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I have had the privilege of delivering 50+ in-person guest lectures and talks at leading universities across the globe. These sessions are built upon insights gained from over three decades of experience spanning startups, major technology firms, and top consulting organizations.
Committed to knowledge sharing, I offer these lectures at no cost to universities. Below are some of the most requested topics and you can also find a list of all the talks that I have delivered and planning to deliver.
My most requested talks
My most requested talks
1. Building a career in tech
1. Building a career in tech
One of my most popular talks, this session is designed for both technical and non-technical students considering a career in the tech industry. It provides a comprehensive overview of what to expect in different types of companies, how to navigate the application and interview process, and the key skills that will be critical for future success in tech.Â
One of my most popular talks, this session is designed for both technical and non-technical students considering a career in the tech industry. It provides a comprehensive overview of what to expect in different types of companies, how to navigate the application and interview process, and the key skills that will be critical for future success in tech.Â
Audiance: Final Year Students (Tech and Non-Tech or those starting to explore career opportunities in technology.
2. Developing a Product Mindset as a Developer
2. Developing a Product Mindset as a Developer
This talk emphasizes the importance of a product mindset—encouraging developers to think beyond the "how" of building software and focus on the "why." It has resonated particularly well with developers at all levels, including senior engineers looking to transition into leadership roles or explore product management opportunities.
This talk emphasizes the importance of a product mindset—encouraging developers to think beyond the "how" of building software and focus on the "why." It has resonated particularly well with developers at all levels, including senior engineers looking to transition into leadership roles or explore product management opportunities.
Audiance: Anyone with a developer background including Senior Developers looking to grow into product leadership roles.
3. Transitioning into a Product Manager Role
3. Transitioning into a Product Manager Role
The demand for product managers is rising across both tech and non-tech industries. However, many professionals struggle to understand how to break into this field. This talk provides a structured roadmap, covering the key skills, tools, and strategies necessary for successfully transitioning into a product management role.
The demand for product managers is rising across both tech and non-tech industries. However, many professionals struggle to understand how to break into this field. This talk provides a structured roadmap, covering the key skills, tools, and strategies necessary for successfully transitioning into a product management role.
Audiance: Those looking to start or transition into a role of Product Manager
4. Driving Innovation: Lessons from Big Tech
4. Driving Innovation: Lessons from Big Tech
How do leading tech companies consistently deliver groundbreaking products and foster a culture of innovation? This talk explores the mindset, frameworks, and practical strategies that can help individuals, teams, and organizations drive innovation, whether in a startup or a large enterprise. Drawing from three decades of experience in Big Tech, I share actionable insights that attendees can immediately apply in their own companies.
How do leading tech companies consistently deliver groundbreaking products and foster a culture of innovation? This talk explores the mindset, frameworks, and practical strategies that can help individuals, teams, and organizations drive innovation, whether in a startup or a large enterprise. Drawing from three decades of experience in Big Tech, I share actionable insights that attendees can immediately apply in their own companies.
Audiance: Tech leaders, entreprenaurs who want to deliver groudbreaking products and strive to innovate.Â
5. The Technology Behing HRÂ
5. The Technology Behing HRÂ
Technology is transforming the HR landscape, from talent acquisition to employee engagement and performance management. This talk dives into the evolving role of technology in HR, helping developers, product managers, and business leaders understand how HR tech is built, implemented, and leveraged for organizational success.
Technology is transforming the HR landscape, from talent acquisition to employee engagement and performance management. This talk dives into the evolving role of technology in HR, helping developers, product managers, and business leaders understand how HR tech is built, implemented, and leveraged for organizational success.
Audiance: MBA Students or HR Tech leaders wanting to learn more about th advancements in technology in the HR space
6. Design Thinking: A Practicle approach
6. Design Thinking: A Practicle approach
Design thinking is a powerful methodology for solving complex problems with a user-centric approach. In this session, I break down the principles of design thinking, providing real-world examples and practical techniques that attendees can use to create innovative solutions—whether in product development, business strategy, or process optimization.
Design thinking is a powerful methodology for solving complex problems with a user-centric approach. In this session, I break down the principles of design thinking, providing real-world examples and practical techniques that attendees can use to create innovative solutions—whether in product development, business strategy, or process optimization.
