# Nanda Zaanen

> Building AI Products at Homebase | Ex-Founder | PM in Big Data, AI | ODF

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nandazaanen

I’m passionate about creating products that solve real user problems and spark joy in the process. Whether navigating the complexities of large organizations or the fast-paced world of startups, I thrive on transforming ambiguity into actionable solutions that drive impact.

With experience at ASML and Nutrive, I’ve honed my ability to understand and translate user pain points into innovative, scalable products. My approach is deeply analytical, always rooted in first principles thinking, and focused on solving complex problems efficiently. I’m customer-centric, ensuring every product I build serves a meaningful purpose and goes beyond the basics.

I also strongly advocate for bringing teams together and fostering collaboration across functions. I help move projects forward faster and more effectively by aligning different perspectives and expertise. Whether working with limited resources or in large, established teams, I’m committed to driving progress, building scalable processes, and delivering impactful outcomes.

Outside of work, I’m an avid tennis and padel player, love to read, and spend my weekends hiking and cooking for friends—activities that keep me grounded and inspire my creativity in personal and professional endeavors.

## Work Experience
### Staff Product Manager @ Homebase
Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Founder & CEO @ Nutrive Health
Jan 2020 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area
Nutrive harnesses AI-powered medical nutrition therapy to deliver highly personalized meal plans for individuals managing IBS and supporting women throughout pregnancy and postpartum. With the belief that food is medicine, Nutrive empowers users to manage their health through evidence-based nutrition—especially for the 20% of the population living with IBS who often struggle with dietary management.

The company’s app was recognized as the Best Digestive Health App of 2024, making complex nutrition protocols simple and actionable. Through continuous innovation at the intersection of AI and nutrition, Nutrive transforms how personalized care is delivered and empowers users to achieve lasting health outcomes.

### Advising Leader @ FLIK - Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge
Jan 2020 – Jan 2024
Acquired by Rumor Avenue

### Fellow @ On Deck
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020
On Deck Cohort 6 Founder Fellow

### Product Management @ ASML
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area
Selected for Early Career Advancement Program (ECAP) : Top <1% employees per year
Development of ML-based defect product prediction to improve yield.

### Technical Project Lead @ ASML
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
Led customer engagement of ASML's largest customer

### Product Design and Application Engineer @ ASML
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Veldhoven, The Netherlands and San Francisco Bay Area
Intrapreneur on big data analytics & control product

### Product Development Engineer @ Magnes AG
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Zürich Area, Switzerland
Designed micro-scale catheter to measure tissue stiffness in minimally invasive robotic surgery, using magnetic sensing and steering.

### Business Innovation Consultant @ World Food Programme
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Rome, Latium, Italy


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Mechanical Engineering: Precision and Microsystems Engineering
Delft University of Technology

### Thesis research: Multi-scale Robotics Lab
ETH Zürich

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering
Delft University of Technology

### Summer School
Netherlands-Asia Honours Summer School

### Dual degree in Nature & Health and Nature & Technology
Vrijbergen

### Select continuous study courses
Stanford University Graduate School of Business


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nandazaanen

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Last updated: 2026-04-13