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Rukesh Reddy

Rukesh Reddy

AI Founder & Leader, IIT Bombay & IIM Ahmedabad alumnus

Palo Alto, California
San Francisco, California
Joined February 2025

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Summary

Rukesh Reddy is a visionary founder in the AI space, currently leading two companies: Deccan AI and Soul AI. At Deccan AI, his mission is to empower top AI labs with high-quality, human-curated data for model training and evaluation, focusing on integrity and innovation. His leadership has successfully attracted significant investment from Prosus Ventures, highlighting the strong market validation of his approach to solving critical data needs for advanced generative AI. deccan+3
As the founder of Soul AI, Rukesh demonstrates a leadership style characterized by operational clarity and human empathy, particularly in the challenging AI evaluation domain. He has implemented rigorous processes to ensure high-quality contributions, actively engaging with his team and addressing feedback to maintain integrity in AI safety and RLHF projects. This approach filters for high-signal evaluators, fostering a dedicated community committed to meaningful contributions in AI. linkedin+1
Rukesh possesses a strong background in digital transformation and customer experience, honed during his tenure at Citi. His roles as Director, US Head of CX Transformation / Digital Transformation, and SVP, Strategy & Business Development for the Global Retail Bank, highlight his strategic acumen in enhancing digital offerings and customer interactions within large financial institutions. affluense+2
He is an alumnus of top Indian educational institutions, holding degrees from both the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA). This dual qualification in engineering and management provides a robust foundation for his entrepreneurial ventures and strategic leadership in the technology sector. deccan+2

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DSDiya Sharmasaid
RRRukesh Reddy
is one of the most effective hiring managers they know for building strong software engineering teams.

Feb 20, 2026

ISISLAVATH SATHISH NAIKsaid
RRRukesh Reddy
is one of the most effective engineers they've worked with for building and deploying applied AI or agent systems.

Feb 19, 2026

ASAMBAREESH Ssaid
RRRukesh Reddy
is one of the most effective engineers they've worked with for building and deploying applied AI or agent systems.

Feb 14, 2026