HARI PRATHAP B
Coimbatore
Summary
As the founder and product manager of a global SaaS startup, I’ve worked closely with clients across the US and Europe to understand their needs, gather feedback, and translate requirements into impactful product solutions. I led product discovery and delivery by directly communicating with international stakeholders, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering features that solved real customer pain points. With a blend of entrepreneurial grit, strategic thinking, and user empathy, I’m now focused on contributing to a fast-paced team where I can grow and scale high-impact products.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Product Manager
GREY AI Platforms
Coimbatore
03.2023 - 05.2025
GREY AI Platforms.|Coimbatore, India.|Aug 2022 – Present.
- Founded and scaled an AI startup serving B2B clients across the U.S. and Europe, focused on compliance automation and enterprise productivity tools.
- Conducted 1:1 customer interviews and usability testing to deeply understand user needs, and drive product-market fit.
- Translated insights into actionable roadmaps, and collaborated with engineering, design, and marketing teams to deliver products on time.
- Reduced onboarding time by 50% and increased feature adoption by 65% through UX redesigns and workflow automation.
- Implemented agile practices and product rituals (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to ensure iterative delivery and fast learning cycles.
Research Intern – Entrepreneurship and Strategic M
IIT Hyderabad
Hyderabad
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted strategic research on lean startup models, product-market fit, and early-stage GTM strategies under faculty mentorship at the Department of Entrepreneurship.
- Analyzed over 10 high-growth startup case studies to identify key decision patterns in MVP validation, customer segmentation, and iterative product development.
- Contributed to internal research publications by synthesizing qualitative and quantitative insights, supporting the development of frameworks for startup innovation strategy.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering- 9.0 GPA
SNS College Of Technology
Coimbatore India05-2026
Skills
- Product Management
- Customer Discovery & User Research
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Wireframing & Prototyping
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
Affiliations
- Startup Mentoring & Peer Coaching
Regularly guide peers and juniors on launching student-led startups, pitching ideas, and navigating early product strategy. - Tech Podcast Listener & Curator
Follow and share insights from top product and startup podcasts (e.g., Lenny’s Podcast, Masters of Scale, a16z), staying updated on global product thinking.
Accomplishments
- Best Student Award – SNS College of Technology
Recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and innovation among peers in the Mechatronics Engineering department. - Founder, GREY AI Platforms – Global SaaS Product Launch
Built and scaled an AI-driven product serving clients across the US and Europe. Led end-to-end product development, conducted customer discovery, and drove go-to-market strategy—achieving high retention and measurable user satisfaction.
Certification
- AI automation tools – self-taught (2024–present)
- AI for Business – Remote (Nov 2024)
- Python for Data Science – Edureka (Mar 2023)
- Communication Management – Great Learning (Feb 2024)
- Cold Emailing Practice – Self-Taught (2022–2025)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Research Intern – Entrepreneurship and Strategic M
IIT Hyderabad
05.2024 - 06.2024
Founder & Product Manager
GREY AI Platforms
03.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics Engineering- 9.0 GPA
SNS College Of Technology
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