Ep. 26 | A Product Manager at Facebook (ft. Parth Detroja)

After its humble launch from a college dorm room in 2004, Facebook has grown into not just a household name, but a billion dollar company that has dramatically shaped the way we interact. With its dedication to continue innovating better ways of communication and connectivity, it's easy to compare this tech giant to the role of a product manager. Like Facebook, a product manager is dedicated to connectivity, bridging the gap between customers and creators and helping predict and innovate towards the next big thing. In today's episode, we sit down with Facebook product manager, Parth Detroja, and discuss topics such as preparing for a product role, Facebook's acquisitions of WhatsApp and Oculus and Parth's viral LinkedIn prediction.

 

Our Speaker: Parth Detroja

Parth had been interested in marketing from and early age, but it wasn't until after he he was nearing graduation from Cornell with a degree in applied economics that he realized it was something he wanted to pursue. Despite his lack of a background in tech, Parth took the world by storm, landing jobs at Microsoft, Amazon and, in 2017, Facebook, where he currently works as a product manager. Along with his impressive work experience, Parth also co-authored the #1 bestselling technology and business strategy book, "Swipe to Unlock". We are proud to introduce Parth Detroja.