Hi there! I’m Amy, a rising senior at the University of Michigan—Go Blue! I’m majoring in UX Design with minors in Business, and Public Policy. This summer, I had the exciting opportunity to intern as a Product Marketing Management intern at Salesforce. I collaborated with the AppExchange Product Marketing Management team, diving into content migration and strategy, project management, and cross-functional teamwork. What stood out to me was Salesforce’s genuine people-centric culture; I learned so much from some of the best minds in marketing and management.

Transitioning from design to marketing management was a deliberate choice for me, driven by a desire to explore diverse roles within the tech industry. Design and marketing are deeply interconnected; many UX principles apply to marketing work, including competitive analysis, audits, and general management skills. I’m thrilled I took this opportunity—it not only broadened my perspective but also deepened my understanding of both myself and the company.

If you’re aiming for a career in product marketing or product design, my best piece of advice is to just go for it. Stop second-guessing yourself, your experiences, and your projects. Take the leap, trust in your abilities, and be prepared to adapt when discussing your work. I understand the struggle firsthand—I’m also a student figuring out my path and passions. Embrace the journey, and remember that confidence and adaptability are key.

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued Visa, accusing it of maintaining an illegal monopoly over debit payments through exclusionary agreements that stifled competition. Visa’s dominance has led to billions in fees passed onto consumers and merchants, affecting the prices of many goods.

The DOJ alleges that Visa’s actions have hindered innovation and blocked rivals. Visa, which handles over 60% of U.S. debit transactions, denies the charges, calling the lawsuit meritless. This lawsuit follows previous regulatory scrutiny of Visa and Mastercard, both of which have benefited from a booming card-based payment industry. Read more HERE from CNBC.

Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has reduced political content on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, prioritizing neutrality as the U.S. approaches its next election. By deemphasizing political posts, Meta aims to limit misinformation and shift focus to less controversial topics like sports and cooking.

Election security efforts have been scaled back, and Zuckerberg has distanced himself from politics, delegating responsibilities to other executives. Despite the reduction in political visibility, political posts and misinformation still exist on Meta’s platforms, while other social media, such as Tiktok and X, have become more prominent for political discussions. Read more HERE from the New York Times.

Google’s “Grow with Google” program, in partnership with Coursera, offers online professional certificates designed to help individuals and businesses develop high-demand skills in fields such as:

These certificates provide hands-on learning and real-world experience through Guided Projects. The courses, which take 3-6 months to complete with part-time study (5-10 hours per week), aim to reskill employees for open roles, foster career growth, and improve employee retention.

Specialized programs, such as IT Automation and Advanced Data analytics, cater to more advanced learners, building on foundational courses. New role-specific training, including Career Academy, enhances skills mastery, preparing learners for high-growth jobs.

Programs like AI Essentials teach the responsible use of generative AI, aiming to integratee these technologies into workflows to boost productivity. By offering a range of learning paths, Google and Coursera aim to support career development and business growth through world-class skills training.