Hi, I am Ankur Khera
Innovation Lead, Generative AI Coach and Technology Evangelist
An Innovation Hustler based in India, passionate about crafting innovative products and leading high-performing teams. Explore my journey, insights and thoughts.
Latest Insights
Exploring the intersections of technology, product management, and leadership.
Stop hunting for the "best" LLM! This guide drops a future-proof framework to balance true costs against brutal, next-level benchmarks—giving you the ultimate blueprint to pick the perfect model.
Large Language Model Simplified: The Visual Guide
June 21, 2026
Learn how to visualize a Llama LLM as a 3D assembly line: Width (your prompt tokens), Height (vector details), and Depth (16 processing layers), showing how token matrices change shape to think.
Innovation is not about Deep Tech, it is about solving a problem
December 22, 2025
Innovation isn’t about tech buzzwords; it’s about clearly seeing a human problem and solving it simply, like a staircase that nudges healthier choices—even if the first version isn’t perfect.
Featured Projects
Showcasing initiatives where strategy meets execution.
Should You Break Your FD? Let Math Decide — Introducing the FD Decision Optimizer
June 21, 2026
Breaking a Fixed Deposit before maturity isn't always the right call, even when new rates are higher. The Calculator helps you make the right decision
The Internet Wasn't Built for AI Agents. AURORA Fixes That
June 13, 2026
AURORA secures the Agentic Web by combining hardware attestation and cryptographic human delegation to verify agents and actions.
Why I Built TokenFlow: A Chrome Extension to See How AI Thinks
February 10, 2026
TokenFlow is a Chrome extension that visualizes tokenization and embeddings locally in your browser, helping you understand how AI models process text
My Background
An overview of my professional path and education. For a detailed look, connect on LinkedIn or download my resume.
Experience
- Head of InnovationDBS Tech India | 2016 - Present
Lead enterprise innovation and AI transformation initiatives across DBS Tech India, driving the adoption of Generative AI, AI Agents, Design Thinking, and modern engineering practices. Define and execute the organization’s innovation strategy by identifying high-value opportunities and translating emerging technologies into scalable products, platforms, and engineering capabilities aligned with business objectives. Oversee AI application governance and integration security, ensuring compliance with enterprise API gateways, OAuth2 authentication, and short-lived credential management. Partner closely with senior leadership, engineering heads, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize strategic initiatives, secure executive sponsorship, and accelerate enterprise-wide adoption of innovation. Build and mentor high-performing multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and researchers, fostering a culture of experimentation, rapid prototyping, and continuous learning. Drive end-to-end product innovation from customer discovery and market analysis through MVP development, validation, and production deployment using agile delivery practices. Additionally, established enterprise capability-building programs through technical coaching, Gen AI University, workshops, hackathons, and innovation challenges, enabling more than 4,000 engineers to adopt modern AI technologies.
- Innovation & Startup Ecosystem LeadZone Startups IN, Ryerson Futures Inc | 2012 - 2016
Managed the flagship startup accelerator at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), supporting high-potential FinTech startups through market validation, product refinement, corporate engagement, and commercialization. Mentored startup founders on customer acquisition, go-to-market strategy, business development, fundraising readiness, and international market expansion while connecting them with mentors, investors, corporate partners, and funding opportunities to enable pilot programs and strategic partnerships. Built strong relationships with startup founders, technology leaders, incubators, accelerators, investors, and corporate innovation teams across India and Canada, fostering cross-border collaboration and ecosystem growth. Represented Ryerson Futures and Zone Startups at technology conferences, innovation forums, and startup ecosystem events, strengthening the organization’s industry presence and expanding strategic partnerships.
- Co-Foundertickzo.com | 2012 - 2016
Co-founded Tickzo which was a part of Digital Media Zone (DMZ) in Toronto, one of the top startup accelerators, where we worked on enhancing the ticketing experience through technology and innovation.
- Software DevelopmentSapient, Adobe, Makemytrip, Healthkart | 2007 - 2012
• Software developer in Python, Java and and contributed to product developement in different phases of Software Developerment Life Cyccle
Education
- Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
M.Tech, Computer Applications
- GGSIPU Delhi
B.Tech, Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Cambridge Foundation School, Delhi
10th, 12th, PCM
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