This episode flips the usual format. Instead of chatting with someone who’s already graduated, we sat down with Palak Agarwal, a 4A Computational Math student who's navigated multiple PM internships - from early-stage startups to companies like Scotiabank, Arteria AI, and Gamma - and is heading to Microsoft next.

Join us for refreshingly honest conversation about navigating PM internships, building skills, and what it really means to grow in product. If you’re a student curious about product management but unsure how to actually get started, this episode’s for you.

We cover:

• How the PM role evolves across different companies

• Actionable ways to grow PM skills when you don’t have the title yet

• Tips on intentional networking that actually work (even when it’s awkward)

• How to prep for your first product interviews - "without shortcuts"!

• Real talk about U.S. co-ops

  Key takeaway? Be curious. Don't take shortcuts. Start before you’re ready.