Avika Sagwal
MBA Candidate at Columbia Business School
- Role
- Strategy & Ops at Product Genius
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Avika Sagwal
A problem solver at heart, my journey has taken me from representing India on the professional tennis tour to scaling a high-growth fintech and advising global founders as a venture investor.As a pro athlete, I competed on the WTA tour, representing India in 60+ tournaments across 13 countries — an experience that shaped my ability to think on my feet and make quick decisions under pressure.As Chief of Staff at BharatPe, one of India’s leading fintech startups, I launched products, designed go-to-market strategies, and led fundraising and strategic initiatives during a period of hypergrowth, helping raise $450M+ across two rounds.Since then, I’ve worked in venture capital across two countries — first at Bessemer in India, and now at MetaProp in New York — engaging with founders in distinctly different markets, united by a shared momentum in tech innovation.I’m currently an MBA candidate at Columbia Business School, continuing to explore how structured problem-solving can unlock meaningful impact — whether on the tennis court, in strategy rooms, or around boardroom tables.
Experience
Strategy & Ops
Feb 2026 — Present · NY, US
Leading Strategy & Ops at an AI commerce startup developing real-time large interaction models that power dynamic shopping experiences and drive proven revenue lift across e-commerce brands
Education
Wagner College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance, General
2013 — 2017
Columbia Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2024 — 2026
Skills
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Tennis
- Leadership
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
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