Speakers

Shikhar is a visionary tech leader who has made significant contributions to the travel and technology industries. As the Founder and CTO of Spotnana, based in Palo Alto, California, he invented Travel as a Service (TaaS), an AI-native global platform akin to AWS, democratizing travel and fostering innovation worldwide. Under Shikhar's guidance, Spotnana has experienced exponential growth, now boasting a team of 350 dedicated individuals and having raised over $150 million to date. 

Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey with Spotnana, Shikhar played a pivotal role as a member of the Google AI team, contributing to the development of TensorFlow, the leading open-source AI / ML platform. His academic pursuits began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi, India. 

In addition to his professional achievements, Shikhar is recognized as a Quora Top Writer and is deeply passionate about mentoring and investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs, guiding them as they strive to create positive change in the world.