MUMBAI: In the world of audio-led content, Pocket Entertainment just rewrote the tech playbook. The company has elevated Umesh Bude to chief technology officer (CTO), tasking him with steering its ambitious journey into the future of AI-powered storytelling.
The move places Bude at the helm of the company’s end-to-end technology strategy across all platforms—Pocket FM, Pocket Toons, and Pocket Novel. As CTO, he will lead efforts to craft intelligent, emotionally attuned user experiences by blending generative AI with scalable product design.
“It’s a privilege to take on this responsibility at such an exciting time for Pocket Entertainment. I look forward to driving the next wave of innovation, where technology and AI are not just enablers, but storytellers in their own right”, said Bude.
With nearly 20 years of experience across engineering, platform security, and data science, Bude has played a key role in scaling Pocket Entertainment’s tech infrastructure from scratch. His elevation underscores the company’s ambition to lead at the intersection of entertainment and machine intelligence.
“We are at a pivotal moment in our journey where technology and creativity are deeply intertwined. As we reimagine storytelling for the AI era, technology is the foundation”, said Pocket Entertainment co-founder Prateek Dixit. “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”.
Bude will continue reporting to Dixit as he leads initiatives to strengthen the company’s generative AI muscle, ensure seamless cross-platform integration, and pioneer tools that empower storytellers and users alike. With this shift, Pocket Entertainment reaffirms its commitment to turning code into creativity—one line, one story at a time.
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