Anil Acharya

Experience

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  Beam Benefits

  SVP of Product Management

  Jul 2024 - Present

  Lead product strategy across product management, program management, and email marketing teams for a Series-F focused on employee benefits for SMBs.

  • Developed and implemented a new product development lifecycle, enabling Beam to scale from one to five insurance product lines (Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Supplemental Health) in under two years.
  • This foundation enabled the launch of a SaaS platform with algorithmic pricing and digital onboarding, expanding our reach to include Fortune 500 insurance companies.
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  Beam Benefits

  VP of Product Management

  May 2022 - Sep 2024
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  CLEAR (clearme.com)

  Senior Director of Product Management, Travel

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  CLEAR is a technology company focused on automating the identification process through biometrics, making security checks quicker and more efficient. They specialize in streamlining the travel experience at airports by using advanced biometric tech like facial recognition to offer fast-track security clearance.

  • Led the Travel Product vertical, contributing to the expansion of CLEAR’s biometric security experiences across 59 airports, broadening the company's footprint and enhancing passenger convenience.
  • Developed and launched innovative products such as touch-less lounge entry, Hawaii Health Pass, and micro-galleries, establishing a foundation for future facial biometric products and improving travel efficiency.
  • Incubated next-generation solutions including biometric-enabled timed-lane entry and integration with TSA PreCheck, enhancing traveler experiences and security processes.
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  CLEAR (clearme.com)

  Director of Product Management, Travel

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2022

  CLEAR (clearme.com) leverages cutting-edge biometric technology to provide identity verification and security solutions, particularly in speeding up the security process in travel and hospitality sectors through facial recognition and biometric matching algorithms.

  • Led product teams in the successful expansion of CLEAR's technology footprint across key travel verticals, including airports, aviation, and hospitality.
  • Developed and implemented innovative biometric identification solutions, including a new model for quick biometric matching in busy travel settings, significantly improving customer throughput and enhancing security measures.
  • Played a crucial role in the integration of digital and physical product components, emphasizing on self-sovereign identity verification to ensure a seamless travel experience.
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  Candid™

  Director of Product Management

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Candid™ specializes in clear aligners, promoting oral-systemic health with innovative technology and direct support to dental providers to offer patients a healthier smile and bite.

  • Led product teams that pivoted the consumer clear aligner business to launch CandidPro, a B2B service, in response to COVID-19, marking a strategic shift into the professional dental market.
  • Successfully launched CandidPro in less than three months, unlocking new revenue streams and expanding Candid’s market presence into professional dental services.
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  Zocdoc

  Group Product Manager

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

  Zocdoc is the tech company at the beginning of a better healthcare experience. Each month, millions of patients use Zocdoc to find in-network neighborhood doctors, instantly book appointments online, see what other real patients have to say, get reminders for upcoming appointments and preventive check-ups, fill out their paperwork online, and more. With a mission to give power to the patient, Zocdoc’s online marketplace delivers the accessible, seamless, and simple experience patients expect and deserve.

  • Scaled a marketplace vertical product team at Zocdoc, resulting in a 20% YoY volume growth.
  • Led the scaling of Search functionality, achieving consistent quarterly conversion improvements.
  • Expanded efforts into demand-side patient bookings, successfully integrating organic and paid channels, and developed an ad-serving platform for Sponsored Results.
  • Enhanced acquisition, improved conversion rates, and bolstered marketplace ecosystem health through structural changes and cross-functional collaboration with SEO and paid marketing.
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  Stash

  Product

  Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  Led the development and launch of Stash's Retirement and Custodial product verticals across web, iOS, and Android.

  • Building on my experience at Bankrate, I partnered with data science to launch investment discovery and stock relevancy features, driving a 29% increase in engagement metrics.
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  Bankrate.com

  Director of Product Management

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Founded in 1976, Bankrate.com is a leading authority on personal finance, providing tools, calculators, and advice to help consumers make informed financial decisions. They specialize in product comparisons for financial services such as mortgages, savings accounts, and credit cards.

  • Led strategy and execution for Bankrate's consumer search marketplace, enhancing the product's reach and effectiveness.
  • Developed and managed Bankrate's B2B campaign management platform, streamlining operations and improving campaign performance.
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  Bankrate.com

  Senior Product Manager

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Lead PM for B2B Campaign Management Platform
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  Bankrate.com

  Product Manager

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2015

  • Spearheaded product management for Bankrate’s mortgage vertical, enhancing financial tool offerings and user experience.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to optimize product functionalities, contributing to increased user engagement and satisfaction.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to align product development with consumer needs, driving the vertical's growth and market positioning.
  • Leveraged data analytics to inform product decisions, leading to the development and launch of new features that addressed key user pain points.
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  Verizon

  Analyst - Strategic Planning & Implementation

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Verizon is going ultra. #5GUltraWideband

  • Built business analytics around tracking on ROI of long term projects and developed monthly and quarterly reports for CEO and CFO

• FranchiseHelp.com

  Marketing Intern

  Sep 2010 - Feb 2011

  FranchiseHelp.com a Metric Collective Company is the leading resource for information on franchise opportunities and has helped thousands of people go into business for themselves. Through the company's thought-provoking editorial staff and directory of thousands of franchise and business opportunities, FranchiseHelp is changing how people escape the cubicle life to start their own business. The company was recently named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the most useful sites for entrepreneurs.

  • Colloborated with and advised on the creative process for the company website, including the design and layout, to help portray and maximize the image and purpose of Franchise Help
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  WeWork

  Marketing Intern

  May 2010 - Sep 2010

  Whether you’re an established enterprise or a growing startup, discover flexible spaces and solutions to move your business forward with WeWork. Welcome to the workplace of tomorrow.

  • Assisted in the development of the most ideal and effective physical product for We Work's first renovated office space, to be used throughout in opening various other successful locations.