PDM Talk Series
PDM Talk 1: Product Management in Cyber Security
The first talk of the “PDM Talk Series Monsoon 2024,” held on August 9th, featured Dr. Lalit Mohan Sanagavarapu, Chief Product Officer at Quickheal, discussing “Product Management in Cyber Security.” He highlighted the importance of Zero Trust, Cyber Mesh Architecture, and cross-functional collaboration in tackling modern cybersecurity threats. The talk was attended by students, startup representatives, and industry professionals, fostering knowledge exchange and networking.
PDM Talk 2: Thriving in the dynamic world of Product Management
The second talk of the “PDM Talk Series Monsoon 2024” featured Aditya Turalapati, Product Manager-2 at Microsoft India, who shared valuable insights for aspiring product managers. He emphasized the importance of skills such as strategic thinking, user empathy, and balancing stakeholder expectations. Drawing from his experience with OneNote, Aditya highlighted the role of AI in product management and offered practical advice on navigating the challenges of this evolving field with resilience and a passion for learning.
PDM Talk 3: Why Product Managers are most promising Entrepreneurs?
The third talk of the “PDM Talk Series Monsoon 2024” will feature Abhishek Srivastava, General Partner at Kae Capital, discussing why product managers often become successful entrepreneurs. Drawing from the examples of Steve Jobs, Kevin Systrom, and Stewart Butterfield, the session will explore how the PM’s focus on product vision, execution, and problem-solving translates into entrepreneurial success.
PDM Talk 4: Product Management in Gaming Industry
The fourth talk of the “PDM Talk Series Monsoon 2024” will feature Arindam Dutta, Lead Product Manager at Electronic Arts (EA), sharing insights on product management within the gaming industry. He will discuss how gaming organizations operate, the various product roles beyond game development, and the key qualities needed to succeed in the industry as a product manager.
PDM Talk 5: AI Product Management 360
The 5th talk of the “PDM Talk Series Monsoon 2024” featured Sridhar Seshadri, Founder and CTO at Bankai Labs. He shared insights on crafting a compelling vision and strategy for AI products, go-to-market strategies, and post-launch performance analysis. The session attracted significant interaction, with discussions ranging from ideation to launch and beyond, emphasizing metrics-driven optimization.
PDM Talk 6: Building and Managing a Successful Gaming Studio
The 6th talk of the “PDM Talk Series Monsoon 2024” featured Sheetal Bairamadgi, Founder of Crikey Games, Sydney. She shared her experience and insights on building and managing a successful gaming studio. The talk covered topics like the gaming industry landscape, starting a gaming studio, game development processes, and best practices. The session attracted significant audience interaction and provided invaluable learning for attendees.
PDM Talk 7: Recognize Exclusion, Design for Inclusion
The 7th talk of the “PDM Talk Series Monsoon 2024” featured Bryce Johnson, Principal Researcher in Accessibility and Inclusive Design at Microsoft, USA. He shared the story behind the Xbox Adaptive Controller, emphasizing the design process and motivation for creating accessible solutions. The engaging session highlighted the importance of designing for inclusion and concluded with a lively Q&A.
PDM Talk 8: How to Design Compelling Video Games
The 8th talk of the “PDM Talk Series Monsoon 2024” featured Willem Delventhal, Design Director at IGDC and Founder of Indie Game Academy. He shared insights into game design, including crafting player fantasies, gameplay pillars, and beat cards. Willem also discussed his innovative projects and emphasized empowering game developers to sustain their creative journeys financially.
PDM Talk 9: Insights into the Gaming Industry
The 9th talk of the “PDM Talk Series Monsoon 2024” featured Joseph Kim, CEO of Lila Games, and Shilpa Gaur from Gamelyric.com. They discussed the booming gaming industry in India, management roles, and strategies for product management in gaming. The speakers provided practical advice on skill-building and aligning personal values with company culture, leaving attendees inspired and informed.