Product Growth Lead and Lean Startup Mentor

I help startups and businesses accelerate growth through strategic experimentation, data-driven marketing, automation, and lean methodologies

Hi, I'm Dhanish

I’m a growth leader with over 8 years of experience helping startups scale their operations and grow revenue.

I specialize in managing cross-functional teams, guiding product development from concept to market, and driving data-informed growth strategies that deliver impact.

I’ve led marketing teams, implemented automation systems, and mentored 300+ entrepreneurs through Lean Startup methodologies.

Key Expertise

Growth Hacking & Rapid Experiments

My approach to growth hacking centers on agility and structured experimentation. Skilled in frameworks from Hacking Growth by Sean Ellis, I lead Ideate, Analyze, Prioritize, Test (IAPT) cycles that drive impactful growth.

This method has enabled teams to quickly validate ideas, focus on what moves the needle, and scale successful experiments, resulting in significant user growth and retention.

Growth Marketing & Strategy

With a strong foundation in growth marketing, I’ve successfully scaled user engagement and transaction volume by optimizing acquisition channels and implementing targeted strategies.

I increased monthly transactions by 25% in 3 months, demonstrating the power of a well-crafted growth strategy.

Lean Startup Coaching

Having facilitated Lean Startup workshops across Asia, I’ve helped 300+ entrepreneurs validate ideas, pivot strategically, and bring products to market with lean methodologies.

I specialize in building systems that allow startups to grow faster with fewer resources, using customer insights and iterative testing.

Marketing Automation & Systems

Automating customer journeys and nurturing processes is key to scalability, and I’ve designed systems that enhance customer onboarding and engagement.

My workflows streamlined user activation and increased MAU from 29% to 47%

Design Sprints & Team Workshops

I excel at facilitating design sprints, workshops, and prototyping sessions that drive team alignment and innovation.

From Lean Startup sessions to Design Sprints, I’ve empowered teams to ideate, prototype, and validate concepts rapidly—cutting development timelines from months to weeks.

UX Design & Optimization

With expertise in UI/UX and landing page design, I focus on creating intuitive, conversion-optimized experiences.

By leveraging data-driven insights and user psychology, I’ve increased conversion rates by over 30% on optimized landing pages, helping brands turn visitors into loyal users.

Partnerships & Networking

Building meaningful connections comes naturally to me. My networking efforts have led to long-lasting business partnerships and client relationships that create mutual growth opportunities.

I find joy in connecting people and fostering collaborative environments where partnerships thrive.

Work

Growth & Marketing Lead

Swipey Digital Services (2023-2024)

Swipey Digital Services, a FinTech startup that empowers businesses to optimize expense management and streamline financial operations.

4X increase in monthly transaction vol. in 12 months.
Conducted user research and testing to improve onboarding workflows, and implemented automated nurturing workflows and onboarding tours to optimize customer activation, increasing active user rate from 28% to 47%
In charge of digital advertising across Meta, Google, LinkedIn and lead the B2B SaaS marketing, content generation.

COO & Co-Founder

MyBump Media (2016-2023)

MyBump Media, a nationwide AdTech startup that specializes in reaching OOH audiences via crowd advertising

Increased users from 5K to 50K within 18 months.
Product Manager for all tech platforms, Ops and BD deliverables.
Led product management and managed the roadmap
for the internal operational dashboards, client analytics
web apps and gamified mobile apps.
Led and managed tech, operations, design, and
community teams.
Launched nationwide service execution and worked with MNC brands including Shell, Disney, Astro, TNG.

Growth Hacker in Residence

Tandemic (2016)

Tandemic, a corporate and social innovation firm with clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Phillipines.

I worked as a Growth Consultant for the firm – worked on Give.my, an education crowdfunding platform, increasing lead conversion and process reengineering for efficiency.

Community Manager

CodeAr.my (2015)

CodeAr.my, a startup pre-accelerator turning ideas into startups, specialized in the Lean Startup methodology.

Handled customer engagement, corporate communications and social media marketing.
Organized monthly Lean Startup Circle startup events.
Facilitated and mentored corporate pre-accelerator programs for 6+ Government-linked Companies in Malaysia in partnership with Khazanah Nasional.

Regional Co-ordinator - Asia

Lean Startup Machine (2015)

Lean Startup Machine, the world’s leading bootcamp on the Lean Startup methodology.

Experienced Lean Startup Coach and Mentor having worked with 200+ early-stage entrepreneurs.
Organized, coordinated and mentored at Lean Startup Machine workshops and programs in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh and Maldives.

