Ever wondered how to step into the world of Product Management? Curious about what the role entails?

Today’s guest host, Becca Moran, speaks with Rachel Rush about how she stepped into a career in Product.

They discuss:

• How Rachel overcame imposter syndrome and learned on the job
• Her experience of growing along with a startup (including acquisitions and going public)
• What the role of product manager entails and what it takes to succeed
• Practical tips on how to step into a product role
• And much more!

About today’s host: With 5+ years of experience leading startup product teams and almost 10 years in the DC tech scene, Becca offers a wealth of valuable insights. She is currently the Vice President, Product & Engagement at Procurated, where she leads the product, design, and engineering functions for the company

About today’s guest: Rachel Rush, Senior Product Manager at Xometry Inc working to make the sourcing of custom manufacturing easy. Based in the Washington DC area, she has worked in product management for five years. After trying a couple of different careers she settled into Product Management when she realized she would be empowered to solve problems, making a change in how people live and work. She believes that Product Managers are the voice of the user and are responsible for building the bridge between end users and top executives. This puts PMs in the unique position to challenge conventional thinking by demonstrating alternative workflows to overcome obstacles that users face every day.

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