Hi, I'm Anup Balagopal - Founder at Ogent.ai
I thrive on innovating for brick-and-mortar businesses, leveraging my experience co-founding tech startups across diverse sectors. My passion is solving complex challenges to build sustainable, scalable ventures that create tangible impact.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Co-founded multiple tech startups including TorchFi, leading ventures for nearly a decade.
Currently founding Ogent.ai to enable conversational e-commerce for the restaurant industry.
Can help others by sharing insights on building scalable tech businesses and product strategy.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Tech Foundation
Began career in Program and Product Management roles at OnMobile Global Limited, gaining foundational experience in telecom technologies.
✦ Program Management
✦ Product Management
✦ Telecommunications
Entrepreneurial Genesis
Co-founded TorchFi, a venture focused on innovative tech solutions, and led it for nearly a decade.
✦ Startup Founder
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Venture Building
Current Innovation Drive
Currently founding a stealth startup, aiming to disrupt existing markets with novel technological approaches.
✦ Stealth Startup
✦ Founder
✦ Future Tech
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup Ecosystem Navigator
Proven ability to launch and grow ventures from concept to market.
✦ Co-founded multiple startups across diverse tech sectors.
✦ Experience in product development, from ideation to launch.
✦ Expertise in identifying market needs and building solutions.
Tech Transformation Catalyst
Specializing in leveraging technology to solve business problems.
✦ Applied tech innovation to brick-and-mortar industries.
✦ Developed solutions in Big Data, payments, and consumer hardware.
✦ Focus on creating scalable and sustainable business models.
Cross-Functional Product Leader
Bridging the gap between technical execution and market strategy.
✦ Wore multiple hats: engineer, product owner, program manager.
✦ Managed product lifecycles in Telecom VAS, Digital Signage, and more.
✦ Skilled in go-to-market strategy and product marketing.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships for my new venture.
✦ Connecting with seasoned entrepreneurs and investors.
✦ Discovering emerging technologies to integrate.
I can help with
✦ Offering insights into building scalable tech businesses.
✦ Sharing experiences on product development and market entry.
✦ Advising on leveraging technology for SMB growth.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential co-founders with complementary skill sets.
✦ Gaining introductions to early-stage investors.
✦ Finding collaborators for go-to-market strategies.