How To Build A Product Mindset - From Banker to Product Leader | Nitish’s Journey with 13+ Years Exp
How does a banking professional with 13+ years of global experience across HSBC, Barclays, and Wells Fargo transition into product leadership?In this video, Nitish Argal (Lead Product Manager, Wells Fargo) shares his journey from coding to product ownership to leadership, and how the ICPM program at IPL helped him:
- Move beyond a banking-only perspective to a broader product mindset
- Learn through capstone projects & 1:1 coaching with senior leaders
- Collaborate with peers across industries to solve problems in new ways
- Build confidence with real-time feedback & structured fundamentals
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His advice? You don’t need to wait for a product title - start with curiosity, ask “why” behind every feature, and build your product mindset from anywhere.
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Here's what is covered in this video:
0:00 – Introduction
0:05 – Career Background & Experience (Wells Fargo, HSBC, Barclays)
0:31 – From Coding to Curiosity About Products
1:00 – Early Journey into Product Management Skills
1:23 – Why Choose the Program: Beyond Banking & Fintech
1:52 – Capstone Projects & 1:1 Coaching Experience
2:16 – Peer Collaboration & Cross-Domain Learning
2:46 – Key Learnings: Multiple Perspectives & Solutions
2:54 – Advice: Build a Product Mindset Anywhere
3:21 – Developers, Testers & Asking the Right Questions
3:46 – How to Cultivate a Product Mindset Without a PM Role
3:58 – Staying Updated: Blogs, Podcasts & Market Trends
4:07 – Final Advice for Aspiring Product Managers
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