Pavleen Thukral

Pavleen Thukral is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive based in Atlanta, Georgia. He currently serves as a Board Member at Startup Atlanta, though his specific role on the board is not mentioned in the provided information.1

Professional Experience

Pavleen's career trajectory showcases a blend of entrepreneurship, technology leadership, and academic involvement:

Current Roles::

• Research Faculty / Entrepreneur in Residence at Georgia Institute of Technology (since March 2023)1
• Chief Executive Officer at Special Sauce Labs (since October 2022)1

Previous Positions::

• Interim VP at Earnifi (acquired by Bankless)
• Chief Technology Officer - Credit at Buckle
• Product Advisor at Jack Henry & Associates (post-acquisition)
• Co-Founder/CEO of Stackfolio (acquired by Jack Henry & Associates)

Entrepreneurial Achievements

Pavleen has demonstrated success in building and selling companies:

• Founded Special Sauce Labs, providing fractional VP+ executive talent to clients1
• Co-founded Stackfolio, an online marketplace for institutional loan trading, which was acquired by Jack Henry & Associates in 20211

Academic Background

Education::

• BS in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology (2012-2016)1
• Attended Poolesville High School's Science Math and Computer Science Magnet Program (2007-2012)1

Research Experience::

• Researcher at Georgia Tech Contextual Computing Group
• Research Contractor at ExplorEcon, University of Chicago
• Researcher at University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies

Skills and Expertise

Pavleen's background spans various areas:

• Computer Vision
• Software Engineering
• Cloud Migrations
• Team Building and Leadership
• Product Development
• Mergers and Acquisitions

His diverse experience allows him to assist early to mid-stage founders in optimizing their business outcomes, particularly in technology-driven sectors.1