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Archit
Chitnis
Head of Product
Scotiabank
Archit Chitnis is a strategic product leader with extensive experience in digital transformation, payments, and AI-driven financial services. As Head of Product at Digital Banking, he oversees customer journeys and experiences across payments, digital support, open banking, and AI-powered innovations. With over 12 years in senior roles, Archit blends strategy, execution, and transformation expertise to drive impactful solutions. His leadership has shaped enterprise-wide strategies, including AI adoption, cloud modernization, and fintech partnerships. Previously, he held key positions at Scotiabank, CIBC, and in management consulting, driving digital roadmaps and executive-level initiatives. Passionate about fostering inclusive, high-performance teams, Archit champions a results-driven approach to innovation, efficiency, and customer experience in financial services.
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18 June 2025 11:45 - 12:30
Panel | Zero to one: Strategies for initial launch success
The journey from a nascent idea to a successful product launch is fraught with challenges and opportunities. In this dynamic panel discussion, we'll delve into the crucial strategies for achieving that critical 'zero to one' moment. Our expert panelists, each with unique experiences in bringing innovative products to market, will share their insights on navigating the complexities of initial launch success. We'll explore key topics such as: - Validating the initial idea: How do you know you're building something people truly need? What are the most effective validation techniques? - Building a minimum viable product (MVP): What are the essential features to include? - Go-to-market strategies for early stage products: How do you reach your target audience with limited resources? - What are the most effective early marketing and sales tactics? - Building early momentum and gathering user feedback: How do you create initial excitement and gather valuable feedback for iteration? - Overcoming common launch challenges: What are the biggest pitfalls to avoid, and how do you pivot when things don't go as planned? - The importance of community building during early stages.