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Kaustubh Khandelwal (he/him)

Product @ Primetrace

Bengaluru

10+ years of work experience

Primetrace
Jan 20224 yrs 8 mosPresent

Crafto - Mobile first Canva app • Increased Retention and Conversion: Worked on market strategy for the India segment, resulting in a 1 million active subscriber base through targeted team-led experiments. • Implemented Video Content Strategy: Increased payment conversion by 30% by integrating and optimizing video content within the product across markets. • Led International Market Expansion: Managed the Brazilian & US markets, built a localized product and support team, and increased user engagement with customized strategies. • Enhanced Payment Retention: Achieved a 60% improvement in M1 payment retention by conducting A/B testing focused on intrinsic and extrinsic user motivations for the Brazilian market. • Increased Payment Conversion: Drove a 52% increase in payment conversion through strategic A/B testing and optimizing the recommendation algorithm for the Brazilian market. • Developed Multilingual CMS: Created a content management system (CMS) supporting 5 languages across 3 countries, with content moderation and experiment management capabilities. Kutumb is an Indian homegrown community platform focused on regional vernacular communities. • Increased monthly active users from 2 million to 10 million by leveraging data-driven strategies and comprehensive AB testing, highlighting expertise in user growth and retention. • Worked on retention experiments to increase D30 retention by 46%, utilizing targeted strategies to enhance user engagement and loyalty. • Enabled over 10,000 communities to monetize effectively by integrating seamless donation and membership modules.
LikeMinds
Apr 202110 mosJan 2022

Handled product strategy and execution for consumer apps and B2B2C solutions, significantly enhancing user engagement and monetization across 60+ communities through innovative analytics dashboards and tailored features.
LikeMinds
Jan 20214 mosApr 2021

BetterPlace Safety Solutions
May 20206 mosOct 2020

Bengaluru

Built and launched the 'Onboard' product, transforming client operations for over 100 enterprise businesses by implementing paperless and touchless onboarding processes, and optimizing employee activation workflows.
Ithaka - Travel Social Commerce
Dec 20194 mosMar 2020

Greater Bengaluru Area

• Grew the app from 0 to 100,000 downloads, achieving an NPS of 70+, by automating 70% of trip planning processes—cutting planning time by 55% and increasing trips planned sixfold, showcasing effective conversion and retention strategies. • Grew new traveler acquisition from 100 to over 25,000 per month by implementing innovative growth strategies, including referral programs and SEO optimizations, directly contributing to a substantial increase in platform engagement and retention. • Played a key role in establishing cultural guidelines and actively participated in the POSH committee, fostering a positive organizational culture and ensuring compliance with workplace safety norms. Startup Hustle trivia: Designed the product for a better part of 2 years to supplement for lack of an in-house designer.
Ithaka - Travel Social Commerce
Sep 20163 yrs 4 mosDec 2019

Mumbai Area, India

Authentic
Jun 20151 yrMay 2016

Worked on product and business development, successfully launching a pilot program with five clients and securing innovation grants, running a pilot for scalable ID verification solutions.

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Education

The LNM Institute of Information Technology

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

The LNM Institute of Information Technology

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Headline

Product @ Primetrace

About

As a Senior Product Manager with over 8 years of experience in high-growth tech environments, I have a proven track record of leading product strategy, driving user acquisition, and managing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions. My expertise spans A/B testing, data analysis, and optimizing user engagement, with a strong focus on enhancing product processes through automated workflows and strategic, data-driven decision-making. With over 7 years of experience launching consumer and internal products for startups—as an early employee, founder, and consultant—I bring a robust technical and analytical background, coupled with a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. I thrive in lean/agile settings, enjoy wearing many hats, and excel at solving complex problems to deliver value to users and stakeholders. I am always eager to learn, collaborate, and share my insights with fellow PMs, early-stage companies, and scaled startups.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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Work experience

Senior Product Manager at Primetrace, Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos, Crafto - Mobile first Canva app • Increased Retention and Conversion: Worked on market strategy for the India segment, resulting in a 1 million active subscriber base through targeted team-led experiments. • Implemented Video Content Strategy: Increased payment conversion by 30% by integrating and optimizing video content within the product across markets. • Led International Market Expansion: Managed the Brazilian & US markets, built a localized product and support team, and increased user engagement with customized strategies. • Enhanced Payment Retention: Achieved a 60% improvement in M1 payment retention by conducting A/B testing focused on intrinsic and extrinsic user motivations for the Brazilian market. • Increased Payment Conversion: Drove a 52% increase in payment conversion through strategic A/B testing and optimizing the recommendation algorithm for the Brazilian market. • Developed Multilingual CMS: Created a content management system (CMS) supporting 5 languages across 3 countries, with content moderation and experiment management capabilities. Kutumb is an Indian homegrown community platform focused on regional vernacular communities. • Increased monthly active users from 2 million to 10 million by leveraging data-driven strategies and comprehensive AB testing, highlighting expertise in user growth and retention. • Worked on retention experiments to increase D30 retention by 46%, utilizing targeted strategies to enhance user engagement and loyalty. • Enabled over 10,000 communities to monetize effectively by integrating seamless donation and membership modules.

Product Manager at LikeMinds, Apr 2021 - Jan 2022 · 10 mos, Handled product strategy and execution for consumer apps and B2B2C solutions, significantly enhancing user engagement and monetization across 60+ communities through innovative analytics dashboards and tailored features.

Product Management Consultant at LikeMinds, Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 · 4 mos

Product Owner at BetterPlace Safety Solutions, May 2020 - Oct 2020 · 6 mos, Bengaluru, Built and launched the 'Onboard' product, transforming client operations for over 100 enterprise businesses by implementing paperless and touchless onboarding processes, and optimizing employee activation workflows.

Core Team & Growth Lead at Ithaka - Travel Social Commerce, Dec 2019 - Mar 2020 · 4 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, • Grew the app from 0 to 100,000 downloads, achieving an NPS of 70+, by automating 70% of trip planning processes—cutting planning time by 55% and increasing trips planned sixfold, showcasing effective conversion and retention strategies. • Grew new traveler acquisition from 100 to over 25,000 per month by implementing innovative growth strategies, including referral programs and SEO optimizations, directly contributing to a substantial increase in platform engagement and retention. • Played a key role in establishing cultural guidelines and actively participated in the POSH committee, fostering a positive organizational culture and ensuring compliance with workplace safety norms. Startup Hustle trivia: Designed the product for a better part of 2 years to supplement for lack of an in-house designer.

Product Manager at Ithaka - Travel Social Commerce, Sep 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 4 mos, Mumbai Area, India

Co - Founder at Authentic, Jun 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr, Worked on product and business development, successfully launching a pilot program with five clients and securing innovation grants, running a pilot for scalable ID verification solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, The LNM Institute of Information Technology