-
Why Startup Product Management Will Either Make You or Break You (And Why Community Might Be Your Only Lifeline)
Startup PM isn’t just FAANG work without resources—it’s professional masochism where community might be your only lifeline. Brutal truths about why most fail and how to survive the transition from big tech.
-
Why 90% Fail Amazon Leadership Principles Interviews (+ Problems with STAR)
Most Amazon interview candidates crash using STAR method. Learn the “Landing the Plane” framework that actually works – with real examples and insider tips from someone who’s been on both sides of Amazon interviews.
-
How Amazon’s 16 Leadership Principles Built the Everything Store: Product Management Lessons for Career Growth
Most product managers treat Amazon’s Leadership Principles like corporate wallpaper. But those 16 principles weren’t born in a boardroom—they were forged building the impossible. From garage startup to everything store, each principle crystallized into a playbook for product success. Strip away the corporate speak, and you’ll find the raw DNA of product thinking that can…
-
Missed the PM Job? Why You’re Closer Than Ever
If you’ve ever walked out of a multi-round product management interview thinking, “That went pretty well,” only to get a rejection email days later—you’re not alone. Recently, a candidate I coached reached out to share that she had made it through four in-person rounds with six different interviewers. Her feedback? Overwhelmingly positive. In fact, one…
-
Google TPM Career Ladder: Salaries, Levels & Interview Secrets (2025 Guide)
Complete guide to Google TPM career ladder with 2025 salary data ($182K-$800K+), level-by-level interview strategies, and negotiation tips from coach with 86% FAANG success rate.
-
How to Get Hired at Google as a Technical Program Manager 🚀
If you’re aiming for a Google Technical Program Manager role, you’re not just interviewing—you’re being vetted to orchestrate complexity with style, swagger, and a no-nonsense edge. Expect this guide to unpack real-world TPM interview tactics—no fluff, just sharp insight. With candor that Bourdain would smirk at and clarity Nir Eyal would nod to, we cover…
-
The Hidden Truth About CIRCLES Framework in FAANG Interviews
The CIRCLES framework is sabotaging your FAANG interviews. After coaching 800+ candidates with 86% success rate, here’s what actually works at Google and Meta.
-
Mastering Google’s Product Management Career Ladder: How to Stand Out at Every Level
The Product Management (PM) career ladder at Google is one of the most prestigious and competitive paths in the tech industry. It’s a journey that requires a dynamic combination of strategic vision, execution excellence, and leadership finesse to succeed. Whether you’re an aspiring Associate Product Manager (APM) or aiming for a Vice President of Product…