{"id":120,"date":"2009-06-10T14:04:07","date_gmt":"2009-06-10T08:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/prasad.freevar.com\/?page_id=120"},"modified":"2025-02-19T14:16:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T13:16:01","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:37% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/prasad-gupte-2020.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3513 size-full\" style=\"object-position:52% 56%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/prasad-gupte-2020.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/prasad-gupte-2020-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/prasad-gupte-2020-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>\u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0915\u093e\u0930 ! Hallo! <\/em>\ud83d\udc4b\ud83c\udffc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><span style=\"color:#303b57\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><span class=\"highlight\"><em>I&#8217;m Prasad! &nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18+ years creating impact through customer-centric innovation, business transformation &amp; building high performance teams across Product, Design, Tech, Data, Research &amp; Growth.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Director, Digital Products @ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.babbel.com?utm_source=prasadgupte.com&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"http:\/\/tonies.com?utm_source=prasadgupte.com&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=about\">tonies<\/a>.<br>ICF Certified Leader <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/coaching-and-mentoring\/\" title=\"Coaching &amp; Mentoring\">Coach<\/a> (ACC L1)<br>Experiential learner. Wantrepreneur.<br>Berlin \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/cat\/prodmgmt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#prodmgmt<\/a> #leadership #mentoring #family <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/cat\/thought-work\/food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#food<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/cat\/personal\/travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#travel<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/cat\/thought-work\/life-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#life<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/prasadgupte\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" 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screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Leader. Player Coach.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 18 years, I have built my expertise leading at the intersection of technology, product, and business, helping organizations scale digital innovation, drive customer engagement, and unlock new revenue streams. My journey began as an engineer, evolved into product leadership \u2014 a trajectory shaped by curiosity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, as Director of Digital Products at Tonies (FSE: TNIE), I lead a cross-functional team spanning Product Management, UX Design, Data Analytics, and User Research, responsible for shaping the end-to-end digital customer experience across E-commerce, IoT, Content, and Mobile App Engagement. Over the past three years, I have helped transform digital into a core business driver, contributing to Tonies\u2019 30%+ YoY growth and helping the company surpass $500M in global revenue (2024). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From launching AI-driven storytelling experiences to optimizing app-driven monetization strategies, I excel at blending customer insights, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technology. I&#8217;m also a proud Alumni: Babbel, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/goodbye-landmark-group-web-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Goodbye Web Team\">Landmark<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/goodbye-zycus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zycus<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/goodbye-lnt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Larsen &amp; Toubro<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/tag\/dissertation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BITS-Pilani<\/a>, PCE. <em>More on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/prasadgupte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-2025-background-small.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-2025-background-small-1024x584.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4112\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-2025-background-small-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-2025-background-small-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-2025-background-small-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-2025-background-small-1536x877.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-2025-background-small-2048x1169.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My experience spans B2B and B2C business models, working across manufacturing, procurement, e-commerce, EdTech, and IoT \u2014 each shaping my ability to navigate complexity, drive alignment, and execute at scale. My leadership philosophy is centered on building high-performance teams and fostering an accountable, customer-centric culture, leading with clarity, urgency, and a relentless focus on outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hold a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Software Systems. A lifelong learner, I have continuously expanded my expertise through programs like Reforge (Growth Strategy), IDEO (Design thinking), and ICF (Certified Leader Coach). I occasionally write at prasadgupte.com, love travel, food and swimming. I thrive in fast-moving, high-impact environments and am always open to engaging with like-minded leaders, investors, and innovators shaping the future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/wpid-wp-1427196950879.jpeg\" alt=\"My skillset, metaphorically.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This was how I viewed my core expertise in 2015, and still holds true.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiential learner. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My personal growth loop is powered by my strong desire to learn and practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/the-bright-side-of-my-2020\/\" title=\"The bright side of my 2020\">2020<\/a>, I got better at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/3-insights-from-ideo-for-innovation-design\/\" title=\"I learned Ideo\u2019s secret to innovate &amp; design for human emotions \ud83d\udd2e\">human-centred innovation<\/a> and mentoring. Off work, I learned to ski this year (yes, 2020) &#8211; first time ever on slopes, with just 2 hours of training, 2 days of practice and non-stop motivation from my team, I threaded the blue runs. In 2022, I went deep into data analysis with python which helped a lot validating the AI story generator. In 2024, I got a B1 language certificate in German.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/ACtC-3cKSr36WyAUESBZy-pYc2BtQRpmumpIY2-ih54aC9w6YH9e-fzZb2QyQgk14FjSi_7013wraswvQD41KfvM9i3Z83lmVzCZGCPCsbKClyOHBzuyTrzAZ5OuaF3rDf0HhtZ10z5mr-yKLKjcvCjxhEDuRA=w600-h338-no?authuser=0\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">That&#8217;s me! Special thanks to Geoff for capturing while on his skateboard. (Suttrio, 2020.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I also learn from failure. Like with start-up <a href=\"http:\/\/societywise.prasadgupte.com\/\" title=\"http:\/\/societywise.prasadgupte.com\/\">SocietyWise<\/a> with a friend, I understood that product \u2260 business, and what not to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentor &amp; ICF-certified Leader Coach. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve equally learned from great people around me and pay some of that debt forward by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/coaching-and-mentoring\/\" title=\"Coaching &amp; Mentoring\">offering mentoring<\/a> to anyone who&#8217;d could benefit from my journey. Whether its sound boarding an idea or a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/tag\/job-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career decision<\/a>, feel free to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reach out<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, I embarked on an intensive journey to elevate my coaching skills as a leader. After 4 of practicing, it has truly transformed the way I lead, listen, and empower others. I&#8217;m now a ICF-certified ACC Level 1 coach.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-ICF-certified-Leader-Coach-2025.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-ICF-certified-Leader-Coach-2025-1024x724.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-ICF-certified-Leader-Coach-2025-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-ICF-certified-Leader-Coach-2025-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-ICF-certified-Leader-Coach-2025-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-ICF-certified-Leader-Coach-2025-1536x1087.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Prasad-Gupte-ICF-certified-Leader-Coach-2025.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Son. Husband. Father. Foodie. Explorer.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Off work, I spend time with family, cook, travel, mentor, or learn something new. I&#8217;m a grateful son, typical <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wedding-website-design-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">husband<\/a> and an imperfect father. Spending time with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/maaghi-ganesh-utsav-siddhivinayak-nandgaon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family<\/a> &amp; friends. Enjoy experimenting with food: both <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/cat\/thought-work\/food\/\" title=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/cat\/thought-work\/food\/\">eating &amp; cooking<\/a>.  My love for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/cat\/personal\/travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traveling<\/a> has survived an era of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/flight-diary-100-via-mumbai-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">backbreaking business trips<\/a>. I prefer walking or biking to driving. I like watching movies, reading non-fiction, and collecting coins. That&#8217;s me!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/prasad-gupte-edinburgh-turing-fest-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/prasad-gupte-edinburgh-turing-fest-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/prasad-gupte-edinburgh-turing-fest-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/prasad-gupte-edinburgh-turing-fest-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/prasad-gupte-edinburgh-turing-fest-672x372.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/prasad-gupte-edinburgh-turing-fest-1038x576.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/www.prasadgupte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/prasad-gupte-edinburgh-turing-fest.jpg 1340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Edinburgh, 2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Thanks for visiting! 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