#20 - Product Career Pivots: From PM to UX Design

#23 - AI Product Building: From Agentic Systems to Startups

What does building with AI actually look like beyond the hype? Aarav shares how he worked on AI solutions for the Bhutan government, explored agentic AI systems, and later co-founded Evalumate, an AI-powered education startup. In this episode, we explore problem validation, AI product development, and what it takes to build products from zero to one. Originally published on 10 June 2026 ft. Aarav Gupta

#22 - Technical Product Management: From CS to Crypto

From helping his mum sell herbal products online to managing new user activation at Crypto.com, James Liu shares how a curious SWE intern found his calling in product — and what it really takes to break in as a CS student. In this episode, we explore domain expertise, startup vs. MNC PM work, navigating tricky stakeholder situations, and why knowing yourself might be the most underrated career skill of all. Originally published on 2 June 2026 ft. James Liu

# 21 - Breaking Into Product: Different Paths to PM

Do you need the perfect internship to break into product? Before becoming a Product Manager at Shopee, Jireh built experience across HR, operations, and management roles that didn’t seem directly related to PM at first. In this episode, we explore transferable skills, early career uncertainty, and how students can break into product without following a traditional path. Originally published on 26 May 2026 ft. Jireh Tan

#20 - Product Career Pivots: From PM to UX Design

Product careers are rarely linear. From shaping NUS Product Club’s early branding efforts to exploring product roles before becoming a UX Designer at GovTech, Jing Xuan shares how creativity and product thinking can evolve across different roles. In this episode, we explore transitioning between PM and UX, breaking in as a non-technical student, and why curiosity matters more than choosing one path too early. Originally published on 19 May 2026 ft. Lam Jing Xuan

#19 - Digital Product Leadership: Shipping Systems, Not Features

What does product management look like when you’re building for 25+ markets instead of a single app? Andrea shares why great PMs don’t just ship features, they build scalable systems that guide entire organisations. In this episode, he breaks down what aspiring PMs should focus on, from field-first discovery to what hiring managers look for, and how the role grows from building products to shaping how companies build. Originally published on 26 December 2025 ft. Andrea Cervellin