Russell Fernandez
I'm Russell Fernandez, a generalist interested in technology, finance, and rationality. I spend my days reading stuff, day-dreaming hypotheticals, or picking brains when I'm not building software with AI.
Previously, I worked in investment banking and helped build an EV financing business. While I may possess expertise across multiple functions, what truly excites me is solving for the unknown, the undefined problems where there's no playbook and no clear answer.
Timeline
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2026 - Present
AI Product Manager
Cardone Ventures cardoneventures.com
I build B2B sales enablement software for sales teams and sales managers, owning the product as a whole alongside a team of developers and designers. The software uses AI to provide field insights, coaching, and highly personalised training.
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2024 - 2026
Founder's Office
ProsParity prosparity.in
Joined at the pre-product stage and helped go from 0 to 1 with the founding team. Laid down the foundations for various functions/departments (HR, IT, Operations, etc.) before shifting my primary focus towards B2B Partnerships (NBFCs and EV manufacturers) and leading the 2W Financing Business Line end-to-end.
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2021 - 2024
Investment Banking [M&A]
Raymond James Financial raymondjames.com
Worked on buy-side and sell-side mandates in Financial Technology and Services, covering transatlantic companies valued between €100 million and €5 billion. Led the India-based extended team for the London FinTech desk.
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2018 - 2021
Bachelor's in Business Administration [Finance]
Christ University, Bangalore christuniversity.in
Graduated with First Class Honours. Spent time in theatre, parliamentary debate, quizzing, the tech club, and organizing university events.
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2017 - 2018
Founder
TopperHub Shutdown/Inactive
Founded an EdTech platform with two of my classmates, aimed at optimising K-12 education. Ran it until I had to leave for college!
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Childhood - 2018
School Student
Kendriya Vidyalaya & Air Force School
Got to travel to various places for sports and extracurriculars!
Held various student leadership roles (eg. Head Boy/Sports Captain) and won a National Medal in Athletics.