Akash Saxena

Director/Board Member at APOLLO FINVEST (INDIA) LIMITED

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Akash Saxena is the founder of Youpid, founded in 2009.
Current jobs include Independent Non-Executive Director at Apollo Finvest (India) Ltd. since 2021, Chief Technical & Product Officer at Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd. since 2023, Venture Partner at Venture Highway LLP, and Senior Vice President & Head-Technology at Novi Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Former jobs include SVP & Head of Technology at Disney Entertainment (India) Ltd. from 2017 to 2022, Head of Technology & Senior Vice President at Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Ltd. from 2016 to 2017, and Head of Technology & VP Engineering at Tinyowl Technology Pvt Ltd. from 2015 to 2016.
Education includes a graduate degree from Arizona State University conferred in 2000.

Akash Saxena active positions

Companies	Position	Start
APOLLO FINVEST (INDIA) LIMITED	Director/Board Member	2021-06-29
Novi Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Novi Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online video streaming platform	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer	-
Venture Highway LLP Venture Highway LLP Investment ManagersFinance Venture Highway invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the field of technology sector. The firm provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 3 million.	Private Equity Investor	-
Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd. Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Engages in broadcasting of televisions channels and multimedia platforms	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer	2023-04-30

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Companies	Position	End
Disney Entertainment (India) Ltd. Disney Entertainment (India) Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides television broadcasting services	Private Equity Investor	2022-11-29
Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Ltd. Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides handicraft and natural products in online portal	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer	2017-04-29
Tinyowl Technology Pvt Ltd. Tinyowl Technology Pvt Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile food ordering application	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer	2016-06-29
Youpid	Founder	2012-12-30

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Apollo Finvest (India) Ltd. Apollo Finvest (India) Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides finance services	Finance
Arizona State University Arizona State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Disney Entertainment (India) Ltd. Disney Entertainment (India) Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides television broadcasting services	Consumer Services
Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd. Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Engages in broadcasting of televisions channels and multimedia platforms	Consumer Services
Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Ltd. Craftsvilla Handicrafts Pvt Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides handicraft and natural products in online portal	Technology Services
Tinyowl Technology Pvt Ltd. Tinyowl Technology Pvt Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile food ordering application	Technology Services
Venture Highway LLP Venture Highway LLP Investment ManagersFinance Venture Highway invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the field of technology sector. The firm provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 3 million.	Finance
Novi Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Novi Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online video streaming platform	Technology Services
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