Hakim Karim

Hakim Karim, CEO & Co-founder of GridMarkets

Hakim Karim is the CEO and Co-founder of GridMarkets, a cloud rendering and simulation company that provides on-demand access to high-performance computing power.1245 He co-founded the company in 2013 with Mark Ross, with the goal of democratizing access to computational resources and lifting barriers to creativity and innovation.2

Prior to co-founding GridMarkets, Hakim had an extensive background in the technology industry, with over 30 years of experience in Asia, the U.S., and Europe.36 He held senior positions at companies like Accenture, Goldman Sachs, and Thomson Reuters, where he tripled the revenue and growth of the sell-side business in Asia in just three years.46

At GridMarkets, Hakim and his team have been recognized for their innovative approach, winning awards from BBVA, Echelon, and Red Herring in their first year of operation.1 The company has since grown to serve a global customer base, providing computing power to artists, researchers, and studios of all sizes.2

Hakim is passionate about the impact GridMarkets is making, democratizing access to powerful computing resources and fostering greater collaboration in creative industries.2 He believes in the company's mission to lift barriers to creativity and innovation, empowering artists and researchers around the world.2