Jikku Venkat

Jikku Venkat is a seasoned technology executive with a notable track record in product management and engineering leadership. Currently serving as the Head of Product - External Trust at TrustCloud since April 2024, Jikku previously co-founded and served as CEO of WorkEQ / ReturnSafe, focusing on workplace health and safety innovations until its acquisition in December 2023. Earlier roles include co-founding ReturnSafe as CTO, and leadership positions at New Co, Progress (formerly Kinvey), Draker, and Virtual Bridges, where significant contributions were made to product development and engineering. Jikku holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, along with a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.