Viren is a co-founder and CEO of Uthana, a startup that builds generative AI for motion, creating realistic and interactive content for gaming and entertainment. He has over 15 years of experience in strategy, management, product, and operations, spanning various industries and domains. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Hedado, a philanthropic platform that modernizes corporate giving and empowers individuals and SMBs to donate to causes they care about. Previously, he was a vice president at AppNexus (acquired by AT&T and becoming Xandr), where he led product and operations teams. He started his career as a consultant and analyst at Cornerstone Research, and in parallel co-owned and operated a Quiznos Sub franchise. He holds a JD-MBA from Northwestern University and a BS in Business Administration from USC.