Aravind Bhadran

Background

About Aravind Bhadran

Aravind Bhadran is a Product Manager with a strong background in building and scaling digital lending and fintech platforms within highly regulated environments. He led the end-to-end development of a digital lending platform for a leading Indian bank, achieving over ₹30 Cr. AUM and onboarding users in just 11 months. His collaborative approach with 30+ cross-functional stakeholders ensured 100% compliance and accelerated feature delivery, while his structured execution reduced deployment cycles by 18% and post-release defects by 40%. Prior to this, Aravind managed a nationwide partner network with an account portfolio exceeding ₹70 Cr. at Avanti. He successfully launched the company’s first branch—achieving break-even within four months—and acted as a key liaison between the Partnerships and Credit Risk teams. With expertise in product and project management, stakeholder engagement, and financial inclusion, he is passionate about using technology to drive meaningful impact, particularly for underserved communities.