those who've successfully transitioned from different domains to product leadership, and from product roles to founding their own companies
Personalized Action Plan
Gain clarity and direction with a customized 90-day roadmap, mentorship insights, and peer support from others on similar journeys
Whether you’re exploring career pivots into product management, leadership advancement, or entrepreneurship while in stealth mode, this is your chance to step back, assess, and move forward with confidence.
What’s Included in Your Registration
- Complete access to the Leadership Pivot Workshop
- Career Anchor Assessment (valued at ₹8,500) — included at no additional cost
- Leadership Pivot Playbook (50+ page digital resource)
- Access to Private Community for 6 months
- Certificate of Participation
Talentathon - Hiring Event for Product Roles
Open for registered conference attendees only.
The goal of this product challenge is to give a candidate a structured, hands-on test of their technical and problem-solving skills. It also serves as a way for hiring managers to evaluate candidates based on how well they think creatively and approach a problem.
Hands-on experience solving real-world problems.
Actionable employer insights.
Network and build professional relationships.
Improve your chances of hiring.
Eligibility: One must have min. 3 years of experience to apply for the Talentathon event.
**The last date to register for the Pune Talentathon event will be October 05, 2025. 6:00 PM
Hiring
Companies
Hiring Companies
To Be Announced
Hiring
Companies
Hiring Companies
Talentathon - Hiring Event for Product Roles
Open for registered conference attendees only.
The goal of this product challenge is to give a candidate a structured, hands-on test of their technical and problem-solving skills. It also serves as a way for hiring managers to evaluate candidates based on how well they think creatively and approach a problem.
Hands-on experience solving real-world problems.
Actionable employer insights.
Network and build professional relationships.
Improve your chances of hiring.
Eligibility: One must have min. 6 years of experience to apply for the Talentathon event.
The hiring companies’ names will be mentioned in the email you will receive after registering for the Talentathon
Hiring
Companies
Hiring Companies
Hiring
Companies
Hiring Companies
To Be Announced
WHY ATTEND?
Get actionable clarity, not just GYAAN
Learn from those who’ve WALKED the path
Discover your leadership
READINESS
Build your strategy with like-minded PEERS
Access proven FRAMEWORKS from product leaders
SPEAKER
Meet our team of accomplished leaders who will guide you through this transformative journey
Pinkesh Shah,
Founder & CEO,
SaiSatish Vedam,
Ex-Senior Director of Product Management
Past Speakers from the session
Meet our team of accomplished leaders who will guide you through this transformative journey
Gaurav Taywade
Managing Director
Vicon Industries
Smriti Jayaswal
VP – Global Payments Product Lead
HSBC
Amol Mujumdar
Founder and Managing Partner
MuCorp Consulting
Jyoti Kamthe
Senior Technical Product Manager
Mastercard
Karan Shukla
Chapter Lead
Product Leaders Forum
Sachin Gaikwad
Generative AI Product leader
Cognizant
Dushyant Bhatt
Chief Technology and Product Officer
The Hosteller
Ajit Nair
Co-Founder & CPO
Vendekin
Ravikant Gour
Head of Products
Easebuzz
Panelists - pune
Meet our team of accomplished leaders who will guide you through this transformative journey
Karan Shukla
Chapter Lead
Product Leaders Forum
Panelists - pune
Meet our team of accomplished leaders who will guide you through this transformative journey
Karan Shukla
Chapter Lead
Product Leaders Forum
Ravikant Gour
SVP II
Easebuzz
Dushyant Bhatt
Chief Technology and Product Officer
The Hosteller
Ajit Nair
Co-Founder
Vendekin Technologies
Karan Shukla
Chapter Lead
Product Leaders Forum
Jyoti Kamthe
Senior Technical Product Manager
Mastercard
Ravikant Gour
SVP II
Easebuzz
Dushyant Bhatt
Chief Technology and Product Officer
The Hosteller
AGENDA
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome & Registration
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Pivot Playbook: Strategic Frameworks for Your Transition
(An exclusive talk on Mid Career Myths & Facts)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Career Anchors Assessment & Debrief
- Personalized assessment completion
- Gap analysis and opportunity identification
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Peer Networking + Lunch
2:00 PM – 03:15 PM
Transition Stories Panel
- Real journeys from diverse backgrounds
- Challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Live AMA with Panels & Mentors
- Introduction to ongoing support community
- Open Q&A with all speakers and mentors
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
Your Pivot Readiness Report
A personalized assessment revealing your strengths, gaps, and 90-day action plan
Leadership Pivot Playbook
Digital resource with frameworks, templates, and transition strategies
Real-Life Transition Insights
Stories and strategies from successful career pivoters
Peer Network Access
6 months of community support with monthly office hours and networking opportunities
Certificate of Participation
LinkedIn-ready credential from
WORKSHOP LOCATIONS & DATES
Bangalore
Date: 07th February
Venue: Aloft Bangalore
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Bangalore
Date: 20th September
Venue: Aloft Whitefield
Bangalore
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hyderabad
Date: 04th October
Venue: Lemontree HITECH
City Hyderabad
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Pass
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Access to the Event.
