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In this episode I speak with Akanksha, a fellow Wharton MBA classmate who went from Evercore to growth equity at TPG.

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⏱Timestamps⏱
00:02:33 - Tvisha’s background
00:05:27 - Recruiting strategy for big tech
00:06:21 - Why product management
00:07:37 - The role of a PM
00:10:17 - Exciting projects and impact
00:11:42 - Challenging parts of being a PM
00:17:11 - Microsoft culture
00:19:57 - Productivity tips
00:22:15 - Balancing MBA and working full-time
00:29:41 - Key lessons from Microsoft
00:31:44 - Microsoft team structure
00:34:49 - PM recruiting process, questions, and tips
00:46:36 - Tvisha’s Microsoft patents
00:49:03 - Daily responsibilities as a PM
00:51:26 - Traits of a good PM
00:52:56 - Typical PM work hours
00:54:55 - Growing as a PM
00:57:48 - Unglamorous parts of the job
00:59:50 - Compensation
01:01:02 - 5-10 year career plan
01:01:49 - Favorite Wharton classes
01:04:07 - Favorite MBA experience
01:06:39 - Fun questions
01:10:25 - Advice for your younger self