Rupali
Patil
Director of Product Management at Lincoln Technology Solutions
"Building a Career Like a Product Strategy: Vision, trade-offs, and long-term bets."
"Building a Career Like a Product Strategy: Vision, trade-offs, and long-term bets."
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Session: Building a Career Like a Product Strategy: Vision, trade-offs, and long-term bets.
Careers do not stall because of a lack of talent. They stall because of a lack of strategy. In this talk, Rupali Patil reframes career growth through a product mindset, showing how the same principles used to build successful products can be applied to build a meaningful and resilient career.She explores how having a clear vision helps women make intentional choices, why embracing trade-offs is essential to avoid overextension and burnout, and how placing long-term bets on skills, relationships, and self-belief creates compounding growth over time. Through personal stories and practical frameworks, this talk empowers women to move beyond reactive career decisions and start leading their careers with clarity, courage, and purpose.
Key Takeaways
- Vision: Treat your career as a living product by defining a clear direction and purpose, not just the next role.
- Trade-offs: Learn how to make strategic trade-offs without guilt or fear.
- Bets: Place long-term bets on skills, relationships, and self-belief that compound into sustained leadership impact.
Bio
Rupali Patil is a charismatic leader who doesn’t just drive outcomes; she builds empowered teams rooted in curiosity, courage, and purpose to achieve sustainable success. With over 20 years of experience, an MBA in Strategy and Leadership, and a portfolio of more than two dozen successful products across startups and Fortune 500 enterprises, she stands out as a distinguished tech leader, speaker, and advisor. She was honored as the Gold Winner in the Product Management Leader of the Year (2024) category by Women in Tech for her impact and innovation in the field.As Director of Product Management at Lincoln Technology Solutions, Rupali leads display innovation shaping the next generation of experiences across medical, aerospace, broadcasting, and automotive industries. She transforms vision into measurable growth through strategic frameworks that push boundaries and drive expansion.
Guided by Master Shifu’s wisdom, “If you only do what you can do, you will never be more than who you are,” Rupali continues to ignite creativity and inspire authentic leadership, both in her work and through her love for travel, DIY crafts, and corporate fashion.
