Q: Who is Shashank Singh?

Shashank Singh is the co-founder of FLYX , a social platform focused on content discovery across OTT platforms. His vision is to enhance the streaming experience by making content discovery more social and interactive. He is also deeply involved in the technology and business development of the platform, which targets the rapidly growing OTT market in India.

Question 1

What is FLYX?

Accepted Answer

FLYX is a content discovery platform designed to help users discover new content across OTT platforms. It provides a social network for users to share recommendations, engage with friends, follow influencers, and even interact with celebrities. FLYX also allows users to create and share lists, watch trailers, and stay updated on the latest entertainment news.

Question 2

Who is Shashank Singh?

Accepted Answer

Shashank Singh is the co-founder of FLYX, a social platform focused on content discovery across OTT platforms. His vision is to enhance the streaming experience by making content discovery more social and interactive. He is also deeply involved in the technology and business development of the platform, which targets the rapidly growing OTT market in India.

Question 3

What makes FLYX different from other content discovery apps?

Accepted Answer

Unlike competitors like JustWatch and Likewise, FLYX offers a more interactive and social approach. Users can engage with their friends, influencers, and content creators directly on the platform. They can chat about new shows, share opinions, and exchange recommendations, making the discovery process feel more community-driven

Question 4

How has FLYX performed in India?

Accepted Answer

India is one of FLYX's primary markets, and the platform has already attracted over 100,000 users across major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The platform has seen significant engagement, especially as more people turned to OTT content during the pandemic.

Institution	Degree	Duration
NYU Stern School of Business	MBA, Entrepreneurship & Finance	2010 - 2012
Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology	B.E., Computer Sci & Engg.	1998 - 2002
Delhi Public School	10+2, Science	1989 - 1997

Position	Company	Duration
Co-Founder & CEO	Bakstage.AI	Apr 2022 - Present
Fellow	Startup Leadership Program	Jan 2022 - Present
Official Member	Forbes Technology Council	Dec 2018 - Present
Podcaster	techLGTM	Sep 2020 - Present
CTO	Datamarx	Sep 2017 - Apr 2020
Vice President of Engineering	Publicis Media	Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
Co-Founder	Truffle	Feb 2014 - Jun 2017
Lead Engineer	Flurry Analytics	Aug 2013 - Sep 2015
Technical Lead	Goldman Sachs	Sep 2009 - Aug 2013
Senior Developer	UBS Investment Bank	Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
Technical Architect	Brown Brothers Harriman	Nov 2005 - Jun 2009
Senior Consultant	BNY Mellon	Jan 2005 - Nov 2005
Software Engineer	Infosys	Apr 2003 - Oct 2004
Programmer	Computer World	Aug 2002 - Mar 2003
Summer Trainee	NTPC	Jun 2000 - Jul 2000

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Shashank Singh