Vimal Kumar

About Vimal Kumar

I build products at the intersection of creativity, technology, and human behaviour. Currently, I lead product at Arré Voice, a social-audio platform redefining how people express and discover ideas through voice. My focus lies in translating creator and listener insights into clear product goals, measurable outcomes, and simple, intuitive experiences.My approach to product management combines data-led experimentation with strong design intuition — ensuring that every iteration is purposeful and grounded in user reality. I enjoy working on early-stage products where structure, systems, and scale have to be built from scratch, and where product-market fit is discovered through disciplined execution rather than chance.At the core, I’m interested in building products that feel human — balancing creativity with rigour, and short-term iteration with long-term value creation.

Experience

1. Head of Product

   Arré

   Nov 2020 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Arré Voice is a social-audio platform that enables people to express their thoughts and ideas through short, authentic voice clips called Voicepods. It’s built for a generation that values spontaneity and self-expression but doesn’t always want to appear on camera. The platform brings together creators and listeners across languages — Tamil, Hindi, and English — through features like Voicepools, Playlists, and Voiceclubs that encourage collaboration, conversation, and community-led storytelling. With a growing ecosystem of creators, brands, and local voices, Arré Voice aims to redefine how audio is created, shared, and monetized in India’s digital landscape. Its broader mission is to make voice the most effortless and expressive medium for everyday creativity, culture, and communication.As Product Head, the focus is on building a reliable, scalable, and creator-first platform through disciplined execution. The role involves setting clear product goals, translating creator and listener behaviour into actionable insights, and leading cross-functional teams across design, engineering, and content. Priority areas include strengthening the creation and discovery experiences, improving retention through personalization, and developing sustainable monetization models for creators. A key part of the work also involves building the AI-led Creator Studio and internal analytics systems that guide product iteration and experimentation. The emphasis remains on data-driven decision-making, simplicity in user experience, and continuous refinement through measurable results — ensuring that every product evolution serves both the creator’s ambition and the listener’s attention.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing, Strategy and Advertising

  2013 — 2015

• SBOA

  High School, Biology, Physics and Math

  2005 — 2007

• PSG College of Technology

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics and Communication Engineering

  2007 — 2011