Kartik Sharma — Founder
Kartik Sharma is a product-first AI technologist and serial entrepreneur with 18 years of experience building and scaling applied AI and technology products with clear paths to enterprise adoption, defensibility, and platform value. He is currently building Aurora, an AI-native ad-tech platform designed to deliver intelligent, automated, and performance-driven advertising outcomes for brands and enterprises. Kartik specialises in taking advanced AI capabilities from concept to market-ready products—designing systems that are stress-tested across industries and built for organisations transitioning to AI-first operating models. His work sits at the intersection of deep AI architecture, rapid productisation, and pragmatic go-to-market execution. Over his career, he has built and scaled AI products across ad-tech, consumer AI (including AI toys), and AI-driven ed-tech, spanning both consumer and enterprise markets. His consistent focus has been on scalable system design, data leverage, and commercial relevance, ensuring products move beyond pilots into durable platforms. An IIT Roorkee Silver Medalist, Kartik has led and advised large-scale AI and technology transformations for global enterprises including Nestlé, Deloitte, and Naspers, with operating exposure across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the UK, and the Americas. This global experience informs how he designs products for scale, integration, and long-term enterprise value creation. In parallel, Kartik is the author of multiple books on Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, adopted by CBSE, ICSE, and several state education boards, shaping AI education for millions of students. He also works closely with governments and institutions on AI skilling, curriculum design, and technology policy—providing early visibility into talent pipelines, regulatory trajectories, and ecosystem-level shifts relevant to AI-led ventures. Beyond operating roles, Kartik is an angel investor, mentor, and advisor, supporting founders through initiatives such as Stanford Seed, and serving on boards and policy committees focused on AI, deep tech, and innovation ecosystems. A Leadership Fellow of the Commonwealth and Windsor Castle (UK), Kartik is a frequent speaker on AI/ML, ad-tech, deep tech, and the future of work, engaging regularly with founders, operators, and investors.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned AI technologist and entrepreneur with expertise in Ad-Tech and Ed-Tech.
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 10 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Ai Technology Development
- Product Development
- Technology Leadership
- Ai Consulting
- Ai Strategy
- Curriculum Development
- Ai Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital Payments
- Consulting
- Business Improvement
Career Highlights
- 18 years of experience in AI product development.
- Author of multiple AI education books.
- Led AI transformations for global enterprises.
Work Experience
AuroraLLM
Founder (6 mos)
Agnitio
Founder - AgnitioAI (1 yr 5 mos)
ScoobiesAI
Board Member (1 yr 10 mos)
Arvind Mafatlal Group
Strategic Advisor - AI (1 yr 7 mos)
BrightChamps
Director (2 yrs)
Optimal Virtual Employee
Non Executive Director - Technology (5 yrs 6 mos)
DcodeAI
Co-Founder and CEO (3 yrs)
Agnitio Consulting LLP
Co-Founder and CEO (5 yrs)
PayU Payments Private Limited
Director (1 yr 11 mos)
Deloitte
Senior Consultant (2 yrs 7 mos)
Nestle
Corporate Development (1 yr)
Education
B.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
at Hansraj Model School
