product management leader and passionate advocate for women in tech.
I'm Soundarya Chandar, an expert in using technology to help businesses thrive, with a focus on marketplaces and industries like commerce, beauty, and restaurants.
Currently leading growth initiatives at Meta Inc for Instagram's small and medium businesses, I'm also passionate about empowering women in tech through mentorship and advocacy.
WRITING
Explore my writing, where I share valuable insights on product management, women in tech, and industry trends.
BUILDING
Throughout my career in product management, I've had the privilege of spearheading innovative projects across major platforms such as Yelp, Instagram, and Facebook.
Each product I've built was designed to address a specific user need and push the boundaries of what's possible in their respective sectors
Join me in my reading and learning journey (WORK IN PROGRESS)
customer empathy
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creativity
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data-driven
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my product values
customer empathy ✴︎ creativity ✴︎ data-driven * my product values
my speaking engagements
Discover my impactful speaking engagements, where I discuss product management, women in tech, and industry insights.
Core Competencies
Product strategy & vision
Growth & monetization
0->1, 1->N growth, PLG
Market analysis, GTM plans
Business Impact
Revenue growth
Marketplace, B2B2C products, SaaS
Technical Leadership
Data-driven decision making
Experimentation
Cross-functional leadership
Stakeholder management
Executive Comms
Mentor product teams
Strategic partnership with customers
