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Akash Raju

Akash Raju

Co-founder and CEO of Glimpse, YC Alum & Forbes 30u30

New York, New York
Joined June 2025

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Summary

Akash Raju is a serial entrepreneur and a key figure in the CPG tech space, recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and a Y Combinator alumnus. He initially co-founded Glimpse, a product placement company, and later pivoted it into an AI-powered platform for managing distributor deductions for CPG brands. This demonstrates his adaptability and keen understanding of market needs, as he successfully raised significant funding for both iterations of his venture. rho+4
Raju possesses a strong technical and business foundation, holding degrees in Computer Engineering and Industrial Management from Purdue University. His early career included internships at tech giants like Microsoft (Program Manager Intern) and Tesla (Software Engineer Intern), as well as research at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. This diverse experience highlights his ability to blend technical expertise with strategic business acumen. theorg+3
Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Akash is an active angel investor, supporting new founders and startups. This reflects his commitment to fostering innovation and giving back to the entrepreneurial community, leveraging his experience and success to help emerging ventures. nocap+2

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Enjoys sports like basketball and football. notion

Enjoys reading a variety of genres. notion

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JSJeff Spirosaid
ARAkash Raju
is someone they'd highlight as an early-stage tech founder who's really excelled at getting their idea off the ground with pre-seed funding.

Oct 30, 2025

SRSam Reinersaid
ARAkash Raju
has demonstrated strong leadership and execution as a tech founder, especially around raising initial funding.

Oct 14, 2025

MHMatt Holdensaid
ARAkash Raju
inspired them with their ability to launch a new tech company and secure early-stage (pre-seed) funding.

Oct 1, 2025

MHMatt Holdensaid
ARAkash Raju
has shown exceptional ability to get pre-seed funding under $1M for a tech venture during 2024 or 2025.

Sep 15, 2025

MHMatt Holdensaid
ARAkash Raju
stood out to them as a tech founder who made great use of their recent pre-seed round to drive their company forward.

Aug 26, 2025

MHMatt Holdensaid they've seen
ARAkash Raju
excel at launching a tech startup and successfully raising a pre-seed round.

Aug 26, 2025

MNMariam Nebiyusaid
ARAkash Raju
stood out to them as a tech founder who made great use of their recent pre-seed round to drive their company forward.

Aug 25, 2025

MHMatt Holdensaid they've noticed
ARAkash Raju
consistently show outstanding leadership in growing and scaling AI ventures.

Jul 23, 2025