Pooja Deshpande
About Pooja Deshpande
Pooja Deshpande is a Product Manager currently working at Foursquare since 2022. She has a background in economics and has held various roles in product management and sales operations at companies such as Amadeus, TravelClick, and ToutApp.
Current Role at Foursquare
Pooja Deshpande has been working at Foursquare as a Product Manager since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy, contributing to the company's efforts in location technology and data-driven insights. Her experience in product management allows her to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams and drive product initiatives.
Previous Experience at Amadeus
Prior to her current position, Pooja Deshpande worked at Amadeus in various roles. She served as Product Development Manager for Media from 2020 to 2022, where she focused on developing innovative media solutions. Before that, she held the position of Product Marketing Manager for Media from 2018 to 2020, contributing to marketing strategies and product launches.
Education and Academic Background
Pooja Deshpande studied Economics at Columbia University in the City of New York, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree from 2013 to 2016. She also attended Georgetown University for a year from 2012 to 2013, where she furthered her studies in Economics. Her foundational education was completed at The Westminster Schools from 2000 to 2012.
Internships and Early Career
Pooja Deshpande began her career with internships that provided valuable experience in sales and operations. She worked as a Sales & Operations Intern at ToutApp, Inc. for two months in 2015 in San Francisco. Additionally, she served as a Summer Associate at Seraph Group for two months in 2014. These roles contributed to her understanding of product development and operations.
Experience at TravelClick
Pooja Deshpande gained significant experience at TravelClick, where she held two positions. She started as a Sales Operations Analyst from 2016 to 2017, followed by a promotion to Senior Sales Operations Analyst from 2017 to 2018. In these roles, she focused on optimizing sales processes and enhancing operational efficiency in the New York area.