On My Radar #1

Welcome to On My Radar, a monthly talent drop where I spotlight some of the sharpest, most underrated operators I know.

Think of this as a living bulletin board for high-context hiring. Not job listings. Not cold referrals. Just real people doing exceptional work, quietly, consistently, and often off your radar.

These are founders, builders, creatives, analysts, and generalists who’ve led 0→1, built systems from scratch, shipped code, scaled chaos, and solved real problems. I’ve either worked with them, reviewed their work closely, or been impressed enough to bet on their trajectory.

I started this because top talent is everywhere, but the funnel to find them is broken. No signal. No consistency. No one place to look.

This is my attempt to fix that.

Every edition will include:

• Anonymous but detailed spotlights on high-potential folks

• Roles they’re looking for

• How to get a warm intro (aka access to me)

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Let’s raise the bar for how great talent gets discovered.

1. Ads x GTM x Product Strategy

   Featuring a rock-solid operator with 12+ years across India’s top consumer tech giants.

   • Led GTM, monetization, and product strategy at XXX; launched India’s first full-stack digital ads suite and Web3 loyalty infra
   • Scaled XXX ad monetization engine 175% YoY, launched self-serve ads, and programmatic partnerships
   • At XXX, ran cross-functional pods, drove performance marketing, and led revival of 98%+ sellers post-COVID
   • Strong blend of business and product thinking, comfortable owning AOPs, growth, and P&L-aligned execution

   Now exploring leadership roles across ads, monetization, and product strategy—especially where the 0→1 journey is real.

2. Product x Eng x Growth

   Has an incredible cross-functional builder exploring new opportunities.
   8+ years deep in early-stage chaos. Lives at the intersection of product, engineering, and growth.

   • Built an AI healthtech app used in 130+ countries, recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30.
   • Scaled a media house into a creator-tech platform, led a 30-person eng team, shipped web3 + GenAI products, and opened new revenue lines.
   • Digitised 3M+ documents for a state gov body, launched WhatsApp citizen services, and modernised public infra systems.

   Has raised venture capital, shipped code, led cross-functional orgs, and advised governments. Looking for full-time roles with early teams building real things.

3. Data x Content x Systems

   We have a unique generalist in the mix: 4+ years across Analytics and Machine Learning, primarily at early-stage startups. Also brings solid part-time experience in prompt engineering and content creation.

   • Built and scaled data systems + automated workflows in lean teams
   • Ghostwrites and creates content across formats; Worked with brands like Cult Fitness, The Aquarium Guide & more
   • Works at the sweet spot of insights, storytelling, and technical intuition

   Perfect for startups that need someone who can do the math and write the copy.

   Open to full-time roles across data, ops, or content systems.

4. Strategy x Product Ops x Growth

   Bringing someone with rare range across investment research, product ops, and early-stage execution. 4+ years of high-context experience across B2B and B2C, from shaving products to construction tech.

   • Independently managed P&Ls and doubled offtake for a personal care brand across Zepto and Instamart
   • Built automation systems that cut complaint resolution time by 40% and improved product tracking
   • Conducted diligence on a $5B construction tech unicorn, advised on ₹90Cr investment portfolio, and shipped field-level ops infra for gov + private projects

   Sharp on systems, fast on execution. Now looking for a role where he can go deep, build relentlessly, and learn from an exceptional team.

5. Strategy x AI x Founder’s Office

   Looking for someone who can go from zero to structured chaos fast?

   This operator brings 6+ years across McKinsey, KPMG, and high-growth AI SaaS teams, most recently working in a founder’s office leading GTM, ops, and strategic partnerships.

   • Rolled out GenAI + pricing platforms across 20K+ stores for a $4B retailer; cut stockouts by 18%, improved margins
   • Secured $2M+ in ARR through product strategy + embedded AI innovation
   • Built an analytics platform at McKinsey used in 50% of global M&S projects; drove $15M in sales uplift
   • Led savings, compliance, and workflow automation projects across consulting, SaaS, and B2B ops

   An operator who’s equally sharp with product, people, and process.
   Now exploring high-ownership roles with early teams where he can build and scale with clarity and velocity.

6. Product x Data x Security

   Bringing on a deep product + platform operator with 6+ years across fintech and healthcare SaaS.

   • Led the 0→1 build of a remittance MVP, exploring stablecoin rails before pivoting to regulated fintech infra
   • Owned RBAC and custom data model features at XXX; launched HIPAA-compliant IAM and platform modernization features
   • Delivered CRM + access control solutions at Big4, working across financial services + healthcare orgs
   • Skilled at translating complex system needs into secure, scalable workflows, and aligning deeply with infra, analytics, and GTM teams

   If you’re hiring for a role at the intersection of data, product, infra, and compliance, this is someone you want to meet.

7. Strategy x Ops x Impact

   This operator is the real deal: spanning hedge funds, philanthropy, VC, and global-scale operations. 15+ years of experience building things from scratch and scaling them with both heart and rigor.

   • Most recently led India ops for XXX ($1B+ raised), owning launch strategy, infra, compliance, and a 60-person team
   • Built an $8M teledentistry platform from the ground up as an engagement manager across product, ops, and GTM
   • Designed a 5X scale strategy for a US-based philanthropic fund backed by Ford + MacArthur
   • Fast-tracked to senior roles at XXX and YYY; led multimillion-dollar budgets, launched fellowships + exec ed programs

   She moves effortlessly between systems and strategy, and has worked in the founder’s office, VC, and policy environments. Now exploring roles where she can operate with depth and scale meaningful work with speed.

8. Design x Product x Systems

   Have a design leader who’s scaled 0→1 products across social, gaming, payments, and AI, currently leading Product Design at XXX.

