Abhilasha Mittal

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About Me

Hi, I'm Abhilasha — a strategy & growth leader based in Bengaluru, India.

I went the classic engineering + MBA route followed by the "glamorous" strategy consultant life, before taking a leap into the startup world. I bring both structured thinking and a bias for action to everything I work on, and seeing my ideas transform to reality is what excites me the most. I'm currently driving growth for an entertainment startup, where we're reimagining how stories are told, with AI at the centre of it.

Outside of work, you'll find me lost in a good book, painting or trying a new craft form when I need to slow down. And then there is travel — my ultimate escape. I love exploring different corners of the world, chasing sunrises and sunsets, hiking over mountains, or snorkelling in some part of the ocean.

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Experience & Education

Work Experience
Education
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Art & Books

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Writing & Thoughts

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Read my writing on Medium
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Strategy
Thoughts on growth, strategy & building in the AI era
I write about what I learn at the intersection of strategy, growth, and technology — from scaling audio content at Pocket FM to navigating the fast-changing AI landscape. Honest, practical, and occasionally opinionated.
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Growth
On building with AI at the centre
What it actually means to put AI at the heart of a content business — not as a tool, but as a co-creator.
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Strategy
From consultant to startup operator
What structured thinking from consulting taught me — and what it didn't prepare me for at all.
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Books & Ideas
Reading as a growth strategy
How 120+ books have shaped the way I think about business, people, and decision-making.
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Causes I Care For

Beyond design and code, these are the issues I think about, talk about, and try to act on. They shape how I see the world — and the kind of work I want to do in it.

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Climate & Environment
We are the first generation that fully understands the climate crisis and likely the last that can meaningfully act on it. I believe in the power of design and technology to accelerate the transition to sustainable systems — from how we build cities to how we move food.
SustainabilityClean EnergyBiodiversity
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Access to Education
A child's future shouldn't be determined by their postcode. I'm passionate about democratising quality education — especially in STEM — for children in underserved communities. Technology has the potential to be the great equaliser; it's on us to make sure it is.
EdTechSTEM InclusionDigital Literacy
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Accessibility & Inclusive Design
Designing for the margins makes everything better for everyone. Accessibility isn't a feature or a legal checkbox — it's a fundamental act of respect. I advocate for inclusive design practices at every stage of the process, not as an afterthought.
A11yUniversal DesignAssistive Tech
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Mental Health Awareness
The stigma around mental health — especially in high-performance professional cultures — costs us enormously. I try to be open about my own experiences and actively support initiatives that normalise seeking help, build workplace psychological safety, and fund mental health research.
DestigmatisationWorkplace WellnessCommunity Support
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Ethical Technology
AI and algorithmic systems are reshaping power — who has it, who doesn't, and who gets to decide. I care deeply about building technology that is transparent, accountable, and designed with the communities it affects. Good intentions aren't enough; we need rigorous ethics built in from the start.
AI EthicsData PrivacyAlgorithmic Fairness
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Gender Equity in Tech
The gender gap in technology is a design problem — and design problems have solutions. I mentor women entering the field, advocate for equitable hiring practices, and try to create space in every room I'm in for voices that are too often talked over.
Women in TechMentorshipPay Equity

// These aren't just opinions — they're ongoing commitments. If you work on any of these areas and want to connect, reach out.

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Get In Touch

Let's build something memorable together.

Whether it's a project, collaboration, or just a conversation about design, books, or travel — my inbox is always open.

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hello@abhilashamittal.com
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Bengaluru, India
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