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  • Innopay Appoints Nagendra Vinukollu as Head of Product to Drive 10X Fintech Growth

    Nagendra Vinukollu

    Bengaluru: Innopay Technologies, a rising force in India’s digital payment ecosystem, has announced the appointment of Nagendra Vinukollu as its new Head of Product Management.

    This strategic move underscores Innopay’s commitment to achieving 10X growth through innovation, user-centric design, and market-driven product development.

    With over a decade of experience in fintech product leadership, Nagendra Vinukollu brings deep domain expertise in scaling payment platforms, building automation frameworks, and launching go-to-market strategies.

    He previously held senior roles at Razorpay and Zaggle, where he played a pivotal role in developing high-growth, scalable fintech products.

    In his new role, Nagendra Vinukollu will spearhead:
    • Product strategy and roadmap execution
    • Feature innovation for greater user adoption
    • Platform enhancements to support large-scale growth
    • Partnerships to deepen reach in emerging Indian markets

    “We are delighted to welcome Nagendra Vinukollu to our leadership team,” said Puvvada Venugopal Naidu, Founder and CEO of Innopay Technologies. “His proven track record in creating scalable, digital-first solutions makes him the ideal choice to shape the next chapter of Innopay’s product evolution.”

    Empowering Financial Inclusion Through Innovation

    Nagendra emphasized his vision for expanding digital financial access, especially in underserved markets across India.

    “Innopay has built a strong foundation of trust and reliability,” said Nagendra Vinukollu. “This is an exciting opportunity to enhance that foundation by designing user-centric, simplified financial products that empower millions. We will prioritize accessibility, scalability, and innovation through strategic partnerships.”

    The appointment signals Innopay’s focus on democratizing digital payments in India, particularly through BBPS-enabled solutions that simplify bill payments, collections, and recurring transactions for businesses and individuals alike.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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