About Us

Core Capabilities

• Strong record of developing strategic, market-centric, innovative technology solutions for top and bottom line growth
• Skilled at building global brand presence around disruptive technologies
• Deep experience in Hi-Tech, Health-tech, Financial Services / Fintech; compliance, Cloud, SaaS
• Strong influencing, problem-solving, consensus-building, and facilitation abilities in working with cross-functional stakeholders
• Skillsets span Product Management, Management Consulting, Project / Program Management, Marketing

Sam Somashekar – Fractional Chief Product Officer | AI & SaaS Growth Leader

Sam Somashekar is a fractional Chief Product Officer (CPO) and strategic product leader specializing in AI-driven innovation, SaaS growth, and digital transformation. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise product management, GTM strategy, and market expansion, Sam helps companies accelerate product-market fit, drive revenue growth, and scale high-performing product teams.

Sam has led multi-million-dollar product portfolios across high-tech, financial services, healthcare, and fintech, delivering customer-centric AI solutions, digital SaaS platforms, and market-leading enterprise software. He excels at aligning product strategy with business goals, managing P&Ls, and building teams that execute with speed and precision.

As a fractional CPO and product advisor, Sam partners with B2B SaaS and technology-driven companies to:
✔ Define and execute AI & SaaS product roadmaps to maximize market opportunity.
✔ Optimize pricing, packaging, and go-to-market (GTM) strategies for revenue acceleration.
✔ Scale product organizations, coach leadership teams, and implement Agile & SAFe best practices.
✔ Lead digital transformation & AI adoption initiatives, integrating automation, analytics, and machine learning.
✔ Oversee M&A product integration, aligning teams, technology, and strategy post-acquisition.

Sam has held senior executive roles at startups and global firms such as NICE Actimize, CA Technologies, and Forrester, where he led high-impact product innovation and go-to-market execution.

• As a CPO & consultant, Sam has driven product transformations for SaaS, AI, and fintech startups, leading teams to launch new digital offerings, enhance UX, and achieve funding milestones.
• At NICE Actimize, Sam led a $500M AML SaaS portfolio, managing global teams and launching AI-driven risk analytics solutions that generated $160M in revenue growth.
• At CA Technologies, he built and executed a multi-year cloud & SaaS strategy for a $4B enterprise portfolio, integrating AI, automation, and data-driven insights to enhance product adoption.
• At Forrester, he advised C-suite executives on AI strategy, product lifecycle optimization, and SaaS monetization, helping companies refine their product-led growth (PLG) models.

Sam has a track record of scaling products and organizations, including:

✅ Driving AI-powered product innovation to unlock new revenue streams.
✅ Launching and monetizing SaaS platforms for financial services and healthcare tech.
✅ Repositioning and expanding products into new markets, increasing adoption and retention.
✅ Coaching product teams and leadership on best practices in Agile, go-to-market (GTM), and product-led growth (PLG).

Sam holds a BA in Computer Science & Biology from NYU, is Pragmatic Marketing Certified, and has certifications in Machine Learning & AI Strategy at Duke University. He is a recognized industry thought leader, having been quoted in InfoWorld and Computerworld and served as a speaker at global technology and SaaS events.

🔹 Need a proven fractional CPO to drive your product growth and AI strategy? Connect with Sam on LinkedIn or reach out at sam@xproconsult.com.