Lead Product Manager @ Tether | Built 0->1 and scaled products 1->100 | Wallets, DeFi, Stablecoins, Crypto | IIT Bombay

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Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India


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Bachelor's degree
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
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I’m a results-driven Senior Web3 Product Leader with 5+ years of experience and a proven track record of scaling products, launching innovative solutions, and driving revenue growth in blockchain and fintech companies. Currently, I lead the crypto, liquidity and pricing vertical as the sole Web3 Product Manager, driving strategic vision and execution across all blockchain initiatives at Transak. I built and scaled NFT checkout solutions to achieve 156% QoQ growth and $1M+ monthly volume through integrations with industry giants like Rarible, Lamborghini, Immutable and Vechain. I also launched Transak One, enabling seamless fiat-to-smart-contract onboarding, scaling it to a $100K monthly volume with key partnerships. Previously at Walfin Tech (YC S21), I managed multiple products, including scaling a neo-banking platform to 800K+ users and launching a social crypto exchange with 200K+ users in 6 months. I created referral programs and retention strategies that boosted user engagement by 10X while driving new acquisitions. From conceptualising features to executing go-to-market strategies, I thrive at turning complex ideas into scalable products that drive adoption and revenue. My quick learning abilities, great execution speed and an entrepreneurial mindset can be a valuable asset to any team looking to build or scale their product. I am excited about opportunities where I'm able to work with seasoned product managers and talented people to build products that users love.
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Bachelor's degree, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay