Shambhavi

How to win PM roles with compelling stories

Amazon

The Home Depot

Groupon

Shambhavi Pandey

Former Amazon AI Product Leader and 1XFounder

learn to differentiate between weak answers and high-impact narratives

Understand what strong story looks like

Learn the eight building blocks of interview-winning stories

8-Element Story System

Take away a clear approach on showcasing core PM skills in your stories

Showcase PM skills strategically

What will you learn this this course?- What are companies trying to evaluate in interviews?- What makes a great interview?- How do you improve &amp; demonstrate product thinking skills?- How do you improve &amp; demonstrate analytical thinking skills?- How do you demonstrate leadership skills?- How do you demonstrate XFN relationship skills?- How do you improve &amp; demonstrate verbal communication &amp; collaboration skills in interviews?- How do you plan and execute a job search?- How do maintain a positive mindset during a tough job search process? Course Format: Part 1: Product Thinking Core Material Frameworks &amp; Skill Development for doing rigorous product thinking- Context &amp; Motivation- Target Audience- User Problems- Creative Solutions Deep dives into 10 product themes that encapsulate 50 markets.- Theme 1: Media- Theme 2: Marketplaces- Theme 3: Ecommerce- Theme 4: Messaging- Theme 5: Productivity- Theme 6: Gen AI- Theme 7: AR/VR- Theme 8: H/W, OS, Browsers, Search- Theme 9: Advertising- Theme 10: Business Products Part 2: Analytical Thinking, Leadership, Verbal Skills Core Material - Analytical Thinking- Leadership- Working with XFN- Verbal Skills- Mindset- Job search planning Part 3: Deliberate Practice Sessions40+ Deliberate Practice Sessions:- 22+ Product Thinking Practice Sessions- 8+ Analytical Thinking Practice Sessions- 8+ Leadership &amp; XFN Relationships Practice Sessions- 8+ Verbal Skills Practice Sessions (counted in above sessions) Why should you learn from me?- Between Feb &amp; Dec 2024 ~800 people attended 28 day &amp; 56 day PM Interview Prep Programs I ran.- People felt that the course radically transformed their clarity of thought, their performance in interviews and their resilience.- 300 students have taken the PM Interview Bootcamp on Maven- I have interviewed more than 200 candidates, and been an interviewer trainer. No Refund Policy:This course has been taken by 300 students with a 5.0 rating. People think it is life changing. It works when people commit the time and put in the work. We want people who are committed to the doing the work. As a result we have a No Refund Policy. Please make sure the timings work for you before you register.

Develop the interview skills & confidence to perform at your very best!

Course syllabus

All Sessions will be recorded and shared within 48 hrs.

Product Thinking 1 - Sat Feb 1

Product Thinking 2 - Sun Feb 2

Product Thinking 3 - Sat Feb 8

Product Thinking 4 - Sun Feb 9

Analytical Thinking & Leadership - Sat Feb 15

Verbal Skills, Career Planning & Mindset - Sun Feb 16

Deliberate Practices: Mon to Thu Feb 3 - Mar 27

Course schedule

People who have at least 3-5 years of Product Management experience.

People who have produced strong outcomes at work but find interviews challenging.

People who haven't yet cracked the top tier company interview processes.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

Understand Companies Evaluation Process

How to Improve Your Product Skills for Interviews

How to Improve Your Interview Delivery Skills

How to run a good job search process

How to maintain a positive mindset during job search

Prepare for PM Interviews like the top candidates. Leverage frameworks & deliberate practice to uplevel your performance. 
🔥300 Students🔥

Cohort 4

Satish Mummareddy

Cohort 3

Cohort 5

Learn storytelling systems proven for any occasion. 🪜 Identify your strengths to create, deliver and refine your first story 🎬 Start building a portfolio of stories to draw upon. 📚

Engage your audience and gain their buy-in consistently!

11AM-1PM EST<ul><li>Session 1: Storytelling &amp; You - good &amp; bad storytelling in real life</li><li>Session 2: The Science of Stories - concepts and why they work</li><li>Session 3: Scripting &amp; Toolbox - applying what you've learnt</li><li>Session 4: Delivering</li></ul>

Weekly Workshop 

You will work on one primary storytelling project throughout the class. You'll begin with an introductory storytelling exercise. Subsequently each week you'll work on the identified talk/presentation/story continuously refining towards a final presentation.

Personal Project

Each week, we'll have one discussion board to review takeaways from pre-readings and learnings from previous session. Separately you will also provide peer feedback on others' work during live meetings and in-between classes.

