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Dhruv Bhatia

@dhruvbhatia

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Product Leader with 14+ years in SaaS and Generative AI.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for growth in product management.

I am a seasoned Product Leader with over 14 years of global experience in the SaaS industry, having worked in the US, Canada, and India. My journey has been marked by my passion for innovation and my ability to drive product-led growth. I have successfully launched multiple startups, including LocalPanda and Casa, where I built products from the ground up, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI and fine-tuning to deliver exceptional value to customers.

Throughout my career, I have led product management teams and collaborated with diverse stakeholders to create impactful solutions. My expertise in analytics, prototyping, and roadmap prioritization has enabled me to spearhead successful product launches and enhancements. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can mentor aspiring product managers and contribute to the growth of innovative products that resonate with users.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & CEO

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LocalPanda

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Launched LocalPanda, a SaaS marketing solution for local businesses, achieving 120+ customer sign-ups. Grew to 10+ US paying customers through a product-led approach, building the product from scratch including UX design, coding, and marketing. Utilized AI technologies to enhance business visibility on Google Maps.

SaaS AI UX Design Marketing Product Development Customer Acquisition Automation Subscription Models

Lead Product Manager

SocialPilot

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Led the 0-1 Reviews product vertical and go-to-market activities for SocialPilot, a B2B SaaS Social Media Management software. Collaborated with over 50 US customers for product releases and spearheaded early Generative AI features.

Product Management B2B SaaS Generative AI Go To Market Management User Feedback Team Leadership API Integration Market Research Agile Methodologies

Founder & CEO

Casa

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Launched Casa, a B2B SaaS company that aids D2C startups in growing sales through shoppable videos. Built the product from scratch and scaled to over 300 customers, implementing product-led growth strategies.

B2B SaaS Product Development Sales Growth Video Marketing Team Building Product Led Growth Sales Strategy Customer Engagement UX Design Market Analysis

Product Manager

Alida

May 2019 - Mar 2020 (10 months)

Owned the APIs and marketplace product for Alida, leading the 0-1 implementation and partnerships with Fortune 500 brands. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

Product Management API Development Cross Functional Collaboration Agile Development User Experience Project Management Customer Insights

Product Manager

Olacabs

Mar 2017 - Jan 2018 (10 months)

Ideated and launched Ola Lite, a lightweight app for the Indian market, achieving significant downloads and bookings. Utilized Progressive Web App technology and led redesign efforts that improved conversion rates.

Product Management User Experience Market Research Agile Methodologies Customer Engagement App Development Team Collaboration

Senior Product Manager

TrulyMadly Matchmakers Pvt. Ltd.

Mar 2014 - Jul 2016 (2 years 4 months)

Drove monetization strategies and led the development of a platform for singles seeking long-term commitments. Increased revenue through innovative features and growth hacks.

Product Management Monetization User Engagement Growth Hacking Revenue Market Analysis Team Leadership User Experience Customer Retention

Software Engineer

NetApp, Inc.

Jan 2011 - Apr 2013 (2 years 3 months)

Developed features and managed a fault injection testing project, enhancing system reliability. Contributed to critical bug fixes and tool development for protocol integrity testing.