Headline

Creative Director & Studio Head - Digital Jalebi | Experiential Marketing | Immersive Tech & Spatial Design Leader.

About

Abhishek is a visionary leader at the global intersection of experiential branding, human-centric design, and frontier technology, he directs multidisciplinary teams to architect high-stakes digital solutions for a portfolio of 100+ global brands, including MNCs such as Lenovo, Infosys, Deloitte, Coca-Cola, Nissan, and HCL. He frequently collaborates with premier agencies like Dentsu, Ogilvy, TBWA, and WPP to redefine audience interaction through AR, VR, AI and other tech-driven ecosystems. Specializing in strategic partnerships and business growth, Abhishek has a proven track record of scaling ventures and delivering award-winning innovation in digital design. He has been an integral part of various startups and new-age ventures, driving growth and innovation across diverse roles ranging from tech management to strategic business development. Beyond the studio, he is a dedicated advocate for the startup ecosystem, having conducted over 50 national and international events with 1 million+ audience including high-level syndications in partnership with NITI Aayog and the Ministry of small medium enterprises. Recognized as a thought leader in tech-driven branding, Abhishek is frequently invited to deliver keynotes and lead workshops at major startup summits, conferences, and prestigious universities on topics related to design, technology and market growth through innovation. Whether driving exponential revenue growth for clients or scaling nationwide educational initiatives, his focus remains on creating measurable human impact through design and strategic interaction. He remains committed to ventures that push the boundaries of what is possible. You can write to him at interactwithak@gmail.com

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

antigravity

cursor

Work experience

Creative Director & Studio Head at Digital Jalebi - Experiential Design Studio, Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, I oversee the intersection of business operations, emerging technology, and high-level brand storytelling. I am responsible for directing a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers to deliver immersive digital ecosystems for a global portfolio of 100+ brands and MNCs. Strategic Growth: Driving market expansion and managing high-value portfolios for industry leaders including Lenovo, Infosys, Deloitte, and Coca-Cola. Innovation Leadership: Architecting award-winning interactive experiences across AR, VR, and AI, resulting in multiple industry accolades for digital design excellence. Partnership Architecture: Leading high-level negotiations and strategic collaborations with top-tier global agencies such as Dentsu, Ogilvy, and TBWA to redefine modern advertising.

Chief Growth Officer at Co Create Labs, Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo, Hybrid, I served as a core architect of the founding team, directing the global growth strategy for an ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between high-potential startups and institutional capital. My role involved orchestrating a triple-threat connectivity model: Mentor Connect, Investor Connect, and Grant Connect. Global Ecosystem Architecture: Collaborated directly with founding partners in the USA and UK to build a cross-border network, successfully onboarding a diverse portfolio of institutional investors and industry-leading mentors. High-Stakes Partnerships: Conceptualized and executed a premier national-scale startup summit in strategic collaboration with HSBC Bank, bringing together India’s most prominent investors and innovators under one roof. Capital & Strategic Impact: Facilitated the vetting and syndication of emerging ventures, resulting in the successful negotiation and signing of multiple Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). Cross-Border Leadership: Managed international stakeholder relationships to align global grant opportunities with local innovation, driving a 360-degree support system for the next generation of new-age ventures.

Director of Communications & Partnerships at Spontop Inc, Nov 2019 - Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos, Developed and sustained 70+ strategic relationships with different key-stakeholders including government and private bodies Lead the tech team to design the very first MVP and key product Designed and delivered proposals and presentations to develop relationships, garner trust, and win multiple accounts

Education

Brand Strategy & Communication, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Master's in psychology, Indira Gandhi National Open University