Weekly Discussion

Optional office hours follow the 1st and 3rd workshops.<ul><li>AMA with Sri &amp; Bikash</li><li>Peer networking session in week 1</li></ul>

2 Bonus Session (optional)

You are a Product Manager who would like to consistently get buy-in from your teams for your winning ideas.

You are a Marketer who is tired of trying to persuade leadership about your strategy and inspire consumers about your product.

You are an Engineering Manager who finds it a challenge to persuade non-technical execs and project stakeholders.

After taking this course you'll...

You’ll learn to overcome anxiety whether addressing small work groups, or large professional or social audiences, through practice and feedback in small groups. You’ll learn and practice techniques to build on your strengths.

Become a confident presenter

You’ll learn to make audience-specific cases through structured storytelling. You'll practice a simple 3-step framework to identify your audience, intent and message, to build a compelling script and delivery. Hone this with feedback from your peers and me.

Advocate your cause effectively

Collect and curate a library of personal stories to draw upon at will. You’ll unearth the stories you already tell and identify more that you can tell. Practice repurposing and retelling the same stories for different audiences and outcomes.

Build a flywheel

You'll learn to recognize how persuasive speakers utilize stories. Apply them to your own vignettes and stories. Continuously learn from everyone around you, business leaders, politicians, actors, stand up comics, sportsmen and anyone you encounter.

Sharpen the saw

If you want to communicate your ideas effectively, get buy-in and drive decisions, this 4-week course is for you!

Sri Srikrishna

Entrepreneur, author, professor

Bikash Chowdhury

Entrepreneur, marketing leader

Spring 25-AML-Cohort-2

Summer 25 Cohort 1

✅ TL;DR - a short version- I am a Lead PM @Booking.com &amp; ex-Dev, so I've been in both the tech and product worlds- I focus only on what PMs should know: "what"/"why" of tech, because "how" is infinite, and it is not our job- 1500+ students have already enjoyed the course online and offline; see reviews below- This course is 20% theory and 80% practice: you'll solve 200+ exercises yourself because that's the way to learn- Schedule: (a) a live session on Tech 101, (b) 2 weeks of self-practice, (c) a live session on building a product architecture together- Check out free resources below: lightning session on Tech 101s and the micro-learning on the e-commerce shop use case- All students get a mini-simulator (SQL, ML/AI foundations, Product Planning, Product Discovery) worth ±100$ for free. And now a longer version... ✅ WHY THIS COURSEAccording to the survey (650 respondents), these are the top 3 reasons why PMs want to boost Tech skills:- 56% want to speak the same language with their team: communicate effectively in the "devs" language, and understand what decisions the team makes- 61% want to be able to pre-estimate features without being dependent on their team and, more generally, deliver projects on time- 39% want to get a job in a BigTech company, where tech skills are a must, and 28% already landed a job with a product requiring tech skills- and now, there's one more reason: AI prototyping is hyper-hyped, and Replit/Bolt just built a full-stack app for you in 2 minutes. But... what actually happened? You really need to understand the principles behind what LLM is doing for you. If you found yourself in one or more categories, this course will help you, as it has already helped 1500+ students (see the review screenshots below). ✅ WHO IS THE AUTHORI am a Lead PM @ Booking.com, started 10 years ago as one of the first Tech PMs in the company. Before that, I was a Software Developer / PhD in Computer Science. I have knowledge from both the tech and product worlds, and I am happy to share it with product managers across the globe. ✅ ONLY WHAT PM SHOULD KNOW, NOT MOREEven though tech can be fun, it is not necessary (and sometimes harmful) to dive into "how" too much—this is the developer's territory. That's why, in my course, I only focus on "what/why" you need as a product leader. No GIT, no databases internals, no load balancers—you just don't need it to do your job, so kindly leave it for your team and focus on what you should know as a PM—there is already enough to master. ✅ THE COURSE STRUCTURE 1️⃣&nbsp;Part 1: Live session: Tech 101sWe start with a Tech 101 live session. In 3 hours, we learn and immediately practice the most important tech topics: Frontend/ Backend, Services, APIs, and Testing. If you only do this session, you already know the core. 2️⃣ Part 2: Practice (200+ exercises)Time to roll up the sleeves. I have a 10-chapter story full of exercises based on real job situations. You will build a Taxi startup, evolving it with a Food delivery department, a Scooter rental app, and even a music streaming service like Spotify! Check the course's table of contents: one by one, you will master these topics with virtual colleagues like the CEO Daniel (he is bossy), Principal PM Jane (she guides), Jr. PM Ivar (he always needs help himself), your Engineering Manager Helen, and so on. If you want to understand if such a format suits you, check out this mini-lesson, which consists of three small exercises — just get the Free Resource below. Now, imagine you need to solve 200+ such exercises. Sounds like fun? 3️⃣ Part 3: Live session: building a product architecture togetherAfter you have mastered the theory and practiced yourself, we meet again, choose a product (e.g., a social network for car owners), and build an architecture, API, etc., in groups of PMs. Students love this part! if the group wants more, I offer an optional session to solve one more start up use case together. ✅ CHOOSE YOUR LEVELI understand that everyone has different aspirations and time schedules. That's why you can pick the depth yourself: - Bare minimum: attend both live workshops- Solid knowledge: solve all 10 chapters of the exercises; they are self-sufficient in explaining the material (can finish after the cohort's end date)- Full Package: both live workshops + all 10 chapters of the exercises (can finish after the cohort's end date)- God Mode: all of the above + one more end-to-end bonus use case with my feedback 🚀&nbsp;ON TOP YOU GET... - A practical mini-simulator worth ±100$ for free. Choose from SQL, ML/AI foundations, Product Planning, or Product Discovery.- You also get 50% off for large simulators: A/B testing or Product Analytics.

