Swapnil Parikh
About Swapnil Parikh
Swapnil Parikh is the VP of Product at Wealthsimple and a Partner at Parameter Ventures, with extensive experience in product management and early-stage investments.
Current Position at Wealthsimple
Swapnil Parikh is the Vice President of Product at Wealthsimple, currently overseeing product teams that focus on financial risk and product platforms. His areas of responsibility include credit, fraud, data products, trade platforms, securities lending, margin trading, and money movement. He leads a team of over 20 product managers to drive these initiatives within the company.
Role at Parameter Ventures
In addition to his role at Wealthsimple, Swapnil Parikh is also a Partner at Parameter Ventures. He has been with the firm for over four years, focusing on early-stage enterprise investments. His expertise lies in areas such as SaaS, machine learning, and fintech. He specializes in finding, funding, and accelerating breakthrough products primarily at the seed stage.
Previous Experience at Wealthsimple
Before becoming the Vice President of Product, Swapnil Parikh served as the Senior Director of Product and Director of Product at Wealthsimple. He held these roles consecutively from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he was based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, contributing to the company's product development and strategic initiatives.
Past Roles in Product Management and Engineering
Swapnil Parikh has extensive experience in product management and engineering, having held various positions across notable companies. He was VP of Product & Design at Simon Data, VP of Product & Engineering at HyperScience, and Lead Product Manager at Addepar. He also worked on early product development at Vroom and served as a Product Manager at Tumblr.
Educational Background
Swapnil Parikh studied Finance at the University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where he achieved a Bachelor's in Business Administration (BBA). This academic foundation laid the groundwork for his extensive career in product management and investment.