Akshay Ruparelia is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He currently serves as Co-Founder and CEO of brdge.ai, a consultancy, venture studio, and private equity fund focused on bridging the gap between emerging technology and practical application for startups, scaleups, and SMEs. He is also the Co-Founder and CEO of 1 Club, an invite-only digital club designed to connect pioneering leaders and facilitate professional advancement and social impact.