Robert Grande

Robert Grande is a seasoned professional in product management and risk assessment, currently serving as a Senior Risk Product Manager at Wave Mobile Money since October 2021. Concurrently, Robert acts as a Startup Mentor at Next Billion Advisors, supporting emerging market entrepreneurs. Previous roles include Senior Technical Product Manager at Pngme, where leadership of a team focused on data ETL and credit scoring was essential, and Senior Product Manager at Branch International, specializing in microloans in various emerging markets. Robert has extensive experience with product strategy, machine learning, and data insights, gained through positions at companies including Juvo, Cedar, Knewton, and as an intern at the Korean Institute of Science and Technology. Robert holds a Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University.