Raman Malik is an experienced leader in growth and data science, currently serving as Head of Growth at Perplexity since February 2024. Prior to this role, Raman co-founded and acted as CEO of Rhetoric from January 2021 to February 2024, focusing on innovative storytelling across companies with backing from prominent investors. Raman's career includes significant contributions at Lyft from May 2016 to July 2020, where responsibilities ranged from developing Lyft's first subscription product, Lyft Pink, to managing data science initiatives in growth. Earlier experience includes consulting at MarketBridge and various analyst roles at Sterne Agee. Academically, Raman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Colgate University and dual master’s degrees (MBA and MS in Design Innovation) from Northwestern University.