The first-ever Top Startup PM Awards 2024 have concluded, and we are thrilled to congratulate the winners! With over 70 applications from 20+ countries, the response was beyond expectations. These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of startup product managers who drive innovation and create meaningful impact.
Feature of the Year:
Akshat Agarwal for the Subscription Card Model within the abCoffee mobile app.
Launch of the Year:
Shivam Kumar Chaurasiya for launching multiple BNZ Green Technologies products, including BNZ X Marketplace, Offset Gateway, CalC (Carbon Emissions Calculator), Eligibility Checker.
Metrics of the Year:
Winner Taiwo for achieving a 30% reduction in login-related issues, a 15% increase in user retention, and a 35% improvement in customer satisfaction with support in the Kuda mobile banking app.
With a judging panel featuring industry leaders, we have brought well-deserved recognition to product managers shaping the future of startups. Our esteemed judges include Esteban Contreras (Fleetio), Alan Price (Deel), Navya Rehani Gupta (Talent.com), Aakash Alurkar (Zoom), Nimisha Sharath Sharma (Uber), Funto Akinbisehin (PM Africa), Olga Kirgizova (Careem), Peter Kireev (Reliz LTD), Natasha Kravchenko (ex-Revolut), Alina Golava (Mercaux), Anna Deynego (Burning Heroes Founders Association), Gabriela Brant Alves (Deel), Iana Parshina (X5 Group), and Dmitrii Podoprosvetov (Adapty).
Hiring in tech is often influenced by the "halo effect" – where PMs from big-name companies receive more attention than those from startups. This award helps level the playing field, giving startup PMs the recognition they deserve for the real, measurable impact they create.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible – from the incredible judges to each participant who put their work forward. Your dedication, innovation, and passion are what make this community so special.
This was just the beginning, stay tuned for what’s next.