Rakesh Apte

Rakesh Apte is a seasoned professional specializing in guiding companies through the development of technology products from ideation to launch and growth phases.

With a strong affinity for leveraging technology like AI and software to tackle real-world problems, Rakesh has cultivated expertise in AI and GenAI, covering the entire AI solution stack from silicon to end-user applications.

Throughout his career, Rakesh has held various leadership roles in global teams, focusing on product management, product strategy, and venture capital.

His key strengths lie in storytelling and visioning, customer-centric product development, entrepreneurial spirit, and adept team leadership.

Beyond his corporate engagements, Rakesh shares his knowledge and insights with students as an advisor and Adjunct Professor at UT Austin's McCombs School of Business, where he imparts teachings on innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

Rakesh holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and a combination of BBA, BA in Business Honors Program with a focus on Finance and Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin.

His professional journey includes roles like Director, AI Innovation Product Lead at Dell Technologies, Adjunct Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, Director of Product Management at Dell Technologies, Senior Director at Global Innovation Fund, Senior Manager at Eleos Investment Management, Entrepreneur in Residence at H2O Venture Partners, Product Strategy Manager at Microsoft, and Associate at D. E. Shaw & Co.