Manideep Akarapu

Manideep Akarapu is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management and operations across various sectors. Currently serving as Principal of Product at UrbanPiper, Akarapu has previously held significant roles, including Head of Product at Hafla and Product Operations Lead at Uber. Akarapu’s expertise includes product strategy for Eats in India and South Asia, as well as roles in program management and marketplace experience at Uber. Akarapu's leadership experience extends to Freight Tiger, where responsibilities included heading operations. Akarapu holds a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and an MBA in Finance and Business Strategy from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow.