Sagar A.
About Sagar A.
Sagar A. is the Head of Product for Platforms, Growth, and New Initiatives at Cashfree Payments, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various leadership roles in product management and growth at companies such as ShareChat, Stayzilla, Ola, and Shop101.
Work at Cashfree Payments
Sagar A. currently serves as the Head of Product - Platforms, Growth, and New Initiatives at Cashfree Payments. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic direction and product development in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His responsibilities include overseeing product platforms and driving growth initiatives, which are essential for enhancing Cashfree's offerings in the payments sector.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Cashfree Payments, Sagar A. held several significant positions in product management. He worked as the Head of Growth at ShareChat from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on expanding the platform's user base. Prior to that, he served as the Associate Director of Product Management at Ola from 2016 to 2018, and as the VP & Head of Product at Shop101 from 2019 to 2020. His experience spans various aspects of product development and growth strategies.
Educational Background
Sagar A. completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, from 2005 to 2009. He also attended La Martiniere For Boys in Kolkata, where he completed his earlier education. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and product management.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Sagar A. founded and served as the CEO of Bondforever from 2013 to 2015 in Mumbai. This role allowed him to gain valuable experience in entrepreneurship and product development. Additionally, he worked as the Product & Marketing Head at Smile Group from 2012 to 2013, where he focused on integrating product strategies with marketing efforts.
Internship Experience
In 2008, Sagar A. interned with UBS Investment Bank in the Quantitative Finance Team, focusing on equities. This internship provided him with insights into financial markets and quantitative analysis, contributing to his diverse skill set in both finance and technology.