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Kunal Mehta

Kunal Mehta

Product Manager, startup advisor, and entrepreneur with a passion for tech

New York, New York, United States
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Joined July 2025
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Summary

Kunal Mehta is a product management leader and startup advisor with a background in consulting and a strong passion for technology and entrepreneurship. He has held significant product roles at Stripe and AngelList, demonstrating expertise in driving product strategy and innovation within high-growth tech environments. clay+1
Beyond his direct product roles, Kunal has engaged in entrepreneurial ventures, currently serving as a Founder and Advisor at 'Something new'. His experience also includes a unique externship as Special Projects Lead at Pathao in Bangladesh, where he gained hands-on experience in various operational and product initiatives within an emerging market tech ecosystem. clay+2
Academically, Kunal holds a B.A. in Economics with Summa Cum Laude & Phi Beta Kappa Honors from Columbia University and also studied Economics & History during a semester abroad at Université Paris-Sorbonne. He has also contributed to academic research, co-authoring a paper on the impact of investor reputation on startups, demonstrating a blend of practical experience and theoretical understanding in the startup ecosystem. clay+2

Work

Education

Writing

Do Startups Benefit from Their Investors' Reputation? Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment

September 1, 2022

A research paper co-authored by Kunal Mehta, analyzing a field experiment on AngelList Talent. The study found that startups receive significantly more interest from job seekers when information about top-tier investors is provided, highlighting the passive value venture capitalists add through their reputation.

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Get Off the Map. The virtues of living and working…

October 1, 2018

An article authored by Kunal Mehta reflecting on his experience during an externship with Pathao in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as an Alter Fellow. He discusses the surprising growth and emerging tech ecosystem in Bangladesh and how working in an unfamiliar environment expanded his professional toolkit.

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Hobbies

Kunal Mehta's interests extend beyond his professional career into urbanism, travel, languages, and aviation. clay+1