Akash Raju is an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO with a strong background in computer engineering and industrial management. He studied at Purdue University where he earned Bachelor's degrees in both Computer Engineering and Industrial Management-Engineering. He later attended Y Combinator, where he took part in the Glimpse program during the summer of 2020. Before that, he studied at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

As a Co-Founder and CEO of Glimpse, Akash oversees a brand that partners with companies to place their products in high-end short-term rentals to reach new customers. Akash is a former software engineer at Tesla and VERISIGN, and a Program Manager at Microsoft. He's also worked as a Teaching Assistant at Purdue University and as a Researcher at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.

Akash also has experience as an Angel Investor, having worked as a Self-Employed investor in the past. He has a focus on entrepreneurship, tech innovation, and product development. His background in computer engineering, combined with his experience in software engineering and product development, gives him a unique perspective in the world of entrepreneurship.