Hey Mentees, I grew up in Chicago and currently live here. I also lived in Salt Lake, Utah area, and most recently in Austin, Texas. I love exploring cities and local culture. My wife and I share an 8 month old son name Liam who we dearly love. And we have a very needy dog Leo who also we dearly love. Life on the home front is fun and never gets boring.

I studied Finance and Accounting, but didn’t pursue the field right away. Instead, I worked on other people’s startup ideas which eventually led to my own Humble Pen. This is when I got the product bug. I couldn’t scale the idea, so I moved on, and learned how to write web applications. I got my first job at Morningstar in their engineering rotational program. I rotated through several teams  back-end, front-end, cyber security team, AWS team and finally design system team. I got a design bug while being on Morningstar’s Design System team. I made a switch back into Product Management. Today I am at Charles Schwab helping them rebuild their robo advisor offering. Product Management is many things but I like to use design lens to solve product problems. That is core part of my skill.

I also like building side projects. My most recently one was Wise Charlie which I sold in 2021. Currently I am building Big Imposter which is about imposter syndrome.

Outside of work, I like to read a lot and write a lot. When I am under-thinking, I read. And, when I am overthinking, I write. I also run a quarterly newsletter called mihirchronicles. It is nothing but a play zone for me. I also like to make art. Love the outdoors (bike and hike), exercising, playing basketball and tennis.

My 20s were all about exploration and my 30s are all about executing. This occurred to me while reflecting back on my career. My core belief is using your 20s to explore as much as you can. I have lived this and despite of having a few setbacks, life worked out great. I want to share this with others and help them do the same. This is my primary motivation to give back.

I am thrilled to talk to anyone who would like to have a conversation.

Mihir

• Navigating or pivoting into product management, design or software engineering spaces
• Preparing for interviews, editing resumes
• Taking a long-term outlook on your professional journey
• How to think independently
• Writing and reading skills
• Growing your hobbies

• Doing meaningful work in life
• Hobbies and play
• Writing, reading and making art
• Exercising for mental and physical well-being
• Personal finance and wealth management
• Living the best life professionally and personally
• Side projects
• Sports (tennis and basketball)
• Philosophy and mental models

...a sounding board to you while giving critical feedback for you to grow in your life. I am a student of process and if that is your goal, let’s talk. Living a process driven life allows you to grow in every aspect of your life, both professionally and personally. My feedback will be direct but thoughtful. I was lucky enough to have mentors who were direct to me about my limitations which gave me an opportunity to grow. I’d like to do the same and pay-it-forward to others. I want to help others live a quality life that is worth living.