
Andy K.
5.0
Finance to Ex-Square PM | Break into Product Management 101
Studied at University of California, Berkeley

Worked at Square
Available tomorrow at 5:00 PM UTC
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Andy’s Product Management Qualifications
Experience level: Product Manager
10+ people coached for Product Management
1. I'm currently a Sr. Product Manager at Varo and graduated from UC Berkeley. 2. I've worked on products at various-sized companies, ranging from a high-growth Series A FinTech startup to big tech. 3. I switched from investment banking to product management during my senior year of college not knowing what could happen (scary, right). I was able to leverage everything I learned about recruiting toward my product journey and became a Product Manager at Square within ~1.5 years of graduating knowing nothing but traditional finance.
Andy can help with:
LinkedIn Review
Execution
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Strategy & Vision
Salary Negotiation
Influence & Collaboration
Product Case Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Andy
Hi! Welcome to my page - here's a bit about me: 1. I'm currently a Sr. Product Manager at Varo and graduated from UC Berkeley. 2. I've worked on products at various-sized companies, ranging from a high-growth Series A FinTech startup to big tech. 3. I switched from investment banking to product management during my senior year of college not knowing what could happen (scary, right). I was able to leverage everything I learned about recruiting toward my product journey and became a Product Manager at Square within ~1.5 years of graduating knowing nothing but traditional finance. Whether its product management or investment banking, I remember how chaotic of a recruiting experience it was. Specifically knowing how to approach these types of interviews is an underestimated aspect that both fields share. Having interviewed with 150+ companies, I will guide you through the process in the most straightforward way possible. No BS. Looking forward to meeting you!
Why do I coach?
I coach because I've been in your shoes—I made a challenging career transition from finance to product management without proper guidance. It was tough and lonely. Not knowing whether or not you're going in the right direction is arguably the scariest part of this process. Coaching matters to me because I understand the importance of having a supportive guide to navigate career transitions. While I didn't have direct mentorship during my transition, I learned firsthand the value of mentorship in overcoming challenges and accelerating growth. I'm passionate about providing the support and guidance others need to succeed. Let's work together to overcome challenges, develop skills, and achieve your goals!
Work Experience
Senior Product Manager
Varo Bank
2023 - Present
Product Manager
Innovation Refunds
2023 - 2023

Product Manager
Square
2022 - 2022
Associate Product Manager
Tapcheck
2020 - 2021
Product Manager
Ripplink
2020 - 2020

Investment Banking Analyst
Deutsche Bank
2019 - 2019
Summer Internship
Investment Banking Analyst
Vista Point Advisors
2018 - 2018
Internship
Investment Banking Analyst
BTIG
2018 - 2018
Summer Internship
Finance Intern
General Electric
2017 - 2017
Summer Internship
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelors of Arts, Economics
2016 - 2020
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Overall Rating
5.0
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