Angela Ankita Sharma

Chief of Staff at Arklex AI

Strategic DesignProduct StrategyGrowth StrategyExperience DesignFinancial AnalysisUser Research

About

I'm Angela Ankita Sharma, currently serving as the Chief of Staff at Arklex AI in New York City. My career has been a journey of bridging the gap between rigorous business strategy and innovative technology—from my years as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte Digital to my time as a founder in the Galvanizer accelerator and earning my MBA at Columbia Business School. I am deeply passionate about the intersection of human-centered design and artificial intelligence, specifically when it comes to productionalizing enterprise AI and exploring agentic frameworks. I love connecting with fellow builders, researchers, and investors who are as excited about the NYC tech ecosystem as I am. Whether it's discussing growth strategy or supporting the next generation of female founders, I’m always looking for ways to create meaningful impact and foster community in the tech space.

Networking

What I can offer

›Strategic consulting experience from Deloitte Digital
›Expertise in startup growth and business development
›Insights into productionalizing enterprise AI

Looking for

›expanding my professional network
›exploring mutual opportunities in the AI and startup ecosystem
›connections with builders, founders, investors, and AI researchers

Best fit for

Startup foundersAI researchersVenture capital investorsFemale founders

Current Interests

Agentic frameworksProductionalizing enterprise AIAI research (reasoning, planning, world models)Early-stage startup ecosystemsHuman-centered design

Background

Career

Progressed from business development and digital research into senior consulting at Deloitte Digital, followed by an MBA at Columbia and a transition into AI leadership, moving from Growth Lead to Chief of Staff at Arklex AI.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Columbia Business School (2023 – 2024); Bachelor’s Degree, Specialization in Interactive Digital Media, University of Toronto.

Achievements

›Generated over $2M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) at CrowdRiff
›Surpassed Q1 lead generation targets by 21%
›Selected for the Stanford Business School Galvanizer program for female founders
›Participated in the IBM Watson AI Patent Discovery

Opinions

Human-centered design principles are essential to build products informed by rigorous customer research.
The MBA is a pivotal tool for developing lifetime friendships and preparing for entrepreneurial leadership.
Active support for female founders and diversity is critical in the technology sector.