From Pratt to LinkedIn to Pinterest: Product, AI, Networking & What I Wish I’d Known

From Duke Engineering to LinkedIn to Pinterest: Product Management, Impact of AI, Networking & What I Wish I'd Known Earlier Join Duke MEM '08 alum LK Alluru, Senior Staff Product Manager at Pinterest and former Principal PM at LinkedIn, for a candid conversation on building a career in Product Management. In this session, you'll hear: * The evolution of product roles from early-career to senior levels, including the impact of AI. * What truly drives Product Management success at companies like Amazon, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. * Key career lessons LK wishes he'd known earlier and insights you can apply today. * Networking, behind-the-scenes: Actionable tips from his time at LinkedIn on how to connect, what makes a candidate or contact worth responding to, and common mistakes to avoid. This will be an interactive, practical session with dedicated time for Q&A. The views and opinions expressed in this event are those of the author and may not reflect those of his employer. This event targets Master's of Engineering students but others are welcome as guests!