Tech is a much better lifestyle — 40/50 hours per week with very little weekend work
Younger people
You will work with really smart people and learn how to work with them
Understand how companies decide to make certain products and how that process looks
Working for a company, feel like you are part of a team, working towards something
Looked at top startup lists — go to top VC's websites
Find someone on LinkedIn around your age and ping them
Look at associate product management roles or data analytics without sequel required
Make sure resume looks good — emphasize analytical work and ability to work in a team
Write a cover letter — no negative words, looking for a new opportunity, take skills you have learned and apply them elsewhere
Ask people about the referral process — get the interview