Ruchika Gupta Truitt
About Ruchika Gupta Truitt
Ruchika Gupta Truitt serves as the VP of Product at Esusu, where she focuses on enhancing financial access for underserved communities through innovative consumer payment products. She has held various roles at Amazon and Esusu, emphasizing technology-driven solutions to improve financial lives.
Current Role at Esusu
Ruchika Gupta Truitt serves as the Vice President of Product at Esusu, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing financial access for underserved communities through innovative consumer payment products. Her leadership aims to improve consumers' financial lives by developing solutions that address their specific needs.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Truitt held multiple roles at Amazon, including Head of Product for Underserved Populations and SNAP EBT Programs from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she was the Head of Product & Design for Amazon Gift Cards, Stored Value & Incentives for one year in 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Manager in Product Management for Amazon Gift Cards from 2017 to 2020. Her experience at Amazon involved leading product initiatives that catered to diverse consumer needs.
Background in Product Management
Truitt has a solid background in product management, having worked at ICF as an Analyst from 2009 to 2013. She also completed a Global Digital Marketing MBA Internship at Starbucks in 2014. Her experience spans various sectors, emphasizing her ability to design and operate customer-centric retail e-commerce products.
Education and Academic Achievements
Truitt's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Global Business from the University of Southern California, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the UW Foster School of Business from 2013 to 2015. Her foundational education includes studies at Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day and Phoenix Country Day School.
Focus on Financial Access
Truitt has a strong focus on leveraging technology to enhance financial access for underserved communities. Her work at Esusu includes leading initiatives like positive rent reporting and rent relief assistance, which aim to improve financial stability for individuals and families. She is dedicated to creating consumer payment products that address the unique challenges faced by these communities.