Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar is a seasoned product management professional with extensive experience across leading technology companies. Notable roles include serving as the Head of Product for Emerging Markets and Growth at Facebook, where Vijay spearheaded the launch of Facebook Lite, achieving over 100 million monthly active users within nine months. Subsequent positions include Director of Product Management at Google, contributing to Augmented Reality platforms and Google Maps, and Director of Product Management at Instagram, focusing on growth and new product initiatives for diverse user segments. Vijay holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and multiple degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Additionally, Vijay advises on product strategy and team building through Growth Leadership Method LLC, while also having held key positions at Qualcomm, Apple, and Tile.