Anand Rishikesh

About Anand Rishikesh

As a Product Manager with a background in AI-led digital innovation, I thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and user experience. My journey spans driving AI-powered product development, launching 0-1 products, and crafting Go-To-Market strategies that have collectively impacted millions of users.What sets me apart is my ability to move seamlessly between big-picture product strategy and on-the-ground execution. I’ve worked across user research, roadmap planning, growth, UX optimization, investor communications, and data operations - always grounded in a deep understanding of the \'why\' behind every decision.Some wins I’ve driven:1. Increased DAUs by 40% and engagement time by 25% YoY through intelligent UX and AI feature rollouts2. Launched a social and content platform with dynamic feeds, gamified funnels, and immersive experiences3. Scaled digitization of massive content libraries books) using cutting-edge OCR and NLP workflows4. Drove product-led growth and reduced CAC by 50% through creative, user-first marketing strategies5. Enabled foundational support for national AI language infrastructure, managing large-scale speech data lifecyclesI operate with a founder’s mindset - owning outcomes, aligning stakeholders, and iterating fast. I enjoy working in ambiguous, high-velocity environments where I can build, test, and improve continuously. Whether it’s launching a new product line or refining an existing experience, I bring the same level of curiosity, clarity, and care.

Experience

1. Associate Product Manager

   Rekhta Foundation

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Managed a cross-functional team of 10+ to increase website DAU by 41% and user engagement by 25% YoY- Led agile product development of a multilingual subscription-based social app for language & literature, integrating dynamic feeds, personalized content, gamified funnels, and immersive audio-video-text interface

Education

• University of Oxford

  Academic Fellowship, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical Engineering