Rishi Raj

CEO

New Delhi, Delhi, India13 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of experience in AI and fintech.
Led product innovation at major tech companies.
Expert in driving AI integration for enterprise solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and AI executive with extensive leadership experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyP&l ManagementInnovation

Other Skills

Product DevelopmentCross-Functional LeadershipCustomer FocusUser ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration

About

I am a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience driving innovation at the intersection of AI, software development, and fintech. As the Vice President of Generative AI at Microsoft, I oversee the integration of AI technologies across Azure, Dynamics 365, and other enterprise solutions, ensuring that businesses around the world can harness the power of artificial intelligence to achieve transformative outcomes. My journey has spanned leadership roles at global tech giants like Google, where I led the development of AI systems and fintech platforms. This experience has equipped me with deep expertise in building scalable, AI-driven solutions that not only solve complex problems but also create sustainable business value. I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize business operations, enhance customer experiences, and enable innovation at scale. With a strong focus on strategic direction, product development, and cross-functional collaboration, I am committed to leading teams that push the boundaries of what's possible with AI and empower businesses to thrive in the digital era. Let's connect if you share a passion for AI, fintech, or driving technology transformation at scale.

Experience

13 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Microsoft

Vice President of Product Management

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid

Adobe

Consultant

Oct 2022 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos · Remote

Stripe

Vice President

Oct 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

As the Vice President of Products at Stripe, I oversee the management and success of Stripe’s entire payment portfolio, including emerging crypto payment solutions. This is a key leadership role where I am responsible for the strategic
section, product development, and P&L management of all payment-related products driving innovation across Stripe’s payment platforms, ensuring they deliver exceptional value to customers while meeting business and financial goals.
Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Vision: Develop and execute the product strategy for Stripe’s global payment portfolio, including traditional payment methods and the crypto platform. Ensure alignment with business goals and market opportunities.
P&L Management: Own and manage the P&L for the entire payments product portfolio, driving financial performance, profitability, and growth.
Product Development: Lead end-to-end product development processes, from ideation to launch, ensuring that products meet customer needs, compliance standards, and technical scalability requirements.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with engineering, design, compliance, and marketing teams to ensure the successful development, launch, and growth of payment products. Collaborate with sales and support teams to refine go-to-market strategies and customer success initiatives.
Crypto Payment Solutions: Oversee the development and expansion of Stripe’s crypto platform, staying ahead of market trends and regulatory changes, and delivering innovative payment solutions.
Customer Focus: Ensure a deep understanding of customer needs, pain points, and opportunities, translating those insights into product features that enhance user experience and drive growth.
Product Success Metrics: Define key success metrics for products, regularly assessing performance to ensure business objectives are being met, and driving continuous improvements.

Product StrategyP&L ManagementProduct DevelopmentCross-Functional LeadershipCustomer Focus

Google

Director of Products

Apr 2017 – Sep 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos · California, United States · On-site

served as the Director of Products at Google, overseeing Google Pay from end to end. responsible for driving product strategy, innovation, and the overall growth trajectory of Google Pay, one of the leading digital payment platforms globally. With a focus on enhancing user experience, optimizing security measures, and expanding payment solutions, leading a cross-functional team to develop features that support seamless, secure, and inclusive digital transactions.
my leadership at Google involves close collaboration with engineering, partnerships, and regulatory teams to ensure Google Pay remains competitive, adaptable to different markets, and aligns with Google's broader vision for financial technology innovation.

Product StrategyInnovationUser ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration