Ashwin Baranwal

𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄'𝙫𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 AltMobility 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣! There's something about start-ups that has always intrigued me – the energy, the innovation, the opportunity to be part of something truly transformative.I knew I wanted to be a part of one. That's why I'm so excited to be joining Alt Mobility, a start-up making waves in the EV leasing industry. The chance to contribute to accelerating the shift to sustainable transportation, work on a product at the forefront of the industry is truly amazing. I'm especially glad to be a part of the awesome tech and product team at Alt Mobility. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability is evident in the solutions they're developing, and I'm excited to learn from their expertise and contribute to the growth of the company. The EV leasing industry is rapidly evolving, and I'm eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to help shape its future. With Alt Mobility's unique "drive to own" model and commitment to social and environmental sustainability, I'm confident that we'll make a significant impact in the years to come. Looking forward to learning, growing, and making a real difference at Alt Mobility! #EVLeasing #Sustainability #ProductIntern #AltMobility #EV #SustainableTransportation #FutureOfMobility #StartupLife #NewBeginnings

I almost listed my property on Airbnb… but what I found made me build this instead. https://lnkd.in/gVRn4PKt A few days back, I was planning to list a property on Airbnb in a tier-2 Indian city. As an MBA and a product enthusiast, my instinct was to study the market before investing time and money. That’s when I noticed something intriguing. And honestly, a little frustrating. A market skew that hurts growth. On Airbnb in smaller Indian cities: - Top listings dominate visibility due to more number of reviews/ratings → More trust - These properties surge prices, especially in peak seasons - New but worthy listings get buried under low trust and zero bookings Over time, this snowballs into something bigger: ❌ Budget-conscious travelers exit to OTAs like MakeMyTrip and to standard guest-houses and hotels ❌ Risk-averse users pay a premium for highly-rated listings - reducing exploration ❌ New hosts lose confidence ❌ The market becomes monopolized and expensive 📉 Airbnb's Total Addressable Market (TAM) in this segment shrinks 📉 And as a marketplace, it's losing its essence, failing to offer fair visibility and opportunity to new supply Let’s be honest, Airbnb can’t (and shouldn’t) directly control host pricing. However, it can make an effort to correct the flow of discovery that hurts competitiveness and trust. But really, I couldn't have left it alone, could I? So I put on my product management hat and started working on a solution from the ground up. The goal is clear - Build trust for new listings, level the playing field, and let market dynamics correct pricing itself 🛠️What I Built - and Why? This wasn’t just about building features. Each one is tied to a specific friction in the trust loop. 1️⃣Introduction videos by hosts ✅In brief introductory videos, hosts sit in front of the camera and discuss the property and themselves. AI is used by Airbnb to automatically caption and emphasize key information. 💡Why? Often, trust is based on a feeling. A welcoming tone, clear photos, or a happy host can all generate emotional connect and trust, even if the property has no ratings. 2️⃣Women Guests Mark It as Healthy ✅If three or more verified female guests rate a new stay as clean and safe, it gets awarded this badge. So every time a female guest checks-out of a property, they get a nudge to share their thoughts about the safety and cleanliness of the property from a woman-specific-eye 💡Why? Emotional trust signals are essential for families, couples, and lone travelers, particularly from women, especially when it comes to Tier-2/3 cities. This generates a qualitative layer of social proof even in cases when there are few reviews. Continued in comments -

🚀 Thrilled to embark on a new chapter as I join ProdMan - Product Management Club of IIM Sirmaur! As an aspiring Product Manager, I couldn't be more excited to immerse myself in this vibrant community dedicated to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and diving deep into the world of product management.Looking forward to leveraging this incredible platform to expand my knowledge, collaborate with fellow enthusiasts, and dive into real-world challenges. Here's to learning, growing, and shaping the future of product management together! 💼✨ hashtag#Prodman hashtag#IIMSirmaur hashtag#ProductManagement hashtag#AspiringProductManager hashtag#NewOpportunities …more