Ep 23 - How to Become A Product Manager with Abiola Oyedepo

On this episode of #WorkinginTech, we're chatting with Abiola, an experienced product manager with over 5 years of driving product strategies aligned with company objectives. At MLSE, Abiola leads key initiatives to enhance user engagement and boost retail sales. His prior roles at Publicis Sapient and Buzzbite highlight his ability to manage and enhance digital products. Today, Abiola will share insights into crafting winning product strategies, aligning cross-functional teams, and leveraging data to drive engagement and growth. 𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie CONNECT WITH ABIOLA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abiola-oyedepo-049bb0204/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Why Tech? 2:44 - Getting Into Tech 5:51 - Beating Impostor Syndrome 9:00 - Building The Skills 10:28 - Toronto Raptors and MLSE 19:40 - The Job of A Product Manager 23:37 - Certifications 31:19 - Networking 39:18 - Building Relationships with Stakeholders 43:36 - Salary Progression 45:40 - Tools to Learn 50:35 - Process Mapping 51:15 - Best Industries for PMs 54:40 - Azure? 55:30 - Skills For Aspiring PMs 56:43 - Perfecting Product Mapping 58:05 - Making Your Mark In The 1st 90 Days 59:08 - Final Words 1:00:15 - Using Feedback in Product Management 1:00:57 - Conclusion