Evoque Impact was founded with a simple but powerful mission - to elevate human capital that in turn drives business impact through enterprises, and economic prosperity overall. We aim to bridge the skills gaps in product/strategy/GTM/innovation in emerging and growth markets worldwide. Human capital is the most precious and scare resource, and it is incumbent on us to ensure we all thrive, together.Our offerings include cohort-based education at universities, curated trainings/workshops for enterprises, bespoke consulting for corporates, tailored engagements with startups/incubators/accelerators, and leadership advisory/coaching. Join us in our mission and explore how Evoque Impact can partner to drive impact and outcomes for you. Reach us at info@evoqueimpact.com

Focused on product strategy, GTM and innovation across tech sectors, including fintech, blockchain/web3, AI; keen focus on career mentorship for product practioners. A few recent engagements below:‬➤‬‭ Global Virtual AI Conference‬‭ (Presenter) - AI & blockchain‬‭ in Fintech; use cases, responsible AI; March 2023‬➤‬‭ Polyweb Podcast‬‭ (Guest) - Topics included web3, stablecoins,‬‭ product strategy, careers, and investing; May 2023‬➤‬‭ DevOps Agile Skills Association (DASA)‬‭ (Keynote) - Digital transformation and product innovation; May 2023‬➤ Fail Faster podcast‬‭ (Guest) - Promises and challenges‬‭ of blockchain and web3, mentorship in careers; August 2023‬➤ KiwiTech‬‭ Startup Series (‬‭ Workshop‬‭ ) - Impact of disruptive‬‭ tech on building products; August 2023‬➤ LogRocket‬‭ Product Leader Spotlight‬‭ - Product management,‬‭ impact of GenAI on GTM, global innovation; Oct 2023‬‭(Artifacts available on request)

The State of the Art University for Technology, Entrepreneurship and Design - Harbour.Space University is challenging the traditional education paradigm and models; they are leading the charge and building out a bold education institution for the future. The focus is on building applications-based skillsets for core technology domains such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science, product management, and more.

FalconX is a Silicon Valley accelerator shaping global B2B startups for success through mentorship by serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives. It sources startups through an ecosystem of global incubators and institutions.

Technology is not magic (although it feels like it, for sure!) and doesn’t succeed on its own. You need the right set of builders and operators to take it from a concept to a real world utility that solves real pain points and generates prosperity & ROI. And in this mix, in early stages, you need investors, mentors and advisors to genuinely partner with entrepreneurs to make these visions a reality. I have been fortunate to invest and advise several early-stage startups. A few of my notable investments and advisory engagements include:➤ Captain Experiences - An online booking platform for adventure-seekers; CE’s mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone and to make it easier to plan a perfect adventure off the map.➤ Wizerr AI - The AI-powered response management system for handling technical inquiries efficiently.➤ DIRO - DIRO is the first open banking platform with global coverage and is using its patented technology to revolutionize privacy, identity management and KYC/KYB ➤ Weavr.cafe - A high engagement, social learning and knowledge platform for expert-led communities ➤ Zeda.io - An AI-based product discovery and strategy platform, a platform for builders to build products in a smarter, easier, more efficient way ➤ Zyyp.io - Zyyp is building a digital export stack focused on Indian small-medium enterprises; Zyyp’s mission is to enable trust and transparency in cross-border trade and payments

➤ Faculty Advisor - Thought leadership and guidance to the Dean's Office and Faculty on how best to elevate the curriculum, student skillset and placement services to be in line with sought-after and emerging careers in high-tech.➤ Featured Speaker & Panelist - At Marshall's Annual Fintech Summit➤ Guest Lecturer - Designed and conducted multiple workshops and lectures focused on Product Management, Product Marketing and Product Operations. ➤ Alumni Mentor Program - Mentor MBA students on their professional journey, leadership and growth.

Drove Circle's internationalization strategy and execution for stablecoins.