(Lunch and Refreshments included)
Limited to only 50 seats for exclusive
1:1 with Speaker (Silicon Valley Leader)
PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY
Glimpses from the Past
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This workshop is designed for two primary audiences:
- Domain Professionals → Product Management: If you’re coming from engineering, consulting, sales, design, or any specialized domain and want to transition into product management or product leadership roles.
- Product Leaders → Stealth Founders: If you’re already in product management and are building something in stealth, considering entrepreneurship, or want to take the leap from employee to founder.
Both tracks share common ground in leadership development and strategic thinking.
Absolutely! The workshop is designed so that certain sessions run in parallel tracks (Domain→Product and Product→Stealth) while others are combined. You’ll choose your primary track based on your immediate goal, but you’ll benefit from the universal leadership frameworks that apply to both transitions.
Definitely. Track A (Domain → Product) is specifically designed for professionals with no formal PM experience who want to break into product roles. You’ll learn how to translate your existing skills into product language, build a compelling narrative, and create a portfolio that gets you noticed.
Many successful founders start this way. The Product → Stealth track will address:
- How to validate ideas without quitting your job
- Time management and side-project strategies
- Legal and ethical considerations with current employers
- When and how to make the transition to full-time founder
- Risk mitigation strategies
Unlike generic career advice or technical PM training, this workshop focuses on strategic career transitions:
- Assessment-driven: Personalized insights based on your unique situation
- Dual-track design: Addresses two distinct but related transition journeys
- Real stories: Learn from people who’ve actually made these pivots, not just career coaches
- Actionable takeaways: 90-day roadmap, templates, and frameworks you can use immediately
- Ongoing support: 6 months of community access, not just a one-day event
Absolutely. Many attendees are in the “exploration” phase. The workshop will help you:
- Assess if you have the founder mindset and readiness
- Learn frameworks for ideation and validation
- Connect with potential co-founders
- Understand what investors look for in product-leader-turned-founders
- Decide if entrepreneurship is the right path for you right now
The Pivot Readiness Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation tool (valued at ₹5,000, included in your registration) that measures:
- Skill alignment: How your current skills map to your target role
- Network capital: Strength of your professional connections
- Financial readiness: (For founders) Runway and risk tolerance
- Leadership maturity: Decision-making and influence capabilities
- Learning velocity: How quickly you adapt to new domains
You’ll complete the assessment during the workshop and receive a personalized report with specific recommendations.
Yes! Networking is a core component:
- Structured peer networking during lunch
- Speed mentoring with diverse mentors
- Post-workshop community access for 6 months (Slack/Discord)
- Optional co-founder matching for those building startups
- Monthly virtual meetups with fellow attendees
Currently, this is an in-person workshop to maximize networking, mentoring, and hands-on activities.
Yes! Your registration includes:
- Lunch
- Morning and afternoon refreshments
- Networking snacks
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions during registration.
The Career Anchor Assessment is a structured self-discovery tool based on the MIT Career Anchors framework developed by Edgar Schein. It helps you identify the core values, motivations, and strengths that guide your career decisions—especially during transitions.