Nishant Parikh is the Director of Product Development at Mastercard Foundry, where he drives breakthrough innovation at the intersection of technology and business. Mastercard Foundry serves as the company’s global innovation engine, where new ideas, emerging technologies, and strategic experimentation shape the future of commerce. In this role, Nishant leads transformative initiatives that explore next-generation digital solutions, fostering collaboration across disciplines to bring visionary concepts to market. A pioneering voice in technology, innovation, and product management, Nishant is currently pursuing a PhD in Product Management at Capitol Technology University. His research focuses on how emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, are redefining the discipline and reshaping the product manager’s role in the digital era. His scholarly work has been globally cited, positioning him as a recognized thought leader in the AI evolution of product management. Combining technical depth, strategic insight, and academic rigor, Nishant’s career reflects a commitment to advancing innovation and enabling digital transformation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Gujarat University and an MBA from Webster University, and is a Fellow of the International Software Product Management Association (ISPMA).