Arjun Pillai

Arjun Pillai, an accomplished entrepreneur and subject matter expert in the field of sales and marketing data, has made significant strides in the technology industry. With a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Arjun has been part of some of the most influential tech startups across the globe. He initially founded his company, Profoundis, in 2012 and made significant progress in the succeeding years before selling it to FullContact in Denver, USA. Arjun's data expertise led to him becoming Head of Data Strategy at FullContact, where he was responsible for the data asset and served as the head of data partnerships. His impressive industry relationships allowed him to consult for some of the most notable names in the tech industry. Arjun is an insider in the industry, providing acute insights into trends, funding, acquisitions, and startups. He has been part of several accelerator programs such as Microsoft Ventures, Startup Chile, and Blackbox Silicon Valley. Arjun founded DataChain in 2018, which partners with app developers to collect consented, privacy-compliant, and anonymized data. His company builds people profiles and cross-device identities at scale while embracing blockchain for transparency. Besides these pursuits, Arjun is well-recognized in the global board roles within IEEE, where he has been a senior member and volunteer for the last 12 years, including several global board roles.