From Meta & Microsoft to Entrepreneurship: A Product Leader's Journey Back to India

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Nithin Hassan, former tech leader at Meta and Microsoft, who shares his fascinating journey of leaving Silicon Valley to pursue entrepreneurship in India. Get an honest, no-holds-barred perspective on the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from big tech to founding startups, and learn why India's growing economy presents unique opportunities for product leaders and entrepreneurs. Meet Hosts: Srinath - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Phani - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyyuru] Sid - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/] [https://sidsaladi.substack.com/ [https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi] For more updates from Everything Product Checkout our LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-product-podcast 💎 Here are more resources for you 🚀 The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! 🚀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt 🧰 Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! 🧰 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE ⚡️ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! ⚡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33o Nithin, currently the founder of My Garden Emporium and Career Kickstart Club, breaks down the myths of relocating, shares practical advice for families considering the move, and offers valuable insights for product leaders contemplating similar career transitions. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Background 0:13 - The Decision to Return to India 2:15 - Family Considerations & Cultural Adjustment 3:56 - Risk Analysis: Worst Case vs. Best Case Scenarios 7:25 - Debunking the Vacation Mindset 9:43 - The One-Year Trap: Why Short-Term Trials Fail 12:14 - Cultural Readjustment Challenges 15:38 - Advice for Families with Kids 19:02 - Book Recommendations for Entrepreneurs Key Highlights: Real talk on leaving a $1-2M potential earnings in the US Practical framework for evaluating the return decision Honest discussion about family dynamics and cultural readjustment Strategic insights for product leaders considering international moves Tips for maintaining career growth while transitioning markets Tags: #ProductManagement #TechCareers #ReturnToIndia #StartupLife #ProductLeadership #TechTransition #MetaCareers #MicrosoftCareers #IndianStartups #CareerTransition #ProductStrategy #InternationalCareers #TechLeadership #ProductManagementCareers #StartupAdvice #GlobalTech #TechEntrepreneurship #ProductManagerLife #BigTechToStartup #careergrowth This description strategically highlights the intersection of product management and career transitions, while the timestamps make it easy for busy product managers to navigate to the most relevant sections. The tags target both product management and career transition audiences.