Mahesh Ramachandra

Mahesh Ramachandra has a diverse work experience spanning various companies and roles. Mahesh is the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at SMASH, a digital platform that connects new creators with decision-makers in the film industry. Mahesh also advises and mentors founders at Antler, a global startup generator and early-stage VC.

In their role as Vice President, Product (Digital Preschool) at Wizards of the Coast, Mahesh is responsible for growing the portfolio and diversifying revenue streams in the division. Mahesh was previously the Chief Product Officer at KidsKnowBest and Azoomee, where they played a key role in the development of entertainment and learning apps for children.

Before that, Mahesh founded Coruscate Digital and worked with clients such as ORM London and Galleon Holdings Plc to create entertainment products for convergent media platforms. Mahesh also served as the Head of Product at Hopster and ORM, where they developed connected and augmented apps for television and events industries.

Earlier in their career, Mahesh held the role of Global Director of Entertainment at Galleon Holdings Plc and VP International & Product Development at Cellcast Plc. In these positions, they were responsible for developing and rolling out multi-platform entertainment products globally.

Overall, Mahesh Ramachandra has a strong background in product development, entrepreneurship, and mentorship in various industries, including film, startup, digital preschool, and entertainment apps for children.

Mahesh Ramachandra holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Design for Interactive Media, which they obtained from Middlesex University in the year 1996. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) degree in English and American Literature at the University of Kent from 1992 to 1995. Mahesh'seducation history also includes attending Catholic Junior College, although specific details about the degree pursued or field of study are not provided. Additionally, Mahesh Ramachandra has obtained certifications in yoga, including the British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course Level 1 from THE BRITISH WHEEL OF YOGA QUALIFICATIONS in December 2020 and the Yoga Alliance Teacher Training 200 hours from Yoga Alliance UK in October 2020.