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Raj K. Gopalakrishnan, Co-founder and CEO, KOGO Tech Labs

Raj K. Gopalakrishnan is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at KOGO Tech Labs, and has more than three decades of rich experience steeped in innovation and leadership. A serial entrepreneur, Raj is adept at building businesses from the ground up, and has founded and transformed six fledgling start-ups into successful corporate brands with a meticulous and strategic approach.

As the Co-founder and CEO of KOGO Tech Labs, Raj oversees business strategy, marketing, sales, finance, and investor relations

thereby ensuring the company's overall growth. He is dedicated to revolutionising travel and hyperlocal experiences through KOGO's proprietary AI technology, which leverages real-time data, geospatial intelligence, and generative AI. His profound understanding of travel content and video technology has played a pivotal role in the creation of KOGO, a company that embodies innovation and adventure. As an avid biker and traveling enthusiast, Raj has always fostered a deep passion for travel and culture, which has not only enriched his personal life but has also become a huge part of his professional journey.

During the initial phase of his professional career, Raj delved into advertising and live entertainment, thus establishing a solid foundation for his future endeavors. He began with Firefly Entertainment, a live entertainment company, and then expanded his ventures to include Blue Mango Films, a major player in India's non-fiction TV content sector, as well as Zeppelin Design, Yellout Tech Labs, and Dreamwood Estates.

Hailing from New Delhi, Raj completed his school education from the Delhi Public School and holds a Master in Business Administration in Marketing from the T. A. Pai Management Institute in Manipal.