Akash Raju

Akash Raju is the Co-Founder and CEO of Glimpse, a company that specializes in AI-driven automation for consumer packaged goods (CPG) sales and operations teams. He has been in this role since May 2020, leading the company from its inception while he was a student at Purdue University. Glimpse has successfully raised over $6.2 million from notable investors, including Y Combinator and various angel investors such as Julia and Kevin Hartz, founders of Eventbrite.1

Background and Education

• Education: Akash earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering with a focus on Entrepreneurship from Purdue University, where he also received a certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He was actively involved in entrepreneurial competitions, winning first place in the Purdue Business Model Competition.1
• Previous Experience: Before founding Glimpse, Akash interned at major companies including Microsoft and Tesla, where he worked on AI tools and vehicle software integration respectively. He also has experience as a teaching assistant at Purdue University and has held research positions at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.1

Achievements

• Under his leadership, Glimpse has been recognized as one of the favorite startups by TechCrunch during Y Combinator's Summer 2020 batch.
• Akash is also an angel investor, focusing on supporting innovative projects led by friends and peers.1

His work continues to impact how CPG brands manage their retail sales through advanced technological solutions.