Nishant Aggarwal
About Nishant Aggarwal
Nishant Aggarwal is the Head of Product at Perl Street, where he focuses on developing innovative solutions in fintech and climate tech. He has a diverse background in product management and engineering, with experience in various sectors and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Current Role at Perl Street
Nishant Aggarwal serves as the Head of Product at Perl Street, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2022 cohort. He has been in this role since 2023, operating in a remote work environment based in San Francisco, California. In this position, he leads product development efforts and focuses on innovative solutions within the fintech and climate tech sectors.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Nishant has held various product management roles prior to his current position. He was the Interim Head of Product at a self-employed capacity in 2021 for six months. He also served as Product Lead at Zevvy for three months in 2021 and was the Founder and Product Lead at BlueWander from 2017 to 2020. His experience includes building products that address challenges in the climate tech and creator economy sectors.
Educational Background
Nishant Aggarwal holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Engineering Management from Dartmouth College. Additionally, he participated in Y Combinator's program in 2022, enhancing his entrepreneurial skills and network.
Involvement in Sustainability and Climate Initiatives
Nishant has a strong focus on sustainability and climate initiatives throughout his career. His work in the fintech and climate tech sectors emphasizes building innovative solutions that contribute to environmental sustainability. He has expertise in automating financial operations specifically for large-scale asset managers and project developers in the renewable energy sector.
Mentorship and Community Engagement
Since 2020, Nishant has been actively involved as a mentor at Techstars, contributing to the development of emerging startups. His mentorship role allows him to share his knowledge and experience with aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly in areas related to product development and sustainability.