Nik Mehrotra
Lead Product Manager, SQSP Payments at Squarespace
About
I'm Nik Mehrotra, currently the Lead Product Manager for SQSP Payments at Squarespace. My career has been defined by a deep dive into the mechanics of fintech and eCommerce, moving from early days as a founder to building core financial infrastructure at FreshBooks and Block. I'm passionate about merchant empowerment—specifically making complex financial data easy for small business owners to navigate so they can thrive. I've spent a lot of time in the 'uncharted territory' of launching native payment platforms and purchase financing solutions from MVP to general availability. I value collaborative development and love connecting with others who are navigating the intersection of design, engineering, and compliance to build seamless user experiences. Whether you're in the startup ecosystem or scaling a large SaaS platform, I'm always happy to share my expertise in payment processing and financial product strategy.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Expertise in scaling financial products from MVP to GA
- ›Deep knowledge of SaaS accounting and payment infrastructure
- ›Insights into cross-functional leadership for complex regulated products
Looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in fintech and eCommerce
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Current Interests
Background
Career
Transitioned from founding a community for entrepreneurs to product roles at FreshBooks and Block (Square), eventually leading payments infrastructure at Squarespace.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science Honours, Biomedical Computing from Queen's University
Achievements
- ›Led the launch of Squarespace's native payments platform
- ›Launched Square Installments purchase financing solution
- ›Shipped core FreshBooks features including Bank Import and Recurring Invoices
- ›Founded Cofoundster to match entrepreneurs with co-founders
Opinions
- Financial positions should be easy for merchants to understand to run businesses effectively
- Cross-functional collaboration between legal, compliance, and engineering is vital for financial products