Varun Baweja — Co-Founder
I’m driven by the idea that technology should make people’s lives simpler, fairer, and more connected. That belief has guided my journey from building AI-powered products at startups to scaling digital platforms for over 100 million readers. I recently earned my MBA from UCLA Anderson, where I focused on product strategy and technology management. Before that, I spent four years at Hindustan Times developing scalable tools that helped millions of readers access news in their own language. Those experiences taught me how data, empathy, and design come together to shape meaningful products. During my internships at nSpire AI and Opal AI, I worked closely with engineers and designers to launch recruiting and analytics platforms, blending user research with rapid experimentation to drive engagement and retention. Those experiences deepened my love for early-stage building and product-led problem solving. Outside work, I co-founded Converse with Conflux, a mental health initiative that connected hundreds of people with free therapy during the pandemic. It reminded me that technology creates real-world impact when built with heart. When I’m not diving into product, you’ll probably find me watching a soccer match, dissecting game strategies just as product features, or chatting about the intersection of AI and everyday life. Always open to connecting with curious minds, new ideas, and teams using technology to create lasting impact. Core Skills: Product Strategy, Roadmap Planning, User-Centric Design, A/B Testing and Experimentation, Strategic Prioritization, Hypothesis-Driven Problem Solving, Growth and Engagement Metrics, Cross-Functional Leadership, Customer Segmentation, Go-to-Market Strategy, Data-Backed Decision Making, Agile Product Development, Product Discovery, Communication and Stakeholder Alignment, Outcome-Oriented Execution
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Media product manager with a strong focus on user engagement and analytics.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Experience: 4 yrs
Skills
- Product Management
- Product Strategy
- User-centric Design
- Software Development
- Technical Product Management
- Community Engagement
Career Highlights
- Scaled digital platforms for over 100 million readers.
- Co-founded a mental health initiative during the pandemic.
- Expert in product strategy and user-centric design.
Work Experience
Hit of Happiness
Strategy and Operations Intern (10 mos)
nSpire AI
Technical Product Manager (3 mos)
OpalAi
Product & Strategy Manager Intern (1 mo)
HT Media Group
Associate Product Manager - Analytics (6 mos)
Senior Software Developer / Software Development Engineer (3 yrs 6 mos)
Converse With Conflux
Co-Founder & Chief of Technology (7 mos)
Paytm
Network Apps Team - Software Intern (1 mo)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at UCLA Anderson School of Management
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology
Computer Science at Abu Dhabi Indian School
