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Amit Kumar

Co-Founder

Menlo Park, California, United States14 yrs experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Over 15 years of strategic advisory experience.
  • Founder of India's first smart baggage concierge service.
  • Led product development for immersive technologies at Meta.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in tech-driven product management and innovation across multiple industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic AdvisoryBusiness DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentInnovationInvestmentsMentorshipProduct LeadershipGrowth StrategyProduct ImprovementCustomer EngagementUser ExperienceProduct StrategyUser Engagement

Other Skills

AIAI Integrations & SolutionsAI-driven PersonalizationAffordable EducationAnalyticsAngel InvestingCorporate AdvisoryCustomer ExperienceData-driven StrategyDirect Mail FundraisingEdu-techFundraisingGlobal Business StrategyGlobal Product ManagementGlobal Sourcing

About

With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in strategic planning, corporate advisory, and operational efficiency to drive innovation and business growth. As a Strategic Advisor at Dropty, I contribute to redefining air travel with the Smart Home Luggage Check-In solution, focusing on streamlining operations, enhancing security, and building strategic partnerships. My work aligns with India's vision for smarter aviation infrastructure, enabling seamless integration with airline and airport systems. Beyond Dropty, I support growth and innovation as a Strategic Advisor at QSS Global LLP, guiding product strategy, market expansion, and investment decisions. My collaborative approach fosters sustainable scaling and impactful partnerships. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex challenges, I remain committed to empowering organizations to achieve transformative outcomes in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Experience

Qss global llp

Strategic Advisor

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr · Delhi, India · Remote

  • Strategic Advisor | QSS Global
  • As a Strategic Advisor at QSS Global LLP, I collaborate with the leadership team to drive business growth, enhance market presence, and foster innovation across various sectors. My role involves:​
  • Advising on product strategy, business development, and operational excellence to strengthen the firm's positioning in global markets.
  • Identifying emerging opportunities and guiding investment decisions to ensure sustainable scaling.
  • Streamlining execution strategies and contributing to the development of strategic partnerships and go-to-market initiatives.
  • Engaging with the startup ecosystem to support innovation and growth.​
  • QSS Global LLP, founded in 2008, has evolved into a renowned entity in the business consultancy and services industry, offering seamless services to numerous business organizations. The firm has worked with over 500 global clients, including various Fortune 500 companies, and has executed more than 100 HR projects and business advisory services
Strategic PlanningCorporate AdvisoryProduct StrategyOperational ExcellenceStrategic AdvisoryBusiness Development

Bihar startup

Strategic Advisor

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Patna, Bihar, India · Remote

Dropty

Founder and CEO

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Remote

  • As the Founder & CEO of Dropty, I’m building India’s first smart baggage concierge service making travel truly hands-free and hassle-free. At Dropty, we’re transforming the airport experience by enabling travelers to move without the burden of baggage, through tech-enabled doorstep luggage pickup, delivery, real-time tracking, and insurance.
Smart Home Luggage Check-InTech-enabled Doorstep Luggage PickupReal-time TrackingInsuranceProduct DevelopmentInnovation

Uredx

Founder and CEO

Aug 2023Jan 2024 · 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Remote

  • Founder & CEO | Data-Driven Strategy | Product & Growth Leadership | Amazon EdStart Innovator
  • As the Founder & CEO of Uredx, I lead end-to-end data-driven strategy building, leveraging analytics and AI to drive business growth and innovation. Our platform recently became part of the Amazon EdStart Innovator program, marking a significant milestone in our journey.
  • Revamped our app with new features, driving 28,000+ installs.
  • Evaluated product specifications, market trends, and competitor insights to enhance our offerings.
  • Built in-house IT applications to streamline operations and improve productivity.
  • Collaborated across Sales, Marketing, Technology, Alliances, and Product to ensure seamless execution.
  • Managed market competition by benchmarking against industry leaders.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by aligning product strategy with business goals.
  • Developed a web analytics tool for campaign tracking and performance insights.
  • Implemented an Information Management System for clients and call centers.
  • Used analytics & statistical modeling to derive critical insights, optimizing product roadmaps and customer experience.
  • I am passionate about scaling products, leveraging AI & analytics, and fostering innovation in the ed-tech and digital space. Let’s connect to explore opportunities in technology, strategy, and product leadership!
Data-driven StrategyAnalyticsAIProduct LeadershipGrowth Strategy

