Top Talent like Ameya are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ameya Kale

Product Manager •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
AI Product Leader | 0→1 SaaS & AI Products | Turning Ideas into Scalable Solutions
I’m a Product Leader with 7+ years of experience building and scaling B2B SaaS and AI-driven products from 0 to 1. I thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where strategy meets execution. With a background in entrepreneurship, product strategy, and design thinking, I excel at identifying user pain points, translating them into actionable roadmaps, and shipping impactful solutions. My experience spans startups, venture studios, and global organizations, where I’ve helped drive revenue growth, optimize user experiences, and streamline operations.

Work History

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Product Lead

Household AI• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Defined the roadmap and strategic direction for an AI-powered grocery shopping and meal-planning assistant, focused on reducing food waste and optimizing household spending. • 𝗔𝗜-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Spearheaded the integration of AI to automate grocery lists, personalize meal planning, and optimize shopping habits for Canadian households. • 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 – Conducted extensive research on consumer behavior, family grocery patterns, and food consumption habits to inform product development. • 𝗠𝗩𝗣 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Led a cross-functional team of student volunteers and recent graduates to design and prototype the app's core functionalities, ensuring an agile approach to MVP iteration.
C

Professor

Conestoga School of BusinessSep 2022 - Dec 2024 • 2 yrs 4 mos- Deliver engaging curriculum and instruction in the field of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the Global Business Management program. - Foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. - Facilitate class discussions and group activities that promote collaboration, networking, and the exchange of innovative ideas among students. - Mentor and guide students in developing their entrepreneurial skills, including ideation, business planning, market analysis, and funding strategies. - Incorporate current industry trends, case studies, and real-world examples into course materials to provide students with practical knowledge and relevant insights.
P

Product Manager

PointsJan 2023 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 8 mos
F

Digital Product Manager

Fill it ForwardNov 2021 - Aug 2022 • 10 mos- Set the strategic roadmap for digital transformation throughout the company resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency - Collaborated with leadership and critical business and engineering stakeholders to set strategy & define the roadmap - Assisted the Director of Operations with setting the strategic roadmap for digital transformation throughout the entire organization - Collaborated with each department to help prioritize digital system improvements
I

Startup Mentor

Innovation Boost ZoneNov 2021 - Jul 2022 • 9 mosThis is a face-to-face mentoring program whereby mentors, entrepreneurs, and or students are matched to establish a mentorship relationship. The Program aims to ultimately establish a successful relationship that increases the chances of success of the entrepreneur in launching their new ventures. Mentors are made available to all participating in the Masters of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship and iBoost Zone.
A

Mentor of Change

Atal Innovation Mission OfficialJan 2021 - Jun 2022 • 1 yr 6 mosAtal Innovation Mission (AIM) is Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. Mentor of Change Program is a strategic nation building initiative to engage leaders who can guide and mentor students in thousands of Atal Tinkering Labs and startups and incubators under the programs of Atal Innovation Mission across India
I

Product Manager

InfrrdJul 2020 - Sep 2021 • 1 yr 3 mos- Improved users’ efficiency by 70% and reduced the error rate by over 90% by creating a superior user experience - Conceptualized and describe products, features, epics, and user stories for the development team - Created short term & long-term product roadmap & prioritization of features - Conducted market research and analysis to validate new ideas - Collaborated with the Development Team (Design, Engineers, and QA) and other cross-functional teams to take features from build to delivery - Managed upgrades and progressive releases for existing products
U

Design Thinking Xpert for MBA Program

upGradFeb 2021 - Jul 2021 • 6 mos
P

Product Manager (Digital Care)

Pitambari Products Pvt LtdNov 2017 - Jun 2020 • 2 yrs 8 mosWorking on establishing a 'Digital Care' Division. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct research to understand current customers and prospects and get a grasp on their challenges and needs • Visualize and prototype the product with the design team to determine how the product will look and feel and how people will interface with it • Coordinate with Development, Design, Marketing and QA teams to bring the product to life • Architect and Plan out the major sections of the product • Position the product to customers and bring it to market • Pitching the vision of the product internally and getting buy-in from all the stakeholders • Manage business operations to achieve company goals • Evaluate division performance and recommend new strategies for performance improvements
G

Co-Founder

Ghar Ka KhanaJun 2017 - Dec 2019 • 2 yrs 7 mos'Ghar Ka Khana' a native term in Hindi which means Homemade Food. In India, many people in Metropolitan cities face a problem of finding home-made food and there are many housewives who can cook healthy and delicious food. So we are trying to bridge this gap by providing an online platform at an affordable cost by ensuring the quality of the food and delivering it to our customers. Ghar Ka Khana is serving a good quality, affordable & delectable food which feels like home to you.

