Kapeesh Saraf
About Kapeesh Saraf
Kapeesh Saraf is the Chief Product Officer at Solv., where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in product development, having previously held senior roles at Coursera and Zynga, and he possesses expertise in launching products that achieve significant user growth.
Current Role at Solv
Kapeesh Saraf serves as the Chief Product Officer at Solv, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development, focusing on enhancing user experience and driving product innovation. He also holds the title of Vice President of Product at the company. Saraf has led initiatives to align product offerings with market demands and has conducted webinars on industry trends and platform updates, contributing to the company's thought leadership in the sector.
Previous Experience at Coursera
Before joining Solv, Kapeesh Saraf worked at Coursera as the Senior Director of Growth and Consumer from 2014 to 2021. During his seven-year tenure, he played a key role in expanding the platform's user base and enhancing consumer engagement. His work involved implementing data-driven strategies that significantly contributed to Coursera's growth and product development.
Experience at Zynga
Kapeesh Saraf was the Director of Product at Zynga from 2010 to 2014. In this capacity, he managed product development processes and contributed to the launch of various gaming products. His leadership in product strategy helped the company navigate the competitive gaming landscape during a critical growth period.
Educational Background
Kapeesh Saraf holds a Master of Science in Management Science from Stanford University, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, completing his degree from 2004 to 2008. His educational background has equipped him with analytical and technical skills applicable in product management and development.
Skills and Expertise
Kapeesh Saraf possesses a strong background in consumer product development and enterprise customer development. He utilizes data-driven strategies to launch and scale products effectively. His expertise includes achieving significant user growth, with over 8 million daily active users and 20 million monthly active users across various platforms. He has also contributed to generating an annual revenue run rate exceeding $250 million through successful product launches.