Mentorship
Your mentor until you land the role you want.
A structured, personal path into product management, business analysis or consulting, and for product managers moving into AI. We build a weekly plan, track your progress and run mock interviews until you are ready.
- Star Mentor on Preplaced
- 5.0 from 31 reviews on Preplaced
- 5/5 from 10 ratings on Topmate
- 24,000+ followers on LinkedIn
- 1000+
- professionals mentored
- 100+
- moved into product or consulting
- 24,000+
- minutes of 1:1 mentoring on Preplaced
- 5.0
- rating on Preplaced and Topmate
Three ways to work with me
Free trial call
30 minutes, 1:1
We talk through where you are and where you want to be, and I outline the structure, effort and time it will take.
- No commitment
- A clear picture of your gaps
- A suggested plan
1:1 session
30 minutes, 1:1 video call
One focused conversation on the thing that is blocking you right now.
- Mock interview or career guidance
- Resume review and preparation, 90 minutes
- Quick connect, 10 minutes
Long-term mentorship
4 sessions a month, 1 to 6 months
A personal weekly plan, tracked tasks, mock interviews and resources. I stay with you until you land the role.
- 1 month: 4 sessions
- 3 months: 12 sessions
- 6 months: 24 sessions
Have a quick question first? Send me a priority message on Topmate.
How long-term mentorship works
- 1
Free trial call
We map your background, target role and timeline, and decide whether long-term mentorship is the right fit.
- 2
A plan built for you
A weekly plan matched to your pace and goals, with the resources and material top companies expect you to know.
- 3
Weekly 1:1s and tasks
Regular sessions with tasks in between, tracked so we both know where you stand.
- 4
Mocks until you are ready
Mock interviews with honest feedback, resume and profile work, and support through real interviews until you get the offer.
What you get
- Weekly plans tailored to your goals
- Mock interviews with honest feedback
- Resources and material used at top companies
- 1:1 sessions for doubt clearing
- Resume and profile optimisation
- Long-term support until you land the role
Who it's for
- Working professionals
- Moving into product management from another function.
- Freshers
- Starting a career in product.
- Business analysts and consultants
- Stepping up to product, or moving between the two.
- Project and program managers
- Making the switch to product.
- PMs going AI-native
- Learning to scope, evaluate and ship GenAI and agentic products.
What mentees say
"Crystal clear with approach, identified the right goals that are progressive and would set the stage for long-term value add."
"He listens to our background and experience and suggests what it takes to get there. He has a structured plan based on your knowledge level."
"Akshay explained everything in a very clear and planned manner. He addressed all my doubts and concerns. I would highly recommend his mentorship."
"A very insightful session. I came to know what is important for the interview. Thanks for the resources."
"One of the most insightful conversations I had with Akshay. Looking forward to connect with him often."
"I had a nice convo with Akshay. He cleared all my questions and helped me with his ideas."
For aspiring product managers
The Stare: a launchpad for aspiring product managers
Product management case studies, resumes, portfolios and courses in one place. If you are preparing for PM interviews or building your first portfolio, start here.
- Real-world product case studies
- PM resumes and portfolios to learn from
- Courses and resources for interview preparation
Common questions
Do I need a technical background?
No. Most of the people I mentor come from business, operations, consulting or engineering-adjacent roles. We build the technical understanding you need for product work as part of the plan.
Which option should I pick?
If you have one specific question or an interview next week, book a 1:1 session. If you are changing careers or starting from scratch, begin with the free trial call and we will decide together whether long-term mentorship makes sense.
How much time will it take each week?
For long-term mentorship, plan for one session a week plus a few hours of tasks. The schedule is set around your job and your pace.
Where do I book?
Bookings go through Topmate or Preplaced, which handle scheduling and reminders. You will see the details for each option there before you confirm.
Not sure where to start?
Book the free trial call. Thirty minutes, no commitment, and you leave with a clear next step.
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