Meta

Vice President of Product Development

Jan 2021Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Menlo Park, California, United States · On-site

  • VP, Metaverse Products | Meta 🚀
  • As VP of Metaverse Products at Meta, I lead the strategic vision, development, and execution of our next-generation immersive technologies, shaping how people interact in the digital and physical worlds. From augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to AI-powered spatial computing, my focus is on building interconnected, intelligent, and transformative experiences that redefine human connection.
  • Driving the Future of Immersive Tech
  • 💡 Meta Smart Glasses – Bringing AR into daily life with seamless, intuitive, and stylish wearable technology.
  • 🤖 Meta AI – Enhancing metaverse interactions with AI-driven personalization, virtual assistants, and intelligent content delivery.
  • 🛠️ Meta AI Studio – Empowering developers with tools to create next-gen AI-powered immersive applications.
  • Leading Innovation & Impact
  • ✔ Oversee the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring user-centric, scalable, and revolutionary experiences.
  • ✔ Collaborate with cross-functional teams engineering, design, and marketing to drive rapid experimentation and iteration.
  • ✔ Analyze market trends, user behavior, and emerging technologies to anticipate future demands and opportunities.
  • ✔ Foster a culture of innovation, enabling developers and creators to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the metaverse.
  • External Leadership & Vision
  • 🌍 Passionate about advancing immersive computing, shaping industry standards, and collaborating with global tech leaders to define the future of digital interaction.
  • 🎤 Frequent speaker on AR, VR, AI, and the Metaverse, sharing insights on technology, user behavior, and product evolution.
  • Always open to discussing trends, partnerships, and the next frontier of immersive technology. Let’s connect and build the future! 🚀✨
Metaverse ProductsImmersive TechnologiesAI-driven PersonalizationProduct DevelopmentInnovation

Microsoft

Senior Director of Product Management

Jun 2020Jan 2021 · 7 mos · Mountain View, California, United States · On-site

  • Led the development of solutions for complex customer issues, enhancing corporate client experiences at Microsoft.
  • Managed relationships with key accounts, ensuring swift resolution of technical challenges and documentation of customer cases.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions, driving product improvements and customer satisfaction.
Product ManagementCustomer ExperienceTechnical Problem SolvingProduct ImprovementCustomer Engagement

Unpadh

Founder & CEO

Apr 2020Jan 2021 · 9 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Remote

  • Founder & CEO | Unpadh (Acquired for ₹55 Cr)
  • What started as a bold idea with just ₹5 lakh from my savings turned into Unpadh, a ₹55 Cr edu-tech startup making quality exam preparation accessible to Tier 2 & Tier 3 students. My journey was all about solving real problems helping students break barriers and achieve their dreams through affordable, high-quality education.
  • The Unpadh Story & Milestones:
  • ✅ From scratch to scale – Grew revenue to ₹7.2 Cr, achieving 500% YoY growth in Year 2
  • ✅ Early traction – Onboarded 30K+ users in the first month, with 7K+ paid learners
  • ✅ Tech at scale – Built infrastructure to handle 1,000 concurrent users per class (up from just 100!)
  • Empowering students – Created "Guru Dakshina", where UPSC aspirants could mentor school students while accessing premium content for free
  • Transforming learning – Launched "Aadhar", an answer-writing program, leading to 3X DAU growth
  • Expanding impact – Grew across Delhi, Bihar, UP, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, capturing 12.5% market share in just one year
  • Market-first execution – ₹15 Cr revenue in Year 1, tapping into a ₹120 Cr market opportunity
  • From starting with one web design intern to building and leading a 35-member team, Unpadh was more than just a company it was a movement. The journey came full circle when byju's acquired Unpadh for ₹55 Cr, paving the way for an even greater impact.
  • What drives me?
  • I’m passionate about scaling startups, product-led growth, and tech-driven education. I love building things that solve real problems, whether it’s in education, tech, or beyond.
  • Let’s connect and talk about startups, fundraising, growth, and impact!
Edu-techStartup ScalingAffordable EducationProduct DevelopmentGrowth Strategy

