Ritika
Mandi
Product Manager at The Stories and Wisdom Company
"Breaking In, Standing Out: From Classroom to Award-Winning PM"
"Breaking In, Standing Out: From Classroom to Award-Winning PM"
Thu May 22 - 11:50 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Breaking In, Standing Out: From Classroom to Award-Winning PM"
"Breaking In, Standing Out: From Classroom to Award-Winning PM"
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Session: Breaking In, Standing Out: From Classroom to Award-Winning PM
What does it take to turn a graduate degree into a standout career in product management? Join Ritika Mandi, recent winner of the Stevie Award for Product Developer of the Year, as she shares her journey from being an intern at a two-month-old startup to leading award-winning product initiatives less than a year into her full-time role. In this session, you'll hear firsthand how the MSPM program shaped her success—and meet fellow MSPM alumni who will share their own stories of navigating product roles and making an impact. Through a dynamic, storytelling-based panel experience, we’ll explore the skills and mindset that help MSPM grads stand out in the competitive world of product.Key Takeaways
- See how you can lead meaningful initiatives and ship features—even as an intern or early-career PM.
- Learn how taking a chance on a small startup can lead to growth, impact, and national recognition.
- Walk away inspired to design a career that aligns with what drives you.
Bio
Ritika Mandi is an award-winning Product Manager and proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon’s Master of Science in Product Management (MSPM) program. Pivoting to product from an engineering background, she began her tech career as an intern at The Stories and Wisdom Company, a startup dedicated to fostering human connection at scale through personal storytelling. Less than a year into her full-time role, Ritika was honored with the prestigious Stevie® Award for Product Developer of the Year.Her work sits at the intersection of technology, storytelling, and behavioral change. She has led the design and delivery of products used by the U.S. military and Fortune 500 companies to drive connection and cohesion.
At the Meet and Greet, Ritika shares her journey from the MSPM classroom to building products that win awards—and change lives.
