About Me
Sumit Bhagat
Product and technology leader with 8+ years of experience in building and scaling innovative tech products , leading cross-functional teams, and driving revenue growth. Expertise in product strategy, AI-based solutions, and go-to-market execution across B2B sectors.
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Product Manager / Head Of Product
Bendable Technology Sol Pvt Ltd - Karkhana.io | Kkonnect.io
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At Karkhana.io, as the technology and product leader and key member of the leadership team, I built two groundbreaking digital products central to our core offerings, digitizing the sourcing and procurement of custom parts.
- Architected and spearheaded the development of company’s entire tech & product suite—including ERP, CRM, HRMS, analytics etc.
- Developed India’s first AI-based automated CNC costing engine, reducing costing time from days to seconds.
- Built and led a cross-functional team of 16+, including developers, product managers, designers, and data scientists.
2019 - 2020
Head Of Product
NeoStencil (Acquired by Unacademy)
- Led a team of 9+ to launch features like auto KYC, scholarships, referral program, and improved video streaming, boosting EdTech marketplace growth.
- Spearheaded CRM strategy and implementation, collaborating with marketing and sales teams; reduced CAC by 8% and boosted lead acquisition by 150%.
- Engineered a data-driven lead qualification framework, leveraging analytics & user feedback to optimize lead nurturing, abandoned cart, and new course launches.
- During covid-19 onboarded offline coaching to online live telecast
2019 - 2019
Product Manager, Growth (Consultant)
Nanonets.com (YC '17)
- Owned marketing strategy, increasing organic leads from 15 to 42 per day and growing organic traffic by 250% through SEO and content marketing.
- Launched two products, achieving recognition as Product Hunt’s #2 Product of the Day and #5 Week.
- Integrated cross-functional feedback to shape product roadmap, resulting in successful OCR product launch.
2017 - 2019
Founder / CEO
Macroinfluence
- Bootstrapped a digital marketing agency. Built a team of 8 to serve 22+ clients
- Coordinated with clients to design and implement successful SEO, PPC, lead generation campaigns and website development.
- Developed system to prioritise task, onboard new client, send work reports.
2014 - 2017
Co-founder / COO
Macroinfluence
- Secured a seed fund of INR 7 million to build a SAAS platform.
- Spearheaded the overall development of product vision, planning, design, usability, and quality of releases for EdTech platform.
- Led & managed a team of 7 and allocated work responsibilities for product development & marketing activities. Devised competitive pricing programs.
Education
2010 - 2017
IIT Bombay
Integrated MS In Chemistry (5 yrs course)
Took a break of 1 year to work on startup. Involved in sports and other activites
- Roll of Honor, Sports (2015)
- Sports Person Of The Year (2013)
- Institute Sports Color (2012)
2023- 2025
BITS Pilani
M Tech in Data Science & Engineering
Out of necessity to build the product I took this course, now completely into the world of neural networks
Certificates & Courses
Skills & Expertise
Over the years, I’ve built a versatile skill set that blends deep product management and strategic insights with robust technical expertise. Whether I’m defining product roadmaps, leading cross-functional teams, or architecting digital solutions with the latest technologies, each skill I’ve honed plays a vital role in driving innovation and growth.
Product Management, Marketing & Strategy
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Product Management:
Overseeing the entire product lifecycle—from ideation to launch—ensuring that every solution is built to deliver measurable impact. -
Strategic Thinking & Roadmapping:
Crafting visionary strategies and clear roadmaps that align business objectives with customer needs. -
Problem Solving:
Applying creative and analytical approaches to address complex business challenges and transform them into opportunities. -
Product Development:
Leading the end-to-end development process by integrating user-centric design, research, and iterative improvements. -
Stakeholder Management & Cross-functional Team Leadership:
Collaborating effectively with diverse teams—engineering, design, sales, and marketing—to drive projects forward. -
User-Centric Design & Research:
Focusing on customer insights and data-driven feedback to build intuitive, impactful products. -
Market Research & Product Analytics:
Conducting in-depth market analysis and leveraging product analytics to optimize and refine strategies. -
ERP & CRM Implementation:
Integrating and managing systems that streamline operations and enhance customer engagement. -
Agile Methodologies:
Employing agile practices to foster rapid iteration, continuous improvement, and efficient project delivery.
Technical Skills & Tools
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Programming & Data:
- Python, SQL & JavaScript: Proficient in these languages for both backend and frontend development.
- Data Collection Strategies: Designing robust systems for gathering and analyzing data to drive informed decisions.
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AI & Machine Learning:
- AI & ML Integration: Implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance product functionalities.
- ML Models: Developing and iterating on machine learning models that provide predictive insights and streamline operations.
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Web Development & Content Management:
- WordPress & Webflow: Creating responsive, modern websites with user-friendly interfaces.
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Tools & Platforms:
- Hubspot & Metabase: Utilizing CRM and analytics platforms to monitor performance and drive growth strategies.
- AWS & Github: Managing cloud infrastructure and version control to support scalable and secure technology environments.