
Specialties: Platforms, Ecosystems, Software Product Management
Dev Bala is a seasoned product management leader with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. He has worked at some of the world’s largest tech companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, leading product teams and helping shape tools like Microsoft Outlook and Google Docs.
He has also been an entrepreneur, most recently as the Chief Product Officer at Sentropy Technologies – a startup focused on building machine learning platforms to make social media platforms safer. Discord acquired Sentropy in 2021.
Currently, he serves as the Vice President of Product Management at Coursera, where he focuses on balancing emerging tech trends like AI with the core needs of the platform.
Dev emphasizes user-first product design and strategic decision-making. His leadership style involves driving innovation, particularly when it comes to making bold moves, like Coursera’s focus on generative AI. Additionally, he has a background in teaching and coaching, including roles as an adjunct professor and assistant lacrosse coach at Stanford University.
Email Dev to schedule an appointment: devb@mit.edu