#8 - PM in Fintech #2: Building Products and Communities
ft. Charles Lee • 20 December 2024
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A loose continuation from Episodes 3 and 5 of our podcast, Charles shares with us his journey from a background in mechanical engineering to building products at YouTrip, a rising Singaporean fintech start-up offering a multi-currency mobile wallet for its users. He also recalls his past experiences in NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) Beijing, and divulges his motivations behind running his various community-building organisations, including SAGE and GoodHub SEA.
Summary and key points
Summary of past experiences: Charles summarises his experiences in NUS, as well as his career before his current role at YouTrip
Tips for new and aspiring PMs: Charles gives his insights on how to kickstart a PM career just after graduation
NOC Beijing: Charles reflects on how NOC has crafted his vision to pivot away from engineering to PM
Spearheading volunteering projects: Charles shares his motivations behind running SAGE and GoodHub SEA
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Guest Introduction
02:23 Starting Out in Product Management
06:46 Day-to-day Product Manager Responsibilities
08:55 Key Challenges and Takeaways
12:20 Advice for Aspiring Product Managers
14:54 Value of the NOC Experience
17:34 Experience in Volunteering Projects
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Highlights
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About the Guest
About the Guest
Charles Lee
Charles Lee
Leveraging his wide variety of experiences in various industries, Charles has established himself in the fintech sector, currently working as a Product Manager at YouTrip given his background in mechanical engineering. He is also active as a mentor with his organisation Sharing and Gaining Experiences (SAGE). More recently, he has founded GoodHub SEA, a pioneering initiative committed to using technology for positive societal impact in Southeast Asia.
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