Rajiv Bansal

Rajiv Bansal is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Opoyi, a digital content platform that aims to revolutionize how people consume and share news.1 With a background in technology and media, Bansal co-founded Opoyi with Nilanjana Bhaduri Jha, a media veteran.1

Professional Background

Before founding Opoyi, Rajiv Bansal held several notable positions:

• Chief Digital Officer at HT Media Ltd4
• Investor and technology executive in Silicon Valley

Opoyi: A New Media Venture

Opoyi, which stands for "opinion of you and I," was conceptualized to address the challenges in internet content consumption.1 The platform aims to:

• Provide high-quality, relevant content in multiple languages
• Offer a single destination for all content needs
• Focus on content with a "moment of consumption" window
• Launch initially in India and then expand to the US and other global markets

Vision and Strategy

Bansal's ambitious goal for Opoyi is to make it one of the world's top three media companies within a decade.1 The platform's key features include:

• Content available in 12 languages, including major Indian languages, Spanish, and French
• A technology-driven approach to content creation and distribution
• Monetization through programmatic ads, branded content, and syndicated content

Personal Details

• Location: Palo Alto, California, United States23
• Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi2
• LinkedIn Username: rajivb12

Rajiv Bansal has bootstrapped Opoyi with personal funds and has secured backing from angel investors, including executives from Google Pay and Paysense.1 The company is currently in discussions with venture capitalists for Pre-Series A and Series A funding rounds.1