Institute of Product Leadership

Career Transition Workshop

Build. Lead. Found.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Hosted by the Institute of Product Leadership

Take control of your mid-career journey with global frameworks, career science, and real-world success stories.

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

Pivot Readiness Assessment

Identify your unique strengths and gaps through personalized assessments tailored to your transition journey

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

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

Field will not be visible to web visitor
Field will not be visible to web visitor

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

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

Panelists - Hyderabad

Meet our team of accomplished leaders who will guide you through this transformative journey

Vinita Parasher

Product Manager

Healthfirst Technologies

Karthi Subbaraman

Senior Design Director

Salesforce

Nageswararao

Product Leader

 Augmented AI

Nishanth Kara

Product Lead

ServiceNow

Sonam Srivastava

Product Manager

JPMorgan Chase & Co

AGENDA

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome & Networking

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Pivot Playbook: Strategic Frameworks for Your Transition

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Pivot Readiness Assessment & Debrief

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Peer Networking + Lunch

2:00 PM – 03:15 PM
Transition Stories Panel

3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Community Building & Live AMA

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

Pass

1999
999 Incl. of 18% GST & Gateway Fee

  • Access to the Event.
    (Lunch and Refreshments included)
    Limited to only 50 seats for exclusive
    1:1 with Speaker (Silicon Valley Leader)
00
Days
:
00
Hrs
:
00
Mins
:
00
Secs

PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY

Line Animation Fix

PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY

Glimpses from the Past

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This workshop is designed for two primary audiences:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Yes — that’s exactly what the Pivot Readiness Assessment is designed for. Through structured frameworks and expert guidance, you’ll gain clarity on:

  • Whether you’re ready to make the move now or need more preparation
  • What gaps you need to fill before transitioning
  • Your unique strengths and how to leverage them
  • A realistic timeline for your transition

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

Yes! During the Speed Mentoring sessions, you can:

  • Get your resume reviewed by hiring managers and recruiters
  • Receive feedback on your portfolio projects (for domain switchers)
  • Validate your startup idea (for aspiring founders)
  • Get specific, actionable advice tailored to your situation

We recommend bringing your resume/portfolio on a laptop or tablet.

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

If you’ve recently transitioned (within the past year), you might find value in:

  • The community of peers facing similar challenges
  • Advanced frameworks for your next phase of growth
  • Mentorship opportunities to give back

However, this workshop is primarily designed for those actively planning or in the early stages of their transition.

Currently, this is an in-person workshop to maximize networking, mentoring, and hands-on activities.

You’ll receive:

  • Lifetime access to the Leadership Pivot Playbook (digital)
  • Lifetime access to your personalized Pivot Readiness Report
  • 6 months access to the private community and monthly office hours
  • Lifetime access to session recordings (if available)

We’re committed to delivering exceptional value. If you attend the full workshop and feel it didn’t meet your expectations, please reach out to us within 7 days, and we’ll work with you to address your concerns.

Before the event, you’ll receive:

  • A pre-event survey to help us understand your goals
  • Recommended reading/viewing materials
  • Instructions for the Pivot Readiness Assessment
  • Details on what to bring (laptop, resume, portfolio, etc.)

Yes! Your registration includes:

  • Lunch
  • Morning and afternoon refreshments
  • Networking snacks

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions during registration.

Yes. After registration, you’ll receive an invoice with GST details that you can submit for reimbursement. Many attendees get their employers to sponsor their participation as part of professional development.

Copyright © 2025 Institute of Product Leadership

Early Bird Offer
Ends Soon