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title: "Sumanth Keshav Kotha - Product Owner in Hyderabad | Tal"
description: "Meet Sumanth Keshav Kotha, Building Landeed | Ex-JP Morgan | BITS Pilani | Cleared CFA Level II based in Hyderabad. AI stack includes aistudio, gemini, and openai."
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# Sumanth Keshav Kotha on Tal

## Headline

Building Landeed \| Ex\-JP Morgan \| BITS Pilani \| Cleared CFA Level II

## About

Growing up, my parents probably regretted buying me anything with moving parts\. Toys, gadgets, even the old family DVD player – all fell victim to my curiosity\.Some reassembled perfectly, others\.\.\. not so much\. But those "failures" were just as valuable\. They taught me resilience, problem\-solving, and the iterative nature of learning\. It's a trait that's stayed with me, this need to understand the underlying mechanics, whether it's a machine or a market\. That curiosity led me to BITS Pilani, where I pursued a dual degree in Computer Science and Economics\. It might seem like an odd pairing, but for me, it was perfect\. Computer Science gave me the tools to build and analyze, while Economics helped me understand the human element – the motivations, the incentives, the often\-irrational behaviors that drive markets\. We started "Beyond the Grades" when we saw talented engineering graduates from tier\-2 and tier\-3 colleges struggling to find good jobs\. They had the potential, but they lacked the right skills and connections\. We built a platform that provided job\-ready training and placement assistance, focusing on practical skills that employers actually needed\. I must say that seeing them get placed and launch their careers was intensely gratyfying\. My time at Possible taught me the importance of empathy in product development\. Cold\-calling wasn't just about gathering data; it was about listening to their stories, understanding their frustrations, and identifying their unmet needs\. That experience solidified my belief that the best products are born from a deep understanding of the user\. Now, at JP Morgan, I'm applying these principles in the financial world\. Analyzing companies, building models, engaging with investors – it's a different context, but the same drive to understand and create value remains\. My journey is about using my skills and curiosity to solve problems and make a positive impact\. It's about building things that matter, whether it's a startup, a product, or a financial model\. And it's about always asking "why," always seeking to understand the world around me\. Because, just like those disassembled toys, the world is full of fascinating puzzles\.

## Location

Hyderabad

## AI stack

aistudio

gemini

openai

v0

## Work experience

Product Owner at Landeed \| YC, Mar 2025 \- Jan 2026 · 11 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Equity Research Analyst at J\.P\. Morgan, Jul 2022 \- Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Sell\-side equity research analyst focussed on Consumer sector • Performed financial modeling, and valuation analysis for the companies • Analyzed macroeconomic data and competitive landscape, as well as the consumer behavior

Equity Research Analyst at J\.P\. Morgan, Aug 2021 \- Jun 2022 · 11 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Co\-Founder at BeyondTheGrades, Dec 2020 \- May 2021 · 6 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Building a platform that helps students explore and find what they are truly passionate about\.

Product Management Intern at Truweight, Dec 2020 \- Feb 2021 · 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Daily engagement with customers and stakeholders to gather valuable insights and feedback • Contributed in revamping the Referral & Renewal program and implemented a social media campaign • Developed user surveys and interview structures to enhance the understanding of user needs and preferences

Summer Intern at NIRDPR\-National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, May 2019 \- Jul 2019 · 3 mos, Greater Hyderabad Area, • Data extraction and processing of groundwater data\. • Analysed the processed time series data in the timeline 2009 to 2017

## Education

Master of Science \- MS, Economics, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Bachelor of Engineering \- BE, Computer Science, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

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