From Startup Founder to Product Management: A Conversation That Changed My Perspective!
Last week, I had an amazing interaction with Mahendra Yadav, Product Manager at Xaigi, about moving into product management here in Dublin.
I went into the call wondering if I had the right product skills.
But as we spoke, I realised that during my startup journey last year, I’d already been applying the product mindset without even labelling it that way.
From defining the problem and mapping the UI/UX to working on API integrations, doing market research, and building user personas, I’ve been living the product process.
I’d learned to communicate with stakeholders, influence without authority, manage timelines, and tell the product story in a way that inspires.
That startup may have failed, but it gave me skills, resilience, and a drive to build products that matter.
I even treated content creation like a product, iterating, testing, and delivering value.
By the end of the call, I wasn’t just reassured; I was excited. I realized that what I bring to the table is a blend of entrepreneurial drive, product thinking, and a genuine eagerness to work with startups.
If you’re an Ireland-based startup or company looking for someone with hands-on experience, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to bridge vision with execution, I’m eager to bring my skills to your team.
A big thank you to Mahendra for helping me see the value in my own journey.
#ProductManagement #Startups #DublinJobs #ProductMindset #CareerTransition
Last week, I had an amazing interaction with Mahendra Yadav, Product Manager at Xaigi, about moving into product management here in Dublin.
I went into the call wondering if I had the right product skills.
But as we spoke, I realised that during my startup journey last year, I’d already been applying the product mindset without even labelling it that way.
From defining the problem and mapping the UI/UX to working on API integrations, doing market research, and building user personas, I’ve been living the product process.
I’d learned to communicate with stakeholders, influence without authority, manage timelines, and tell the product story in a way that inspires.
That startup may have failed, but it gave me skills, resilience, and a drive to build products that matter.
I even treated content creation like a product, iterating, testing, and delivering value.
By the end of the call, I wasn’t just reassured; I was excited. I realized that what I bring to the table is a blend of entrepreneurial drive, product thinking, and a genuine eagerness to work with startups.
If you’re an Ireland-based startup or company looking for someone with hands-on experience, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to bridge vision with execution, I’m eager to bring my skills to your team.
A big thank you to Mahendra for helping me see the value in my own journey.
#ProductManagement #Startups #DublinJobs #ProductMindset #CareerTransition
