About

Ankur Agarwal is an engineering graduate from MNNIT Allahabad, India, who is passionate about computers, the internet, and startups. He has been actively involved in the startup ecosystem and is always looking for problems to solve using technology. Ankur has built and helped build numerous startups, playing various roles such as CEO, CTO, software developer, business development, digital marketer, B2B sales, freelancer/consultant, and startup advisor. He has worked on multiple software products ranging from B2C to B2B segments and has a strong inclination towards web stacks, big data, machine learning, AI, and other future technologies. Currently, Ankur is the Cofounder & CTO at Smugglr, where he is responsible for leading the technology team and driving innovation. He is also a Tech Mentor and Expert at hackhands, where he shares his expertise with aspiring technologists. In the past, Ankur has worked as a Senior Software Developer and Full Stack Developer (Freelance) at Fishermen Labs. Ankur is an introvert turned ambivert who loves to talk to people, experiment with new things, and learn different things to keep growing. He is on a journey to learn and evolve to find his true calling. Ankur's interests include startups & entrepreneurship, software & internet, travel, and spirituality. Ankur has a diverse educational background, including a Btech degree from MNNIT Allahabad, and a high school education from Aklank Public School, Kota, Rajasthan, and St. James School. He has a relevant experience of 13.03 years and possesses a tech stack that includes Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, AI, Big Data, ML, and Web. Ankur is a blunt and shayar person who enjoys expressing his thoughts through poetry.