Education

U

University of Waterloo

Masters in Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
S

SIES Graduate School Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Telecommunications

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
AI Product Leader | 0→1 SaaS & AI Products | Turning Ideas into Scalable Solutions
I’m a Product Leader with 7+ years of experience building and scaling B2B SaaS and AI-driven products from 0 to 1. I thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where strategy meets execution. With a background in entrepreneurship, product strategy, and design thinking, I excel at identifying user pain points, translating them into actionable roadmaps, and shipping impactful solutions. My experience spans startups, venture studios, and global organizations, where I’ve helped drive revenue growth, optimize user experiences, and streamline operations.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Ameya are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ameya Kale

Product Manager •
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

H

Product Lead

Household AI• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Defined the roadmap and strategic direction for an AI-powered grocery shopping and meal-planning assistant, focused on reducing food waste and optimizing household spending. • 𝗔𝗜-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Spearheaded the integration of AI to automate grocery lists, personalize meal planning, and optimize shopping habits for Canadian households. • 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 – Conducted extensive research on consumer behavior, family grocery patterns, and food consumption habits to inform product development. • 𝗠𝗩𝗣 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Led a cross-functional team of student volunteers and recent graduates to design and prototype the app's core functionalities, ensuring an agile approach to MVP iteration.
C

Professor

Conestoga School of BusinessSep 2022 - Dec 2024 • 2 yrs 4 mos- Deliver engaging curriculum and instruction in the field of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the Global Business Management program. - Foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. - Facilitate class discussions and group activities that promote collaboration, networking, and the exchange of innovative ideas among students. - Mentor and guide students in developing their entrepreneurial skills, including ideation, business planning, market analysis, and funding strategies. - Incorporate current industry trends, case studies, and real-world examples into course materials to provide students with practical knowledge and relevant insights.
P

Product Manager

PointsJan 2023 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 8 mos
F

Digital Product Manager

Fill it ForwardNov 2021 - Aug 2022 • 10 mos- Set the strategic roadmap for digital transformation throughout the company resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency - Collaborated with leadership and critical business and engineering stakeholders to set strategy & define the roadmap - Assisted the Director of Operations with setting the strategic roadmap for digital transformation throughout the entire organization - Collaborated with each department to help prioritize digital system improvements
I

Startup Mentor

Innovation Boost ZoneNov 2021 - Jul 2022 • 9 mosThis is a face-to-face mentoring program whereby mentors, entrepreneurs, and or students are matched to establish a mentorship relationship. The Program aims to ultimately establish a successful relationship that increases the chances of success of the entrepreneur in launching their new ventures. Mentors are made available to all participating in the Masters of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship and iBoost Zone.
A

Mentor of Change

Atal Innovation Mission OfficialJan 2021 - Jun 2022 • 1 yr 6 mosAtal Innovation Mission (AIM) is Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. Mentor of Change Program is a strategic nation building initiative to engage leaders who can guide and mentor students in thousands of Atal Tinkering Labs and startups and incubators under the programs of Atal Innovation Mission across India
I

Product Manager

InfrrdJul 2020 - Sep 2021 • 1 yr 3 mos- Improved users’ efficiency by 70% and reduced the error rate by over 90% by creating a superior user experience - Conceptualized and describe products, features, epics, and user stories for the development team - Created short term & long-term product roadmap & prioritization of features - Conducted market research and analysis to validate new ideas - Collaborated with the Development Team (Design, Engineers, and QA) and other cross-functional teams to take features from build to delivery - Managed upgrades and progressive releases for existing products
U

Design Thinking Xpert for MBA Program

upGradFeb 2021 - Jul 2021 • 6 mos
P

Product Manager (Digital Care)

Pitambari Products Pvt LtdNov 2017 - Jun 2020 • 2 yrs 8 mosWorking on establishing a 'Digital Care' Division. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct research to understand current customers and prospects and get a grasp on their challenges and needs • Visualize and prototype the product with the design team to determine how the product will look and feel and how people will interface with it • Coordinate with Development, Design, Marketing and QA teams to bring the product to life • Architect and Plan out the major sections of the product • Position the product to customers and bring it to market • Pitching the vision of the product internally and getting buy-in from all the stakeholders • Manage business operations to achieve company goals • Evaluate division performance and recommend new strategies for performance improvements
G

Co-Founder

Ghar Ka KhanaJun 2017 - Dec 2019 • 2 yrs 7 mos'Ghar Ka Khana' a native term in Hindi which means Homemade Food. In India, many people in Metropolitan cities face a problem of finding home-made food and there are many housewives who can cook healthy and delicious food. So we are trying to bridge this gap by providing an online platform at an affordable cost by ensuring the quality of the food and delivering it to our customers. Ghar Ka Khana is serving a good quality, affordable & delectable food which feels like home to you.

Education

U

University of Waterloo

Masters in Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
S

SIES Graduate School Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Telecommunications

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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