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Episode Synopsis
In this reflective episode, Naya shares why stepping into incubation was one of her smartest career moves — even if it didn’t look like it at first. She unpacks how working with founders sharpened her product thinking, inspired PMaaS, and gave her strategic positioning that a traditional PM role couldn’t.Key Takeaways:Unconventional pivots can sharpen unique skills and perspectives.Incubation offers deep exposure to multiple products and founders.Acting as a “fractional PM” builds operational clarity and mentorship muscles.Quiet moves often become powerful leverage points later on.Episode 14: My Most Underrated Career Move — Working in Incubation00:00 – 01:30 | Intro: Bold moves that don’t look bold at first01:30 – 02:00 | Story: Becoming an incubation manager02:00 – 03:00 | Point 1: Ecosystem exposure03:00 – 04:00 | Point 2: Operational clarity & mentorship04:00 – 05:00 | Point 3: Strategic positioning for PMaaS05:00 – 06:00 | Wrap-up & reflectionsKey Links:Free Smart PM Career RoadmapBuild Without Permission – Mini CourseSide Hustle Stories – Mini CourseProof & Practice BundleSubscribe to the newsletterDM me on LinkedIn about PMaaS
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