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From Vision to Impact
I enable tech leaders and startup founders execute AI-driven strategies, scale teams, and drive innovation with precision and clarity.
Expert Guidance for Leaders, Teams, and Organizations
Consulting
Providing expertise and hands-on support to align strategy, optimize execution, and scale operations to deliver business goals.
Training
Offering hands-on training, leadership development workshops, and keynotes to improve execution and drive results.
Trusted by Clients from Large Companies and Startups
Trusted by Clients from Large Companies and Startups
Priyanka’s leadership and expertise would be an asset to any product organization.
During a period of significant growth, she helped our nascent Product team establish the processes and programs needed to support a world-class engineering team. She drove company-wide adoption of tools and practices that improved collaboration and scaled our operations effectively.
Her ‘can-do’ attitude and ability to navigate shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment make her an outstanding leader and strategic partner.
J.D.
Chief Product Officer, Global SaaS Company
Driving Strategic Execution, Growth & Leadership
Strategic Guidance & Expertise for Organizations
Helping organizations navigate technological change, improve execution, and stay competitive. Leverage deep industry expertise to implement best practices, scale operations, and accelerate growth.
Professional Development for Teams
Customized training and workshops designed for forward-thinking organizational leaders who want to improve execution, leadership, and team performance. Develop your teams’ leadership and executive skills to accelerate growth, innovation, and gain competitive advantage.
Executive & Leadership Coaching
Personalized coaching programs for tech leaders and founders who want to be challenged, enhance leadership impact, and deliver results for your organization. Tap into your excellence and unleash your potential for unparalleled success.
Meet Priyanka: AI Product Leader & Execution Strategist
With 20+ years of experience in AI, product leadership, and execution strategy, Priyanka Shinde has built and led high-impact engineering, product, and program teams at Meta and fast-scaling Silicon Valley startups like Cruise. She specializes in bridging the gap between strategy and execution, helping organizations transform AI innovation into real-world impact.
As a trusted consultant, fractional executive, and leadership advisor, Priyanka partners with enterprises, startups, and high-growth teams to optimize execution, scale operations, and drive product success. Her expertise spans AI-driven product development, digital transformation, and strategic execution frameworks that empower organizations to deliver results at scale.
As a certified executive leadership coach, Priyanka delivers leadership development programs, and high-performance coaching designed to help leaders and teams navigate complex decision-making, scale with confidence, and execute bold ideas.
Priyanka is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and works with leaders and companies across the world.
Priyanka Shinde, MBA in Innovation Management, MS Computer Science
Founder CEO, imPriSe Solutions
AI Tech Leader | Executive Leadership Coach | Keynote Speaker | Podcast Host
Author of "The Art of Strategic Execution"
Why Choose Priyanka?
Deep Silicon Valley Roots
Leverage insights from a tech leader who has thrived in the fast-moving, venture-backed world of innovation and smart risk-taking.
Proven Impact
Gain a trusted partner who has helped Fortune 500 companies and venture-backed startups turn strategies into business results.
Cross-Functional Expertise
Bridge the gap between product, engineering, and business teams so nothing is lost in translation and innovation is accelerated.
The Art of Strategic Execution
Great strategies fail without execution—how do you bridge the gap?
In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, execution is the differentiator between great ideas and actual business impact. "The Art of Strategic Execution" is your guide to navigating complex projects, aligning stakeholders, and leading with influence—whether you're in product, engineering, or executive leadership.
This book goes beyond technical skills, focusing on mindset, communication, and leadership—the critical skills that drive execution excellence. Drawing from real-world experiences in high-growth teams, Priyanka Shinde shares actionable strategies to help you navigate ambiguity, drive cross-functional collaboration, and turn strategy into results.
In these pages, you'll uncover:
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Strategies to define success and execute effectively in fast-moving environments.
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Techniques to navigate ambiguity and turn challenges into opportunities.
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Leadership strategies to influence teams, drive outcomes, and scale impact.
Explore how execution can transform your leadership and business success.
Real Success Stories
Doubled my business revenue and achieved financial freedom!
Priyanka helped us transform our business by providing clarity, strategic insights, and execution frameworks that drove real results. Her expertise allowed us to streamline operations, create new revenue streams, and confidently navigate complex challenges.
Her ability to adapt strategies to our unique business needs and guide me through critical decisions helped us scale effectively and double our revenue.
Kayla Utahna
CEO & Founder
Priyanka brought a sharp, laser-like focus to our organization.
Priyanka helped us navigate through multiple disconnected systems, breakdown the business complexities, and deliver actionable results that increased business value .
Her combination of knowledge, strategic thinking and business acumen allowed us to move forward quickly and realize measurable benefits.
M.N.
SVP Data Solutions, Tech Startup
General FAQs
Got more questions? Email me
Strategic execution is the process of turning business strategy into real, measurable results keeping both the long-term goals and short-term deliverables in mind. Many organizations struggle with execution because they lack a clear roadmap, cross-functional alignment, or scalable processes. Without effective execution, even the best strategies can fail to drive impact.
Leading an AI-first organization requires fostering a culture of experimentation, data-driven decision-making, and execution excellence. Leaders must ensure AI is integrated across business functions, not just confined to research teams.
An AI-first product team requires a mix of technical and business expertise. You need AI engineers, data scientists, and machine learning experts working alongside product managers, designers, and execution leaders to ensure AI is integrated effectively into business goals and user experiences.
To successfully implement any strategy, you need clear alignment between business leaders, product teams, and technical teams. This requires well-defined execution roadmaps, measurable KPIs, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Without these, strategic initiatives often get stuck in experimentation rather than scaling successfully.
Some of the biggest challenges include data readiness, integration with existing systems, lack of AI expertise, ethical considerations, and ensuring decisions align with business objectives. Many companies also struggle with execution—moving from research and pilots to production-ready applications.
A well-executed strategy includes clear problem definition, data readiness, cross-functional collaboration, iterative development, and strong leadership alignment. Having an execution-focused approach ensures your product delivers business value instead of becoming an isolated research initiative.
Companies typically seek fractional leadership or consulting when they need experienced guidance but aren’t ready for a full-time hire. This is especially useful during AI adoption, product scaling, or major organizational transformations.
Consulting provides an external perspective, industry best practices, and hands-on support to identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows. Consultants bring execution strategies that have worked across different organizations, helping companies scale efficiently without costly trial and error.
Success is measured by key performance indicators (KPIs) such as improved operational efficiency, increased revenue, customer adoption rates, and reduced time-to-market. The ability to scale AI solutions beyond pilot projects is also a critical measure of success.
Scaling a team requires hiring the right mix of talent, implementing best practices for collaboration, and ensuring that technical teams align with business objectives. Having strong execution leadership in place helps teams scale efficiently without operational breakdowns.
Leaders driving AI transformation need to be able to balance technical expertise with business strategy, communicate across functions, and manage execution at scale. Skills like cross-functional leadership, strategic execution, and agile decision-making are critical.
To improve collaboration, companies should establish clear communication channels, align teams around shared KPIs, and ensure that business objectives guide technical development. Execution-focused frameworks like OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) can help align efforts across teams.
Innovation and execution must go hand in hand. While AI requires research and experimentation, organizations must also have structured execution processes to bring innovations to market. Agile methodologies and iterative product development can help maintain this balance.
