Hi, I'm Akash Shukla - Education | Communities | Google for Startups Accelerator Mentor (CEE & MENA) | Developer Relations | Former: Polygon, MIT Media Lab (REDx)
I thrive on building and scaling impactful, globally-reaching programs that foster innovation and connect communities. My passion lies in empowering founders and driving sustainable change, especially within tech and social impact ecosystems.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Worked at Google for Startups, mentoring over 100 founders in diverse sectors.
Currently leading global program building with a focus on scaling impact across 18 countries.
Can help others by providing strategic mentorship to early-stage startups and advising on community engagement programs.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Community Roles
Began by building developer communities and managing initiatives within established tech organizations.
✦ Community Management
✦ Developer Relations
Innovation Lab Leadership
Transitioned to leading innovation labs and developer community initiatives, focusing on forward-thinking projects.
✦ Innovation
✦ Startup Incubation
✦ Rapido Labs
Global Acceleration & Mentorship
Currently amplifying impact as a mentor for global startup accelerators and a leader in AI capacity building.
✦ Startup Mentorship
✦ Global Programs
✦ Google for Startups
✦ Commonwealth Secretariat
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Community Architect
Crafting widespread impact through intentional program design
✦ Spearheaded initiatives reaching 300,000+ individuals in 18+ countries.
✦ Leveraged global communities for upskilling and innovation.
✦ Designed and managed globally scalable programs.
Startup Ecosystem Catalyst
Empowering founders with strategic guidance and acceleration
✦ Mentored 100+ startup founders across accelerators like Google and Meta.
✦ Focused on Mobility, Edtech, Cleantech, and Social Impact sectors.
✦ Provided expertise in business mentorship and growth strategies.
Innovation Program Strategist
Driving forward-thinking projects at the intersection of tech and community
✦ Contributed to innovation at MIT Media Lab (REDx) and Polygon.
✦ Led Developer Relations and community initiatives for tech platforms.
✦ Experienced in managing innovation labs and development communities.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking collaborations to build impactful, globally scalable programs.
✦ Exploring opportunities to connect with innovative founders and tech leaders.
✦ Looking to share expertise and learn from diverse professional networks.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic mentorship to early-stage startups and founders.
✦ Advise on building and scaling community engagement programs.
✦ Share insights on developer relations and innovation initiatives.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect with organizations focused on social impact and sustainable tech.
✦ Identify potential collaborators for global upskilling initiatives.
✦ Find mentors with deep expertise in emerging technologies.