Nachiketas Ramanujam
About Nachiketas Ramanujam
Nachiketas Ramanujam is the Head of Product at Vahan and has extensive experience in product management and venture development. He has held various roles in notable organizations, including Accel, Cratejoy, and Asurion, and has contributed as a mentor and community volunteer in the startup ecosystem.
Current Role at Vahan
Nachiketas Ramanujam serves as the Head of Product at Vahan, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading product strategy and development, focusing on enhancing user experience and driving product innovation. His work is based in the Greater Bengaluru Area, where he applies his extensive experience in product management to advance Vahan's objectives.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Nachiketas has a diverse background in product management, having worked at several notable companies. He was a Senior Product Manager at Cratejoy from 2015 to 2016, where he focused on marketplace solutions. He also served as a Product & Design Leader at Asurion from 2016 to 2018, specializing in AI and bot platforms. His role at Accel as Venture Development from 2018 to 2020 further solidified his expertise in product strategy.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
From 2012 to 2015, Nachiketas acted as a Mentor at 500 Startups in the San Francisco Bay Area, guiding emerging entrepreneurs. In 2023, he began volunteering with Unbound - Expert Network, contributing his knowledge and experience to support community initiatives. His commitment to mentorship reflects his dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Educational Background
Nachiketas holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from Anna University Chennai, completed from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction/Digital Media from Georgia Institute of Technology, which he obtained from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he has earned multiple certificates from prestigious institutions, including an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership and a Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from MIT Sloan School of Management.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Nachiketas co-founded Backstage.Army, where he worked from 2020 to 2023, focusing on innovative solutions in the tech space. He also served as a Founding Board Member at Product Growth from 2020 to 2022. His entrepreneurial spirit is further demonstrated through his role as Founder and Chairman of Homebrew Labs, which he has led since 2012, overseeing various projects across multiple locations including SF, Austin, Atlanta, New York, and India.