Shooting for Rising Star with Hardit Singh

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

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Shooting for Rising Star with Hardit Singh is an episode from Break Point by Lauren McManamon.

This episode is 43:37 long.

This episode was published on Sep 10, 2025.

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