Sid Nasnodkar
Sid Nasnodkar is a seasoned product and technology leader who has shaped digital innovation across multiple industries over his 15-year career. As Head of Demand for Sponsored Products Advertising at Amazon, he spearheaded the development of sophisticated advertising features, leading cross-functional teams in leveraging traditional and generative AI technologies to enhance advertiser experiences and drive business growth.
Throughout his tenure at Amazon, Sid demonstrated versatility in leading transformative initiatives across different business units. He played an instrumental role in establishing Amazon's market leadership in the pet supplies sector and drove the development of advanced AI-powered experiences for Alexa. His prior experience includes leading product initiatives for real-time communications at Meta and advancing satellite internet technologies at Hughes, showcasing his ability to navigate and excel across diverse technological domains.
In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Sid's entrepreneurial venture as co-founder and CPO of iWeb Technologies revealed his commitment to technological innovation for social impact. The EdTech startup focused on democratizing education by providing free digitization services to underserved universities, exemplifying his ability to harness technology for meaningful change while maintaining business viability.
Sid holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Southern California.