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Decisions, Failures & Leaps: The Making of a Product Leader

28 March 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | CMRIT Campus , Marathahalli, Bengaluru

What truly shapes a Product Leader - the successes, or the decisions and failures along the way?

The journey to becoming a successful Product Leader is rarely defined by linear growth - it is shaped by critical decisions, failures that teach resilience, and bold leaps that redefine career direction. As professionals grow in their careers, the journey from execution to leadership is rarely linear. It is defined by critical choices, moments of uncertainty, bold leaps, and the ability to learn, adapt, and lead with greater ownership and perspective.

Join us for an exclusive Industry Connect session with Bhushan Kolleri, Chief Product & Innovation Officer at Zee Entertainment Enterprises, as we explore “Decisions, Failures & Leaps: The Making of a Product Leader.” In this candid and insight-driven conversation, Bhushan will share real-world leadership lessons from his journey — the inflection points that shaped his growth, the challenges that tested his decision-making, and the mindset shifts required to lead product and innovation at scale.

The session will also provide a powerful hiring perspective for Product Management professionals. Attendees will gain clarity on what top product leaders look for when hiring PM talent, the skills and signals that differentiate high-potential candidates, and how to position themselves for leadership roles in competitive product organizations. Designed for experienced professionals and aspiring product leaders, this session offers practical insights to help you strengthen your leadership trajectory, enhance your product thinking, and prepare for the next level of impact.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the real-world decisions, failures, and turning points that shape a Product Leader’s journey
  • Discover what top product leaders look for when hiring Product Managers
  • Identify the key skills, behaviors, and signals that differentiate high-potential PM candidates
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**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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Bhushan Kolleri 

 Chief Product & Innovation Officer
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited

 
Bhushan Kolleri is a seasoned Product and Innovation leader with extensive experience building and scaling high-impact products across consumer and enterprise domains. As the former Chief Product & Innovation Officer at Zee Entertainment Enterprises, he led technology-driven innovation and product transformation, driving growth through emerging technologies and strategic execution.

With a strong background across organizations like Zynga and as a founder, Bhushan brings deep expertise in product strategy, building from zero to scale, and leading cross-functional teams globally. He is known for translating complex business challenges into scalable solutions and building products that deliver meaningful business impact.

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