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Mentoring

The strange thing about mentoring is how much of it comes back to you.

I started taking weekend mentorship calls because people kept reaching out on LinkedIn and I remembered what it felt like to be on the other side of that message. Since then I've mentored 80+ people, and 12 have moved into PM, PO and adjacent roles — at Paytm, Salesforce, Amazon, Ixigo, Myntra and Dellyman Africa, among others. (Updated August 2026.)

I take 3–4 sessions a month. That's what I can do properly alongside a full-time job, and I'd rather give a few people real attention than many people fifteen distracted minutes. If I don't get back to you, it's capacity, not disinterest.

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Below are few notable profiles...

The people below did the hard part themselves. I asked questions, reviewed résumés, and ran mock interviews — the dedication was theirs.

  • LinkedIn

Senior Consultant, Sogeti

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"Beyond his technical skills, Gaurav was also a fantastic mentor. He provided invaluable guidance on resume building and offered insightful advice on transitioning into a product management role. His support and mentorship were crucial in helping me navigate my career path.

I highly recommend Gaurav for any senior product management role. His strategic vision, collaborative spirit, and dedication to excellence make him an outstanding asset to any team."

Aarzoo D

  • LinkedIn

Product Manager, Samsung

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Gaurav played a pivotal role in shaping my approach to problem-solving and effectiveness at work. His practical insights and thoughtful guidance have greatly influenced my growth in product management. He always took the time to address my questions with clarity and ensured I felt supported throughout the mentorship journey. I wholeheartedly recommend Gaurav to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of product management and advance their career.

Suraj Murali

  • LinkedIn

Product Manager, Dailpad

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"Gaurav is a very good listener and mentor. He made me understand product and other similar roles I can try. He also helped in resume writing, interview preparation, and even selection of offer post interviews. We continue to remain in touch even after I joined the job, and he gives me suggestions on next steps I can take."

Odunayo K

  • LinkedIn

Product Manager, Dellyman Africa

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"Coming from the health industry, I needed some guide in my product journey, so I reached out to Gaurav. He figured me out like a product and was able to deduce my intentions. Together, we pin pointed strategies that could help me in this path. I find them useful in my career journey."

Mansing P

  • LinkedIn

Sr Product Manager, Walmart US

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"Before having a connect with Gaurav, I had so many open questions related to internship for Product role at Walmart. His cross questions, resume review and guidance helped me grab the right opportunity."

Bharath MV

  • LinkedIn

Sr Product Manager, Paytm

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"From knowing very little about the PM arena to cracking multiple PM offers, Gaurav had guided me in every step of the way. Good mentors are hard to come by in professional life. Fortunately, I came across a great one."

Archit Tyagi

  • LinkedIn

Associate Product Manager, Techjockey

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"Throughout my career, Gaurav has provided me with great advice, motivation & mentorship. Taking action toward my goal led me to APM role at TechJockey. Gaurav is an amazing person who has helped so many aspiring product managers."

Chirag M

  • LinkedIn

Sr Product Manager, Curefit

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"Interviewing is difficult & dealing with rejections during the process even more so. As a mentor, Gaurav has helped me navigate the interview process - from learning from interviews, dealing with rejections to finally negotiating offers. I've cracked a few offers and am poised to join Cult in Jan 2023."

Priyansha A

  • LinkedIn

Sr Product Manager, Walmart

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"Gaurav helped in not only applying for Walmart but also he has been very supportive in making me understand how the various rounds are conducted, what is it that the company seeks for in a candidate. Not only that, he helped me with relevant mock rounds to understand how the team works here. He is very responsive to even the small queries I have for him. He's been a mentor and a friend in a true sense."

Swarup Pal

  • LinkedIn

Sr Business Analyst, IBM

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I met Gaurav on LinkedIn through word of mouth.He had made transition from Tech to PM role - was open ,receptive and eager to share his knowledge.After getting in touch with him -I got the confidence that one can acquire product sense with hard work and diligence, a belief hardly few will instil in you.Even to this day he makes me help taking career choices & hope to continue my journey under his tutelage.

Tapas P

  • LinkedIn

Upcoming PM, Lysto

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I know Gaurav since past one year,
He has a very empathetic leadership quality. I am surprised with his guidance and mentorship towards my aspiring career into Product management. He guided me to keep patience when nothing goes in your way. I am lucky to have a such a mentor in my professional life!

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