Aniket Deosthali

Aniket D. is a prominent product leader and currently serves as a Partner at Reforge, a platform that focuses on career development for professionals in tech. He has a wealth of experience in product management and has held significant roles in various companies, including as the Chief Product Officer at a stealth generative AI startup and previously as the Head of Product for Conversational Commerce at Walmart.

Professional Background

• Current Roles:

  • Partner at Reforge (March 2023 - Present)
  • Chief Product Officer at a Stealth Startup (March 2023 - Present)
  • Advisor to Startups (February 2023 - Present)

• Previous Experience:

  • Walmart:
    • Head of Product, Conversational Commerce (February 2020 - December 2022)
    • Senior Director of Product Management (February 2020 - February 2021)
    • Director of Product Management (May 2019 - February 2020)
  • BibMonster: Founder and Head of Product (October 2009 - November 2012)
  • Beghou Consulting: Associate Consultant (August 2012 - July 2013)

Aniket has over 12 years of experience in leveraging emerging technologies to create impactful products for both B2C and B2B markets. He is known for his ability to lead teams through the complexities of product development, from initial concept to market launch, achieving significant user growth and business impact along the way.

Skills and Approach

Aniket emphasizes a first-principles approach to problem-solving and is passionate about building high-performing teams. His expertise spans various sectors, including eCommerce, healthcare, and AdTech, and he has a strong track record in launching successful products that resonate with users and drive engagement.

He holds a background in data science and engineering, which complements his strategic and analytical capabilities in product management and business development.123