Urvashi
Jaitley
Product Manager at Google
"The Power of Cross-Functional Careers: How Diverse Experiences Build Stronger Product Leaders"
"The Power of Cross-Functional Careers: How Diverse Experiences Build Stronger Product Leaders"
Thu May 22 - 4:40 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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05/22/2025 4:40 PM
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"The Power of Cross-Functional Careers: How Diverse Experiences Build Stronger Product Leaders"
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"The Power of Cross-Functional Careers: How Diverse Experiences Build Stronger Product Leaders"
"The Power of Cross-Functional Careers: How Diverse Experiences Build Stronger Product Leaders"
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Session: The Power of Cross-Functional Careers: How Diverse Experiences Build Stronger Product Leaders
Cross-functional experiences can be your biggest advantage in building a successful career. In this session, I’ll share how my journey from Software Testing to Analytics, Growth, and now Product Management gave me a unique edge in building products and driving impact.I’ll break down how skills from different functions—problem-solving as a tester, data-driven decision-making as an analyst, and user centric growth strategies as a growth leader—prepared me to become a strong Product Manager. We’ll discuss why career pivots can be accelerators that shape well-rounded leaders.
This talk is for anyone looking to break into product management, navigate a career shift, or leverage their diverse background for career growth. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how to position their experiences, gain cross-functional expertise, and confidently make career moves that set them apart.
Key Takeaways
- Leveraging Cross-Functional Experience for Career Growth
- Positioning Your Experiences to Stand Out
- Creating Impact through Data-Driven Decision Making
Bio
Urvashi is a Product Manager with a passion for building user-first products that drive business growth. With a decade plus long career spanning at companies like Asana, Arlo, and Google, Urvashi has navigated multiple career pivots to shape high-impact product strategies. They are a firm believer that diverse experiences are key to creating strong leaders and are dedicated to helping others grow their careers.