The key to longevity in today’s ever-changing tech landscape? Yes, you’ve heard it before: maintaining a positive outlook and a growth mindset so you can remain as versatile as possible. Easier said than done? Perhaps. But this week’s guest, Japna Sethi, absolutely embodies this. Japna runs the Jira product group at Atlassian, and has turned her origins in physics and materials science into a career that spans hardware design, software development, growth product management, advising, angel investing, even real estate. Hear about her path and be inspired by her advice on networking, lifelong learning, and doubling down on your strengths. Japna encourages us to get to know our authentic selves better, and to engage in regular, healthy bouts of self-reflection. 

00:00 Introduction 

01:48 An unusual path to product management

06:08 The scientific method works for product, too

09:15 Always be learning

10:13 Double down on your strengths

12:45 Leverage network effects

13:38 How to think about angel investing

15:30 The “Get Sh*t Done” framework

21:00 Why we should be excited about AI

22:50 Save time to explore

24:45 Where to learn more about Japna

📚Resources:

• Atlassianhttps://www.atlassian.com/

• “Get Shit Done” by Jeffrey GitomerAvailable on Amazon, Kindle, B&N, and bookstores nationwide

• Calendlyhttps://www.calendly.com/

• Product Boardhttps://productboard.com/

• Loopshttps://www.getloops.ai/

• Otter.ai