Ira Patnaik

Ira Patnaik is a seasoned product management professional with extensive experience in leading product teams and initiatives. Currently serving as VP of Product at Ro since October 2019, Ira has previously held positions including Senior Director and Director of Product within the same company. Prior to Ro, Ira worked at Airbnb from October 2015 to October 2019 as Product Lead, where significant projects included launching a new verified homes program, introducing Airbnb in China, and enhancing customer support. Ira's earlier experience includes a role as Senior Product Manager for the China market at Tripadvisor, where responsibilities involved improving user experience and conversion rates on the Chinese website. Ira also participated in a comprehensive Product and Marketing Rotation Program at Tripadvisor, gaining varied expertise in product management and analytics. Earlier internships at Facebook and PayPal provided foundational experience in user operations and consumer analysis. Ira holds a B.A. in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley.