Aakash Mehta ⚡️
About Aakash Mehta ⚡️
Aakash Mehta serves as the Head of Product on the founding team at Phyllo, where he focuses on developing data infrastructure for the creator economy. He has a diverse background in product management, finance, and engineering, with previous roles at companies such as Okta, Jio, and Google.
Work at Phyllo
Aakash Mehta currently serves as the Head of Product on the founding team at Phyllo, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on developing data infrastructure tailored for the creator economy. His work emphasizes secure and private data transmission from platforms such as YouTube and Twitch. Aakash operates remotely from San Francisco, California, contributing to the strategic direction and product development efforts at Phyllo.
Previous Experience at Okta
Before joining Phyllo, Aakash Mehta worked at Okta as a Senior Product Manager from 2018 to 2021. He specialized in Device Based Access Management, where he contributed to enhancing security protocols and user access management solutions. His tenure at Okta took place in San Francisco, California, and lasted for three years.
Education and Expertise
Aakash Mehta has a diverse educational background. He studied Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He also holds a Master of Science in Finance from Imperial College Business School and an MBA from Harvard Business School. This combination of engineering and finance education has equipped him with a unique skill set that enhances his product management capabilities.
Career Background
Aakash Mehta has held various roles throughout his career, including positions at Jio, where he served as Product Manager for Customer Experience Management and later as Assistant Manager of Strategy & Special Projects. He also worked as a Lead Product Manager at Struct Club and as an MBA Intern at Google Cloud. Additionally, he was a Featured Speaker at Product School, sharing insights on product management from 2018 to 2020.
Part-Time YouTube Engagement
In addition to his primary roles, Aakash Mehta has been active as a part-time YouTuber since 2021. This engagement allows him to explore his interests in content creation while contributing to the creator economy, further aligning with his professional focus on product development in this sector.