Gourav Baldewa

About Gourav Baldewa

I’ve always believed that the best products come from understanding real user needs and building teams that are passionate about solving problems. With over 8.5 years of experience in product management across fintech, e-commerce, and mobility sectors, I’ve had the privilege of launching both B2C and B2B digital products that truly make a difference in people’s lives.Currently at Mahindra Finance, I’m focused on driving growth for our investment products. One of my proudest moments was leading the redesign of our broker platform—this effort not only cut transaction times significantly but also enhanced user satisfaction across the board. It’s rewarding to see how strategic changes can lead to double-digit improvements in user engagement and retention.Before this role, I had an exciting stint at FREENOW in Amsterdam where I established a new monetization workstream within our pricing domain. Exploring concepts like willingness to pay versus willingness to wait was both challenging and exhilarating! My time at Walmart Global Tech India also taught me the importance of automation; I built an enterprise task automation module that saved substantial operational costs while improving efficiency.Outside of work, I enjoy mentoring aspiring product managers and sharing insights from my journey. I believe that knowledge grows when shared! Whether it’s through casual meetups or online forums, connecting with others fuels my passion for continuous learning.If you’re interested in discussing product strategy or sharing insights about growth in tech industries like fintech or e-commerce, feel free to reach out via email! Let’s connect!Skills: Product Strategy | User Engagement | Cross-Functional Leadership | Roadmap Ownership | Monetization Strategies | Digital Product Development

Experience

1. Vice President - Product Management Product Strategy, Ux Design, Regulatory Compliance

   Mahindra Finance

   Apr 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Key accomplishments include:* Spearheaded the redesign of a broker platform that cut transaction time by XX%, significantly enhancing user satisfaction and operational efficiency for professional users in the investment sector.* Initiated a company-wide customer deduplication project that achieved a unified customer view, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving data integrity across all business functions.* Developed a scalable KYC platform that increased user onboarding speed by YY%, integrating failover systems to enhance regulatory compliance and minimise operational risks during peak periods.* Drove product strategy and mobile app adoption for investment and insurance products across B2B and B2C segments, resulting in a ZZ% increase in mobile engagement year-over-year.Skills: Product Strategy, User Experience Design, Regulatory Compliance

Education

• Ryan International School, Mayur Vihar Phase 3, delhi

  High School, Science

  2005 — 2007

• Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Instrumentation and electronics

  2008 — 2012

• DPS Vidyapeeth, Bhadrak, Odisha

  Formative Years

  1993 — 2005

• Pmcurve

  Advanced Growth for PMs

• Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing (Major) and Operations (Minor)

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Search Engine Marketing (Sem)
• Microsoft Office
• Business Strategy
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Digital Marketing
• Business Analysis
• Microsoft Word
• Market Research
• Social Media Marketing
• Team Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing
• Sql
• Analytical Skills
• Analysis