Ashwani Raj, M.Tech, Product Design & Management secured 3rd place nationally at the Product Sprint 1.0 – A Product Management Strategy Showdown hosted by BITSoM, Mumbai. The 1st and 2nd ranks went to teams from IIM Lucknow. Teams from IIM Lucknow, SJMSOM-IIT Bombay, BITS Pilani, NMIMS Mumbai, and IIIT Hyderabad presented their solutions. The judging panel consisted of the founders, CEO, and CMO of Finzarc, an AI solutions provider for enterprises in FMCG, healthcare, and education. 

Key highlights of the competition

• Total teams registered: 716
• Quiz round (20 February 2025): 122 teams selected
• First case round submission (Feb 28, 2025): 7 teams selected for the final offline presentation at BITSoM, Mumbai
• Final presentation: Ashwani Raj was the only single-member team among 7 finalists; all others had 3 members each.
• Problem Statement: Design a cutting-edge product for an FMCG company that helps executives make data-driven decisions.
• Ashwani Raj’s presentation covered:
  • Comprehensive problem analysis
  • Product strategy
  • Detailed UI/UX design
  • Innovation & Business impact
  • Implementation roadmap
  • Sprint planning

March 2025