Jun 2020 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Hong Kong

• During the COVID-19 pandemic, Procurenet, under Gurbaksh Chahal’s leadership, emerged as a pivotal force in global supply chain management. By leveraging AI-driven systems and a vast international network, the company addressed critical shortages in essential medical supplies for organizations such as PAHO, WHO, UNICEF, and numerous governments, including those of the US, Canada, and dozens of other nations. Among its significant contributions, Procurenet delivered over one billion syringes—approximately one out of every seven used worldwide during the pandemic. This achievement underscored the company’s capacity to operate at scale and navigate complex disruptions during one of the most challenging periods in recent history.
• Building on this success, Procurenet has continued to redefine global trade by utilizing cutting-edge technology to optimize supply chains and anticipate future needs. With a mission to create a more resilient, efficient, and responsive commerce ecosystem, the company remains dedicated to uplifting manufacturers, simplifying pathways for buyers, and setting new industry standards in supply chain innovation.

Nov 2012 – Present · 13 yrs 7 mos · United States

• The Chahal Foundation, founded by Gurbaksh Chahal on July 17th, 2014, was created with an ambitious mission: to make a meaningful global impact on the lives of those less fortunate. Guided by the belief that every individual has a universal right to happiness, the foundation’s efforts are rooted in the conviction that it doesn’t matter where we live, what we look like, or what our beliefs are—everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.
• Evolving from the BeProud Foundation established in August 2012, following the tragic Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting, the Chahal Foundation has consolidated its mission into five pillars:
• Creating awareness of social causes
• Providing university scholarships and mentorship
• Supporting disaster relief efforts
• Improving education and infrastructure in underdeveloped regions
• Combatting child trafficking
• The work of the foundation builds on Gurbaksh Chahal’s years of philanthropic support for education, social causes, and disaster relief through partnerships with organizations like the Red Cross. Today, the foundation’s impact spans across India, Africa, and beyond, supporting education for underprivileged youth, disaster relief operations, and advocacy against child trafficking, ensuring that the foundation’s core belief in a universal right to happiness is realized for those in need.

Jan 2009 – Apr 2014 · 5 yrs 3 mos · San Francisco, CA

• RhythmOne, now Nexxen (Nasdaq: NEXN) acquired RadiumOne in all stock deal on June 2017**
• RadiumOne builds software that automates media buying, making big data actionable for digital marketers.
• RadiumOne uses programmatic advertising to connect brands to their next customers by incorporating valuable first-party data about behaviors, actions and interests demonstrated by consumers across web and mobile touch points. Using these insights and intelligence, RadiumOne helps marketers activate customer engagement in real-time with relevant and personalized offers, messages, content and ads across devices, locations and screens. Founded by online advertising pioneer Gurbaksh Chahal and based in San Francisco, RadiumOne has offices across the US, Europe and Australia. Our founding team is comprised of former entrepreneurs from leading technology, venture capital, and adtech companies and funded by Adams Street Capital, Crosslink Capital, Trinity Ventures, and Stanford University.

Jan 2004 – Jan 2008 · 4 yrs · San Jose, CA

• Yahoo acquired BlueLiithium for $300MM in October 2007**
• Created the next generation data-driven advertising network. Acquired international ad-serving company AdRevolver; achieved profitability in third month of operations; recruited a world class management team to accelerate growth; awarded innovator of the year for best of class behavior technologies. Frequently a sought-after speaker, featured at conferences including Red Herring, JP Morgan, Bear Stearns and Ad:Tech. Merged with Yahoo on October 15th 2007 for $300 million.

Jan 1999 – Jan 2002 · 3 yrs · San Jose, CA

• ValueClick, now Conversant, acquired ClickAgents for $40MM in November 2000**
• Founded highly successful, fast-growing Internet advertising company that grew from one-room operation to the second largest performance-based advertising company in the industry, with international operations. Influential in growth of revenue from $0 to $30M annually in less than 2 years. Merged with ValueClick on December 10th, 2000 in a $40 million all-stock transaction.
• Operations management. Strategic Planning. Market Penetration. Competitive Positioning. Revenue Growth. Designed technology to further sales. Achieved contracts with numerous Fortune 500 corporations. Instrumental in corporate development with three additional acquisitions.
• Executed strategic vision, oversaw operations toward further growth in revenue and profit. Implemented new sales channels to create more sound value proposition to customers. Managed revenue of other subsidiaries.