Building a Career in Product Management and Driving Inclusivity – Insights from Ruhi Dang, Head of Product at Redpin

January 10, 2025 - 2 min read

In the second episode of our fireside chats with leaders in tech, Vodworks CEO Sakib Mirza sits down with Ruhi Dang, Head of Product at Redpin. From starting her career on the trading floor to building complex products at Amazon Web Services and Stripe, Ruhi has navigated an impressive journey. In this episode, we discuss her insights on product management, navigating career transitions, and fostering inclusivity in the tech industry.

What You’ll Learn:

How to successfully transition into a career in product management.
What qualities set great product managers apart from good ones.
The key differences in approach when building a new product versus enhancing an existing one.
How companies can create a more inclusive environment for women in tech.

Key Takeaways:

Great product managers balance vision, technology, and business.
Ruhi highlights how exceptional product managers master a mix of technical expertise, strategic vision, and commercial insight. They can break down architectures, collaborate with engineers, and think beyond immediate features to long-term market impacts.
New products demand a different approach than existing ones.
"For example, at AWS S3, about 90% of the roadmap back then was determined by direct customer feedback, which means there was less uncertainty about what you’re building and its value. For new products, it’s a whole different mindset.”
Ruhi explains how her experiences at AWS and Stripe shaped her understanding of the distinct strategies required for improving existing products versus launching entirely new ones.
Career transitions are built on support and determination.
Reflecting on her journey from finance to tech, Ruhi shares how mentorship, community support, and her own perseverance were key to navigating this significant career shift.
Building inclusivity in tech requires collective action.
Ruhi emphasizes the need for actionable changes to create workplaces where women feel valued and represented at every level, calling on leaders across the industry to take responsibility for fostering inclusivity.

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