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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.