Tapojoy Chatterjee is Vice President and Head of Product at Swiggy Food and Dineout Experiences. Before Swiggy, he spent nearly a decade at Amazon, where he helped build the Amazon Ads business in India, launched miniTV, and even holds a US patent.In this rich, candid conversation, Tapojoy shares:His 3-step playbook to stay ahead of paradigm shifts like AIThe 4 habits that quietly compound into career breakthroughsUsing side projects as powerful tools to bridge skill gapsExactly what it takes to get promoted—whether you're at a lean startup or a layered orgIf you want to learn what it takes to build a 10X Career, this episode is for you!In The Career Clinic, Tapojoy answers your questions about cross-functional collaboration and execution, providing clear frameworks to tackle tricky workplace like:How to unblock projects when the other team won’t budgeHow to say no at work without sounding defensiveHow to update leadership the smart wayHow to hold peers accountable without ruining relationshipsSome key takeaways:Raise your hand before you think you’re ready: From his first school computer class to product management at Amazon—Tapojoy didn’t wait for perfect readiness. He jumped in, learned fast, and delivered.Compound curiosity into a career advantage: Intentional, curiosity-led learning from side projects and observation is as powerful as formal training.Build a bias for execution: Credibility comes from consistent delivery—track records matter.Take intentional career bets: Be deliberate about placing smart bets on growing trends. Early risk-taking has limited downside, but exponential upside.Master saying no (and yes): Protect your energy by learning to decline clearly, transparently, and kindly—show trade-offs clearly.Promotions differ by company size: Understand that promotions in startups rely heavily on your direct impact with founders, while large orgs demand cross-functional visibility and wide stakeholder support.Reflection is a career accelerator: Don’t wait for annual reviews. Regular self-reflection (weekly or daily) sharpens judgment and growth.In this episode we cover: <Timestamps>Referenced:The CEO Factory by Sudhir Sitapati https://amzn.in/d/akQtm8FThe Lean Product Playbook by Dan Olsen https://amzn.in/d/hThFJrPOnly the Paranoid Survive by Andy Grove https://amzn.in/d/2t6mAlCThe Power of Moments by Chip Heath & Dan Heath https://amzn.in/d/iYbL9ykEditing and production: GreyLabs Media https://www.instagram.com/greylabsmedia/Recording: https://riverside.fm/

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