My Most Underrated Career Move: Working in Incubation

<p>In this reflective episode, Naya shares why stepping into incubation was one of her smartest career moves — even if it didn’t look like it at first. She unpacks how working with founders sharpened her product thinking, inspired PMaaS, and gave her strategic positioning that a traditional PM role couldn’t.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Unconventional pivots can sharpen unique skills and perspectives.</p></li><li><p>Incubation offers deep exposure to multiple products and founders.</p></li><li><p>Acting as a “fractional PM” builds operational clarity and mentorship muscles.</p></li><li><p>Quiet moves often become powerful leverage points later on.</p><p><strong>Episode 14: My Most Underrated Career Move — Working in Incubation</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>00:00 – 01:30</strong> | Intro: Bold moves that don’t look bold at first</p></li><li><p><strong>01:30 – 02:00</strong> | Story: Becoming an incubation manager</p></li><li><p><strong>02:00 – 03:00</strong> | Point 1: Ecosystem exposure</p></li><li><p><strong>03:00 – 04:00</strong> | Point 2: Operational clarity &amp; mentorship</p></li><li><p><strong>04:00 – 05:00</strong> | Point 3: Strategic positioning for PMaaS</p></li><li><p><strong>05:00 – 06:00</strong> | Wrap-up &amp; reflections</p><p><strong>Key Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://cmisichei.notion.site/Smart-Roadmap-to-Your-Product-Management-Transition-e269dbee02c94523bb81484306522ff5"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Smart PM Career Roadmap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a></li><li><a href="http://nestuge.com/fqo-bpm9k"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build Without Permission – Mini Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a></li><li><a href="http://nestuge.com/fmrb7ecgy"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Side Hustle Stories – Mini Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</u></a></li><li><a href="http://nestuge.com/f1kcbjrd-"><u>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Proof &amp; Practice Bundle</u></a></li><li><a href="https://cmisichei.notion.site/Becoming-the-Product-Podcast-abd1bbebdff846b58028d4bfacb4e918">Subscribe to the newsletter</a></li><li><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/chukwufumnanya-isichei-bb2b065b">DM me on LinkedIn about PMaaS</a></li></ul><p><br></p></li></ul></li></ul>