Audiance: Startups, Entpreprenaurs, Leaders wanting to learn more about how Design Thinking can be implemented to build better products
GUEST LECTURES DELIVERED
GUEST LECTURES DELIVERED
51 University of Washington Bothel
51 University of Washington Bothel
Bothel, 15th April 2026
AI and the new logic of global expansion.Â
AI and the new logic of global expansion.Â
50 Columbia Univesity
50 Columbia Univesity
New York, 3rd April 2026
Masterclass in Product Management
Masterclass in Product Management
49 CxExchange
49 CxExchange
Feb 26, 2026
Mock Interview Series. Interview Foundations.
Mock Interview Series. Interview Foundations.
48 University of Delhi
48 University of Delhi
New Delhi, 17th Feb 2026
Navigating the Tech Industry in the age of AI
Navigating the Tech Industry in the age of AI
47 Google Developer Group Cairo
47 Google Developer Group Cairo
Cairo, 11th Feb 2026
Developing a Product Mindset
Developing a Product Mindset
46 The American University in Cairo
46 The American University in Cairo
Cairo 10th Feb 2026
Building a career in tech.
Building a career in tech.
45 Co-Motion. University of Washington
45 Co-Motion. University of Washington
Seattle, Feb 6, 2026
Building products the big-tech way: mindsets and methods every startup founder should know.
Building products the big-tech way: mindsets and methods every startup founder should know.
44 Jamia Hamdard and Delhi University
44 Jamia Hamdard and Delhi University
Seattle (online), 15th Dec 2025
Preparing Future-Ready Thinkers: Product Management & AI for Every Educator
Preparing Future-Ready Thinkers: Product Management & AI for Every Educator
43 Columbia University
43 Columbia University
New York, Dec 6, 2025
How real teams build products that scale.
How real teams build products that scale.
42 Bennett University
42 Bennett University
NOIDA, Nov 19th 2025
KeyNote: The Global AI Summit 2025
KeyNote: The Global AI Summit 2025
41 Bennett University
41 Bennett University
NOIDA, Nov 19th 2025
Building a career in tech.
Building a career in tech.
40 University of Wollongong
40 University of Wollongong
Dubai, Oct 14th 2025
Launching Your Career in the Tech Industry
Launching Your Career in the Tech Industry
39 Google for Startups (mentoring)
39 Google for Startups (mentoring)
Doha, September 2025
Google for Startups Accelerator AI First cohort 2025 in Doha in partnership with Ministry of Communications and Information TechnologyÂ
Google for Startups Accelerator AI First cohort 2025 in Doha in partnership with Ministry of Communications and Information TechnologyÂ
38 Singapore Institute of Technology
38 Singapore Institute of Technology
Singapore, 3rd July
From Pixels to Products: 10 Lessons from the Trenches of Big TechÂ
From Pixels to Products: 10 Lessons from the Trenches of Big TechÂ
37 NUS The Institute of Systems Science
37 NUS The Institute of Systems Science
Singapore, 4th July 2025
Demytifying Product Management. Lessons from BigTech.
Demytifying Product Management. Lessons from BigTech.
36 CENTRAL WASHINGTON University
36 CENTRAL WASHINGTON University
Ellengensburg WA, Apr 30
Thinking about career in Tech ?
Thinking about career in Tech ?
35 KEPPEL
35 KEPPEL
Singapore, Apr 29 (Remote)
Demytifying working of Big Tech Companies and a look ahead with AI
Demytifying working of Big Tech Companies and a look ahead with AI
34 WESTERN WASHINGTON University
34 WESTERN WASHINGTON University
Bellingham, Apr 10
Career in Product Management in Tech Industry
Career in Product Management in Tech Industry
33 university of Sao Paulo
33 university of Sao Paulo
Sau Paulo, Brazil (3rd April)
How Top Tech Companies Foster Innovation
How Top Tech Companies Foster Innovation
32 university of Sao Paulo (FLOSS Competence Center)
32 university of Sao Paulo (FLOSS Competence Center)
Sau Paulo, Brazil (3rd April)
How to Start or Transition into a Product Management Role
How to Start or Transition into a Product Management Role
31 Duoc UC San Carlos De Apoquindo
31 Duoc UC San Carlos De Apoquindo
Chile, Santigao (27th March 2025)
Preparing for a Career in Tech
Preparing for a Career in Tech
30 university of andres bello
30 university of andres bello
Chile, Santigao (27th March 2025)
Career in Tech
Career in Tech
29 University of ChileÂ
29 University of ChileÂ
Chile, Santigao (27th March 2025)
Strategic Management - Lessons from Tech Giants on Strategy
Strategic Management - Lessons from Tech Giants on Strategy
28 MUTHOOT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
28 MUTHOOT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
Kerala March 2025 (Remote)
Career in Tech
Career in Tech
27 Bennett University
27 Bennett University
New Delhi Feb 2025
Thinking about Career in Tech ?
