What I Look for When Hiring Product Leaders

06 June 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | CMRIT Campus , Marathahalli, Bengaluru

The product hiring landscape is evolving rapidly, and standing out as a Product Manager today requires far more than a strong resume or knowledge of frameworks. Hiring leaders increasingly look for professionals who can demonstrate strategic thinking, ownership, customer obsession, and the ability to drive meaningful business impact. For aspiring and experienced PMs alike, understanding what truly differentiates high-potential candidates has become critical in navigating product careers successfully.

Join us for an engaging Industry Connect session with Anurag Chaudhuri, Head of Product – AI Platform at Flipkart, as we explore “What I Look for When Hiring Product Leaders.” Drawing from his experience building and scaling AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Voice AI, and Machine Learning platforms, Anurag will share practical insights into what hiring leaders truly look for when evaluating Product Management talent in today's technology-driven landscape. From problem-solving ability and product thinking to leadership potential and execution excellence, he will offer an insider's perspective on what differentiates standout candidates beyond resumes, certifications, and interview preparation.

In this thought-provoking conversation, participants will gain valuable perspectives on the skills that make PMs stand out, how successful candidates approach and clear product interviews, and the leadership signals that differentiate future product leaders from strong executors. The session will offer experienced professionals a realistic understanding of the evolving hiring landscape and the capabilities required to build a high-impact product career.

Key Takeaways:

• Skills that make PMs stand out
• How I Cleared My Product Interviews
• What hiring managers assess beyond resumes

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

   Speaker

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Anurag Chaudhuri

 Head of Product - AI Platform
Flipkart

Anurag Chaudhuri is the Head of Product – AI Platform at Flipkart, where he leads the strategy and development of AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Voice AI, and Machine Learning platforms powering innovation across the Flipkart ecosystem. Recognized in Forbes India 40 Under 40, Anurag has built and scaled enterprise-grade AI products that enable large-scale business transformation, operational efficiency, and customer impact.

With over a decade of experience spanning AI, data platforms, analytics, fintech, e-learning, and enterprise software, he has held product leadership roles at Flipkart, Rakuten, Brane Enterprises, and Infopro Learning. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to solve complex business challenges, Anurag is known for combining deep technology expertise with product strategy to build scalable, high-impact platforms that drive measurable outcomes.

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