Aakash Gupta
About Aakash Gupta
Aakash Gupta serves as the Head of Product - Growth/Monetization at Faire, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in product management and investment analysis, having held positions at notable companies such as Instagram, Amazon, and LinkedIn.
Current Role at Faire
Aakash Gupta serves as the Head of Product - Growth/Monetization at Faire since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leading product initiatives that enhance growth and monetization strategies. His work is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and follows a hybrid work model.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Aakash Gupta has extensive experience in product management across various companies. He worked as the Director of Product Management - Monetization at Instagram from 2018 to 2023. Prior to that, he held positions at Amazon as a Product Manager for Amazon Video from 2016 to 2017, and at K12 as Product Lead from 2013 to 2014. His early career included roles at LinkedIn and Quantcast in 2015.
Investment Analysis Background
Aakash Gupta has a solid foundation in investment analysis. He worked as an Investment Analyst at Sequoia Capital from 2012 to 2013. His experience in this area complements his product management skills, providing him with a unique perspective on market trends and business strategies.
Educational Background
Aakash Gupta earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, completed from 2006 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in both product management and business strategy.
Internship Experience
Aakash Gupta has participated in several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at ITC Limited in 2009, Robert Bosch in 2008, and held a brief role at LinkedIn in 2015. These experiences provided him with foundational skills in various sectors, including engineering and product strategy.