Riddhi Bhasker

I'm a Product Manager who has built 0→1 products across consumer social platforms, AI-driven tools, B2B applications, and marketplace platforms in early-stage startup environments. I've led products from ideation through launch, managed cross-functional teams, designed retention systems that actually work, and made countless product decisions under constraint and uncertainty.
I mentor aspiring and early-career product managers who want to break into the field, build their first products, or navigate the unique challenges of working in startups where resources are limited and clarity is low.What I can help you with:Breaking into product management: I've been through the transition myself and understand what it takes to land your first PM role when you don't have a traditional background. I can help you build a portfolio, position your transferable skills, prepare for PM interviews, and understand what hiring managers are actually looking for.Building 0→1 products: I've led product development from scratch multiple times, including defining requirements, writing user stories, conducting user testing, and coordinating engineers and designers to ship real products. I can help you navigate ambiguity, make prioritization decisions, and avoid the common mistakes that kill early-stage products.Early-stage startup product strategy: I've worked in environments where you have to move fast with incomplete information, manage stakeholder expectations, and make trade-offs between speed and quality. I can help you think through product roadmaps, figure out what to build first, and how to validate ideas without wasting months building the wrong thing.Product management for non-technical people: You don't need to code to be a great PM, but you do need to understand how technical decisions impact what you can build. I can help you communicate effectively with engineers, understand technical constraints, and make informed product decisions even if you're not writing code yourself.What mentees say:I focus on practical, actionable advice based on real experience — not theory from textbooks. I'll help you think through specific decisions you're facing, review your work (product specs, roadmaps, portfolio projects), and give you honest feedback on what's working and what's not.My mentoring style:I'm direct, candid, and focused on helping you make progress. I won't sugarcoat feedback, but I will make sure it's constructive and actionable. I care about helping you build the skills and judgment to make good product decisions on your own, not just telling you what to do.
Who I'm best suited to mentor:Aspiring PMs trying to break into the fieldEarly-career PMs (0-3 years) navigating their first productsFounders or non-technical people who need to manage product developmentAnyone building 0→1 products in startups or side projects
If you want hands-on guidance from someone who's built real products and can help you do the same, I'd love to work with you.