One of the few leaders who has built at the intersection of Wall Street (Goldman Sachs, Brown Brothers Harriman), top Silicon Valley tech (Yahoo/Flurry, Publicis), and venture-backed startups — now shaping the future of AI-powered customer experience.
Shashank Singh is the CEO and Founder of Bakstage.AI, a conversational AI platform that helps businesses convert leads and deliver exceptional customer experiences through voice and chat AI agents.
A serial entrepreneur and seasoned tech leader, Shashank has a track record of building and scaling B2B and SaaS businesses. He has played pivotal roles at high-growth companies including Flurry (acquired by Yahoo) and RUN Ads (acquired by Publicis), and has worked across Wall Street institutions including Goldman Sachs — bringing a rare blend of product, engineering, and commercial depth.
He has also co-founded multiple consumer-facing social apps, including Majikal, Steams, and Truffle. A trained engineer with an MBA from NYU Stern, Shashank is a sought-after speaker, a Forbes contributor, and a mentor to numerous startups.
He's deeply focused on shaping AI that feels more human — grounded in empathy, trust, and responsible design — where intelligent systems collaborate with people instead of replacing them. Shashank believes the best AI should make humans more efficient, informed, and effective, while keeping humans in the loop for the moments that matter most.
A member of the SXSW Startup Advisory Board, Shashank has worked closely with top accelerators including Tampa Bay Wave and MassChallenge, and actively mentors startups across fintech, healthtech, and AI. Outside of work, he enjoys motorcycle riding and sharing new ideas on his podcast, techLGTM.
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From consumer social apps to enterprise AI platforms — a journey of relentless building.
Two decades of building at the intersection of finance, technology, and entrepreneurship.
FLYX and Filmfare joined forces to create the FLYX Filmfare OTT Awards — the first awards ceremony in India dedicated to honoring excellence in streaming content across OTT platforms.
At the ceremony, Shashank presented the Best Actor award to Manoj Bajpayee and the Best Supporting Actor award to Amit Sadh — two of Indian cinema's most acclaimed performers — marking a milestone moment for the recognition of digital-first entertainment.
The press conference was headlined alongside Worldwide Media CEO Deepak Lamba and Filmfare editors, and the event was widely covered by India's leading media outlets.
OTT Awards
India's first streaming awards honoring digital-first entertainment excellence.
Keynotes and panels on AI, payments, streaming, and the future of technology.
Active advisor and mentor to early-stage startups, accelerator programs, and innovation communities — helping founders navigate the journey from idea to scale.
Forbes articles, early-stage predictions that came true, and insights on AI and technology.
Coverage from leading outlets on entrepreneurship, AI, streaming, and innovation.
Founded by Shashank, techLGTM explores the stories behind the technology shaping our world — from AI and voice agents to streaming, payments, and startup culture. Each episode features candid conversations with founders, engineers, and innovators who are building the future.
Whether it's demystifying large language models or unpacking the next wave of fintech, techLGTM cuts through the noise to deliver the signal.
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When the laptop closes, the throttle opens. Shashank is an active member of the Horseneck Motorcycle Riding Club, hitting the open road on his Harley-Davidson V-Rod and Yamaha V-Star 950. There's nothing like two wheels, an empty highway, and the kind of clarity you can't find in a boardroom.
Co-founded by Shashank, Indians in Livingston is a vibrant community of over 2,000 members celebrating the richness of Indian heritage in the heart of New Jersey. From Diwali celebrations to mentorship circles, the community bridges generations and cultures — fostering belonging, cultural pride, and the kind of grassroots connection that turns neighbors into family.