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

🔗 Links
Hardit's YouTube Channel
2025 Rising Star Class
ServiceNow World Forums
ServiceNow Developer Site
Developer Advocate Blog

Welcome to Break Point: the ServiceNow Developer Podcast! Join host, Lauren McManamon, and guest, Hardit Singh, as they dive into ServiceNow&rsquo;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
<ul>
<li>00:00 Introduction</li>
<li>06:53 What IS ServiceNow's Rising Star Program?</li>
<li>08:56 Where Was Hardit In His Career When He Made Rising Star?</li>
<li>10:13 What Are the Privileges of the Rising Star Program?</li>
<li>13:23 What Kind Being a Rising Star Done For Hardit's Career Trajectory?&nbsp;</li>
<li>15:15 Has the Proximity to Internal ServiceNow Resources Helped Being a Better Community Member?&nbsp;</li>
<li>16:39 What Are the Social Benefits to Being a Rising Star?</li>
<li>18:37 Have There Been Mentorship Opportunity As a Rising Star?</li>
<li>19:53 How Can One Prepare For the 2026 Rising Star Application Cycle?&nbsp;</li>
<li>25:05 Advice For Those Hesitant to Put Themselves Out There</li>
<li>27:55 Advice For Dealing With Valid Negative Feedback and Trolls</li>
<li>34:07 Final Words of Wisdom / Challenges For Potential Applicants</li>
<li>41:19 Closing</li>
</ul>
🔗 Links
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@UCvqToZv7CMfXvyF1Rpb4CVw">Hardit's YouTube Channel</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.servicenow.com/community/in-other-news/congratulations-2025-servicenow-community-rising-stars/ba-p/3376201">2025 Rising Star Class</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.servicenow.com/events/world-forum.html">ServiceNow World Forums</a></li>
<li><a href="https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do">ServiceNow Developer Site</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.servicenow.com/community/developer-advocate-blog/bg-p/developer-advocate-blog">Developer Advocate Blog</a></li>
</ul>

Break Point is the podcast for ServiceNow admins, developers, and builders of all skill levels. Join your host, Sr. Developer Advocate Lauren McManamon. She talks to ServiceNow product managers and developers about the Now Platform features, customers to discuss apps they've built, interesting people in the ServiceNow ecosystem, and others about career tips to take your developer career higher. Take a break with Break Point.

Break Point is the podcast for ServiceNow admins, developers, and builders of all skill levels. Join your host, Sr. Developer Advocate Lauren McManamon. She talks to ServiceNow product managers and developers about the Now Platform features, customers to discuss apps they've built, interesting people in the ServiceNow ecosystem, and others about career tips to take your developer career higher. Take a break with Break Point.

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