Richard Chen

Are you interested in transitioning over to AI product management this year, because my man Kel Wu is hosting a 3 week training back to back for the next 3 Tuesdays starting tonight at 9 PM EST.

www.eventbrite.com/e/1980725512327?aff=oddtdtcreat…

#productmanagement

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Richard Chen

If you’re serious about transitioning into cybersecurity in 2026, this is your starting point.

Not another expensive bootcamp.

Not another generic certificate.

A realistic path built around:

- CompTIA exam success
- Hands-on portfolios
- Interview generation and coaching

We’re hosting an in-person cybersecurity meetup in New York to walk through the exact roadmap.

📍 January 20, 2026 – 6 PM EST (NYC)

🎥 Live stream available (replay included)

Attendees get free access to:

- Intro to Cybersecurity
- CompTIA practice exams (A+, Network+, Security+, CEH)
- Our online community

Cybersecurity is a national priority—and beginners deserve better options.

Upcoming in-person workshops & cohorts:

Bay Area • Los Angeles • Boston • Toronto (more soon)

RSVP here:

www.eventbrite.com/e/1978157898525?aff=oddtdtcreat…

Live stream & replay:

whop.com/awaken-ai/cyber-security-community-17/

Cohort consultation (Feb 2, 2026 start):

calendly.com/d/cq96-hvk-4qb/cyber-security-consult…

#CyberSecurity #CompTIA

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Richard Chen

Cybersecurity attacks are increasing every year—and now attackers are using AI tools like Claude to automate and scale those attacks.

The problem isn’t demand.

The problem is access to realistic training for beginners.

Too many people want to transition into cybersecurity but are blocked by:

- Overpriced bootcamps
- Long timelines
- No hiring support

That’s why we’re hosting a live, in-person cybersecurity meetup in New York to show a better model—one focused on outcomes, not exploitation.

📍 NYC – January 20, 2026 at 6 PM EST

🎥 Live stream available (with replay + backup webinar)

Attend and get free access to:

- Intro to Cybersecurity
- CompTIA practice exams (A+, Network+, Security+, CEH)
- Our cybersecurity community

We also cover how we help students:

- Build portfolios
- Secure interviews
- Convert interviews into offers

Workshops and cohorts are also launching soon in:

Bay Area • Los Angeles • Boston • Toronto

RSVP:

www.eventbrite.com/e/1978157898525?aff=oddtdtcreat…

Live stream / replay:

whop.com/awaken-ai/cyber-security-community-17/

Enroll in Feb 2, 2026 cohort:

calendly.com/d/cq96-hvk-4qb/cyber-security-consult…

#CyberSecurity #CompTIA

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Richard Chen

No beginner should have to go $20,000 into debt just to attempt a cybersecurity career transition.

Yet that’s exactly what most bootcamps expect:

- High tuition
- Long timelines
- Zero guarantees

And at the end?

A certificate that doesn’t replace CompTIA certifications, portfolios, or interview readiness.

We’re hosting an NYC cybersecurity meetup to break down:

- What actually gets beginners hired
- Why CompTIA is still non-negotiable
- How hands-on experience and referrals change outcomes

📍 January 20, 2026 – 6 PM EST (NYC)

🎥 Live stream available (replay posted in our free community)

Attendees receive free access to:

- Intro to Cybersecurity
- CompTIA practice exams (A+, Network+, Security+, CEH)
- Our Whop cybersecurity community

We believe learning cybersecurity part-time shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg—especially when cyberattacks are rising due to AI-powered automation.

We’re also expanding in-person workshops and cohorts to:

Bay Area • Los Angeles • Boston • Toronto

RSVP for NYC:

www.eventbrite.com/e/1978157898525?aff=oddtdtcreat…

Live stream & replay:

whop.com/awaken-ai/cyber-security-community-17/

Schedule a cohort consultation:

calendly.com/d/cq96-hvk-4qb/cyber-security-consult…

#CyberSecurity #CompTIA

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Richard Chen

James Won just figured out how to use Manus AI agents to apply to product manager jobs and more.
www.linkedin.com/in/james-won-01/

You can join us on this live tutorial tomorrow night.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1979360590810?aff=oddtdtcreat…

Holy moly I was actually scared this seeing this because we have applied this use cases with Zapier, n8n, Open AI agents, and everything else you can imagine, but Manus takes the cake.

