Pritish Patil

About

I'm a product designer first, builder second, who brings a four-dimensional approach to every product: understanding value, feasibility, usability, and business viability risks. I've worked across consumer social, two-sided marketplace, and AI sectors for B2B and B2C products, scaling user bases and establishing product-led growth mechanisms. I have a wide toolkit and learned principles — spanning interaction design, front-end engineering, visual design, and product strategy — allowing me to bridge technical and business domains seamlessly. I naturally spot system patterns and optimization opportunities, driving both creative solutions and measurable results. Whether leading cross-functional teams or working independently, I deliver end-to-end solutions that balance innovative design with practical implementation. I thrive in environments where creative problem-solving meets data-driven decision making. Some of my passions: Fluid interaction design and development, typography, poker, network scaling, billiards, visual design, skating, tennis, soccer, carrom, exploring different cultures.

Experience

• Product Designer · Stealth2023-12-01 –
• Head of Product · Poppin2023-07-01 – 2023-11-01

  Backed by 1984 Ventures, PearVC, Progression Fund, and Liquid2 Ventures. Designed the product from the zero, growing to 60,000 total users, 10K WAU, 300K GMV. Secured pre-seed funding from PearVC and participated in their S23 accelerator.

• Lead Product Designer · Poppin2022-05-01 – 2023-06-01

  Established a scalable design system, style guide, and brand identity. Worked closely with CTO and backend developer to create and execute a seamless ticketing + social consumer user experience.

• Product Designer · Poppin2022-01-01 – 2022-04-01

  Created a digital experience connecting students to hyperlocal events. Led MVP design and front-end specifications for React implementation, collaborating with offshore development to ensure design fidelity.

• Product Designer · All Athlete, Inc.2022-07-01 – 2023-06-01

  Designed a seamless experience for 50,000+ high school and college athletes to represent themselves to coaches, programs, and other athletes.

• UX Designer and Researcher · Creative Labs2021-09-01 – 2023-02-01

  Projects: BGen: A secondary textbook exchange for UCLA students, Walk: A lifestyle app for dog owners and their pets. Placed 2nd in Startup Labs UCLA VC pitch competition. CurioCity: A social platform for groups to plan outings with friends and others.

• UI/UX Designer · Penzils2022-03-01 – 2022-08-01

  Designed a dashboard and payment process/flow for 200+ tutors to schedule, communicate, and earn from their clients.

• Fellow · Startup Labs UCLA2021-12-01 – 2022-05-01

  Won 2nd in Startup Labs UCLA VC pitch competition for Walk.

• UI/UX Designer · MindHome2020-12-01 – 2021-07-01

  Worked closely with CEO to redesign the web platform for the company's suite of home assistance products -- with the goal of increasing conversions.

• Data Journalism Team · Bruin Sports Analytics2018-09-01 – 2020-06-01

  Used tidyverse to clean, analyze, and visualize raw basketball data to determine the changing role of the center in the modern era.

Education

• UCLABachelor of Science - BS, Cognitive Science
• Michigan Academy of Emergency ServicesEmergency Medical Technician Basic, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Ann Arbor Skyline High SchoolHigh School Diploma

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