Startup Ecosystem Work

“Someone who strives for improvement and efficiency in everything he does. Someone who has limitless energy to continuously innovate and propel us towards the future. Someone who cares about the products he builds, and the user experience of said products. Someone who can see the best in his team, even when his team can’t see it.”

“Dhanish is a charismatic leader and his ability to inspire progress in others is one of the reasons he attracts so many brilliant people. I worked with Dhanish for 4 years and known him for over 6. He is a mentor, a friend & colleague.”

“Dhanish doesn’t just lead—he gave me the space to experiment and try out new ideas, which was a total game-changer. Whether it was diving into new strategies or tackling challenges, he always had my back and encouraged me to learn by doing.”

“His expertise in project management, system logic, automation, design, user interface, user experience, operational optimization, cost efficiency together with his strong business acumen have made MyBump Media one of the leanest high growth ad-tech startup in the region. It’s been a privilege to co-found and manage MyBump Media with Dhanish.”

Trusted by entrepreneurs, teams, and innovators

Together with forward-thinking companies

Tailored Solutions for Product Growth & Market Success

I offer flexible, high-impact services that empower businesses to accelerate growth, streamline workflows, and build user-centered products.

Whether you’re seeking a fractional Product Manager, Growth Hacker, or Growth Marketer, my expertise adapts to fit your needs and drive results.

Fractional Product Manager

Product Strategy & Roadmap Development
Guide teams through vision setting, goal alignment, and planning to build a cohesive product roadmap aligned with business goals.
UX/UI Optimization
Leverage user research and design sprints to create intuitive, engaging experiences that increase usability and satisfaction.
Growth Experimentation Frameworks
Run structured Ideate, Analyze, Prioritize, Test (IAPT) cycles to validate new features and optimize product success.
Scrum Master for Your Team
Provide SCRUM leadership to facilitate agile processes, boost productivity, and ensure continuous delivery.
Operational Systems & Integrations
Set up scalable systems, tools, and integrations for optimized workflow, supporting product teams in achieving operational excellence.

Fractional Growth Hacker

Growth Experiments
Design and execute A/B tests, viral loops, and other scalable growth strategies to drive rapid customer acquisition and engagement.
Lean Startup & Rapid Iteration
Run workshops that empower teams to test ideas, pivot effectively, and validate products efficiently.
Funnel Optimization
Analyze and improve every stage of your funnel to maximize customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.
Growth Experimentation Frameworks
Run structured Ideate, Analyze, Prioritize, Test (IAPT) cycles to validate new features and optimize product success.

Fractional Growth Marketer

Growth Experiments
Implement A/B tests, funnel optimizations, and conversion strategies to drive measurable growth and improve marketing ROI.
Lean Startup & Rapid Iteration
Teach your team the art of rapid experimentation, customer validation, and scalable growth through focused workshops.
Marketing Automation
Streamline customer journeys with automated systems that enhance onboarding, engagement, and retention.
Lead Nurturing & Content Strategy
Develop and optimize lead nurturing workflows paired with targeted content strategies to engage prospects, guide them through the customer journey, and maximize conversion.

Let’s find the right growth solution for you

Every business has unique needs—let’s find the solution that works best for yours. Get in touch for a no-obligation consultation.

Product Growth Lead and Lean Startup Mentor

Hi, I'm Dhanish

Key Expertise

Growth Hacking & Rapid Experiments

Growth Marketing & Strategy

Lean Startup Coaching

Marketing Automation & Systems

Design Sprints & Team Workshops

UX Design & Optimization

Partnerships & Networking

Work

Growth & Marketing Lead

COO & Co-Founder

Growth Hacker in Residence

Community Manager

Regional Co-ordinator - Asia

Startup Ecosystem Work

Facilitator, Speaker & Mentor

Facilitator, Speaker & Mentor

Moderator

Facilitator & Speaker

Facilitator, Speaker & Mentor

Facilitator, Speaker & Mentor

Host

Mentor

Speaker & Mentor

Speaker & Mentor

Speaker & Mentor

Speaker & Mentor

Facilitator & Mentor

Mentor

Karin Fam

Karam Ali

Yaamin Mohamed

Nadia Jalil

Trusted by entrepreneurs, teams, and innovators

Together with forward-thinking companies

Tailored Solutions for Product Growth & Market Success

Fractional Product Manager

Fractional Growth Hacker

Fractional Growth Marketer

Let’s find the right growth solution for you