Hardik Jagda is an engineer turned entrepreneur, speaker, and angel investor, best known as the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Proximity Works — a global ecosystem of companies including Proximity Tech, Studio Proximity, PX Ventures, and Collarity AI. Since founding the company in 2019, he has bootstrapped it from a small consulting startup into an international powerhouse with teams across the U.S., India, and Dubai. His ventures focus on solving complex AI challenges in media, entertainment, live sports, and fintech. Drawing from humble beginnings and a deep passion for technology, Hardik built his success on a foundation of discipline, experimentation, and a relentless focus on ROI. Through Proximity’s “Rapid AI Experimentation Framework,” he champions innovation that turns bold ideas into revenue-generating solutions within weeks.