Adobe

Senior Director of Product Management

Apr 2019Jan 2020 · 9 mos · United States · On-site

  • Adobe Document Cloud Developer Platform:
  • Document Cloud Developer Platform: Spearheaded the launch of the platform from concept to release, starting with V1 (PDF viewer for web) and evolving it into a scalable platform. Actively contributed to partner strategy, integrations, and building the developer ecosystem.
  • Office 365 Integration: Launched the Adobe Document Cloud PDF Experience for Office 365, enabling users to access Acrobat tools within SharePoint and OneDrive, which boosted adoption and retention rates.
  • Incubation Project - Future of Documents: Conceived and initiated an incubation project that reimagines document consumption and creation. Brought the idea from concept to actionable incubation, focusing on how people interact with content.
  • Customer Onboarding: Rolled out in-app onboarding across Desktop, Web, and Mobile for Adobe Acrobat’s 300M+ MAUs, significantly increasing sign-in rates and driving 100%+ growth in feature engagement.
  • Feature Redesign: Redesigned Compare and Scan features in Adobe Acrobat, which resulted in a marked improvement in NPS due to enhanced user experience and functionality.
  • User Research & Persona Development: Co-led user research efforts and crafted detailed user personas to guide development, ensuring cross-functional teams stayed focused on user needs, problems, and contexts.
  • Customer Feedback Channel: Established an active feedback loop by implementing UserVoice for Acrobat, enabling continuous improvement based on direct customer insights.
  • Scrum Leadership: Served as Scrum Master and Product Owner for content reuse features in Acrobat (including PDF Editing, Scanning, and OCR), driving improvements in NPS and product usability.
Product ManagementPartner StrategyUser ResearchProduct DevelopmentUser Experience

Google

Director of Product Management

Jan 2014Apr 2019 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Mountain View, California, United States · On-site

  • In my role as Group Product Manager at Google, I spearheaded the product vision and strategy for Google Search, resulting in a significant 200% increase in user engagement over 5 years. By implementing advanced machine learning models and leading cross-functional initiatives, I optimized search algorithms and delivered key product features ahead of schedule.
Product VisionSearch AlgorithmsMachine LearningProduct StrategyUser Engagement

Intel corporation

Senior Product Manager

Jan 2013Jan 2014 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Angel investment network

Angel Investor

Aug 2012Mar 2025 · 12 yrs 7 mos · Remote

  • Angel Investor | Startup Mentor | Global Business Enthusiast
  • I’m an angel investor committed to empowering bold and visionary entrepreneurs worldwide. I invest in early to growth-stage startups across diverse sectors, including Technology, Software, Education, Healthcare, Retail, and Agriculture. With a global mindset, I actively collaborate with founders across North America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, helping them scale with purpose and lasting impact.
  • 📍 Location Interests: Global Market
  • 📈 Business Stages: Pre-Startup/R&D, MVP, Achieving Sales, Breaking Even, Profitable
  • 🌍 International Reach: Open to opportunities in 100+ countries, with a strong focus on emerging and high-growth markets
  • I partner with startups addressing real-world challenges—whether it’s a transformative deep tech solution, a mission-driven education platform, or a disruptive innovation in retail. My involvement goes beyond capital investment; I offer strategic guidance, mentorship, and global market insights rooted in deep entrepreneurial and cross-industry experience.
  • 🗣️ Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Cantonese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
  • (Actively collaborate with multilingual teams and diverse cultural ecosystems globally)
  • If you're building something impactful, scalable, and future-forward, let’s connect and explore how I can help you grow.
Angel InvestingStartup MentorshipGlobal Business StrategyInvestmentsMentorship

Ibm

Product Manager

Apr 2012Jan 2013 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Google

Intern

Apr 2007Jul 2007 · 3 mos · Mountain View, California, United States · On-site

Education

MIT Sloan School of Management

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi

Master of Business Administration - MBA — operation and supply chain management

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

CSE — Computer Engineering

May 2006May 2010

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

M.TECH — Data Structures and Algorithms (CSA)

May 2010May 2012

Delhi Public School, Ranchi

10 Class

Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj

11-12- PCM

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