Hi, I'm Akash Sharma - Co-Founder and CEO at Akteena
I am driven by the challenge of bridging the gap between hardware and software to solve real problems. I thrive in messy, complex environments where I can build products that truly make life easier for customers.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Played a pivotal role in the $400M acquisition of a prominent telematics and IoT firm.
Currently serves as Founder and CEO, building a comprehensive dashcam and fleet management ecosystem.
Offers expertise in rapidly integrating hardware, software, and AI to solve critical customer infrastructure challenges.
🚀 Career trajectory
Technical Foundation
Began as an engineering trainee, building a deep understanding of core development stacks and systems architecture.
✦ Engineering
✦ Foundations
Product Leadership
Evolved at Azuga into VP-level oversight, connecting engineering output to multi-million dollar business success.
✦ Strategy
✦ Scaling
✦ Executive
Founder Phase
Currently leading Akteena, focusing on end-to-end responsibility for hardware, AI, and company operations.
✦ Founder
✦ Innovation
✦ Full-stack
💪🏻 Superpowers
Full-Stack Orchestration
Connecting disconnected technical domains
✦ Architected complete hardware-software systems from firmware to cloud.
✦ Integrated AI and edge-computing into production-grade fleet devices.
✦ Managed cross-functional manufacturing and supply chain lifecycles.
Commercial Product Scaling
Driving revenue through technical differentiation
✦ Scaled product lines contributing up to 30% of company revenue.
✦ Led product strategy through a successful $400M corporate exit.
✦ Aligned complex engineering capabilities with market-fit go-to-market strategies.
Rapid Problem Resolution
Applying unconventional methods to technical blockers
✦ Delivered critical IoT integrations in weeks rather than months.
✦ Leveraged AI to accelerate software development and production cycles.
✦ Stepped into undefined technical gaps to ensure shipping velocity.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships in the IoT and mobility hardware sectors.
✦ Connecting with fellow founders building at the intersection of AI and physical infrastructure.
✦ Learning best practices in scaling technical operations through peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
I can help with
✦ Advising on navigating the complexities of hardware-software integration for new products.
✦ Mentoring technical leaders on bridging the gap between product strategy and engineering execution.
✦ Sharing experiences on successful M&A and go-to-market strategies for IoT startups.
I would love your help on
✦ Gaining insights into efficient supply chain management for early-stage hardware startups.
✦ Connecting with experts in international trade compliance for global technology deployment.
✦ Exploring new frameworks for managing distributed teams in fast-paced innovation environments.