Sanket Karuri serves as the Chief Product Officer at Beam, driving the transformation of public benefits administration for local governments. With his guidance, Beam's platform has extended its reach to empower over 150 local and state governments, universities, and community-based organizations. This widespread impact has led to the distribution of over $250 million in aid to countless American households. Sanket's journey began in the study of poverty, where he uncovered its profound societal and personal repercussions. His career now revolves around crafting products that combat poverty on a systemic scale. His recent role involved overseeing Product for the College Board's BigFuture Scholarship program, benefiting more than 3 million students by providing substantial scholarships to enhance college matriculation.