Saurabh Bains (he/him)
- Programme: MBA
- Nationality: Indian
Education: Bachelors in Engineering (Electronics Engineering), Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, University of Delhi, India; graduated in 2015
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Pre-MBA role: Product Manager, Softbank (PayPay)
Clubs: Tech (VP, Product), Private Equity and Venture Capital (VP, Skills and Competition)
About me: I was born and raised in India, where I earned a bachelors in Engineering in Electronics. I began my career as a Product Manager at Paytm, India’s largest fintech platform, where I played a key role in building scalable banking products during the country’s 2016 demonetisation.
I then joined the Central Square Foundation, a venture philanthropy backed by the Gates Foundation, to lead an edtech accelerator that incubated social impact tech startups. In 2022, I relocated to Japan, joining SoftBank as a Product Manager, where I contributed to scaling Japan’s largest fintech platform, PayPay.
I chose to pursue an MBA at LBS for its global cohort, academic excellence and the opportunities presented by a London location. I aim to leverage LBS’s resources to grow as a well-rounded leader and entrepreneur, with a focus on creating a lasting impact in the tech space.
Three topics I can be approached for: Tech; application process; moving to London.
Email: sbains.mba2026@london.edu
