Akash Bansal
About Akash Bansal
Akash Bansal is a co-founder of Orangewood Labs and has held various roles in entrepreneurship and investment management. He has experience working at notable institutions such as Morgan Stanley and IIM Ahmedabad.
Work at Orangewood Labs
Akash Bansal serves as Co-Founder at Orangewood Labs since 2017. His role involves overseeing various aspects of the organization, including actively participating in the hiring process for roles in robotics, embedded systems, and computer vision. He encourages potential candidates to apply for tech positions by reaching out to the designated careers email.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Akash Bansal held several positions in various organizations. He worked as Impact Investments Program Manager at the Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship, IIM Ahmedabad, for one year from 2013 to 2014. He co-founded ZoukLoans and served as COO from 2015 to 2017. His earlier experiences include roles at Morgan Stanley as a Summer Analyst, Bonanza Portfolio Ltd as a Summer Intern, and XSEED Education as Marketing Manager.
Education and Expertise
Akash Bansal completed his Bachelor of Sciences in Economics at Duke University from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in entrepreneurship and impact investments.
Background
Akash Bansal has a diverse professional background that includes experience in startups, education, and finance. He has worked in various capacities, including as a Teaching Assistant at Duke University Talent Identification Program and as a Consultant at Ashoka University. His involvement in organizations like 91springboard as an Evangelist highlights his commitment to supporting startup growth.
Current Involvement with TiE
Since 2022, Akash Bansal has been a Charter Member of TiE, an organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. His role allows him to engage with other entrepreneurs and contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.