Pocket Entertainment, the parent company behind Pocket FM, Pocket Toons, and Pocket Novel, has announced the elevation of Umesh Bude to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Umesh Bude will continue reporting to Prateek Dixit.
Previously Senior Vice President of Engineering, Umesh will now spearhead the company’s technology vision, with a sharp focus on building the future of AI-powered storytelling.
With close to two decades of experience across engineering, data science, and platform security, Umesh has been instrumental in scaling Pocket Entertainment’s tech stack from the ground up.
As CTO, Umesh will lead the end-to-end tech strategy across all platforms under Pocket Entertainment, anchoring efforts to scale its global products through next-gen AI solutions. His mandate includes building seamless user experiences, advancing generative AI capabilities, and ensuring tech-led innovation across the board.
Umesh Bude said, “It’s a privilege to take on this responsibility at such an exciting time for Pocket Entertainment. I look forward to driving the next wave of innovation, where technology and AI are not just enablers, but storytellers in their own right.”
Prateek Dixit, Co-founder of Pocket Entertainment, said, “We are at a pivotal moment in our journey where technology and creativity are deeply intertwined. As we reimagine storytelling for the AI era, technology is the foundation. Umesh’s elevation is a reflection of our ambition to lead this transformation from the front. His leadership will be central to creating intelligent, emotionally aware experiences that push the boundaries of what storytelling can be.”
