Aastha Jain
About Aastha Jain
Aastha Jain is the Head of Product Infrastructure at SafetyWing, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in investment and product management, having held roles at notable firms including Apollo Global Management and Searchlight Capital Partners.
Current Role at SafetyWing
Aastha Jain serves as the Head of Product Infrastructure at SafetyWing, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on developing and managing the product infrastructure necessary for the company's operations. Her tenure at SafetyWing has been marked by her involvement in building a social safety net on the Internet, contributing to the company's mission of providing global health insurance and safety solutions.
Previous Experience at SafetyWing
Prior to her current role, Aastha Jain worked at SafetyWing as the Payments & Carrier Infrastructure Lead for 10 months in 2021 and as the Product Manager for the Global Medical Network for 11 months in 2022. In these positions, she was responsible for overseeing payment systems and enhancing the global medical network, ensuring that the company's services met the needs of its users.
Professional Background
Aastha Jain has a diverse professional background with experience in investment and product management. She previously worked as an Investment Associate at Searchlight Capital Partners from 2019 to 2021 and as an Investment Analyst at Apollo Global Management Inc. from 2017 to 2019. Her roles in these firms involved analyzing investment opportunities and supporting financial decision-making processes.
Education and Academic Credentials
Aastha Jain earned her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School, where she studied Finance and Business Analytics from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in economic principles and analytical skills, which she applies in her professional roles.
Podcast Hosting and Writing
In addition to her corporate roles, Aastha Jain has hosted the Live Longer World Podcast from 2021 to 2023, where she engaged with topics related to health and longevity. She also writes a Substack newsletter focused on books and education, sharing insights and reflections on various subjects, thereby contributing to public discourse in these areas.