Customer Experience needs to be a common thread interwoven across the fabric of any and every enterprise that genuinely strives to serve its customers. It's what drives ROI, and it is the right thing to do. In my role as an Advisor for the CX Program, I provide thought leadership and industry experience, and collaborate with fellow CX Advisor and Faculty to build and grow the program and discipline.

Delivered product, strategy and business thought-leadership and projects for clients ranging from global large-cap brands to angel-funded startups. Key focus on product management, GTM, technology trends & ecosystems, digital transformation in product organizations, and innovation. Select engagements highlighted below:➤ Top 10 global auto brand – Delivered best practices for accelerating speed-to-market for a hybrid hardware – SaaS product model.➤ Top 5 global cybersecurity leader – Presented recommendations on New Product Introduction (NPI) for complex product portfolios. ➤ Global talent marketplace leader for freelancers - Delivered analysis and recommendations for rapid scaling of the product organization ➤ Angel-funded AI start up – Advised on ideation and discovery, prototyping and product-market fit.➤ Knowledge and Expert Networks – Industry expert on Fintech trends, technology ecosystems, product, and business strategies. Leadership piece on neo-banks was published by the GLG Network.

Key leader in the core Product organization and founding member of the Product Launch team & function that is regarded as a Center of Excellence. Team is credited with building, launching and scaling a significant number of strategic product initiatives globally. Built, coached and mentored a team of top-notch product professionals. Delivered 2.5x growth in customer acquisition and product engagement, and contributed to over $1bn in revenue for the Consumer segment. Managed a portfolio of products across Person-to-person (P2P), Wallet, Consumer Financial Services, Payment Experiences, Omni-channel and Strategic Product Partnerships.

Head team driving product launch strategy, execution and operational readiness for PayPal's Consumer products. Led New Product Introduction (NPI) and thought-leadership for a wide range of digital mobile and web products including: flagship PayPal mobile app, hi-growth P2P experiences, Regulatory mandates, integration of PayPal services with tech. ecosystem platforms / partners, and new Consumer Financial Services focused on the under-served/under-banked segment.Influential partner in establishing PayPal's first Innovation Lab to crowd-source ideas from the employees and foster innovation across the company & global teams. Initiative has resulted in multi-fold growth in the patent portfolio from employees and the introduction of several high-engagement internal and external programs.

Focused on redefining and building new experiences for the Consumer segment. Includes growth and scaling of PayPal Digital Gifts e-commerce store-fronts, integration with marquee partners and platforms, and launch of fast-growth, revenue-producing P2P products.

The Platform Innovation and Partnerships team is charged with leading and executing the product strategy & roadmap for emerging, converged services. The team also focuses on evangelism and partnerships for AT&T’s API and developer-focused initiatives.Led the product management efforts behind the launch of the In-app Messaging APIs as well as AT&T's first developer-facing, Alpha API program and Silicon Valley outpost (The Foundry).

The Consumer Messaging and Cloud Platforms team is responsible for product management of AT&T's multi-billion dollar Messaging business and introduction of next-generation mobile services.Led the introduction of cloud-based, multi-screen, consumer services including AT&T Messages and the AT&T Address Book with global OEMs.

Managed a team of seven direct-report managers with a total org. size of 75, and a $50MM Receivables portfolio (Consumer, West Region). Led merger integration projects (AT&T – BellSouth/Cingular Wireless) and introduced risk-management programs during the national 2008 credit crisis.

Delivered deep consumer insights and competitive analysis, marketing strategy and alternate channel development for the launch of IPTV (U-verse) in the San Francisco Bay Area; executed marketing campaigns to drive broadband penetration.

Led and mentored a team of 12 Customer Care Specialists to best-in-class performance results (NPS, Support Center efficiency) supporting a portfolio of top-tier enterprise clients.

JEM America is a world-leader in probe-cards (used in semiconductor testing) manufacturing. I was involved in all aspects of the company operations: circuit board design and manufacturing, vendor contracts and negotiations, development and management of off-shore operations, leadership (six engineers), field and sales support, marketing and representation at industry events.