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The Priyanka Shinde Podcast | Strategy | Execution | Leadership
Welcome to "The Priyanka Shinde Podcast" your ultimate destination for insightful conversations and expert advice on mastering strategy, execution and leadership.
Join Priyanka Shinde, author of Art of Strategic Execution, as she uncovers how leaders within organizations tap into 'founder mode'—driving innovation, ownership, and execution to lead like entrepreneurs within their companies.
This podcast is designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are looking to sharpen their strategic mindset and continue driving impactful results. Through engaging conversations with C-suite executives and industry experts, Priyanka shares actionable insights on how successful organizations build world-class products, lead high-performing teams, and implement effective systems. Learn real-world strategies to excel in today's competitive landscape and drive lasting success.
About Priyanka
Priyanka Shinde is a Silicon valley tech leader with over 20 years of experience in AI, product leadership, and execution strategy. She has led high-impact teams at Meta, Cruise, and other startups, helping them bridge the gap between strategy and execution to turn AI innovation into real-world impact.
As a trusted consultant and leadership advisor, Priyanka partners with organizations and startups to optimize execution, scale operations, and drive product success. A certified executive coach, she also delivers leadership development programs that help leaders and teams navigate complexity, scale with confidence, and execute bold ideas.
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* The content provided in the podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, legal, medical, or financial advice. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the hosts or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or entities mentioned.
** This podcast was previously known as "Unleash Your Leadership"
The Priyanka Shinde Podcast | Strategy | Execution | Leadership
#16: Beyond the 9-to-5: Building a Portfolio Career and Lasting Wealth with Julia Stefani
From Meta to a Portfolio Career: A Product Leader on Thriving in the AI Revolution
In a world of constant change and ambiguity, how do you build a career that's not just successful, but also fulfilling and resilient? In this episode of The Priyanka Shinde Podcast, host Priyanka Shinde sits down with Julia Stefani, ex-Chief Product Officer at Treasure Financial, for a deep dive into the strategies that have guided her remarkable career.
Julia, a seasoned product and business leader with experience at giants like Meta and in the fast-paced worlds of fintech and crypto, shares her unique approach to career development—viewing each step as a "use case" to be solved. She reveals her internal process for navigating career pivots, from engineering to technical program management and product leadership.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The #1 Skill for the Future
- The Portfolio Career
- From Big Tech to Startups
- Financial Independence for Women
Connect with Julia and check out her ventures:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliastefani/
- https://www.swolta.com/
- https://www.bunglo.co/
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction & Key Themes
3:45 - Julia's Career Strategy & Pivots
9:30 - How to Navigate New & Unfamiliar Roles
12:26 - Lessons Learned from Big Tech vs. Startups
16:34 - The Framework for Building Trust
21:14 - The Portfolio Career & Entrepreneurial Journey
29:12 - Defining a "Portfolio Career"
32:35 - Treating Your Career Like a Series of "Tests"
38:10 - Why AI is the Most Important Skill for the Future
43:05 - Time Management & Financial Independence
48:46 - The Importance of Financial Independence for Women
53:35 - Advice for Women on Finance & Self-Belief
57:31 - The #1 Thing Julia Had to Unlearn in Her Career
1:00:12 - Advice for Designing a More Flexible, Self-Directed Life
1:02:28 - Final Thoughts
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▶ About the Priyanka Shinde
I am an AI Product Leader and Execution Strategist with a proven track record of building, scaling, and delivering AI-powered innovations. With experience at Meta and Cruise, I have helped businesses leverage AI for growth, efficiency, and real-world impact. As an Executive Coach, Startup Advisor, Keynote Speaker, and Author, I am passionate about guiding leaders, entrepreneurs, and product teams to navigate the evolving AI landscape.
From developing cutting-edge AI solutions to mentoring the next generation of innovators, my mission is to bridge the gap between technology and execution—empowering businesses to thrive in the AI-driven future.
