About

Amit Purohit is a successful entrepreneur and a founding team member of a hyper-growth sports tech startup. He is passionate about building world-class brands and products in the domain of sports, with the aim of driving sports engagement among fans. With over 11 years of relevant experience, Amit is a skilled professional in customer relationship management, market research, brand solutions, and business development. Amit's educational background includes a PGDBM in Marketing from XLRI Jamshedpur and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Hons in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Dubai. He is also a research scientist with a deep understanding of the tech industry. Currently, Amit is the Founder of Fantasy Akhada, one of India's fastest-growing fantasy sports platforms. He aims to provide users with a customer-focused platform in a safe ecosystem that caters to a wide range of sports fans with various gaming options. Under his leadership, Fantasy Akhada has become "Fantasy Sports Ka #AsliAkhada" with dedicated 24*7 customer service and quick turnaround time across services. Prior to founding Fantasy Akhada, Amit was the Founder of VUSPORT, a sports streaming, analytics, and content platform aimed at changing the way Indian fans consume sports. He also worked as an Account Director at Star TV, where he managed a team of two front-line sales professionals to drive an annual revenue of Rs. 650 Crore for Star Sports. He was responsible for driving and managing broadcast sponsorship revenues for Core Sports, including BCCI Cricket, Indian Premier League, and ICC World Cup, along with Pro Kabaddi League for television and digital mediums. Amit's diverse experience in the sports and FMCG business, coupled with his passion for tech, makes him a valuable asset to any organization. He is a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset, and his goal is to continue building world-class brands and products that drive sports engagement among fans.