The Skip

The Skip podcast helps tech professionals get ahead in their career. It’s hosted by Nikhyl Singhal, a successful founder, head of product, and executive. Nikhyl has helped scale four of the most successful tech products ever: Facebook, Credit Karma, Google Photos, and Google Hangouts. And he coaches more than 100 executives, managers, and rising stars in navigating important career decisions, management challenges, and personal crossroads to maximize their happiness and professional life.

Subscribe to this podcast to hear from him and other executives as they teach unique career lessons.

Recent Episodes

Sept. 20, 2024

Mastering your 30 second resume

This episode focuses on crafting a captivating 30-second introduction to your career story that engages listeners and enhances your professional profile. We've taken a unique approach by inviting Skip community members to su…
Sept. 10, 2024

Founder Mode, done right | Shreyas Doshi (ex-Stripe, Twitter, Google, Yahoo)

In this episode, I’m joined by product and leadership expert Shreyas Doshi to dissect Founder Mode, why it’s appealing, and how to activate it. We dive deep into Paul Graham's recent essay which struck a chord in the tech co…
Aug. 29, 2024

4 Secrets of Career-Boosting Companies

How can you tell if your company, or one that you are consider, will supercharge your career? In this episode, we'll explore four key characteristics of career-accelerating companies: speed, market position, quality of talen…
Aug. 21, 2024

Navigating Careers While Expecting

In this "peacast" episode of The Skip, I share insights from a conversation with a pregnant Product Executive facing a career dilemma.
July 30, 2024

Stage of company: a career unlock

Many product managers focus on brand names or job titles, overlooking a crucial factor: company growth stage. This episode reveals how a company's phase - from startup to market leader - shapes your work and career path.
July 10, 2024

The art of building your personal brand

Personal branding is a crucial yet often misunderstood aspect of career development. Many professionals mistake personal brand for self-promotion or social media showmanship. This episode debunks these myths and reveals the …