Akash Shukla (@akash-shukla)

Akash Shukla

Beckn Protocol/Google for Startups Accelerator Mentor

Akash has been a part of global communities, startups, upskilling, and innovation initiatives. He has personally seen the impact of his programs on 300,000+ people across 18+ countries.

Currently, he is empaneled as a Business Mentor for Google for Startups Accelerator, Europe & for his work, he got invited by the Hon. President of India & the Director General’s Office, United Nations in Geneva. He has coached over 100+ startup founders via several startup accelerators, including Google.Org Impact Accelerator, Samsung, Meta XR Accelerator, Google Campus Startup School-Poland, Asia Pacific Innovation Academy-Beijing, Innodays-Europe, NASDAQ, & Techstars with a focus on Mobility, Edtech, Cleantech & Social Impact space.

For sessions & speaking engagements, feel free to DM on LinkedIn.

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