Arun Rao

Arun Rao is a seasoned product management professional with extensive experience in generative AI and machine learning. Currently serving as Lead Product Manager for Generative AI at Meta, Arun Rao oversees the development of evaluation tools and models for open-source technology. As an Adjunct Professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management, Arun Rao co-teaches advanced product management. Previous roles include Senior Product Manager at Amazon, where Arun Rao co-led teams in building personalization algorithms, and co-founder and CEO of starbutter, a machine learning startup focused on voice virtual assistants. Arun Rao's earlier experience includes significant positions in finance, with roles at PIMCO and Hall Capital Partners LLC, complemented by education from prestigious institutions including The Wharton School and UCLA Anderson.