Free Lesson
How to Get Executive Buy-in as a PM
Part of The AI-Native Product Manager
30 min
Mar 13, 2026 12:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
How to present to impatient executives
Be prepared to move fast, speak directly, and more
Manage up to senior leaders
Most PMs suck at managing up. We'll cover principles that will serve you now and throughout your career
Anticipate questions and prevent skepticism
How to anticipate questions to avoid endless back-and-forth
Why this topic matters
Given that using AI is now table stakes, companies are increasingly looking for product managers who have a strong POV and good judgment. The more senior you become, the more you'll need to manage stakeholder expectations--and influence those around you to adopt your recommendations. Here's how to maximize your time in front of senior leaders, improve your executive presence, and grow your impact.
You'll learn from
Wes Kao
Co-founder at Maven, co-founder of Seth Godin's altMBA