The Hustle Chapters

Welcome to an inside look at Duolingo! This episode dives into the heart of what makes Duolingo tick, drawing from key principles and practices outlined in the Duolingo handbook. Here's a taste of what's covered: The Mission and Culture: Discover Duolingo's mission to provide the best education in the world and make it universally accessible, shaped by a unique culture born from experi...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transition from consulting to product management—and find your dream role along the way? In this episode, I sit down with  Mridula Kidiyur , now a Product Manager at Walmart, to explore her inspiring career journey from India to New York, her eight years at a Big Four consulting firm, and how she discovered her passion for technology-driven impact. From navi...

In this special episode, I sit down with the remarkable Abhishek Shanbhag, a 13-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Bizzlearn, a pioneering financial literacy platform for kids. Dialing in from Ashburn, Virginia, Abhishek shares his inspiring journey of starting Bizzlearn, which aims to educate children aged 10 to 14 about finance through a gamified learning experience. Listen as Abhishek discusses h...

In this episode, we delve into Priyanka Upadhyay's inspiring journey from  Engineer to Product Manager and currently a Product Coach @Stanford and Founder of a Coaching & Training business, Product-with-Pri. Uncover the often-overlooked PM skill gaps and learn Priyanka's proven methods for closing them. From her early days grappling with the complexities of electrical engineering to he...

Ever wondered what it takes to transition from business analyst to engineering to leading the charge as a product manager? Meet Ameya Joshi, our latest guest on "The Hustle Chapters," who shares his 15-year journey from coding to customer-centric product management. Here is what we discussed: Ameya's transition, highlighting his evolution from a business analyst to a seasoned PM over...

Welcome, Hustlers, to another empowering episode of The Hustle Chapters , where we uncover the stories behind the innovators shaping our future. Today, I'm thrilled to present the story of Khelan Modi. Dive deep with me into Khelan's transformative journey from aspiring architect to a Product Manager at Microsoft, revealing the passion, pivots, and insights that define success in the tech...

Join us in this exhilarating episode of 'The Hustle Chapters' as we delve into the mind of Bosky Mukherjee, a trailblazer with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and the visionary behind PMDojo (pmdojo.me) Here's the sneak peak of this episode: Engineering's Radical Shift : Unveiling the transformation from traditional problem-solving to today's tech frontiers. Th...

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Manoj Suryadevara, a seasoned Product Management expert from Walmart, to dissect the 3 fundamental pillars of successful product management: Strategy, Execution, and Leadership. Manoj, with his wealth of experience, takes us through each pillar, sharing real-world examples and actionable insights. Learn how a well-crafted strategy forms the...

Join us for a quick 15-minute journey with Prashant Mahajan, the Founder of Zeda.io, as he shares his incredible transition from Chemical Engineering to becoming a Product Manager-Turned Founder. In this insightful episode, you'll discover: The secrets behind Prashant's unconventional career path, and how it led to his remarkable success. Pivotal moments that shaped his entrepreneurial jou...

In this captivating episode of The Hustle Chapters, we delve into an extraordinary journey with Jaspinder Singh, the founder of S30. Join us as he shares his incredible transformation from a career in the Indian Army to a successful path in Software Engineering. Discover the insights and strategies he's developed at S30 to prepare students for the challenging world of FAANMG Software Engineeri...

Join us in this riveting episode as Anshu Gautam, a tech trailblazer with 16 years of Engineering experience and currently a Software Engineering Leader @ Microsoft, shares her remarkable journey from Software Engineer to visionary Tech Leader. Discover the secrets to engineering excellence and the top 3 qualities that set high-growth engineers apart. Plus, explore the transformative power of AI i...

Embark on a journey of unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of dreams in this awe-inspiring episode. Meet Bharath Raju, a recent graduate who defied the odds to claim his seat as a Technical Product Manager at JP Morgan. His story begins in India, where he nurtured aspirations that transcended borders. Join us as we trace Bharath's transformational odyssey through internships at tec...