Never been more proud to be Chinese lol, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.

There is so much more Manus can do and I can’t wait for y’all to see the curriculum that we have whipped up for y’all.

Labor is about to automated with Manus and I hate to sound cliche but you aren’t to lose your job to Manus, but you will have your job taken away from you by some other product manager that knows how to weaponize this bad boy.

This not a threat, Ai isn’t coming; it’s already here, and it ain’t slowing down for anyone.

See y’all tomorrow on the webinar.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1979360590810?aff=oddtdtcreat…

PS

I am stepping into the JP Morgan office this Wednesday to meet some recruiter friends on product manager openings for referrals and to get a better understanding of what skills they are looking for this year.

All of my recruiter friends have told me that Manus is at the top of the list since the announcement of the acquisition by Meta and there are a lot of reasons for that.

We will be hosting a happy hour on Thursday night with my friend and fellow AI Instructor James Won by Grand Central in the city.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1979401913407?aff=oddtdtcreat…

Please come by, say hi, and if you are not in New York; then let me know if you want to do a virtual happy hour on Zoom lol like we did back during COVID champs.

We are stronger together.

I love y’all. Stay positive and know I am always here for each of you.

#productmanagement

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Richard Chen

I want to give a big thanks to our mate James Won from Capital One for referring one of our very own in the AI product management program.

We are always happy to refer people but you have to be referable and for many of you that means leveling up.

At the end of the day, if you want to hirable in this market, then that means you have to have more skills, more AI projects in your portfolio, and be more active in your network.

A great start is coming into our FREE community first in Whop.
whop.com/awaken-ai/product-management-community/

Let make 2026 one for the books.

PS

Great ways to be connected with the community.

The following are happening around 6 PM EST and you should RSVP asap before we fill up.

Manus AI Agents for Job Applications | Tuesday | 1/13/26 at 6 PM EST w/ James Won from Capital One
www.eventbrite.com/e/1979360590810?aff=oddtdtcreat…

New York Product Management Happy Hour & Referrals | Thursday | 1/15/26 at 6 PM EST w/ James Won from Capital One
www.eventbrite.com/e/1978157898525?aff=oddtdtcreat…

Vibe Code a Lovable Product Manager Portfolio Website w/ Capital One PM
www.eventbrite.com/e/1979408687669?aff=oddtdtcreat…

Using AI Agents to Improve Customer Experience w/ Verizon Director of Product
www.eventbrite.com/e/1980218470752?aff=oddtdtcreat…

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Richard Chen

If you’re trying to break into cybersecurity while working full-time, paying bills, and supporting a family—you’re not behind. You’re being realistic.

The problem is that most programs weren’t built for career switchers:

- Full-time schedules that assume you can quit your job
- Long timelines with no hiring support
- Certificates that don’t translate to interviews

Passing CompTIA exams is still the biggest bottleneck for beginners—and certifications alone aren’t enough without hands-on labs, portfolios, and coaching.

That’s why we’re hosting an in-person cybersecurity meetup in New York to walk through:

- A part-time, self-paced path into cybersecurity
- How to pass CompTIA exams efficiently
- How to actually get interviews and convert them into offers

📍 NYC – January 20, 2026 at 6 PM EST

🎥 Live stream available (with a backup webinar if tech issues arise)

Everyone who attends gets free access to:

- Intro to Cybersecurity course
- CompTIA practice exams (A+, Network+, Security+, CEH)
- Our online cybersecurity community

We also discuss upcoming paid internships, referrals, and how portfolios must be ready before introductions are made.

Cybercrime is growing faster every year—and AI-driven attacks are accelerating the demand for new defenders.

This is a national priority, not a profit opportunity.

Upcoming in-person workshops & cohorts:

Bay Area • Los Angeles • Boston • Toronto (more cities soon)

RSVP here:

www.eventbrite.com/e/1978157898525?aff=oddtdtcreat…

Live stream & replay:

whop.com/awaken-ai/cyber-security-community-17/

Cohort enrollment call (Feb 2, 2026):

calendly.com/d/cq96-hvk-4qb/cyber-security-consult…

#CyberSecurity #CompTIA

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Richard Chen

Most people don’t fail at transitioning into cybersecurity.

The system fails them first.

