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My Journey as a First-Time Product Manager: Challenges & Lessons Learned

12 April 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | CMRIT Campus, Bengaluru

In this Ask Me Anything (AMA)-style session, Krishna Mohan Gadi, Head of Product at Porter, will share his transformative journey from a product manager to a senior product leader. With over 14+ years of experience in product leadership, including notable tenures at Vedantu and Swiggy, Krishna will discuss the pivotal milestones, challenges, and lessons learned throughout his career. He will emphasize the significance of continuous learning, strategic thinking, and resilience in navigating various roles and responsibilities within product management.

This session offers a unique opportunity for participants to gain firsthand insights from Krishna's experiences. During the session, the speaker will answer pre-collected questions from alumni, valuable insights for aspiring product managers, and those seeking to advance their careers in the field. There will be a dedicated time for a Q&A round with the speaker.

​Key Takeaways:
  • Overcoming Initial Challenges.
  • Adaptability and Continuous Learning.
  • Navigating Career Progression.
 

**Please Note: If attending in person is not feasible, please register to join the session live via Zoom

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   Speaker

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Krishna Mohan Gadi
 Head of Product

Porter
Krishna Mohan Gadi is a seasoned product leader with over 14 years of experience building and scaling consumer tech products across e-commerce, edtech, mobility, and Q-commerce. He specializes in Product-Led Growth (PLG), driving user acquisition, engagement, retention, and monetization for large-scale platforms.

Currently, as Head of Product at Porter, Krishna leads Product, Design, and User Research, focusing on growth, innovation, and marketplace efficiency.

Krishna has held leadership roles at Housejoy, Microsoft, EA, and Hungama. He thrives on mentorship, scaling consumer products, and driving business outcomes through strategic product thinking.Passionate about building products that create impact at scale.

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