AI PM / Forward-Deployed PM. I prototype with Claude Code (working apps, web pages, agent flows), validate with users and customers, then hand off to engineering. 10+ yrs in fintech, two-time founder. Want a builder culture and real ownership. Remote from India; open to travel.
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Almas Ali
@almasali
Fintech product leader at NiveshPe who launched a multi-product wealth app and grew it to 24K+ installs.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At NiveshPe, I lead product, design and engineering for an AI-assisted wealth platform, taking a multi-product finance app from incorporation to launch. It reached 24K+ installs, 8.7K+ registered users and 1,200+ SIP registrations, with ₹80L+ in gross investments in seven months.
At PayMate, I launched B2B payment products across four APAC markets and cut go-to-market time from 90 to 30 days. Earlier, I co-founded Z2P, where I designed and launched a P2P lending platform that reached 1M+ downloads, a ₹100 Cr loan book and a 1.6% default rate before its acquisition by PayMate.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
NL
Current
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
NiveshPe (Futurewell Fintech Pvt Ltd)
Oct 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Led product direction from incorporation to live Android/iOS apps in ~10 weeks, then expanded into mutual funds, SIPs, insurance automation, pre-IPO investing, and more. Designed the advisory engine, AI features, and integrated 15+ regulated rails.
Lead Product Manager
PayMate India Limited
Apr 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Led PMs, product owners, designers, and engineers across 7+ cross-functional squads; revamped 5+ regional web and mobile platforms. Led B2B payments product launches across 4 APAC markets, cutting go-to-market time by 67%.
Senior Manager – Product Delivery
PayMate India Limited
Jun 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Reduced OTP and bank-verification failures by 60% through fallback vendor systems with automated alerts. Improved KYC funnel conversion by 20% and led UAE, Singapore, and Australia rollouts with localised compliance.
Senior Manager – Product & Operations
PayMate India Limited
Nov 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 6 months)
Launched the MVP app for India and UAE, driving 300K+ SME registrations in the first 12 months. Conceptualised and launched an industry-first in-app GST challan payment flow, adding ₹20L in revenue in its first quarter.
ZP
Co-Founder & Chief Lending and Investment Officer
Z2P
Aug 2016 - Oct 2019 (3 years 2 months)
Designed and launched one of India's top P2P lending platforms: 1M+ downloads, 60K+ loans, a ₹100 Cr loan book and a 1.6% default rate. Built the MVP and owned the product roadmap, UI, lender portal, KYC workflows, and user growth channels.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
VIT University
Bachelor of Technology, Civil Engineering
2012 - 2016
Pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from VIT University, Vellore, graduating in 2016.
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
600k+ INR
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