Shooting for Rising Star with Hardit Singh

Shooting for Rising Star with Hardit Singh

Author: Lauren McManamon September 10, 2025 Duration: 43:37

Welcome to Break Point: the ServiceNow Developer Podcast! Join host, Lauren McManamon, and guest, Hardit Singh, as they dive into ServiceNow’s Rising Star program - how it supports new contributors, builds community, and opens doors to future MVP recognition. Hardit shares his journey from early content creation to becoming a Rising Star, along with practical advice for anyone looking to give back and grow their career. With the 2025 class of Rising Stars officially announced, this episode is the best way to prepare yourself for next year's application cycle if that has become a goal.

⏱️ Timestamps

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 06:53 What IS ServiceNow's Rising Star Program?
  • 08:56 Where Was Hardit In His Career When He Made Rising Star?
  • 10:13 What Are the Privileges of the Rising Star Program?
  • 13:23 What Kind Being a Rising Star Done For Hardit's Career Trajectory? 
  • 15:15 Has the Proximity to Internal ServiceNow Resources Helped Being a Better Community Member? 
  • 16:39 What Are the Social Benefits to Being a Rising Star?
  • 18:37 Have There Been Mentorship Opportunity As a Rising Star?
  • 19:53 How Can One Prepare For the 2026 Rising Star Application Cycle? 
  • 25:05 Advice For Those Hesitant to Put Themselves Out There
  • 27:55 Advice For Dealing With Valid Negative Feedback and Trolls
  • 34:07 Final Words of Wisdom / Challenges For Potential Applicants
  • 41:19 Closing

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Ever find yourself deep in a ServiceNow build or script, needing a moment to step back and think? That's the space where Break Point lives. Hosted by Senior Developer Advocate Lauren McManamon, this podcast feels like a series of insightful coffee chats with the very people shaping the platform and building careers on it. Conversations here move beyond dry documentation. Lauren sits down with ServiceNow product managers and developers to pull apart the nuances of new Now Platform features, but she also brings in customers to get real about the applications they've actually shipped. The discussions are grounded and practical, whether they're with interesting voices from across the ServiceNow ecosystem or professionals sharing tangible career advice for leveling up. It’s designed for admins, developers, and builders at any stage, offering a blend of technical depth and professional perspective. Tuning into this podcast provides a genuine pause to learn from others' experiences, making it a resource that feels both useful and refreshingly human. You'll come away from each episode with a clearer understanding of what's possible on the platform and perhaps a new idea for your own development path.
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