Lijo Isac

Chief Product Officer at Wadhwani Foundation

Lijo Isac has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Lijo started their career as a Programmer Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions in 2002. Lijo then worked as a Product Manager at Rediff.com, where they launched a successful music community platform. Lijo went on to join Lulu.com as a Senior Product Manager. After that, they joined HomeShop18 as a founding team member and played a crucial role in launching and scaling their e-commerce platform.

Lijo then transitioned to Practo, where they held multiple roles, including Vice President of Growth. Lijo led the product-led growth function and managed the launch and growth of Practo in multiple countries. Lijo also worked on various new products and led a team to focus on product-led growth, significantly increasing traffic.

Next, Lijo joined Paytm Money as a VP of Product Management and founding team member. Lijo played a key role in setting up the product management systems and processes in the launch stage.

Lijo then worked at BYJU'S as a Senior VP of Product Management. Lijo led a team responsible for reimagining education through personalized experiences across various paid products. Lijo also served as the Chief Product Officer at the Wadhwani Foundation.

Additionally, Lijo has been an angel investor and has invested in over 30 startups, providing product and growth inputs. Lijo has also worked as a documentary filmmaker for a British crew and worked on the India episode of a popular travel show.

Overall, Lijo Isac has a strong background in product management, growth, and entrepreneurship, with extensive experience in leading teams, launching products, and driving growth.

Lijo Isac's education history begins in 1991 when they attended Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) until 1998. During this time, no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. In 1998, they enrolled in Cochin University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. Additionally, they pursued a B:Tech degree in Electronics Engineering at Model Engineering College from 1998 to 2002. Lastly, Lijo Isac completed their education by obtaining an MBA (Full Time) in Marketing from the Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi, attending from 2004 to 2006.

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  • Chief Product Officer

    July, 2023 - present