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Shane Hegde
Co-Founder & CEO at Air
Shane Hegde is the Co-Founder and CEO of Air, a platform designed to streamline collaboration for marketing and creative teams by providing a centralized workspace for managing digital assets. He co-founded Air in 2017 with his college roommate, Tyler Strand, aiming to address the increasing complexity of content creation and management in businesses. Hegde's philosophy emphasizes creativity and adaptability, likening the entrepreneurial process to cooking without a strict recipe, which he believes fosters innovation and resilience in business.135
Before founding Air, Hegde served as the Chief Digital Strategist at REVOLT Media & TV, where he contributed to building a multi-platform media company. He also co-founded Swap Mobile, a fintech startup, and worked as a private equity investor at HPS Investment Partners. Hegde holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University, which he completed in 2013.234
His approach to leadership focuses on collaboration and mentorship, leveraging insights from a network of experienced professionals to guide his team. Hegde believes in the notion that every company will become a media company, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in business.15
