Helping Companies Build Better Products. Helping Future & Current PMs Build Better Careers.
Former product and growth executive. USC MBA Product Management coach. I help companies accelerate growth and help MBA students and product managers land and grow in product careers.
How Can I Help You?
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Growth Strategy
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Product Strategy
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Customer Retention
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AI Adoption & Enablement
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Executive Advisory
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Break into Product Management
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Advance from PM → Senior PM
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Navigate Career Transitions
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Strengthen Product Leadership Skills
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Land Competitive Offers
Experience Across Product, Growth, and Leadership
Real-world experience. Better outcomes for the people and teams I work with.
Product Leadership
Led product and growth initiatives across consumer and subscription businesses. Built and scaled digital, award winning products people love.
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From 0 to tens of millions of users
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Strategy, execution and measurable impact
Growth & Marketing
​I turn insights into action so businesses can attract more customers, keep them longer and grow. sustainably.
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Customer acquisition
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Retention
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CRM
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Revenue growth
MBA & PM Coaching
8+ years coaching MBA students and product managers to break in, level up and lead with confidence.
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USC MBA Product Management instructor
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Career coaching that opens doors and builds long-term success
AI & Modern Product Management
​I help teams use AI thoughtfully to move faster, build better and create more value for customers.
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AI workflows
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AI-enabled product development
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PM in the AI era
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Who I Work With
Whether you're growing a business, breaking into product management, or advancing your career, I provide practical guidance grounded in real-world operating experience.
Business Leaders
For organizations looking to accelerate growth, strengthen products, and navigate change.
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Product Strategy
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Growth Strategy
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Customer Retention
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AI Strategy
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Executive Advisory
Common Challenges
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Growth has stalled
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Teams lack strategic alignment
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Customers aren't sticking around
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Unsure where AI can create value
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Need experienced leadership without a full-time executive hire
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MBA Students
For MBA candidates preparing to break into product and technology leadership roles.
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PM Recruiting Strategy
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Resume Reviews
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Interview Preparation
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Case Practice
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Offer Negotiation
Common Challenges
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Unsure how to position prior experience
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Transitioning from consulting, finance, marketing, or operations
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Struggling to get interviews
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Need confidence in PM interviews
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Evaluating competing offers
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Product Managers
For PMs looking to level up their impact, leadership, and career trajectory.
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Career Strategy
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Promotion Planning
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Product Thinking
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Stakeholder Management
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Leadership Development
Common Challenges
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Moving from PM to Senior PM
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Transitioning into leadership roles
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Building executive presence
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Managing difficult stakeholders
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Determining the next career move
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About Sharon Tom
15+ Years Experience | Product & Growth Leader | USC MBA Instructor | 5 Successful Exits
I help organizations build better products and help future product leaders build better careers.
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Over the course of my career, I've led product, growth, marketing, and customer experience initiatives across digital businesses ranging from early-stage ventures to large consumer brands. My work has focused on turning customer insights into products people love, creating sustainable growth, and helping teams execute with clarity.
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Today, I split my time between advising business leaders on product and growth strategy and coaching MBA students and product managers as they navigate their careers. As a Product Management instructor and coach for USC Marshall MBA students, I've spent years helping candidates successfully transition into product roles and develop the skills needed to thrive in modern product organizations.
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What makes my perspective different is that I've worked on both sides of the table. I've helped companies grow products, teams, and revenue while also mentoring the next generation of product leaders.
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Whether you're looking to accelerate business growth, strengthen product strategy, explore AI opportunities, or advance your product career, I bring a practical, operator-focused perspective grounded in real-world experience.
From MBA to Product Manager in the AI Era
Breaking into product management has never been more competitive. MBA students are no longer competing only against their classmates—they're competing against experienced product managers, engineers, founders, and AI-enabled candidates.
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Drawing on years of experience coaching MBA students and evaluating PM candidates, this book provides a practical roadmap for breaking into product management in today's market.
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Inside you'll learn:
• What hiring managers are actually looking for
• How PM recruiting differs from consulting and finance recruiting
• Common mistakes MBA candidates make
• How to build product experience before landing a PM role
• How AI is changing the expectations for product managers
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Whether you're exploring product management for the first time or actively recruiting for PM roles, this guide will help you focus on what matters most.
