Pocket Entertainment, the parent company behind Pocket FM, Pocket Toons, and Pocket Novel, has promoted Umesh Bude to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Previously serving as Senior Vice President of Engineering, Umesh will now drive the company’s overarching technology vision, focused on pioneering the future of AI-driven storytelling.
Leading Tech Strategy Across Storytelling Platforms
As CTO, Umesh will oversee Pocket Entertainment’s end-to-end tech strategy, working across all digital verticals to shape next-gen user experiences, elevate generative AI capabilities, and embed responsible innovation across every touchpoint. His focus will be on global scale, seamless delivery, and tech-first storytelling.
“It’s a privilege to take on this responsibility at such an exciting time for Pocket Entertainment,” said Umesh Bude. “I look forward to driving the next wave of innovation, where technology and AI are not just enablers, but storytellers in their own right.”
Umesh will continue to report to Prateek Dixit, Co-founder of Pocket Entertainment.
A Bold Step Towards AI-Centric Entertainment
Commenting on the elevation, Prateek Dixit noted:
“We are at a pivotal moment in our journey where technology and creativity are deeply intertwined. 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.”
With nearly two decades of experience in engineering, platform security, and data science, Umesh has played a pivotal role in scaling Pocket Entertainment’s tech backbone. Under his leadership, the company aims to blend AI with human creativity—redefining how stories are imagined, created, and consumed.
Pocket Entertainment’s AI-Powered Vision
Through its suite of platforms—Pocket FM, Pocket Toons, and Pocket Novel—Pocket Entertainment is positioning itself at the forefront of the global audio and visual storytelling space. The company has consistently invested in AI capabilities to personalize content, recommend engaging narratives, and even develop AI-generated storytelling formats.
Umesh’s promotion comes as part of Pocket’s larger strategy to transform content creation using cutting-edge AI tools while ensuring ethical storytelling and creative authenticity.