Rajiv Tanna
About Rajiv Tanna
Rajiv Tanna is the Chief Product Officer and Cofounder of birdie, with a background in finance, strategy, and technology. He has held various roles in prominent companies and is currently an angel investor at Kor.
Work at Birdie
Rajiv Tanna serves as the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Cofounder at Birdie, a role he has held since 2018. His responsibilities include overseeing product development and strategy, ensuring that the company's offerings align with customer needs and market trends. Tanna's focus on utilizing insights to enhance product experiences contributes to the company's mission of delivering value to its customers.
Professional Experience
Rajiv Tanna has a diverse professional background, having held various roles in finance, strategy, operations, capital raising, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He worked at UBS Investment Bank as an Associate Director from 2005 to 2010 in London. Tanna also served as Head of Product & Strategy at Yieldify from 2014 to 2016, and as Lead Product Manager at ASOS.com from 2017 to 2018. His experience extends to WorldPay UK, where he was Head of Corporate Customer Insights from 2011 to 2013, and Accenture, where he worked as an Analyst from 2002 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Rajiv Tanna studied at University College London (UCL), where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Maths and Physics from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education at General Assembly, completing a Data Science Immersive program that focused on Computer Science, Statistics, and Machine Learning from 2016 to 2017. This educational background supports his expertise in product management and data-driven decision-making.
Current Ventures
In addition to his role at Birdie, Rajiv Tanna has been involved as an Angel Investor at Kor since 2024. This position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in product strategy and technology to support emerging businesses. His investment focus aligns with his belief in the potential of the digital revolution to foster innovation and create value.
Passion for Technology
Rajiv Tanna has a strong interest in experimenting with emerging technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), bitcoin, and Machine Learning/AI. He believes that these technologies can significantly impact product development and customer engagement, driving innovation in various sectors. His passion for technology informs his approach to enhancing product experiences and generating additional value for customers.