Praveen Kumar, or "Bracket" as he is known since his IIT Madras days, is the Co-founder and Head of Product at HyperVerge. A visionary product leader with deep technical expertise, Praveen has been instrumental in shaping HyperVerge's identity verification platform that has validated over one billion users globally.

Praveen's approach to product development is characterized by his thoughtful, contemplative nature - often getting lost in deep thoughts about product strategy, user experience, and the evolving landscape of digital identity. His colleagues describe him as the go-to source for information on any "person of interest," reflecting his comprehensive understanding of user behavior and market dynamics.

Known for punctuating serious conversations with moments of profound silence as he processes complex product challenges, Praveen brings a unique blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to HyperVerge's product roadmap. His ability to think several steps ahead has been crucial in keeping HyperVerge's solutions nimble yet sophisticated enough to respond to emerging fraud patterns.

His product philosophy centers on building identity infrastructure for internet scale - enabling businesses to offer convenient online services like bank account opening, SIM card activation, and loan applications while protecting them from sophisticated fraud attacks. This delicate balance between user convenience and security has become HyperVerge's core competitive advantage.

Praveen's product strategy focuses on maintaining HyperVerge's edge in an ever-evolving threat landscape. He consistently asks the critical question: "How do we keep our products nimble, yet sophisticated enough to respond to emerging fraud patterns, all while keeping the end-user experience delightful?" His leadership style emphasizes building thriving organizations that outlive their founders while continuously investing in the well-being of communities they serve.