Akash Raju

Co-Founder and CEO at Glimpse

Akash Raju is the Co-Founder and CEO of Glimpse, a startup focused on enabling product placements through AI automation for consumer packaged goods (CPG) sales and operations teams. He co-founded Glimpse in May 2020 while he was a student at Purdue University, and the company has since raised over $6.2 million from notable investors, including Y Combinator and various angel investors.1 2

Background and Experience

Before launching Glimpse, Raju gained valuable experience in the tech industry. He worked as a Program Manager Intern at Microsoft and as a Software Engineer Intern at Tesla, where he contributed to the integration software for the Model 3 vehicle. Additionally, he has held roles at Verisign and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, focusing on software development and research in data science and cellular signaling.1 2

Education

Raju holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and Entrepreneurship from Purdue University, where he also won the Business Model Competition.1 4 His educational background includes a strong emphasis on engineering and entrepreneurship, preparing him for his role in the startup ecosystem.

Current Role

As CEO of Glimpse, Raju is leading the charge in transforming how brands manage retail sales through innovative technology solutions. The company aims to enhance product visibility in various settings, including short-term rentals.3 4

Experience

Co-Founder and CEO at Glimpse (May 2020 - Present)

Angel Investor at Angel Investor (2021 - Present); Program Manager Intern at Microsoft (May 2019 - August 2019); Software Engineer Intern at Tesla (June 2018 - August 2018); Teaching Assistant at Purdue University (2017 - 2018); Software Engineer Intern at Verisign (June 2017 - August 2017); Research Intern at U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (June 2015 - August 2015)

Education

Y Combinator, Glimpse - Summer 2020; Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering and Entrepreneurship from Purdue University (2016 - 2020); Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management - Engineering from Purdue University (2016 - 2020); Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (2012 - 2016)