Start to speak the same language with your team

Tech 101s: we'll get to know each other and master the tech basics.

Live workshop 1: Tech 101s

Solve 200+ exercises and practice on 5 use cases.

Self-paced work

Now, after you have practiced enough, we will meet as a group and build a start-up's architecture from scratch.

Live workshop 2: architecture of a start-up

Non-tech Product/Program Managers: to effectively communicate with the team and assess the complexity of&nbsp;projects

Jr. Product managers to quickly start their careers, gain respect from the team, and deliver their first projects successfully.

Entrepreneurs/founders to build confidence in a world of technology, hire the right team and turn ideas into services

Understand all core concepts of tech and lead the team with "what/why" without getting into "how" of development

Speak the same language with your development team

Build a skill to estimate the development complexity of the features and products you deliver

Better estimate projects/features and meet deadlines

Prepare to answer BigTech's PM interview questions like "Can you build the architecture of a Taxi app?"

Become more confident with technical interview

🦾🤖 Master tech skills from scratch in 2 weeks with practical workshops and an immersive job simulator 
⚙️ by Lead PM @ Booking

Vladimir Kalmykov

Lead PM @ Booking.com, PhD, 1500+ PMs learned Tech with me

Cohort June'25

Cohort Aug'25

Without it… That critical budget you need?&nbsp;Out of reach. The headcount you’re pushing for?&nbsp;Denied. The dependency you need prioritized?&nbsp;Not happening. The promotion you deserve?&nbsp;Maybe next year. Without the power to persuade, you’re stuck on the sidelines. Others who can rally teams, secure resources, and inspire action move forward. Their products get funded. They’re given a seat at the table. And when the time comes – they get promoted. Meanwhile, you stay in place, struggling to gain traction. I get it. Convincing people to take action&nbsp;can be frustrating. You have a vision. You have a strategy. You have a plan. You have&nbsp;all&nbsp;the things. Yet, despite your strong – maybe even groundbreaking – ideas, they get lost in endless rounds of approval. Stakeholders are indecisive. Leadership hesitates, and asks “for more data”. You find yourself trapped in an endless cycle of planning, proposals, and presentations.&nbsp; I’ve been in your shoes. For a long time, I felt stuck while others seemed to move forward effortlessly. But I found a system that helped me break through the noise – one that took me from leading a team of 5 to leading a 300+ org at Google, and helped me secure 9-digit budgets and close Fortune 50 partnerships. And now, I’m going to teach you my system. - - - - - HOW THIS COURSE WILL TRANSFORM YOU:You'll become known as the PM who can rally a room, persuade senior leaders, and shape strategy through influence - not just ideas. You'll be able to frame your message to be persuasive, engaging, and memorable – in every meeting, presentation, or written update. You’ll walk away with a repeatable system to craft your message for impact. Whether you're pitching a roadmap, defending a strategy, or asking for resources, you’ll know exactly how to make your message land with power and clarity. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE IF:- You want execs to stop seeing you as a solid PM and start seeing you as a leader.- You want to turn your ideas into outcomes – not just discussions.- You want your vision to ignite excitement, not indifference.- You want people to take action immediately – not just nod their heads politely.- You want to confidently control the room, even when you're not the most senior person in it.