Ankur Jhaveri
About Ankur Jhaveri
Ankur Jhaveri is an Associate Vice President of Product Marketing at IDfy, with over 10 years of experience in the BFSI domain, particularly in fintech and personal finance. He has held various leadership roles in startups and enterprises, including as Founder & CEO of Jackfruit and has contributed to academia as a visiting professor.
Current Role at IDfy
Ankur Jhaveri serves as the Associate Vice President of Product Marketing at IDfy since 2023. In this role, he leads the product marketing team and implements innovative marketing strategies aimed at business growth. His focus is on enhancing the company's market presence and driving product adoption within the fintech sector.
Previous Experience and Entrepreneurship
Ankur has a diverse career journey that includes significant roles in various organizations. He was the Founder and CEO of Jackfruit from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he held positions at Nearby Technologies Private Limited, where he progressed from Business Development Manager to Senior Business Development Manager between 2017 and 2019. He also served as Head of Neo Banking at Tapits Technologies Pvt. Ltd. from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Ankur holds an MBA in Design Thinking & Innovation from the Welingkar Institute of Management, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from TSEC between 2007 and 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in the BFSI domain, particularly in fintech and personal finance.
Teaching and Guest Faculty Roles
In addition to his corporate roles, Ankur has contributed to academia as a Visiting Professor at various schools and universities from 2021 to 2023. He has conducted multiple courses on fintech and served as a guest faculty member, sharing his industry knowledge and experience with students.
Career Timeline and Skills
Ankur's career spans over 10 years, with experience in IT sales, banking, entrepreneurship, and education. He has worked in various capacities, including as a Sales Intern at Snapdeal and as a Product Manager at Axis Bank. His skills include setting up new divisions and launching products in both startups and established enterprises.