Thinking about Career in Tech ?
26 UCLA-NUS EXECUTIVE MBA
26 UCLA-NUS EXECUTIVE MBA
Mumbai Feb 2025
Strategy and Competition
Strategy and Competition
25 UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN
25 UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN
Bahrain Feb 2025
Cultivating a product mindset in Software Engineering
Cultivating a product mindset in Software Engineering
24 GOOGLE DEVELOPER GROUP PUNE
24 GOOGLE DEVELOPER GROUP PUNE
Pune Feb 2025
Product Mindset for Developers - Building Tech that matters
Product Mindset for Developers - Building Tech that matters
23 VelaMmal college of engineering
23 VelaMmal college of engineering
Madurai Feb 2025
Career in Tech
Career in Tech
22 IIM TRICHY
22 IIM TRICHY
New Delhi November 2024
THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND HR
THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND HR
21 jk lakshimipat university
21 jk lakshimipat university
Jaipur Jan 2025
Career in Tech
Career in Tech
20 Lnm Institute of information technology
20 Lnm Institute of information technology
New Delhi November 2024
Product Mindset for Developers
Product Mindset for Developers
19 PARUL University
19 PARUL University
Vadodra Jan 2025
Preparing the next Generation for AI (presented to Staff)
Preparing the next Generation for AI (presented to Staff)
18 parul university
18 parul university
Vadodra Jan 2025
Career in Tech
Career in Tech
17 LJ university
17 LJ university
Ahmedabad Jan 2025
Career in Tech
Career in Tech
16 ADANI university
16 ADANI university
Ahmedabad Jan 2025
Career in Tech
Career in Tech
15 DA-IICT (AMBANI) Dev-olution Event
15 DA-IICT (AMBANI) Dev-olution Event
Gandhinagar Jan 2025
Product Mindset for Developers
Product Mindset for Developers
14 Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
14 Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
Delhi Jan 2025
Product Mindset for developers & Product Pitch Session
Product Mindset for developers & Product Pitch Session
13 UBC Sauder School of Business
13 UBC Sauder School of Business
Vancover BC Jan 2025
Product Mindset for Developers
Product Mindset for Developers
12 SINGAPORE INSTITUTE oF DESIGNÂ
12 SINGAPORE INSTITUTE oF DESIGNÂ
Singapore Jan 2025 (Virtual)
Designing Delight - The role of UX in product success
Designing Delight - The role of UX in product success
11 GOOGLE DEVFEST SAN DIEGO
11 GOOGLE DEVFEST SAN DIEGO
San Diego December 2024
Product Mindset for Developers
Product Mindset for Developers
10 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
10 UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
Winnipeng November 2024
Product Mindset for Developers - Building Tech that matters
Product Mindset for Developers - Building Tech that matters
09 Asper SCHOOL oF BUSINESS - university of MANITOBA
09 Asper SCHOOL oF BUSINESS - university of MANITOBA
Winnipeg November 2024
Driving Innovation - Lessons from Big Tech
Driving Innovation - Lessons from Big Tech
08 GOOGLE DEVFEST - WINNIPEG
08 GOOGLE DEVFEST - WINNIPEG
New Delhi November 2024
Product Management - from Innovation to Impact
Product Management - from Innovation to Impact
07 SAUDERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UBC
07 SAUDERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UBC
Vancouver December 2024
Driving Innovation
Driving Innovation
06 IIIT Delhi
06 IIIT Delhi
New Delhi November 2024
From Innovation to Impact - The importance of Product Management
From Innovation to Impact - The importance of Product Management
05 santa Clara UNIVERSITY
05 santa Clara UNIVERSITY
Santa CLara October 2024
Demytifying Big Tech and the Future of Analytics
Demytifying Big Tech and the Future of Analytics
04 NUS ENTERPRISE
04 NUS ENTERPRISE
Singapore October 2024
Product Management in Big Tech
Product Management in Big Tech
03 NATIONAL University of SINGAPORE MBA
03 NATIONAL University of SINGAPORE MBA
Singapore October 2024
Fireside Chat with MBA Students
Fireside Chat with MBA Students
02 NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL
02 NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL
Singapore October 2024
Upacking the playbook of Tech Titans
Upacking the playbook of Tech Titans
01 Columbia University
01 Columbia University
New York September 2024
Design thinking and Product Management
Design thinking and Product Management
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