Sagar Gogawat has stepped into the role of Chief Business Officer at lendingplate, bringing his extensive expertise in business and product management to the fintech space. With a career spanning diverse leadership roles, Sagar’s appointment highlights lendingplate’s vision to strengthen its foothold in the lending industry.
Before joining lendingplate, Sagar co-founded FernGlasz, a platform designed to connect early career talent with job opportunities. His leadership at FernGlasz focused on fostering user-centric design and agile product strategies, enabling the platform to become a valuable bridge between young professionals and organizations. His entrepreneurial experience has honed his skills in team building and strategic decision-making, which aligns well with lendingplate’s mission to revolutionize the lending industry.
Prior to FernGlasz, Sagar held a prominent position at GroundTruth as a Product Leader for India. There, he led the product, partnerships, data and quality assurance teams, ensuring the alignment of business goals with customer needs. His strategic thinking and data-driven approach allowed him to drive innovative solutions, fostering growth and user satisfaction.
Sagar also brings to the table his experience from P.C. Financial Services, where he served as Vice President of Product Management and Head of Product and GTM Strategy. During this tenure, he managed multiple teams across Product, Design, QA, Marketing, and Engineering to scale mobile platforms like Cashbean, achieving significant app downloads and customer engagement milestones.His journey further includes impactful contributions at American Express, where he was responsible for growing products like the Membership Rewards program and credit card offerings. His role demonstrated his ability to enhance user experiences and drive growth for premium financial products.
Throughout his career, Sagar has demonstrated a deep commitment to strategic thinking, product innovation, and team collaboration. His diverse roles have honed his expertise in product development, business scaling, and market penetration. These skills position him as a pivotal player in driving lendingplate’s mission to revolutionize lending solutions.
At lendingplate, Sagar will focus on managing product and business strategies to ensure seamless user experiences and sustainable growth. With his rich background and entrepreneurial mindset, Sagar is set to lead transformative initiatives that will elevate the organization’s standing in the fintech landscape.