Moving from management to IC role

Neeraj Sabharwal
2 min readApr 22, 2024

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I know so many folks moving to IC role from management role.

Do you think it’s a step back? Think again.

Moving from a management role to an individual contributor (IC) role isn’t a downgrade — it’s a strategic pivot.

Here’s why it’s actually an awesome move:

1. Deep Dive into Expertise: As an IC, you have the unique opportunity to hone your skills and become the go-to expert in your domain. This level of…

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Neeraj Sabharwal

Passionate about helping founders on their sales challenges. Technical background and now running sales.