Piyush Varanjani
Demand Generation & Growth, APAC at Stripe
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
something new
2024 - Current
Preparing for AGI, until then building something new (agents to improve operational efficiency). If you want to play low status, high AI game, ping me.
Founder Fellow
2025
ODF is where top talent comes to accelerate their ideas and careers, surrounded by a world-class community. Part of the ODF25 cohort.
Angel Investor
2021
Angel Investor
2022 - 2025
Defog is a natural language data query platform that allows users to ask free-form data questions through large language models.
Raised $2,700,000.00 from Script Capital, Pioneer Fund, Dharmesh Shah, Hike Ventures, Y Combinator and Divya Bhat.
Product and Growth, APAC
2020 - 2024
Stripe is an API technology company that provides online payment processing and commerce solutions for Internet businesses.
Raised $9,440,247,725.00 from E1 Ventures.
Product Manager and Growth
2017 - 2020
International product growth, self-serve optimisation, referrals, and anything else needed to grow the startup including my face on the first OOH advertisement (saved creative cost).
Product Manager
2016 - 2016
Launched VikiLearn, a language learning product built on Viki’s video platform, reaching 35M users with Chinese learning content.
Viki is a prime-time entertainment to new audiences and unlocks new markets and revenue opportunities for content owners.
Raised $24,300,000.00 from Singtel Innov8.
Entrepreneur in Residence
2015 - 2015
Scouted and evaluated early-stage startups in Singapore for GSF Accelerator’s 2015 cohort, helping them expand globally across Silicon Valley, Europe, and India. Built partnerships and managed deal flow to connect Singapore’s startup ecosystem with 200+ investors and global networks.
Product Manager
2015 - 2015
Led automation of last-mile delivery notifications, improving customer communication and enhancing delivery experience at Asia’s leading online fashion retailer.
CEO
2014 - 2015
Founded ThePitch, an online platform for entrepreneurs to upload video pitches and receive crowdsourced feedback to refine early-stage ideas. Built the business plan, validated feasibility with mentors, and led the team by defining vision and culture.