Keshav was chosen as the Product Development/Management Executive of the Year 2023, winning Gold in STEVIE® 2023 International Business Awards. The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small – are eligible to submit nominations. The 2023 IBAs received entries from organizations in 61 nations and territories.
The Stevie Awards is an international business awards program that recognizes outstanding performance in the workplace worldwide. These awards honor organizations and individuals who have achieved excellence in various categories, such as customer service, marketing, management, and more. The New Product Awards category specifically celebrates innovations and advancements in the field of product development.
Each year, a panel of esteemed judges evaluates the entries and selects the winners based on criteria such as product concept, design, functionality, impact, and market success. The winners of the New Product Awards are the shining stars of the industry, setting new standards and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Company of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Startup of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, and Executive of the Year, among others. This year’s competition also featured a number of new categories to recognize organizations’ and individuals’ achievements in sustainability initiatives.
Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 230 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process in June and July of 2023.
More than 230 executives worldwide participated on 11 juries to determine the winners.
Here were a few comments on my nomination from the judges:
“Keshav’s achievements and contributions in leading Product Management departments across multiple industries and developing life-saving, innovative, and industry-defining solutions are outstanding. The nomination effectively highlights his strategic approach, customer focus, and remarkable results across multiple industries leading to a high level of customer satisfaction and widespread adoption. Overall, Keshav deserves high recognition for his exemplary work in Product Innovation and as a Management Executive.””Keshav has developed a very innovative flagship software helping people during emergency at the same time helping 911 dispatchers to live stream, get GPS location and text from mobile callers in real time which can be very useful in emergency communication. This feat alone is worthy of high praise”
“Keshav Vasudevan’s nomination for the Product Development/Management Executive of the Year is highly compelling. His unique blend of engineering, design, and business acumen paired with an evident passion for product leadership sets him apart as a noteworthy nominee. His track record of transforming three different technology SaaS platforms from concept to successful multi-million-dollar ventures is impressive. One of the remarkable achievements is his role in leading Prepared to excel in product-market fit, generating high NPS scores, and exceeding investor revenue goals. His product growth strategy and monetization plan have been effective, transforming Prepared from a free solution to a scalable platform utilized by over 700 911 dispatch centers across the US. The impact of his work is not only commercially successful but also serves a critical societal function by improving public safety – a commendable feat. The wealth of external recognition, from press coverage, speaking engagements, to patent holding, reinforces his prowess in product management. His active participation in industry discussions, both as a panelist and podcast guest, further evidences his dedication to his field.”
“Good work in showing consistent delivery of high quality products across different domains. Congratulations on spearheading the product development of an innovative solution aimed at enhancing emergency services. It’s commendable that you recognized the importance of addressing the needs of people who are supporting people in distress and successfully translated that understanding into a valuable product. The strong adoption of this product by emergency service providers speaks to its effectiveness. Well done on your efforts to make a meaningful impact in this crucial domain.”
“Nominations to the IBAs get better every year, and this year’s class of Stevie winners is the most impressive yet,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. “The winners have demonstrated that their organizations have set and achieved lofty goals. We congratulate them on their recognized achievements, and look forward to celebrating them on stage in Rome on 13 October.”
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