Our guest today is Sam, a product manager who shares her two-year odyssey, navigating from her background in electrical engineering to the unfamiliar terrain of product management. We journey alongside Sam as she deliberates between traditional education routes like an MBA and more specialized options like product bootcamps. Discover why she ultimately chose the immersive environment of a product bootcamp, specifically the renowned Co.Lab program, which offers students a simulated work experience mirroring real-life product management scenarios.

For those considering a career pivot into tech without prior industry experience, Sam’s insights are invaluable. Tune in as she reveals the pivotal moments of her journey, from education decisions to landing that first job post-bootcamp.Whether you're a non-technical professional eyeing a transition into the tech world or simply seeking inspiration from real success stories, this episode is tailored for you. Join us as we unravel the secrets to breaking into product management, one story at a time.

Timestamps:

(2:42) - Introduction and background

(5:13) - Exploring a career switch into Product

(10:56) - Evaluating Product Bootcamps

(15:46) - The Co.Lab product program

(30:02) - Getting that first job post Bootcamp