Craft Business Cases That Get Funded

Hosted by Shilpa Mohanty and Jenny Wanger

329 students

What you'll learn

Why business cases convince leaders to take action

We'll share different ways in which we've used business cases to convince leadership to change company trajectory

Craft compelling arguments for new products

Learn effective techniques for presenting your ideas persuasively to stakeholders, ensuring your proposals stand out.

Expand your influence as a PM

Hear firsthand stories about how strategic case-building has propelled our careers and influenced company direction.

Why this topic matters

In today's challenging economic environment, business cases are your career catalyst. They transform innovative ideas into strategic investments. This session reveals how top product leaders draft compelling narratives that turn into real business impact. Drive decisions, secure buy-in, and elevate your professional influence.

You'll learn from

Shilpa Mohanty

Associate Director, Toast | Ex-Mozilla

Spearheaded AI and machine learning initiatives at Toast, revolutionizing how restaurants operate and serve their customers.

Led privacy-first innovation at Mozilla Firefox, ensuring millions of users maintain control over their digital footprint.

Scaled international marketplace operations at Groupon, connecting businesses with new customers across global markets.

Transformed payment experiences at PayPal, making financial services more accessible to businesses worldwide.


Jenny Wanger

Product Management Leader | Ex-SpotHero, Linux Foundation, Allstate

Consultant dedicated to helping companies build high-performing product cultures.

Instructor of  Data-Driven Business Case Creation.

Led consumer product team at SpotHero, scaling marketplace operations and driving strategic product initiatives.

Co-founded the pandemic-tech focused TCN Coalition, successfully merging it with LF Public Health.

Transformed developer experience at Arity, an Allstate-founded startup.

With experience at

Toast
Mozilla
PayPal
SpotHero
The Linux Foundation
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