Hey! I'm Prasad 🤹♂️
Over 18 years, I have built my expertise leading at the intersection of technology, product, and business, helping organizations scale digital innovation, drive customer engagement, and unlock new revenue streams. My journey began as an engineer, evolved into product leadership — a trajectory shaped by curiosity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Currently, as Director of Digital Products at Tonies, I lead a cross-functional team spanning Product Management, UX Design, Data Analytics, and User Research, responsible for shaping the end-to-end digital customer experience across E-commerce, IoT, Content, and Mobile App Engagement. Over the past three years, I have helped transform digital into a core business driver, contributing to Tonies’ 30%+ YoY growth and helping the company surpass $500M in global revenue. From launching AI-driven storytelling experiences to optimizing app-driven monetization strategies, I excel at blending customer insights, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technology.
My experience spans B2B and B2C business models, working across manufacturing, procurement, e-commerce, EdTech, and IoT — each shaping my ability to navigate complexity, drive alignment, and execute at scale. My leadership philosophy is centered on building high-performance teams and fostering an accountable, customer-centric culture, leading with clarity, urgency, and a relentless focus on outcomes.
I hold a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Software Systems. A lifelong learner, I have continuously expanded my expertise through programs like Reforge (Growth Strategy), IDEO (Design thinking), and ICF (Certified Leader Coach). I occasionally write at prasadgupte.com, love travel, food and swimming. I thrive in fast-moving, high-impact environments and am always open to engaging with like-minded leaders, investors, and innovators shaping the future.
It's been quite a journey — with feelings ranging from excited to stuck, challenged to overwhelmed, impostor to ambitious — and fueled a ton of learning and resilience. If my experience can help unlock your potential, I'm happy to co-create a path. Ciao!
Over 18 years, I have built my expertise leading at the intersection of technology, product, and business, helping organizations scale digital innovation, drive customer engagement, and unlock new revenue streams. My journey began as an engineer, evolved into product leadership — a trajectory shaped by curiosity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Currently, as Director of Digital Products at Tonies, I lead a cross-functional team spanning Product Management, UX Design, Data Analytics, and User Research, responsible for shaping the end-to-end digital customer experience across E-commerce, IoT, Content, and Mobile App Engagement. Over the past three years, I have helped transform digital into a core business driver, contributing to Tonies’ 30%+ YoY growth and helping the company surpass $500M in global revenue. From launching AI-driven storytelling experiences to optimizing app-driven monetization strategies, I excel at blending customer insights, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technology.
My experience spans B2B and B2C business models, working across manufacturing, procurement, e-commerce, EdTech, and IoT — each shaping my ability to navigate complexity, drive alignment, and execute at scale. My leadership philosophy is centered on building high-performance teams and fostering an accountable, customer-centric culture, leading with clarity, urgency, and a relentless focus on outcomes.
I hold a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Software Systems. A lifelong learner, I have continuously expanded my expertise through programs like Reforge (Growth Strategy), IDEO (Design thinking), and ICF (Certified Leader Coach). I occasionally write at prasadgupte.com, love travel, food and swimming. I thrive in fast-moving, high-impact environments and am always open to engaging with like-minded leaders, investors, and innovators shaping the future.
It's been quite a journey — with feelings ranging from excited to stuck, challenged to overwhelmed, impostor to ambitious — and fueled a ton of learning and resilience. If my experience can help unlock your potential, I'm happy to co-create a path. Ciao!
My Mentoring Topics
🔹 Product Growth – Driving business and customer value through structured validation, scalable models, and data-driven decision-making.
🔹 PM Career Development – Navigating transitions into product management, strengthening core competencies, unlocking individual strengths, and shaping long-term career trajectories.
🔹 Empowered Teams – Structuring high-performing cross-functional mission teams, fostering autonomy, and ensuring alignment toward measurable outcomes.
🔹 Leadership & Coaching – Elevating product leadership skills, mastering strategic execution, and enhancing team engagement through coaching and influence.
🔹 PM Career Development – Navigating transitions into product management, strengthening core competencies, unlocking individual strengths, and shaping long-term career trajectories.
🔹 Empowered Teams – Structuring high-performing cross-functional mission teams, fostering autonomy, and ensuring alignment toward measurable outcomes.
🔹 Leadership & Coaching – Elevating product leadership skills, mastering strategic execution, and enhancing team engagement through coaching and influence.