Akanksha Singh

Akanksha Singh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Backdrop, a company that aims to revolutionize the entertainment industry by providing advanced technological solutions for film, TV, and event productions. She co-founded Backdrop in 2023, which is backed by Y Combinator.14 The company focuses on automating expense management for the entertainment industry, helping production companies streamline their financial processes.4

Akanksha grew up in rural India, where she faced challenges such as limited access to electricity and computers. Despite these obstacles, she pursued higher education in the United States, earning a degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.23 Her professional background includes roles as a Product Manager at Uber and Microsoft, as well as engineering positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co..1

In addition to her work with Backdrop, Akanksha has been recognized for her leadership and academic excellence with numerous awards during her time at the University of Michigan.1 Her career reflects a strong commitment to integrating technology into traditional industries to enhance efficiency and innovation.24