Meet Saransh Sharma | Product Designer & Strategist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Saransh Sharma and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Saransh, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
I’ve always viewed risk as a catalyst for growth. It’s never been about recklessness, but rather about believing in a vision deeply enough to step into uncertainty and bet on myself. I don’t jump blindly,I assess potential outcomes, understand what I can afford to lose, and then move forward if the possible growth outweighs the fear of failure.

In My Career: Founding my first company Zovuta Technologies
One of the most defining risks I took was starting my first company, Zovuta Technologies. I approached my father for initial funding — not an easy ask — because I truly believed in the idea of enabling digital activation for businesses. We were building an interactive hardware product to drive real engagement between customers and brands.
This wasn’t just a software startup — we were investing heavily in hardware, fabrication, and deployment, which meant higher risk and greater responsibility. Delivering quality and reliability at scale was a huge challenge, but that decision taught me how to lead, take ownership, and bring a product to life from scratch.
Looking back, that experience laid the foundation for how I operate as a designer and thinker — balancing creativity with execution under pressure.

In Life: Trusting Myself After an Accident
Another big personal risk came when I got an opportunity to work with a multinational company abroad, shortly after recovering from a major accident. I had dropped a semester, and after six long months of recovery, this opportunity knocked.
My doctor strongly advised against travel for 24 months — but I felt this was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. With the trust and support of my family, I chose to travel alone to a foreign country, still healing, both physically and mentally.
That risk changed the trajectory of my life — it gave me international exposure, confidence, and the belief that I could rise beyond my circumstances. It taught me that sometimes, you don’t wait for the perfect conditions. You take the leap.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I started early. In high school, while most people were still figuring out what they liked, I was already experimenting — building things, breaking them, fixing them again, and staying up way too late trying to make sense of both people and technology. Somewhere in my teens, I realized: I get this. Not just the tech side, but how people interact with it — what frustrates them, what delights them, and what truly solves problems.

I’ve always had this hacker mindset, not in the “break-into-systems” way, but in the “if it doesn’t exist, I’ll find a way to build or fix it” way. Whether it’s jumping into new domains or leading teams across time zones, I have this itch to figure things out and make them work better.

From running Wingix Design Labs between 2018 and 2021, where I worked with global clients and handled everything from design to client relationships, to leading the UX team at Gameloft, where I introduced a global design system and led the redesign of Gameloft.com — each chapter taught me how to balance craft with communication, and vision with execution.

Today, I’m designing products at JPMorgan Chase, solving enterprise-scale problems with a human lens. And I’m also writing “The AI-Powered Product Designer” — a book that pulls together everything I’ve learned about design, identity, and surviving (and thriving) in an AI & tech world.

Was it easy? Not at all.
There were plenty of moments where things fell apart-
From recovering after a serious accident in college (while still trying to keep my momentum), to shutting down projects I’d poured my heart into, to navigating pressure in leadership roles without any formal roadmap — I’ve had to learn how to adapt quickly, think clearly under stress, and stay grounded when the stakes were high.

But every challenge taught me something. I’ve learned to:

• Choose progress over perfection

• Trust my instincts, even when it’s uncomfortable

• Stay adaptable, because things rarely go as planned

• Ask for help — because even hackers need a support system

What I Want the World to Know

Design, to me, is about creating meaningful experiences that connect people with solutions — making complex things simple, useful, and human.

My work is about clarity, impact, and solving human problems — whether through a product, a process, or a mindset.

And if my story tells you anything, let it be this:

You don’t need to follow a perfect path to build a meaningful one. Stay curious. Be bold. Break things. Fix them better. And never underestimate what a little chaos, grit, and vision can lead to.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Day 1: Classic NYC Kickoff
We’ll start with breakfast at Balthazar in SoHo — amazing pastries and that old-school Parisian cafe feel. Then we can wander around SoHo’s cool shops and art galleries. For lunch, I’m taking you to Joe’s Pizza in Greenwich Village — it’s the place for a perfect New York slice.

In the afternoon, we’ll stroll the High Line — it’s this elevated park built on old train tracks with great views and fun street art. For dinner, get ready for a classic: Katz’s Delicatessen. Their pastrami sandwich is messy, huge, and absolutely unforgettable. To cap off the night, we’ll hit The Dead Rabbit — a cozy spot with killer cocktails and a bit of old New York charm.

Day 2: Art, Views & Brooklyn Vibes
Start the day with a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art — even if you’re not a big museum person, it’s massive and full of cool stuff. After that, we can grab lunch nearby or hit up a food truck for something quick and tasty.

In the afternoon, we’ll head to Brooklyn by walking the Brooklyn Bridge — the views are stunning. Once in Brooklyn, let’s explore DUMBO — great street art, waterfront parks, and cute cafes. For dinner, maybe something casual in Williamsburg. There are tons of great spots to choose from.

Day 3: Skyline Views & Hidden Gems
We’ll start with brunch somewhere chill — maybe Clinton St. Baking Company for pancakes that everyone raves about. Then we’ll head to Top of the Rock or One World Observatory for breathtaking views of the city skyline.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to dedicate my shoutout to my sister, my parents, and my girlfriend, each of whom has shaped my path in ways I can’t even fully put into words.

My sister has been like a compass, always pointing me toward clarity when things got blurry. Every time I stood at a crossroads, unsure of which way to go, she showed up with perspective, reason, and just enough push to help me believe in myself.

My parents, quietly but powerfully, have been my foundation. Their belief in me — especially when I made decisions that didn’t always follow the “safe” path — gave me the courage to explore, experiment, and sometimes fail forward. Their support was never loud, but it was always there, and that made all the difference.

And my girlfriend — she’s been my mirror. She holds up a reflection of who I am and who I’m becoming. She sees potential in me even when I’m too deep in the weeds to recognize it. Her faith, her groundedness, and her way of showing love have made me a better designer, leader, and human being.

So if this shoutout is about the people who’ve fueled the journey, this one’s for them. ❤️

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