Malthi

About Malthi

When teams hit the “we’re building a lot, but not moving the business” wall, they realise the product isn’t just delivery.It’s direction.Ever wondered why some VC-backed startups find Product-Market Fit (PMF) faster… while others keep shipping and still feel stuck?It’s not luck.It’s product leadership.Hi there, I’m Malthi SS, a Fractional CPO and AI Product & Transformation leader, advising startups and growth-stage companies across B2B, FinTech, and AI. I partner with companies from seed to enterprise scale to define winning product strategy, de-risk major bets, and build the systems that make execution predictable.You’ve probably heard leadership ask:“Why isn’t adoption improving?”“Why are teams pulling in different directions?”“Why is every quarter a firefight?”Here’s the plot twist: you don’t always need a full-time CPO.You need cadence, clarity, and a decision-making system.Where I help (as your Fractional CPO):My value is being an executive partner who bridges vision + hands-on execution.I help you:1) Diagnose strategic gaps (why adoption/retention/revenue isn’t compounding)2) Define a winning PMF strategy3) Set up metrics + review loops so decisions are customer + data-led, not opinion-led4) Align cross-functional teams with an agile roadmap that ships outcomes5) Build a product org designed for scalability6) Foster a culture of product excellence, critical thinking, and decisive actionI’ve led product orgs at global giants like PayPal, Intuit, SAP, and I also mentor founders and teams through institutions like NASSCOM, FKCCI, Kerala Start Up Mission, T-Hub, and the Karnataka Startup Cell, having guided 10+ ventures across B2B SaaS and consumer tech, from seed-stage PMF to growth-stage scaling.As a Visiting Faculty (IIM Udaipur, Master’s Union, Scaler etc), I’ve trained aspiring PMs, mentored 500+ working PMs, and delivered 2,500+ hours of workshops.I also host the podcast “Product Talk with Malthi” (35+ episodes), and my work has been recognised — including Women Product Leader of the Year 2024 (Gain Skills India) and being featured in the 2025 book “Sheroes amongst us.”My Promise as Your Fractional CPO: If we work together, I\'ll treat your product outcomes like they\'re my own.We\'ll set a realistic goal, create a practical plan, and track progress like a program - not a \"let\'s see how it goes\" quarter.Ready to build product leadership that scales?Here\'s how you can reach me: DM me on LinkedIn Book a Discovery Call Email: m•••••@sparkprod.in

Experience

1. Product Management Faculty

   Scaler School Of Business

   Feb 2025 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   I teach Product Strategy

Education

• Delhi University

  BSc, Botany(H)

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  MBA, IT