In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Prerit Uppal, Principal Product Manager at Adobe and LinkedIn's Top Product Management Voice & Leadership Voice. With a remarkable career that began as a Software Developer at eBay and later as an APM at Yahoo, Prerit has become a trusted Product Mentor to Aspiring and New Product Managers. In this captivating conversation, Prerit shares hi...

In this groundbreaking episode, we delve into the extraordinary story of Shreeshiv Patel, a Master's Graduate in Computer Science from Arizona State University who defied societal norms and chose an unconventional path. Instead of joining the 99% and pursuing a traditional career, Shreeshiv followed his entrepreneurial instincts and founded his own company, "OnlyReferrals." Join me a...

Join us for an engaging and enlightening interview as we sit down with Ketaki Vaidya, a seasoned AI Product Manager, in this episode of our podcast. Together, we delve into the fascinating world of Product Management, shedding light on various aspects that will inspire and empower both aspiring and experienced PMs. In this conversation, Ketaki shares her insights on the importance of product sense...

Join us on an exhilarating journey as we delve into the fascinating world of Product Management. In this episode, we unravel the story of Rudra Roy Choudhury, a brilliant researcher and a O-1 Extraordinary Ability VISA recipient, who took an unexpected leap into the role of a Product Manager (PM). Discover why Rudra decided to venture beyond his research work and embrace the challenges and rewards...

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Ho, Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer of Edily Learning, to discuss the importance of Education among kids but this time in an engaging way. Learning becomes fun when kids understand why and when it's helpful. Johnathon shares his personal journey from Math Teacher to Entrepreneur, and how his decisions along the way led him to where he is today....

Welcome to "The Hustle Chapters," the podcast where we explore the Science of Decision-Making in Technology and Business. In this episode, we sit down with Philipp Kachura, a seasoned technologist and product designer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Join us as we dive into Philipp's journey through the world of technology and design, exploring the evolution of produ...

In this episode, we speak with Avinoam Zelenko, a B2B SaaS product leader with 14 years of experience, currently working as a Senior Product Manager at LinkedIn Feed. Avinoam shares his insights on decision-making in the world of B2B SaaS, and how he started his product journey. We discuss his approach to decision-making, and the challenges he has faced as a product leader. Whether you're just...

Are you interested in landing a Software Engineer job at top tech companies? Tune in without further ado. In this episode, we dive into the world of algorithms and data structures. From mastering complex problems to acing technical interviews, we explore the power of problem-solving with DSA and algorithms. Our guest speaker: Riti Kumari shares her experience and expertise on how to crack top comp...

In this episode, we'll be speaking with an experienced Lead Product Manager at Google: Chris Butler who has worked across many domains and companies in the tech industry by transforming teams through the science of collective decision-making. With years of executive experience at companies like Microsoft, Facebook, and Google, our guest has learned valuable lessons about leadership, collaborat...

In this episode of "The Hustle Chapters," we speak with a special guest: Lakshmi Kalyani Kolli, who studied Mechanical Engineering and constantly came out of her comfort zone to fulfill her dream and learn to become expert in a specific set of skills. Lakshmi is currently working as a Technical Program Manager Intern at Tesla while pursuing her Masters in Engineering Management at Purdue...

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Nguyen, a Technical Recruiter who has worked at some of the biggest names in the industry, including TEDx, Google, and Amazon. But what inspired this Seasoned Tech Professional to go beyond the corporate world and found a Non-Profit mentorship program called "BobaTalks", dedicated to empowering the next generation of Tech Talent? Join us as we dive...

Welcome to the pilot episode of The Hustle Chapters! I'm your host Phani Sai Ram, and I'm joined by my co-hosts, Ashish Nayakidi and Murali Mounish. On this episode, we'll be discussing how you can experience a movie differently watching it multiple times because of decision-making utilization in the video streaming industry, with a focus on Netflix. As young students and professionals...

Have you ever though how successful people make always right decisions? This is a short intro for what is this podcast about and the original episodes will begin soon.