Kaustubh Kulkarni

Kaustubh Kulkarni is an accomplished Product Manager with over 8 years of experience in the realms of product management, data science, and entrepreneurship. His passion lies in crafting customer-centric solutions that harness the power of data and technology to drive transformative change in businesses and industries.

Currently, as a Product Leader at Amazon, Kaustubh leads initiatives aimed at making the Amazon shopping experience delightful and seamless for millions of customers across the globe. He spearheads cross-functional teams in the development of innovative features for Amazon's website and mobile apps, all while adhering to data-driven insights, user research, and agile methodologies. In addition to his hands-on product management, Kaustubh plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's vision and strategy for e-commerce customer experience, fostering innovation and global best practices. His ultimate goal is to empower customers to navigate Amazon's vast offerings with ease and confidence.

With a background in both technology and business, Kaustubh has established himself as a leader in the field, having contributed to ventures such as Validus Capital and Indifi. At Validus Capital, he managed a team of data scientists and engineers, playing a key role in defining business plans and data strategies for market entries. His leadership resulted in product launches that garnered recognition, including winning the MAS Global Fintech Innovation challenge. In addition, Kaustubh has experience collaborating with Fortune 500 corporates and optimizing loan application processes. His diverse skill set and extensive educational background, which includes a Bachelors of Technology in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, and a Masters in Business Administration from INSEAD, underscore his unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen.