Aakash Gupta
About Aakash Gupta
Aakash Gupta is a Business Manager for FinTech Initiatives APAC at Delivery Hero in Singapore, with extensive experience in the financial and consulting sectors.
Current Position at Delivery Hero
Aakash Gupta is currently serving as the Business Manager for FinTech Initiatives APAC at Delivery Hero in Singapore. In this role, he is responsible for the monetization of the company's fintech unit in the APAC region. His responsibilities include conceptualizing and innovating new products and revenue streams, identifying and prioritizing potential partnerships in the market, and working closely with Product Managers, Marketing, and Operations for product roadmap and development.
Past Roles at Mastercard Data & Services
Before joining Delivery Hero, Aakash Gupta accumulated extensive experience at Mastercard Data & Services. His roles included Associate Managing Consultant from 2020 to 2021 in India, Senior Consultant, Advisors from 2019 to 2020 in Gurgaon, India, Consultant, Advisors from 2018 to 2019 for 11 months in Gurgaon, India, and Analyst from 2016 to 2018 for 2 years in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. Each of these roles contributed to his broad expertise in consulting, data services, and financial technology.
Early Career Internships
Aakash Gupta's early career included several internships that laid a strong foundation for his expertise in fintech and market analysis. He worked as an Intern - Financial Risk Analyst at EY in Mumbai Area, India, in 2015 for 2 months, an Intern - Market Research Analyst at ARC School of Finance in New Delhi Area, India, in 2014 for 2 months, and an Intern - Proteomics and Bioinformatics at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi Area, India, in 2013 for 1 month.
Educational Background
Aakash Gupta holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Biotechnology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His academic background in biotechnology provides a unique perspective that complements his fintech expertise, making him a well-rounded professional in his field.
Skills and Expertise
Aakash Gupta possesses a diverse skill set that includes Program Management, Product Strategy, Go-to-market strategy, P&L management, and M&A. He has specialized knowledge in Card Payments, Payment Acceptance, Point-of-sale Lending, BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later), New Payment Platforms, and Partnerships. These skills make him a valuable asset in the fintech industry, where he continues to drive innovation and growth.