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AKHILESH GUPTA

The Zero-to-One Architect.
Director of AI Solutions.
Strategic Generalist.

📍 Hyderabad ⚡ 14+ YOE 🤖 AI/ML
Product Strategy AI Solutions Operations Startup Building GenAI & LLMs Product Strategy AI Solutions Operations

WHO
AM I?

Strategic Generalist

I thrive in zero-to-one environments, connecting dots across product, operations, and technology to build scalable systems.

AI × Business

Working at the intersection of business & tech. Hands-on with LLMs, LangChain, and AI workflows to drive real business value.

Execution First

From setting up GTM to automating ops. I've helped founders turn vision into execution for over 14 years. Not just strategy, but getting hands dirty.

Zero-to-One Scaling GTM

TRAJECTORY

2025 - Present

ALTIR

Director, AI Solutions

Leading AI strategy, implementation, and zero-to-one builds for enterprise clients. Bridging the gap between cutting-edge models and business ROI.

2024 - Present

THE TOOL NERD

Founder & Writer

Built AI tools directory & Chrome extension. Reviewing productivity tools and GenAI tech stack. Created with NextJS, Supabase, and various AI APIs.

2024 - 2025

INVEST4EDU

Head of Business Process Excellence

Set up Zoho CRM, Call Centre Ops, and built an AI-powered chatbot for sales acceleration.

2023

ANTLER

Founder @ Residency

Singapore Cohort. 5% acceptance rate. Business ideation and validation with global founders from 21 nationalities.

Gen AI
Python
GROWTH
HACKING
LLMs & RAG
LangChain
Strategy
NO-CODE OPS

Academic_Records

SDA Bocconi

MILAN

Master's in International Business

2012 - 2014 • PGPB Program

UCLA Anderson

USA

Advanced Digital Marketing

2013 • Campus Abroad

Honors & Awards

  • 🏆 Idea Blaze Competition Winner
  • 🥈 CeBIT 2014 Idea Contest
  • 🎓 University Rank Holder
  • 📜 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (In Progress)