Parag Vaish

Parag Vaish is a seasoned product leader with over two decades of experience, demonstrating a strong ability to drive digital transformation and product innovation across diverse industries. He has held executive roles at major technology companies and startups, including Founder at NextNow Ai, Chief Product Officer at Evolv Technology and Medable, Inc., Director of Product Management/Founder in Residence at Google, and Head of Digital Product Management, Design and Content at Tesla, showcasing a consistent trajectory of leadership in product development and strategy. acg+5

Parag has a deep expertise in leveraging artificial intelligence for business advantage, particularly in his current role as Founder of NextNow Ai, where he focuses on AI-powered tools for private equity firms. His experience at Evolv Technology also involved leading the strategy for an AI-based weapons detection platform, underscoring his commitment to applying AI in impactful ways for safety and operational efficiency. acg+2

Parag is an author of two books: 'Supercharging Diversity Hiring' (2020) and 'Team Decision Matrix: How to Rank and Prioritize Nearly Anything' (2019), indicating his interest in organizational development, talent acquisition, and effective decision-making processes. He also writes on product management topics, such as applying product management approaches to global challenges like COVID-19. businesswire+1

Throughout his career, Parag has demonstrated a user-centric approach to product development, exemplified by his work at Tesla in streamlining the Model 3 purchasing experience and creating an in-car payment system, and at StubHub where he led the development of a highly personalized mobile app for ticket purchasing. His focus is on removing friction and enhancing user interaction with digital products. businesswire+2

Parag Vaish holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA and an MS in Information Systems from Boston University (both completed in 2003), and Executive Education in Data Driven Marketing from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, complementing his B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge. rocketreach+3