Not every career pivot starts with a master plan. Sometimes it starts with curiosity or even a lemonade stand.

In this episode, Nikhil Punjabi (PM at Dash Social) shares how working with founders at an incubator sparked his shift into product management, and why small experiments can teach the biggest product lessons.

We cover:

→ The power of transferable skills when moving into product

→ Why “done” is often better than “perfect”

→ How to avoid building a plane when your customer just needs a bicycle

→ Why empathy, humility, and experimentation matter more than shiny metrics

What we loved most: Nikhil’s reminder that product management isn’t about titles, it’s about listening deeply, solving real problems, and being brave enough to try new things.

If you’re pivoting into product, or navigating the messy middle of your PM career, hit Subscribe for real stories and honest lessons. Drop your takeaways for Nikhil in the comments — we’ll jump in to continue the conversation.

Nikhil’s Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-punjabi/