Hi, I am Ankur Khera
Innovation Lead
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.
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.
Distrust should be normal
December 20, 2025
In finance, skepticism is self-defense. Avoid complex, high-cost products, trust data over sales pitches, and let knowledge—not persuasion—guide your investment choices.
Planting trees won’t offset our CO₂. One person emits ~4,700 kg/year; one tree absorbs just 22 kg. Most trees don’t survive. It’s time to cut emissions, not just plant hope.
Featured Projects
Showcasing initiatives where strategy meets execution.
Never Lose a Copy Again: Introducing Clipboard Manager for Chrome
Seamlessly capture, search, and manage your clipboard history. Secure, private, and efficient clipboard manager for productivity.
Human or AI? – Truth Detector: Know Who’s Really Behind the Words
AI-generated content is everywhere these days—essays, emails, cover letters, social media posts, even comments. How to reveal the truth?
Why I Built TokenFlow: A Chrome Extension to See How AI Thinks
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
I lead innovation initiatives as Vice President and Head of Innovation, driving strategic experimentation, startup partnerships, and MVP development with emerging technologies. I work closely with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of human-centered design, rapid prototyping, and innovation-led product development.
- Project ManagerZone Startups IN, Ryerson Futures Inc | 2012 - 2016
I served as a Project Manager, where I supported high-potential startups with market validation, customer acquisition, and international expansion. I built partnerships across the startup ecosystem and helped entrepreneurs access funding, mentorship, and global opportunities.
- 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 development, testing and lead roles.
Education
- Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
M.Tech, Computer Applications
- GGSIPU Delhi
B.Tech, Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Cambridge Foundation School, Delhi
10th, 12th, Science
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