Itβs rare to meet people who donβt just motivate you β they model the growth you're aiming for. π«
ποΈ Had the privilege of interviewing Ron Shah β Senior Director of Product Management at Advantmed
Once a CSR, now the Senior Director of Product Management β talk about leveling up the game. π
π« Here are my favorite gems from our catchup π«
π From the CA world to the corporate world β Ron has stayed consistent, focused, and always on a mission to become a better version of himself.
π Getting a great mentor Jignesh (Jig) Patel wasnβt just luck β it was the launchpad.
He saw Ronβs diversification, adaptability, and drive β and with his mentorship, they made some serious magic happen at Advantmed.
π One of Ronβs amazing strengths is his hunger for challenges and new roles β and turning them into success stories.
Take the MRR team, for example: he expanded it from 30 medical coders to 400 strong in only 7 years. That kind of drive to lead and excel is rare. Just consistency + crazy hours (16/day to be exact π»β).
π Mindset of Ron - Work isnβt just a task β itβs something to enjoy, keep leveling up in, and lead with grace. Stay curious, keep learning, and never stop growing.
π« On Product Management π«
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For him, product management is all about the perspective β delivering real value to the right people at the right moment.
π€ On AI & The Future π€
βπ» Ron sees AI as a great tool for tracking delivery but not a replacement for product managers.
βπ» AI relies on past data, while product managers think ahead and create solutions. Building better products will always need the human touch.
π« Fun Fact π«
π Ronβs also a silver-medalist national roller skater. πΉ
Speed on wheels, and speed at work β both checked β
It was an absolute pleasure interviewing Ron β full of inspiration and great insights. Huge thanks to Ron Shah for sharing his time and wisdom.