   • Built and led design for multimillion-dollar ecosystems
   • Shaped retention, monetization, and growth levers across consumer and Web3 bets
   • Strong leadership lens: mentors design talent while driving deep collaboration across product, tech, and business

   Looking for high-context, high-collab teams where design has a seat at the table.

9. Data x Strategy x Impact

   Spotlighting a senior analytics leader with 11+ years of experience. He’s built and scaled data systems that directly shaped growth, logistics, returns, and pricing strategies at some of India’s most high-velocity companies.

   • Built early warning systems for customer returns; saved ₹100Cr at XXX and got featured in Economic Times
   • Delivered a 20% lift in price competitiveness for fashion using zero-commission pricing models
   • Led Capital One’s car loan analytics team: shipped ML-based enrichment and prediction models for dealers and agents
   • Designed scalable analytics infra across ecomm, fintech, and quick commerce; always plugged into C-level strategy
   • NLP and CV certified, with top 1% scores on Kaggle + MachineHack

   An operator who understands the business and the math. Looking for roles where data isn’t support, it’s core strategy.

10. Strategy x Growth x GTM

    Bringing 10 years of experience across unicorns, iconic cos, and Big4, this operator has done it all: 0→1 launches, category scaling, CX optimisation, and cross-functional execution.

    • At XXX, improved conversion by 3pp, grew orders MoM, and scaled supply systems for 1500+ SKUs
    • At YYY, ran core category P&Ls and 5–7 member teams; drove 18–20% MoM growth and closed strategic institutional partnerships
    • Deep experience across ops, marketing, and product; knows how to move fast without breaking trust
    • MBA from Macquarie, certified in Design Thinking, and trained in stakeholder alignment from the ground up

    Looking for strategic roles across product, growth, or business consulting, especially where execution and iteration matter.

11. Finance x Strategy x Restart

    Spotlighting an ex-investment banker with 11 years of global experience across M&A, equity, and debt transactions, most recently as VP at XXX in Chicago and London.

    • Advised on $25B+ in deals including cross-border M&A, LBOs, IPOs, and recaps across sectors like packaging, industrials, chemicals, and renewables
    • Built and led junior teams through COVID-era volatility, managed hiring, compensation, and performance systems
    • Recently returned to India, co-founded a preschool franchise, and completed FinTech + Strategy programs at IIM Ahmedabad
    • Now looking to re-enter the ecosystem in Bangalore, ready to bring capital markets insight and execution muscle to the right table

    A thoughtful operator with depth, global exposure, and grounded ambition.

12. CX x D2C Ops x Marketplace

    Highlighting a senior operator with 24+ years of experience in customer experience, D2C operations, and large-scale marketplace management.

    • Currently VP at XXX, leading CX, D2C, marketplace, and fulfillment across 5 global sites, 3 offline stores, and 7 B2B partners
    • Previously led 300+ member teams at YYY (in-house + outsourced), owning seller ops, customer service, logistics, and category growth
    • Expert in contact center setup and SLA management across voice, chat, email, and social
    • Deep experience managing marketplace partners, seller support, CX escalations, RTOs, refunds, and ops optimization
    • Industry-spanning experience from ecomm and BPO to BFSI, collections, and risk

    Looking for senior leadership roles where customer experience and operational excellence sit at the heart of the business.

13. 0→1 x Growth x Founder’s Office

    Spotlighting a high-agency founder and venture scout who’s built a content-first wellness platform from scratch and supported early-stage deals at VC funds.

    • Bootstrapped XXX to 100K+ YouTube watch hours and 20K+ Insta views
    • Converted content into paid cohort-based WhatsApp fitness programs for Indian parents
    • Evaluated 100+ startups as a scout, supporting GTM, pitch storytelling, and founder research
    • Failed fast with 5 startup experiments, built resilience and sharp instinct for lean building

    Now exploring growth, product, or founder’s office roles where hustle meets structured execution.

14. Creative Strategy x Brand Worldbuilding x Campaigns

    Bringing on a powerhouse creative with 11+ years across top agencies, startups, and brand-side storytelling.

    • Built and led award-winning campaigns for brands like Star Plus, Smule, Huggies, Ather, Netflix, BYJU'S, and more
    • Spearheaded IPs, co-branded events, influencer rollouts, merch launches, and full-funnel storytelling
    • Currently led Accessories + Merch at XXX, turned it into the most profitable vertical with bold positioning and high-ROI campaigns
    • Equally fluent in scrappy startup brand-building and high-stakes, multi-agency coordination
    • Awards include Kyoorius Blue Elephants, Effies, Brand Disruption, IndIAA, and more

    Looking for creative leadership roles where brand ≠ just visuals, but a living experience.

15. Product x Fintech x 0→1

    Bringing on a fintech product leader with 7+ years across Goldman Sachs, Walmart, Citibank, and high-growth startups, building products that shift user behavior and move real dollars.

    • Scaled wallet product from 0 → 1M+ users and $1B+ volume in 6 months
    • Owned roadmap for cards products; lifted conversion by 25%, saved $2M+ in fraud, revived 2.4M dormant users
    • Launched investment platform for 8M+ users, built credit line features saving $8M+/yr, and reduced fraud by 72%
    • Deep strength in payments infra, lending strategy, digital onboarding, and building for first-time digital users

    Now exploring product leadership roles where fintech, behavioral design, and execution converge.

If someone caught your eye and you’re hiring, just hit reply to this email or DM me directly. I’ll make a warm intro if there’s a strong match.

And if you’re someone looking for your next sharp, high-context role: send me your story. You don’t need a fancy title or flashy resume. Just show me the proof of work.

Let’s rebuild the hiring funnel, one honest, high-signal match at a time.