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Harshika (Hershey) Chadha

Lead Product Manager| Driving change with AI & Tech

I’m passionate about harnessing the power of AI and data analytics to create seamless user experiences and drive business growth. My experience spans leading AI-powered product initiatives, ensuring compliance standards, and delivering risk-based consulting services to Fortune 500 clients. I thrive on transforming complex challenges into streamlined, user-centric solutions. I am also a dedicated advocate for women in tech, having established programs aimed at empowering and supporting women in the industry.

Strategic AI Consulting for SMEs

Here’s how we help:

  • Identify use cases where AI delivers measurable impact
  • Craft strategies aligned with your goals and team
  • Execute end-to-end projects—from tools to training
  • Build scalable systems for lean, fast-moving businesses

At TrailScale, we make AI simple, strategic, and actionable—so you can stay focused on what matters most, not deciphering technology.



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Work Experience
Apr 2022 - Present

Growth Natives

Seattle, WA

Lead Product Manager
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Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

Ernst & Young (EY)

San Francisco, CA & Vancouver, BC

Technology Risk Consultant
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Education
July 2025 - May 2027

University of California

Los Angeles, CA

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Transformative Leadership and Forté Fellow
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Aug 2016 - May 2020

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

B.S. Business (Management Information Systems) GPA: 3.95
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Skills | Interests
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Product Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Technology Consulting
  • Data Analytics
  • Compliance & Security
  • UI/UX
  • Machine Learning Applications
  • Women in Tech
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Podcast Hosting
  • Travel (20+ Countries)
  • Animal Welfare
  • Personal Growth
  • Fitness & Wellness
  • Volunteering

Latest Webinars

Decoding the AI Landscape_ China DeepSeek, and the Future of Tech
February 19, 2025

The AI Power Shift: Can China’s DeepSeek Disrupt OpenAI and Google?

The world of Artificial Intelligence is evolving at lightning speed, with major implications for business, technology, and global competition. This webinar delves into the latest developments, including the rise of DeepSeek AI and its impact. We explore China’s AI advancements, the ethical dilemmas of intellectual property and data privacy, and the growing influence of open-source models.

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How ABM and AI Are Transforming B2B Marketing in 2025
February 13, 2025

From Data to Deals: How ABM and AI Are Transforming B2B Marketing in 2025

Is your B2B marketing strategy more like scattered data points than a clear path to revenue? It’s time to chart a new course toward data-driven deals and unprecedented growth. In this webinar, we’ll unveil the strategies and tactics that can transform your ABM approach with the power of AI.

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Decoding Marketing Impact_ Navigating Data Challenges in 360-Degree Analytics
November 29, 2024

Decoding Marketing Impact: Navigating Data Challenges in 360-Degree Analytics

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your marketing efforts? Join us for a transformative webinar where we’ll explore the art and science of 360-degree analytics. Learn how to navigate complex data landscapes, identify critical insights, and make data-driven decisions that drive business growth.

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Sync or Swim Navigating the Rough Seas of Marketing & Sales Alignment
November 7, 2024

Sync or Swim: Navigating the Rough Seas of Marketing & Sales Alignment

Are your marketing and sales teams more like ships passing in the night than a well-oiled machine? It’s time to chart a new course toward unprecedented business growth. In this webinar, we’ll unveil the strategies and tactics that can transform your marketing and sales departments into a unified force.

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The Human Touch 2.0 Leveraging AI for Deeper, More Meaningful Sale
July 23, 2024

The Human Touch 2.0–Leveraging AI for Deeper, More Meaningful Sales

The world of sales is undergoing a fascinating transformation. Human touch has always been essential, but what if there was a way to supercharge your sales skills in today’s data-driven environment?

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May 27, 2024

Demand Gen 2024: Techniques & Strategies for Creating and Generating Demand

Is your B2B demand generation strategy stuck in neutral? Harness the power of data for hyper-targeted campaigns, optimized lead nurturing, and accelerated conversions. Gain the edge with data-driven dominance and leave your competition behind.

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March 22, 2024

Google Search Engine Talk: SEO Explained

Discover the fascinating journey of SEO, from historical milestones like Panda to the Hummingbird update, the current focus on quality content and EAT principles.

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The Complexity of the MarTech Stack and Justifying ROI
March 12, 2024

The Complexity of the MarTech Stack and Justifying ROI

Often a towering edifice of tools and platforms, the MarTech stack promises to revolutionize how you reach your audience.

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Exclusive Podcasts

Breaking the Branding Myths What Founders Need to Hear
June 9, 2025

Breaking the Branding Myths: What Founders Need to Hear

In this episode of The Revenue-Focused Marketer, Hershey sits down with Charlie Birch, Fractional Chief Brand Officer, to explore how founder-led brands can successfully transition to team-driven growth without losing their soul. Charlie dives into the challenges founders face at the “founder-led growth ceiling” and shares actionable strategies to differentiate, externalize, and operationalize your brand for sustainable scaling.

