Ishika Gupta
Head, Starlab @The Walt Disney Company
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WORK HISTORY
Head, Starlab @The Walt Disney Company
Mumbai, IN
Driving strategy and revenue at India’s largest media company’s award-winning R&D Lab, I lead innovation in AI, AR/VR, wearables, and computer vision. I design incubators and innovation programs with VCs, academia, government, and global tech leaders (Google, AWS) to scale emerging technologies, while commercializing in-house solutions through collaborations between startups, broadcasters, and advertisers.
EDUCATION
Indraprastha College For Women, Delhi University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
Master of Science
Delhi Public School Vasant Kunj
Commerce
SKILLS
ABOUT ISHIKA GUPTA
I am a business development professional at the intersection of emerging tech, consumer adoption, and strategic leadership. I use data-driven insights to build platforms and communities that bring the next generation of technology into the hands of consumers. Currently, I lead JioStar’s StarLab, driving R&D through collaborations with the VC community, academia, government, big tech (Google, AWS) and innovators to enhance fan engagement and commercialize broadcast technology. At JioTesseract, Reliance’s AR/VR startup, I led Appstore development and wore multiple hats during the four-year, meaningful startup journey: investor relations, go-to-market strategy, customer trials, marketing, partnerships, and project management. I contributed to the implementation of AR/VR in 5G, retail, oil and gas, and sports. Prior to venturing into startups and tech, I was a journalist in New York and Singapore, covering geopolitics, business, and entrepreneurship focusing on scaling digital audiences, trend-spotting and storytelling. This taught me to analyse markets, shape narratives, and engage diverse stakeholders. At Harvard Business Review, I commissioned leadership stories from business and academia to help young professionals advance in their careers. At CNBC, I expanded their digital footprint to 1M+ followers and 10M+ engagements, positioning the brand as a thought leader in tech, finance & geopolitics. At HuffPost, I enjoyed covering the Trump-Clinton election, but more importantly, I brought stories from the South Asian diaspora to the forefront in the U.S. economy. Throughout my career, I have leveraged technology to create impactful experiences. I excel in leading teams, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation. Personally passionate about: Trekking, scuba diving, culinary arts, Indian folk art, and craft spirits 🥾🤿🥘 Public Speaking: 1. Cognito Podcast: Exploring AR, VR and the Metaverse in a Dynamic Media Landscape/ https://bit.ly/3ZmhUjL 2. JioInstitute Masterclass: The Future of Storytelling with AR/VR/ bit.ly/3EIH02I 3. IIT Bombay, Solve For Billions Conclave: JioGlass, The Next Virtual World Sensation 4. Humans of XR: Connect With XR Leaders and Innovators Pushing the Boundaries of AR/VR/ https://bit.ly/3PEErVU 5. Hack2Skill: XR Content Landscape in India and the opportunities for creators with JioTesseract/ bit.ly/3sTztvn 6. 5G Catalyst Summit: Importance of 5G-Ready Content and Apps to Drive the Future of XR Technology/ https://bit.ly/3PoTQIq 7. How to Build Applications for JioGlass: Platform/ https://bit.ly/3PFQwKd
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