Chinmay Jaripatke

I have 3+ years of experience as a product manager in ed-tech and consumer goods, handling both B2B and B2C aspects. I believe in my ability to learn quickly. Initially, I had no background in product management, but my ex-skip-level manager, who believed in me, took a chance, leading to an incredibly rewarding journey ever since.

In my current role, I've been responsible for building numerous projects from the ground up, navigating a 0-1 journey where I serve as the sole PM, with guidance mainly focused on strategy from my manager. For instance, I've independently developed features such as SKU management modules, learnt Figma on the fly to create UI/UX designs for multiple features, integrated WhatsApp and SMS for better communication channels, invoicing and receipt modules, and enabled COD. Additionally, I've established an analytics infrastructure from scratch using Clevertap, defining events and building funnels. Currently, I am building a catalogue system and an order management system while taking care of all the accounting integrations (Tally, GST, etc.).

I enjoy spending time with my customers and gathering valuable insights during informal interactions. I have spent quality time on the field, just chilling and spending time with my customers (going for tea, walks, and lunches) to understand and build the right product.

I want to seek happiness and then spread happiness throughout my life—this is my only goal. There are different ways to spread happiness, and one of them is leveraging technology to make humans smile!

Startups offer an unparalleled opportunity to wear multiple hats and get hands-on experience in areas like sales, marketing, product, etc. This cross-functional experience not only builds a diverse skill set but also leads to the growth of different muscles required to shape me as an individual and a professional. 

Apart from my professional pursuits, I am deeply involved in yoga and have been a competitive badminton player for the past fifteen years. I also find solace in trekking in the Himalayas (recently I summited Rupin Pass at 15,250 feet).

I also write about my experiences. You can find my article(s) here - https://medium.com/@chinmayjaripatke.work/people-listen-to-people-e6ac550f8fdc.

In essence, I am adaptable to change and capable of adjusting to various circumstances. I have always prioritized unity within my tech team and maintain strong relationships with the business team, which helps preemptively address potential product challenges.

Given an opportunity, I will give my 200%, come what may, and rise upwards with my team!