Episode 51: Managing Pivots in Product & Career with Ana Lei

28/11/2025 59 min Episodio 51
Episode 51: Managing Pivots in Product & Career with Ana Lei

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Episode Synopsis

Ana Lei is driven by the dynamic intersection of finance and technology. This fascination fuelled her career pivot from private banking into tech. She believes the world can be more equitable if complex financial systems are demystified through technology. A seasoned Lead Product Manager, Ana most recently played a pivotal role in Grab’s super-app journey, contributing to the early launch of GrabPay and the regional expansion of GrabFood across Southeast Asia. She led multiple products that supported millions of merchants with accurate and timely payments. Ana is currently pursuing her Master’s in FinTech at NYU Stern, where she explores how emerging technologies are shaping the future of financial products. She also mentors startups, product managers, and aspiring professionals building careers in tech.
Hear us cover:

Transitioning from banking to product management
How products were launched in the early days (2017+) vs. today to power a super app
Pivots from 0 to 1 while building at Grab and expanding regionally
The role of AI in modern product management

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