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Revolutionize Your Marketing with Data, AI, and the 4Cs Marketing Secret
June 2, 2025

Revolutionize Your Marketing with Data, AI, and the 4Cs Marketing Secret

Amber reveals her Four C’s Framework—Copy, Consistent Branding, Customer Demographics, and Channel Management—a simple yet game-changing system that’s helping entrepreneurs and service-based businesses 10x their marketing results.

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Demand Gen Strategies from a Fractional CMO
May 27, 2025

Demand Gen Strategies from a Fractional CMO

Marketing is evolving from a support function to a strategic engine of growth—and fractional CMOs are leading the charge. In this episode, we unpack how modern marketing leaders are building revenue-focused systems without the overhead of traditional leadership structures.

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From Vanity to Value
May 16, 2025

From Vanity to Value: Content Strategy That Drives Revenue

Marketing isn’t just about brand awareness or vanity metrics anymore — it’s about driving real, measurable revenue. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how modern marketers can break the traditional mold by aligning more closely with sales, leveraging AI to enhance (not replace) content creation, and focusing on what truly matters: the customer journey and bottom-line impact.

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Leading the AI Revolution Inclusive Strategies for Organizational Transformation
May 1, 2025

Leading the AI Revolution: Inclusive Strategies for Organizational Transformation

Ready to harness the transformative power of AI in your organization? Join Christina Chen, CEO of First AI, as she shares her journey and expert insights on successful AI adoption and inclusive leadership.

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Unlocking Demand Generation Success in the Age of AI
April 29, 2025

Unlocking Demand Generation Success in the Age of AI

Struggling to break through the noise and generate consistent demand? Discover the strategies that top B2B tech marketers are using right now. Join Julie Candelon, a seasoned fractional CMO as she reveals the secrets to building a powerful demand generation engine, driven by data and the smart application of AI. Learn how to cut through vanity metrics, master essential marketing tools, and align your marketing and sales teams for maximum impact, all while staying authentically human in an increasingly automated world.

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April 15, 2025

The SaaS Sales Shake-Up: Are You Adapting Fast Enough?

This podcast explores the evolving realities of SaaS sales that demand founders to adapt to leaner teams and AI-driven strategies. Discover how AI enhances sales, automates tasks, and builds customer trust. Learn the crucial link between data quality and ethical practices for revenue growth. Join Sara Storm’s insights to future-proof your sales approach.

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Unlock Peak Efficiency The AI Automation Revolution for Your Business
March 13, 2025

Unlock Peak Efficiency: The AI Automation Revolution for Your Business

Is your business running at its full potential? In this podcast, we’ll demystify AI automation and reveal how it can revolutionize your efficiency, marketing, and overall productivity. Forget the misconceptions – we’ll showcase real-world examples of businesses achieving dramatic growth through strategic AI implementation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Benjamin Bressington, CEO of Automate Boring, as he shares his expertise and insights on maximizing AI automation for your business’s success.

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AI Marketing Mastery From No-Code to Customer Journeys
March 7, 2025

AI Marketing Mastery: From No-Code to Customer Journeys

The marketing landscape is transforming rapidly with AI. This podcast explores the intersection of AI and marketing, covering no-code technology, ethical considerations, and evolving customer journeys. Discover how AI reshapes media buying, B2B sales, SEO, and personalization. Join Xan Hong as he talks about AI’s democratization of technology, its impact on roles, ethical dilemmas, and the need for marketers to adapt.

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AI-Powered Marketing and PR Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses
February 20, 2025

AI-Powered Marketing and PR: Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses

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Excels in Delivering
Outstanding Results Consistently

As a dedicated Product Manager, Harshika excels in delivering outstanding results consistently. She also hosts a podcast to lift mindshare and she’s interviewed me and several other experts from a wide range of companies. Harshika is a proud DEI champion for women and she has done extensive work globally. She has worked in the US, Canada, India, and over the past 3 years, lived as a digital nomad in 20+ countries. And she founded a Women in Tech program and has implemented multiple programs to support women. Her technical expertise, strategic thinking, global leadership experience, and drive is what makes her a star performer!

Emily

Business Intelligence Analyst II, Google

Harshika is a very talented young woman who is passionate about making a difference in whatever she does. Great as an individual contributor and as a team member. She is strategic in her approach and is always thinking ahead. As a product manager and marketer she invests herself in not just understanding the product but the target market and the personas as well. Methodical and detail oriented in her approach she is always focused on doing the best.

TaranN

CEO @Growth Natives

Aside from being a top student, Hershey has the maturity and professional skills to develop a vision and marshal her team to make it happen. She infuses her work with heart -- fully committing to each of her endeavors and keeping her eye on the bigger issues such as the social and ethical implications of the work she is doing. She is a strong advocate for women's issues and has furthered our efforts to build connections with women leaders in our local industry. She represents the best of her generation and I trust that she will contribute significantly at her chosen career but also at the societal and global arenas.

Malu Roldan

Professor, Lucas College of Business

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