Andy Pandharikar

Andy Pandharikar is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and AI expert with a passion for building successful companies. He holds a Masters in Management Science from Stanford University, where he honed his skills in entrepreneurship, product management, and startup strategy. He has also studied advanced computing at CDAC Bangalore and computer systems networking and telecommunications in India.

His impressive career started as a Co-Founder at Poseidon Technologies, followed by roles as a Sr. Manager of Software Development at Cisco Systems and a Co-Founder/CEO at FITIQUETTE (acquired by Myntra). His notable achievements include serving as the Chief Innovation Officer at Myntra.com (now part of Flipkart), co-chairing TiEcon 2007-2009, and participating in the Startup Leadership Program.

Andy's entrepreneurial drive led him to launch Tall Idea Labs, a company that offered consulting services to early-stage startups, and Commerce.AI, an AI-powered platform that helps businesses develop and launch products. Andy has invested in several startups, including CleverTap, Inside.com, and ValetAnywhere, and served as an angel investor at SF Angels Group, among other organizations.

With 20+ years of experience in building and growing successful startups, Andy Pandharikar is a respected thought leader in brand building, entrepreneurship, and technology. He is passionate about leveraging AI and deep learning to solve complex business problems and drive innovation in the industry.