Apurva Garware

Apurva Garware is recognized as a Product/Design leader with a keen focus on customer-facing products that effectively address real-world issues, drive impact, and demonstrate seamless functionality.

With a diverse background in social media, education, and e-commerce, Apurva has honed his expertise in areas like marketplaces, subscription businesses, and user discovery experiences.

Having experience across the spectrum from developing new products from scratch to expanding businesses into new markets and segments, Apurva has overseen Profit and Loss responsibilities worth millions in publicly traded companies.

As a leader, Apurva excels in career coaching, fostering career development, and providing mentorship to team members and industry mentees alike, having led sizable cross-functional product teams comprising Product Managers, Designers, and UX Researchers.

Education wise, Apurva boasts a Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley - Haas School of Business, and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Mumbai.

Apurva has been associated with various organizations, including Chief as a member, Semilla Nueva as an Advisor, and Republic.Co as an Angel Investor.

In his professional journey, Apurva held significant roles such as Vice President Product, Talent Marketplace and Loyalty at Upwork, Lead Product Manager at Medium.Com, and Director of Product Management and User Experience, Learning Experience at Chegg Inc.

Furthermore, Apurva Garware has prior experience with renowned companies like Amazon, Quora, and Microsoft, where he held roles ranging from Product Manager to Senior Program Manager and Software Engineer.

His interest extends to engaging with tech enthusiasts, students, investors, and entrepreneurs, providing insights and fostering meaningful exchanges within the industry.