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Akshay BD
Early stage stuff
Akshay BD is the Chief Executive Officer at The Art Project, a company based in Singapore.1 He has a diverse professional background that includes:
Work Experience
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The Art Project: Currently serving as CEO in Singapore1
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Uber: Worked for 5 years and 3 months from August 2013 to October 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area.1 He was one of the first hires during Uber's expansion into India.3
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Ikigai Law: Worked as an Associate for 2 months from June to July 2013 in the New Delhi Area, India1
Other Roles and Interests
- Angel Investor: Focused on the crypto space2
- Founder: Created SuperteamDAO, a community incubator2
- Advisor: Works with founders of high-growth startups on external affairs and strategy (BD/policy/comms)3
Background
Akshay has an interesting career trajectory, described as a "lawyer turned operator turned 'Solepreneur'".3 He appears to have expertise in areas such as:
- Public policy (former head of public policy at Uber)2
- Cryptocurrency and blockchain
- Startup strategy and growth
Languages
Akshay is proficient in multiple languages, including:
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Kannada1
His diverse experience across law, technology, and entrepreneurship, combined with his focus on crypto and startups, positions him as a multifaceted professional in the tech and business world.
Highlights
A team
“the biggest mistake we made at Gojek was not expanding internationally earlier and more aggressively..”
Gojek was the most nimble competitor in the rideshare mkt in SEA — had the most footprint for how much they raised.
Good report on mkt size in SEA, and how teams should consider int’l expansion much earlier in their lifecycle as cost per new country has significantly dropped in the recent years.
