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Can you share more about your transition from CPG brand management to Product Marketing Management in tech? What advice do you have for those who are currently in CPG Brand Management, already have an MBA, and are looking to pivot into PMM in Tech?

What experiences did you find to be most translatable and valuable? What experiences and/or certifications should we seek to better prepare us for this transition?

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  1. Valerie Angelkos
    Valerie Angelkos

    Howl VP of Product Marketing | Formerly Google • 4y

    I personally used my MBA to transition from CPG to Tech. However, I've seen many do so without an MBA and generally speaking, it is possible by focusing on transferable skills, for example: 1) Focus on user insights - relevant across both industries but might be executed in practice in different ways. In Tech, and depending the size of the company, you rely more on UXR teams and product-usage insights whereas in CPG it's generally more scaled Market Research.  2) End to end campaign and/or progr ...Read More

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  2. Brendan Flannery
    Brendan Flannery

    LinkedIn Senior Product Marketing Manager | Formerly Lyft, Peet's Coffee • 4y

    As someone who made the transition from CPG/Retail into Tech without an MBA (I was still pursuing mine at the time), here’s a couple other thoughts on “making the jump”:  1) Don’t try to fit a square peg (you) in a round hole (the opportunity) - When I made the transition from CPG/Retail into tech, I had to be patient and wait for the right opportunity. Eventually, I found a role in tech that was looking to leverage my experience with retail operations. I also know colleagues who tailored their ...Read More

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