New Delhi: Pocket Entertainment, the parent company of popular content platforms Pocket FM, Pocket Toons, and Pocket Novel, has announced the elevation of Umesh Bude as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Previously serving as Senior Vice President of Engineering, Umesh will now take charge of steering the company’s technology vision and innovation roadmap, with a strategic focus on building the future of AI-powered storytelling.
In his new role, Umesh will lead the end-to-end technology strategy across all platforms under the Pocket Entertainment umbrella. His mandate includes scaling global product capabilities, enhancing generative AI applications, and crafting seamless, immersive user experiences through cutting-edge tech solutions.
“It’s a privilege to take on this responsibility at such an exciting time for Pocket Entertainment,” said Umesh Bude. “I look forward to driving the next wave of innovation, where technology and AI are not just enablers, but storytellers in their own right.”
Umesh will continue to report to Prateek Dixit, Co-founder of Pocket Entertainment, as the company sharpens its focus on marrying entertainment and technology in transformative ways.
“We are at a pivotal moment in our journey where technology and creativity are deeply intertwined,” said Dixit. “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.”
With nearly two decades of experience spanning engineering, data science, and platform security, Umesh Bude has played a vital role in building Pocket Entertainment’s tech architecture from the ground up. His efforts have helped the company evolve into a global entertainment-tech powerhouse known for pushing the envelope in AI-driven content experiences.
As CTO, Umesh is set to advance the company’s commitment to responsible innovation and disruptive technology, with the goal of turning artificial intelligence into a creative force that empowers both storytellers and audiences.
