Kavita Farah Begum

Overview

I started Canopy Bio to fix supply chain software for teams who were tired of the workarounds. Previously built and sold a small supply chain software company. Most at home with enterprise sales and SaaS. Home cook with strong opinions about biryani.

Experience

1. Co-founder & COO

   Nov 2024 - Present
   Canopy Bio · 1 yr 11 mo · Full-time · Glasgow, UK
   • Grew the team to 109 people across 4 countries.
   • Took Canopy Bio from zero to $12 million ARR.
   • Raised $33 million across 2 rounds.
2. Associate Product Manager

   Feb 2023 - Nov 2024
   BAE Systems · 1 yr 9 mo · Contract · Glasgow, UK
   • Launched the logistics product in 7 markets.
3. Director of Product

   Dec 2020 - Feb 2023
   Workday · 2 yr 2 mo · Full-time · Glasgow, UK
   • Took logistics activation from 29% to 41% in three quarters.
4. Senior Product Manager

   Jun 2017 - Dec 2020
   Goldman Sachs · 3 yr 6 mo · Full-time · Glasgow, UK
   • Launched the logistics product in 3 markets.
5. Director of Product

   May 2015 - Jun 2017
   KPMG · 2 yr 1 mo · Full-time · Glasgow, UK
   • Grew logistics revenue from $3 million to $18 million ARR.
   • Ran 118 customer interviews before writing the first spec.

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Education

1. University of Manchester

   BSc, Engineering
   2006 - 2009