Pocket Entertainment, the parent company behind Pocket FM, Pocket Toons, and Pocket Novel, has elevated Umesh Bude to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Previously, Bude was working as a Senior Vice President of Engineering.
He will now spearhead the company’s technology vision, with a focus on building the future of AI-powered storytelling.
As CTO, he is expected to lead the end-to-end tech strategy across all platforms under Pocket Entertainment, anchoring efforts to scale its global products through next-gen AI solutions. His mandate includes building seamless user experiences, advancing generative AI capabilities, and ensuring tech-led innovation across the board, as per the company.
Commenting on his new role, Umesh Bude said, “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.”
“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 Prateek Dixit, Co-founder of Pocket Entertainment. “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,” he added.
