Beyond the Product

Industry Collaboration &Giving Back

Contributing to the product management community through speaking, mentoring, and workshops -- and giving back to society through sustained, impactful initiatives.

3+
Years Giving Champion
500+
Conference Attendees
2+
Speaking Engagements
10+
Fundraising Events
Industry Presence

Speaking & Thought Leadership

Sharing product management expertise at major conferences and institutions, shaping the next generation of product leaders.

PanelistSeptember 27, 2024500+ attendees

Product Leaders Forum (PLF) Hyderabad 2024

"Future-Proofing Your Product Career: Essential Skills for Product Management 2.0"

Panelist at India's largest product management conference (13th edition) alongside leaders from Salesforce, JP Morgan Chase, ADP, and EY. The session explored how emerging technologies are amplifying traditional PM skills, new capabilities required to stay ahead, and strategies for landing your next product role.

Lemon Tree Premier, HITEC City, Hyderabad

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Institute of Product Leadership
Workshop Speaker2025

Institute of Product Leadership

"How Does Microsoft Hire Product Managers"

Led an in-depth workshop for aspiring product managers on Microsoft's PM hiring process, frameworks, and what it takes to succeed. Attendees gained practical techniques and structures for product management interviews and career growth.

Institute of Product Leadership

Testimonial

What Others Say

"Your expertise and passion for Product Management truly shone through, and the techniques and structures you shared were incredibly enlightening. Your teaching style was engaging and approachable, and I feel much more confident in applying these skills."

Bipasha Bhattacharjee

After attending "How Does Microsoft Hire Product Managers" workshop

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Watch: Community Contributions

A look at the impact created through community initiatives and industry engagement.

Community Contributions - Ashish Mehndi

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Giving Back

3-Year Giving Champion

Sustained commitment to community service -- enabling school girls through education, organizing fundraising events, and driving teams to create meaningful impact for NGOs and social causes.

School Girls Enablement Program

Dedicated time and effort to teaching and providing career guidance to school-age girls, helping them understand career pathways in technology and product management. Focused on building confidence, awareness of STEM opportunities, and mentoring the next generation of women leaders.

Fundraising Events & Drives

Organized and drove teams to participate in creative fundraising events to generate money for NGOs and social causes. Activities included charity fairs, auctions and bidding on artistic and people-donated items, fun games, food stalls and "Food with LT" events, and cricket matches ("Cricket with LT").

Team Mobilization & Engagement

Rallied cross-functional teams to participate in giving initiatives, fostering a culture of community service within the workplace. Coordinated logistics, volunteer management, and event planning to maximize impact and participation across teams.

NGO Partnerships & Donations

Channeled funds raised through events directly to NGOs and social causes, ensuring transparent and impactful allocation. Built sustained relationships with charitable organizations to create ongoing impact beyond one-time contributions.

Fundraising Event Highlights

Charity Fairs -- organized bazaars and stalls to raise funds for social causes

Art & Item Auctions -- bidding events on artistic and people-donated items

Food with LT -- food stalls and culinary events bringing teams together for a cause

Cricket with LT -- cricket matches driving friendly competition to raise donations

Fun Games & Activities -- team games and activities to engage participants and raise funds

NGO Donations -- all proceeds channeled to vetted NGOs and social causes

Building Products. Building Communities.

Product leadership extends beyond the roadmap -- it's about lifting others, sharing knowledge, and creating lasting impact.