Ashok Venugopal
About Ashok Venugopal
Ashok Venugopal is a Product Director at Wysa, where he has worked since 2016, leading the AI team and driving B2C growth. He has a diverse background in technology and management, with previous roles at Microsoft, Infosys, and Effigent India, and holds degrees from Stanford University and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.
Current Role at Wysa
Ashok Venugopal serves as the Product Director at Wysa, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he leads the AI team, focusing on enhancing the platform's emotional wellness capabilities. He manages key partnerships and relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and collaboration. Ashok is responsible for developing business cases for product pitches, showcasing the value and potential of Wysa's offerings. He also owns and manages products specifically tailored for partners, addressing their unique needs.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Ashok Venugopal held several positions in the technology sector. He worked at Microsoft as a Senior Program Manager from 2014 to 2015 in Hyderabad, India. He also served as a Team Lead at Effigent India Pvt Ltd from 2007 to 2008 in Bengaluru. His earlier experience includes working as a Programmer Analyst at Infosys Technologies Ltd from 2004 to 2007 and at Multitask Consulting for a brief period in Sydney, Australia, from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Ashok Venugopal has a strong educational background. He studied at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completing an Executive Education program in Design Thinking Boot Camp: From Insights to Innovation in 2011. He also earned an Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Amrita Institute of Technology, which he completed from 2000 to 2004.
Contributions to Wysa
At Wysa, Ashok Venugopal has played a significant role in driving B2C growth, expanding the platform's reach and user base. He has developed platform intelligence specifically for nutrition and diet management, enhancing the overall user experience. His leadership in the AI team has been pivotal in advancing Wysa's emotional wellness capabilities, contributing to the company's mission of providing accessible mental health support.