Rakesh Malloju — Advisor
I build profitable product verticals from scratch. Over 12+ years across QCommerce, E-Pharmacy, EdTech, and Marketplaces, I've launched 4+ new categories—each from $0 to profitability—by identifying white space, designing go-to-market playbooks, and relentlessly optimizing unit economics. My operating philosophy: Growth without profitability is a tactic. Profitability without growth is a slow death. The best product leaders solve for both. I'm obsessed with three things: Category Playbooks — What works in QCommerce doesn't work in EdTech. I build repeatable frameworks that let you win new verticals fast. Unit Economics First — Every feature ship needs to justify itself in CAC payback, LTV, or margin. Vanity metrics are noise. High-Performing Teams — You can't scale a business without scaling the people. I've built product orgs from 0 → 30+ PMs, with promotion rates 3x+ the industry average. Currently advising founders and exploring cofounder partnerships. If you're building something ambitious in consumer tech and need someone to lead product + growth with founder conviction, let's talk.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Leader with expertise in QCommerce, EdTech, and E-Pharmacy sectors.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 11 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Product Management
- Growth Strategy
Career Highlights
- Built profitable product verticals from scratch.
- Achieved 4x growth in 6 months at Zepto.
- Scaled digital education business to 500K monthly visits.
Work Experience
AI Komrse
Advisor (5 mos)
Zepto
Senior Director Product and Growth (9 mos)
Apollo 24|7
Product and Growth (2 yrs 6 mos)
Infinity Learn
Director of Product (1 yr 2 mos)
Toppr
AVP Product and Growth (3 yrs 2 mos)
Housing.com
Business and Product (2 yrs 6 mos)
Mu Sigma Inc.
Business Analyst (1 yr)
Education
PGDM at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Bachelor's degree at Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad