Vidya Nayak
PRODUCT DESIGN LEADER
Vidya Nayak is a renowned Product Design Leader with over 18 years of experience proven track record of impactful AI-driven digital product launches across both early-stage startups and large organizations. She excels at leading product strategy and vision, building high-performing teams, fostering a user-first culture, and consistently delivering high-impact results.
Vidya's other extensive leadership experience includes roles at Yahoo, SoFi, Disney Interactive, News Corp, Rodale, iWin, and stealth startups.
Notably, Vidya led product design teams at SoFi and played a key role in shaping company strategy and vision, from pre-IPO through post-IPO. She also led the launch of the first mobile apps for Fox News and - Fox Business.
While I am a coffee lover, I love to trave! I enjoy podcasts, books and travel, and often write about my adventures. I care deeply about the environment and volunteer in the community.
FEATURED [Speaker / Events / Podcast]:
Mashable Women in Tech Special Feature, 2025
Design Leadership Insights, 2021
Design Systems Podcast, 2020 [Apple Podcast/Spotify]
FinTech Design Summit Americas & Global Conference, 2020 & 2021
Mentorship & Annual Portfolio Review, Academy of Art University