Akash Suluru

GTM Engineering| Business Generalist| Startups| CSPO®

San Francisco5.9k followers
DianaHR (YC W24)ex-FlowState AIex-Gojo & Company, Inc.

As a Product Manager with a robust background in product development, data analytics and innovation, I thrive at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and customer experience.

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With hands-on experience in sectors like Ed-Tech, automotive, and financial services, I have a proven track record of driving product adoption, improving user engagement by up to 40%, and achieving cost reductions through process optimization. My passion lies in creating scalable, user-centered products that solve real-world problems, leveraging market insights and customer feedback to enhance product value and performance. At companies like Gojo & Company and Toyota Industries North America, I’ve successfully led cross-functional teams, launched innovative products, and implemented strategies that drove significant growth and efficiency. I specialize in transforming customer pain points into actionable product features and am committed to using data-driven insights to continuously improve product outcomes. My technical skills, including proficiency in SQL, Python, and BI tools, complement my strategic mindset, making me well-equipped to navigate complex challenges and deliver high-impact solutions. I have a keen interest in leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance product offerings and streamline processes. At Gojo & Company, I contributed to developing an AI-driven chatbot for low-income households, which improved credit access by 25%. I’m enthusiastic about integrating AI into product workflows, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making and deliver smarter, more personalized experiences for users. As a dedicated advocate of lifelong learning and professional development, I frequently take part in industry workshops and have active connections with numerous tech and product management communities. By imparting information and promoting development within my teams, I strongly believe in nurturing a culture of creativity and excellence and mentoring younger team members.

Career Timeline

GTM Index

  1. DIANAHR (YC W24)JOB
    1. Chief of Staff - GTM & Gro…
      1Y 2M
  2. ANGEL INVESTINGJOB
    1. Angel Investor
      1Y 6M
  3. FLOWSTATE AIJOB
    1. Founding Member - Product…
      7M
  4. CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY ROBOTICS INSTITUTEJOB
    1. Graduate Research Assistant
      2M
  5. TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLINGJOB
    1. Product Mgr
      3M
  6. PLUS - PERSONALIZED LEARNING SQUAREDJOB
    1. Product Mgr
      7M
  7. STEALTH AI STARTUPJOB
    1. Founding Product and Busin…
      4M
  8. BOSCHJOB
    1. Business Strategy Consultant
      3M
  9. GOJO & COMPANY,JOB
    1. Associate Product Mgr
      1Y 6M
    2. Data Analyst
      1Y 4M
  10. BETTERPLACEJOB
    1. Product Mgr
      2M

Time in market 5Y 8MOpen 1Closed 10Stints 11

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  1. Job: FlowState AI — Founding Member - Product Growth · 2025-01 – 2025-08 · 7 mo
  2. Job: Gojo & Company, Inc. — Associate Product Manager · 2022-06 – 2023-12 · 1y 6mo
  3. Job: Bosch — Business Strategy Consultant · 2024-01 – 2024-04 · 3 mo
  4. Job: Angel Investing — Angel Investor · 2025-01 – 2026-07 · 1y 6mo
  5. Job: Toyota Material Handling — Product Manager · 2024-05 – 2024-08 · 3 mo
  6. Job: PLUS - Personalized Learning Squared — Product Manager · 2024-01 – 2024-08 · 7 mo
  7. Job: Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute — Graduate Research Assistant · 2024-10 – 2024-12 · 2 mo
  8. Job: Stealth AI Startup — Founding Product and Business Lead · 2024-04 – 2024-08 · 4 mo
  9. Job: BetterPlace — Product Manager · 2022-02 – 2022-04 · 2 mo
  10. Job: Gojo & Company, Inc. — Data Analyst · 2021-02 – 2022-06 · 1y 4mo
  11. Job: DianaHR (YC W24) — Chief of Staff - GTM & Growth · 2025-08 – present · 1y

Skills

sqlFinancial AnalysisGo-to-Market StrategyCompetitive AnalysisRequirements EngineeringDigital TransformationProduct MarketingUser ResearchProduct StrategyUser InterviewsDesign ThinkingMarket ResearchProduct AnalyticsProduct Road MappingWireframingProduct DevelopmentpythonPositioning (Marketing)Cross-functional Team LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cross-functional CollaborationsStrategic Planning

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