Hardik Jagda

Hardik Jagda is the Founder and CEO of Proximity, a global ecosystem of AI-native technology companies working at the intersection of AI, design, media, and storytelling. Born in Mumbai and based in Los Angeles, Hardik founded Proximity to help ambitious teams scale quickly, with clarity and creativity.
Since 2019, the company has expanded into a portfolio spanning AI products, SaaS, design, media, marketing, venture, and community across the world’s largest sports, media, and entertainment companies.
A hands-on technologist and storyteller, Hardik is known for blending deep engineering with creative strategy, helping teams move fast without losing what makes them human.
He speaks globally on applied AI, scalable personalization, and using technology as a true revenue generator. His focus is on building ecosystems that create meaningful, lasting value.