About

Akshaya D. is a startup founder and technologist with over 7 years of relevant experience. She is currently the CEO of Spellbound, a company that specializes in building no-code interactive user experiences embedded inside emails. Akshaya's passion for innovation and technology has led her to create a product that brings magic to emails, making them more engaging and interactive. Aside from her role at Spellbound, Akshaya is also an Angel Investor and Scout at Andreessen Horowitz, where she invests in pre-seed and seed startups. Her expertise in the startup world and her keen eye for potential has made her an asset to the companies she invests in. Akshaya's previous experience includes being the Co-Founder of Ladder, a professional community platform for Gen Z, which she started during the COVID-19 pandemic. She raised over $3.7M from notable investors such as Alexis Ohanian, Tony Xu, and Harry Stebbings, among others. Akshaya's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Stanford University, where she honed her skills in technology and innovation. She is a highly motivated and driven individual who is constantly seeking ways to improve and innovate in the tech industry. Akshaya is an active user of Twitter and encourages people to reach out to her through direct messages. Her passion for technology and innovation is infectious, and she is always open to new ideas and collaborations.