Bhavik J.

Bhavik J. is a seasoned entrepreneur and growth strategist with extensive experience in the technology and startup sectors. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Advisors at Switchboard Software and as the Founder of Silicon Valley Way Inc., Bhavik specializes in growth and go-to-market leadership for AI startups. Previous roles include Head of Growth at Braintrust and Groq, and Director of Growth Product Operations at Uber, where significant initiatives for customer acquisition and retention were led. Bhavik's early career included founding LaunchPad Central, pioneering an Ed-Tech SaaS platform, and playing a crucial role in the business development of Better Place, contributing to the company's evolution into a unicorn. Bhavik is an alumnus of prestigious institutions, holding dual MBA degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and Columbia Business School, along with a BE in Electronics and Telecommunications from Savitribai Phule Pune University.