- You want to build a reputation that travels ahead of you into every new role. The most important reason:👉🏼 If you want to be a Product Leader, learning how to influence at scale is an absolute must. WHAT'S INSIDE:Here are just some of the topics we'll cover: → 4-Step Story Framework→ 3 Core Principles of Great Storytelling→ Create Your Story Map→ Design Your Narrative to Flow→ Captivate Your Audience's Attention→ Design Amazing Decks,&nbsp;Fast→ Control the Room with Ease→ Close the Loop the Right Way→ Amplify Your New Superpower + Projects, Instructor/Peer Feedback, and Live Coaching BONUS:For this upcoming cohort only, I am including a 30-minute private "Ask Me Anything" session you can use within 6 months of the course. We can work on one of your pitches together. We can talk about your career. Or we can cover something else. It's your choice! - - - - - WHY LEARN FROM ME?I wasn’t born a natural storyteller. It’s a skill I built over 25 years by studying the world's best copywriters, deconstructing compelling arguments, and relentlessly practicing my craft. It became my edge. In fact, my ability to "frame and persuade" was specifically cited when I was asked to lead a 300+ org at Google. Now, I teach this system to the next generation of Product Leaders – through courses, corporate workshops, and product conferences. HEAR WHAT PAST STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY: "I love that this course is so concise, direct, and filled with practical frameworks, advice, and tips."- Director of PM @ Google "The signal to noise ratio is off the charts!"- Product Leader @ Electronic Arts "What stood out was how practical it was – I could apply everything right away."- Founder @ Startup "I gained so much in such a short amount of time from this incredibly effective workshop."- PM @ Google

Influence is THE #1 skill for Product Managers.

12–2pm Eastern • 5–7pm London • 9:30–11:30pm India Topics include:<ul><li>4-Step Story Framework</li><li>3 Core Principles of Great Storytelling</li><li>Story Maps</li><li>Design Your Narrative</li><li>Captivate Your Audience</li><li>Design Amazing Decks, Fast</li><li>Control the Room</li><li>Close the Loop</li><li>Amplify Your New Superpower</li></ul>

July 8, 10 & 11 (T/Th/F) – Core Sessions

12–2pm Eastern • 5–7pm London • 9:30–11:30pm India Volunteer students get live coaching on their real pitches using the Story Map. Seeing pitches sharpen in real-time is often the most eye-opening part of the workshop. Ends with an open Q&amp;A/AMA.

July 9 (W) – Live Coaching + AMA (Optional)

After Sessions 1 &amp; 3 (July 8 &amp; 10), you’ll get an optional exercise to apply what you’ve learned. Submit for my feedback, and share with the cohort for peer input. Quick, actionable, and highly recommended to sharpen your skills.

At-Home Practice & Feedback (Optional)

For this upcoming cohort only, I am including a private 30-minute "Ask Me Anything" session you can use within 6 months of the course. We can work on one of your pitches together. We can talk about your career. Or we can cover something else. It's your choice!

Private AMA Session with Roshan (BONUS)

Mid-level to Senior-level Product Managers looking to ascend to leadership roles.

Product Leaders looking to hone their skill and coach their teams to be more influential.

Ambitious early-career PMs aiming for rapid career growth.

Most people lack a systematic way to create stories. Every time they have to create one, they start from scratch - which is so much harder.

Craft persuasive stories with a clear, repeatable system

Most people assume the audience will pay attention. That’s not how it works. You must learn to make people&nbsp;want&nbsp;to hear you.

Make your message irresistible to your audience

Your audience won’t take action just because you told them to. You must learn to make your arguments&nbsp;convincing.

Drive decisions and action with the strength of your message

Learn how to walk into any meeting or exec review with a clear story, total confidence, and full control.

Own the room and present with calm authority

Become known as the PM who can rally a room, persuade senior leaders, and shape strategy through influence - not just ideas.

Build a career-defining reputation as an influential storyteller

Get direct feedback and tactical advice from Roshan through exercises, Q&amp;A, and a private coaching session – so you can apply the course to your real-world work right away.

Personalized 1:1 guidance

Lead, influence, and get results. Master the exact persuasion system I used to secure 9-digit budgets & close Fortune 50 deals at Google.

Lightning Lessons

How to win PM roles with compelling stories