# Manickkam Pandian

> Fmr. Head of Product at Zillow | Ex-PayPal

Former Head of Product at Zillow ($10B+ market cap), leading data and AI platforms that improved trust for 2B visits and unlocked $100M+ revenue across Rentals and New Construction.

Former Group Product Manager at PayPal ($300B+ peak market cap), owning commerce and fraud platforms across a $45B portfolio and enabling $50B+ TPV via partners like Google Shopping and Facebook Marketplace.

Earlier at D. E. Shaw (multi-billion AUM hedge fund) and RBS ($40B+ market cap), building mission-critical systems for investment and banking platforms.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to validate ideas
✔️ Guidance on ICP
✔️ Best practices for MVP
✔️ How to ship AI platforms
✔️ Tips on fraud reduction
✔️ Advice on scaling PM
✔️ How to cut Opex
✔️ Product management career guidance
✔️ Prop tech, fintech, AI platforms

I’m excited to share practical playbooks for building trusted AI platforms that grow revenue while reducing risk and cost.

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $150.00

## Subscription Plans

- Validate & Launch Your Product — 1:1 Product Partner ($1200.00/month)

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/ManickkamPandian)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)