Saurabh is the Founder of Virtualness, a global AI led web3 mobile-first platform designed to help creators and brands navigate the complex world of AI & blockchain on Web3. Authenticated creators and brands can use Virtualness to design, mint, and sell branded digital collectibles, directly interact with their community, enable unique fan experiences, and unlock new channels for monetization.
Formerly Saurabh held senior leadership roles at Meta for nearly a decade, heading Emerging Markets for Creator Products & Partnerships & Asia-Pacific for all Entertainment Experiences on Facebook and Instagram. Before Meta, Saurabh was Vice President at Viacom Group, heading digital initiatives, Star India & Investment Banker with Bank of America. Saurabh brings in almost two decades of global experience in the tech sector having played pivotal role in several transitions e.g. Web2, Mobile, Video, Social, Creator Economy and is now building the infrastructure blocks for Web3 leading to the Metaverse.
He was the Chairperson of the Asian Academy Creative Awards, Asia-Pacific and was recognized as 40underForty Winner by India’s Impact Magazine, and among Top 100 Global Talent by the UK Government’s Tech Nation List. Virtualness was recently awarded the top 50 global start-up across category by TiE Silicon Valley.