The decision to pursue product management was solidified after receiving constructive feedback on a minimum viable product (MVP) from a CPO at Openlane, which led to a sense of direction and improvement.
Building BookLog+ introduced the individual to frameworks like Jobs-to-be-Done and the AARRR funnel, altering their perspective on product development by focusing on understanding user needs rather than just asking what they want.
The appeal of product management stemmed from a combination of technical problem-solving skills gained from coding, a fascination with blending analytical thinking with human psychology, and the desire to have a direct impact on users.
The individual aims to pursue internships in product management and ultimately become a PM at consumer tech companies such as YouTube, Spotify, or Notion, leveraging their technical abilities and user empathy to create products that address real-world challenges.