If you’ve looked into cybersecurity bootcamps, you’ve probably noticed:

- $15,000–$20,000 price tags
- 4–11 month commitments
- No job guarantee
- A “certificate of completion” that doesn’t get you hired

Meanwhile, entry-level roles still require CompTIA certifications, hands-on experience, portfolios, and interview coaching—none of which most bootcamps truly support.

If you’re skeptical, you’re right to be.

We’re hosting an in-person cybersecurity meetup in New York to explain how beginners can realistically transition without going broke—and why part-time, self-paced learning with real outcomes is the future.

📍 New York City – January 20, 2026 at 6 PM EST

🎥 Live stream available if you’re not local (technical issues can occur; a separate webinar will follow)

In exchange for attending, you’ll get free access to:

- Our Introduction to Cybersecurity course
- Practice exam questions for CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and CEH
- Our free cybersecurity Whop community

We also share how we help students:

- Build real portfolios
- Prepare for interviews
- Access referrals for paid internships and full-time roles

Cybersecurity attacks are accelerating every year—especially now that attackers are using AI tools like Claude to automate attacks at scale.

America needs more defenders, not more overpriced bootcamps.

We also have in-person workshops and cohorts coming soon to:

Bay Area • Los Angeles • Boston • Toronto (more cities coming)

RSVP for the NYC event:

www.eventbrite.com/e/1978157898525?aff=oddtdtcreat…

Watch via live stream / replay:

whop.com/awaken-ai/cyber-security-community-17/

Schedule a call for our Feb 2, 2026 cohort:

calendly.com/d/cq96-hvk-4qb/cyber-security-consult…

#CyberSecurity #CompTIA

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Richard Chen

Last product manager offer landed in 2025..... just kidding we have a few more coming; but this one just came in real time.

I want to give a big, big shout out to one of Product Gym's best "PC" (seriously those are his real initials) and just an acknowledgement to his work ethic.

Champs, to say the market right now is brutal is an understatement.

Getting a product manager job in the current market place is real work and the job hunting practices most of you are using are just ineffective.

They don't work for you, they don't work for anybody else, and its because they don't work.

The only want to land 30+ product manager interviews a week in today's market is to build a real portfolio backed up by the most in demand skills, leverage the Product Gym network, and more importantly have a portfolio that helps hiring teams extend your an offer with zero hesitation.

There are not tips, tricks, or short cuts.

That's not going to get you anywhere which is why we are called Product Gym, because there is real work involved.

Schedule a call for our upcoming AI product management before our rates increase with the release of our updated curriculum.
calendly.com/d/cxdd-9t9-pbn/transition-to-ai-produ…

PS

We are included Manus along with updates to our existing and new Claude, ElevenLabs, Lovable, Replit, and Cursor curriculum with more skills to come.

Schedule a call and stop cheating on yourself.
calendly.com/d/cxdd-9t9-pbn/transition-to-ai-produ…

The new year is a upon us and this is an investment in your career not just for this current job hunt, but every subsequent product manager role you go after as well.

#productmanagement

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

Richard Chen

TikTok and Disney Product Manager Meetup and Greet in LA on 12/10/25 at 7 PM

Feeling kind of low applying to product manager jobs but never hearing back from companies.

Beyond developing your portfolio, it’s also really important for you to be networking.

Please come on my our Culver City location on 12/10/25 at 7 PM PDT to meet 3 awesome product managers.

There are product manager openings at all 3 companies and we encourage you to bring your resume.

2025 is your last clear runway to make the leap into AI Product Management while demand is exploding and supply is still scarce.

The year is flying by champs and you may not believe it, but November and December are some of the best months to be on the AI product management job hunting war path.

We are bringing in 3 LA based product managers come to speak to you about how to destroy the biggest.

AI isn’t coming—it’s already here. Traditional Product Management roles are shrinking, and by 2026, **the entry bar for AI PMs will be sky-high**. If you wait until next year, you’ll be competing against a crowded, oversaturated market.

Ask yourself: **Are you building products that use AI—or is AI building the products that will replace yours?**

2025 is your last *clear runway* to make the leap into AI Product Management while demand is exploding and supply is still scarce.

Join us for a **live, no-fluff session** where you’ll walk away with a clear, phase-by-phase roadmap to transition into AI Product Management by the end of 2025.

This isn’t theory. This is the **blueprint** top PMs, analysts, and career switchers are using right now to secure high-growth, future-proof roles.

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