Aakash Adesara

Aakash Adesara, a computer science graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, is making waves in the tech industry as a hacker, builder, and lead engineer. With experience at companies like Lyft and Yelp, Aakash is currently working at Nextdoor, a community-driven startup in San Francisco. Aakash's passion for innovation extends beyond work hours, as he often attends hackathons and even directs a few, including Cal Hacks, the biggest collegiate hackathon with over 2200 attendees annually.

Aakash's drive for success is visible in his enthusiasm for road biking, digital art, and photography. He has also involved himself in unique projects like the development of rockets that launch 45,000 feet and AI mirrors that talk to you. Aakash's expertise lies in engineering and growing businesses, and his passion for hackathons, technology, and innovation is what pushes him forward.