Product Operator & AI Strategist

Shipping AI Products from Zero to One.

I am Vedank Bhatnagar. I translate founder-level ambiguity into prioritized roadmaps, scalable MVPs, and clear success metrics. I bridge the gap between AI engineering and commercial reality.

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Firecrawl
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LM Studio
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LangChain logoLangChain
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Vercel logoVercel
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Firecrawl
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LM Studio
Lovable
Figma logoFigma
Notion logoNotion

Experience

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Scaling AI Startups

Core Competencies

Large Language ModelsRLHF & Red TeamingAgentic WorkflowsProduct StrategyPLG DesignToken EconomicsData Pipelines

Data Processing

0K+

Data Points

Architected automated routing pipelines that increased candidate-review throughput by 30%.

Financials

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Gross Margin Modeled

Professional Journey

Sep 2025 — Present

Gurgaon

Founder's Office — AI & Strategy

Helium16

  • Spearheading the development of a unified, AI-assisted data annotation platform across text, audio, and vision modalities.
  • Architected investor pitch and modeled unit economics demonstrating 87% gross margins and instant server profitability.
  • Designed and executed a Product-Led Growth (PLG) freemium model, building direct acquisition pipelines targeting academic labs and AI startups.
  • Bridged engineering and business teams to accelerate MVP launch and secure early enterprise PoC partnerships.
Product StrategyPLGFundraisingGTM

Mar 2024 — Apr 2025

Hyderabad

Growth Manager

Deccan AI

  • Orchestrated cross-functional AI product development across RLHF, Red Teaming, and core operations.
  • Developed and validated 'Golden Datasets' for RLHF/Agentic workflows, establishing continuous evaluation frameworks that accelerated enterprise PMF.
  • Architected automated routing pipelines processing 500K+ data points, increasing throughput by 30%.
  • Designed internal evaluation dashboards tracking latency and token economics, reducing leadership decision turnaround by 25%.
RLHFData PipelinesProduct IncubationDashboards

Jun 2023 — Feb 2024

Bengaluru

Operations Associate

ConvertIAS

  • Streamlined cross-departmental operational workflows, leading to measurably enhanced organizational productivity.
  • Managed data reporting pipelines to support strategic high-level decision-making processes.
  • Facilitated effective communication between different departments, promoting collaboration and best practices.
OperationsProcess OptimizationData Management

Featured Work

A selection of AI agents and platforms I've built and engineered.

Coop AI

AI-Powered Business & Legal Tech Platform

A comprehensive AI platform designed to move beyond the traditional "chat bubble." Coop AI utilizes a split-screen architecture and deterministic workflow buttons to automate document analysis, flag liabilities, and streamline business operations with verifiable citations.

Agentic WorkspaceDeterministic Actions

Meet Lucy

Corporate Research & Pitch Assistant

Lucy quickly turns a company website and a POC’s LinkedIn profile into clear reports, stakeholder insights, and pitch ideas. Built for fast-moving corporate teams to eliminate manual research.

Conversational AIWeb Connected

Meet Jonathan

Interactive HR Coach

Jonathan is an AI HR partner that guides managers through structured, conversational feedback collection using the SBI method. He asks for each component step-by-step and drafts polished performance reviews.

SBI FrameworkAgentic Workflow

Education

PGP Rise General Management

Masters' Union · Gurgaon

Aug 2025 — Present

Focusing on advanced business strategy, technology entrepreneurship, and product management. Gaining hands-on experience in scaling tech products, optimizing unit economics, and executing Go-To-Market strategies.

Career Utility: This intensive business foundation directly empowers me to bridge the gap between complex AI engineering and commercial viability as a product leader.

Business StrategyUnit EconomicsGTM ExecutionProduct Leadership

B.A. Triple Major

Christ University · Bengaluru

2020 — 2024

An interdisciplinary foundation spanning Journalism, Psychology, and English Literature. This diverse curriculum uniquely shapes my product sense by merging behavioral analysis with effective storytelling.

Career Utility: Psychology drives my approach to user research and behavioral design; Journalism hones my ability to craft compelling GTM narratives; and English Literature ensures clear, persuasive stakeholder communication.

User ResearchBehavioral DesignCopywritingStakeholder Comms

Internships

Content Writer

Rajasthan Patrika · Udaipur

Jun — Jul 2022

Developed editorial content and honed skills in rapid research, narrative framing, and meeting tight publishing deadlines in a high-volume media environment.

Content Writer

Earthy Objects · Remote

Jun — Aug 2021

Crafted targeted digital copy and product narratives, learning the fundamentals of brand voice, digital marketing, and audience engagement.

Ready to build?

I am currently open to new product roles, AI collaborations, and advising on zero-to-one builds. Grab a time on my calendar or connect directly.

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