
A View From The Top: In Conversation with Rupali Jain, CPO at Optimizely
Meet Rupali Jain: Leading with Vision, Scaling with Purpose
We first got to know Rupali Jain during our board search for Meltwater, and it quickly became clear why she’s one of the most respected product leaders in SaaS. Insightful, composed, and deeply strategic, Rupali brings a rare combination of technical depth and business clarity to every conversation.
Currently Chief Product Officer at Optimizely, Rupali’s two-decade career spans leadership roles at Microsoft Power BI, Qualtrics, and WorkBoard. She’s helped scale some of the most innovative enterprise platforms in the world and now leads product at Optimizely as it redefines how marketers use AI to experiment, optimize, and grow.
In this conversation, Rupali shares the leadership lessons that have shaped her journey—from building high-performing product teams to navigating fast-growth environments with focus and intention.
Whether you're running a SaaS platform or are an aspiring product exec, her insights are grounded, actionable, and built for the real world.
We’re thrilled to share this glimpse into her approach to leadership, growth, and the future of product innovation.
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