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?

Growth & Product Strategy

Growth Strategy
Product Strategy
Customer Retention
AI Adoption & Enablement
Executive Advisory

Product Career Coaching

Break into Product Management
Advance from PM → Senior PM
Navigate Career Transitions
Strengthen Product Leadership Skills
Land Competitive Offers

Experience Across Product, Growth, and Leadership

Real-world experience. Better outcomes for the people and teams I work with.

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Product Leadership

Led product and growth initiatives across consumer and subscription businesses. Built and scaled digital, award winning products people love.

From 0 to tens of millions of users
Strategy, execution and measurable impact

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Growth & Marketing

I turn insights into action so businesses can attract more customers, keep them longer and grow. sustainably.

Customer acquisition
Retention
CRM
Revenue growth

MBA & PM Coaching

8+ years coaching MBA students and product managers to break in, level up and lead with confidence.

USC MBA Product Management instructor
Career coaching that opens doors and builds long-term success

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AI & Modern Product Management

I help teams use AI thoughtfully to move faster, build better and create more value for customers.

AI workflows
AI-enabled product development
PM in the AI era

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.

Product Strategy
Growth Strategy
Customer Retention
AI Strategy
Executive Advisory

Common Challenges

Growth has stalled
Teams lack strategic alignment
Customers aren't sticking around
Unsure where AI can create value
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.

PM Recruiting Strategy
Resume Reviews
Interview Preparation
Case Practice
Offer Negotiation

Common Challenges

Unsure how to position prior experience
Transitioning from consulting, finance, marketing, or operations
Struggling to get interviews
Need confidence in PM interviews
Evaluating competing offers

Product Managers

For PMs looking to level up their impact, leadership, and career trajectory.

Career Strategy
Promotion Planning
Product Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Leadership Development

Common Challenges

Moving from PM to Senior PM
Transitioning into leadership roles
Building executive presence
Managing difficult stakeholders
Determining the next career move

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GROW WITH ME

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.

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.

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

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.

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Let's Chat

I would love to understand your needs and work together!

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