Akshay-Gupta

Akshay Gupta

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Biography:

Akshay Gupta has a Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree from Saint Mary’s University, a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from the University of Delhi and an Agile Meets

Design Thinking Certification from the University of Virginia.

Expertise and Experience

Akshay is passionate about art and the impact of new technologies on individual’s happiness and wellbeing. He has more than 15 years of work experience in building and managing products in

the field of fintech, blockchain startups, process improvement, human health and neuroscience.

He is currently the CEO of Bit Happier, a Blockchain and AI based happiness company, where evidence-based tools help individuals and communities live happier, more fulfilled lives.

He is a Managing Partner at Big Dream Labs, a consulting firm empowering individuals through transformation by building next-generation solutions using human-centric design methodologies. He is also a key member of a soon to be launched early-stage venture capital fund in British Columbia.

Akshay has been involved in the blockchain technology field since 2016 and has mentored the growth of over seven North American startups.

Throughout his professional journey, Akshay has witnessed and experienced how stress,

anxiety and burnout can have significant negative impact on one’s mental wellbeing. He has

been involved in non-profit mental health charitable groups for over 15 years. His passion for

happiness, entrepreneurship and human health have inspired him to start Bit Happier and Big Dream Labs.

Awards

Akshay won the prestigious Durland Innovation Award for a Blockchain application in 2017.

Contact him on LinkedIn.