Sahil Bhagat
About Sahil Bhagat
Sahil Bhagat serves as the Senior Director of Product Management, Growth at Heard since 2023, where he has established a data-driven experimentation culture and led the launch of a financial insights product. He has over a decade of experience in product management across various companies, including Earnin, Atrium, and Course Hero.
Work at Heard Technologies
Sahil Bhagat serves as the Senior Director of Product Management, Growth at Heard Technologies since 2023. In this role, he has established a data-driven experimentation culture that supports the company's growth model. He has led the launch of a financial insights product that enhanced customer engagement and retention by 25%. Additionally, he has contributed to shaping the product vision in collaboration with the executive team and has hired two product managers to strengthen the product team.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Heard Technologies, Sahil Bhagat held several significant positions in product management. He worked at Earnin as the Head of Product for Core Experience from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he was a Product Lead at Atrium from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes a role as Group Product Manager at Course Hero from 2016 to 2018, where he initially joined as a Senior Product Manager in 2016 and worked as a Product Manager from 2015 to 2016.
Early Career and Internships
Sahil Bhagat began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in product management and marketing. He worked as an Engagement and Operations Intern at The Economist in 2011. Additionally, he completed a Product Marketing Internship at Stanford Marketing from 2011 to 2012. These roles contributed to his understanding of product dynamics and customer engagement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Sahil Bhagat holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, which he completed from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at Stanford University, where he earned a Master of Science (MS) in Management Science and Engineering from 2010 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and management aspects of product development.
Career at Sears Holdings Corporation
Sahil Bhagat worked at Sears Holdings Corporation from 2012 to 2015, where he held two positions. He started as a Product Manager for one year and then advanced to the role of Manager for Multichannel Integration for two years. His experience at Sears contributed to his expertise in product management and multichannel strategies.