Dikshant Joshi
    AI, AdTech & SaaS Innovator

    Navigating the AI Revolution in AdTech & SaaS

    Empowering publishers, app developers, and Ad Tech/SaaS founders with actionable strategies to find product market fit and scale in the digital ecosystem.

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    Dikshant Joshi
    About
    The best way to predict the future is to create it. – Peter Drucker
    Dikshant Joshi's journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless curiosity. An engineering graduate who struggled with engineering, he found his true calling in startups through AIESEC, where he helped establish its local chapter in Dehradun.
    After being laid off from GoodService (Sequoia-backed startup), he embraced uncertainty and joined AdPushup, wearing multiple hats before specializing in Product Management and Business Development. Over the years, he scaled the company to $58M ARR and played a key role in its $70M acquisition.
    Now, post-AdPushup, he is exploring what's next—helping AdTech & SaaS founders scale through consulting, advising, and investing, while experimenting with AI, farming, and new ventures—often breaking things before they make sense.
    This is just the next chapter—one where he continues to build, innovate, and challenge the status quo.
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    Mindset

    Lifelong student

    constantly learning, evolving, and adapting

    Thrives on curiosity

    experimentation, and breaking things before they make sense

    Chaos and clarity

    operates at the intersection—finding patterns in uncertainty

    First principles thinking

    solving problems from the ground up

    Timeline
    A journey of resilience and growth
    From present innovations back to the foundational experiences that shaped the journey
    2024-Present

    Exploring What's Next

    • Advising and consulting for AdTech & SaaS founders, helping them scale effectively• Investing in traditional farming & AI-driven ventures, experimenting with new technologies and business models—breaking things before they make sense
    2023

    Post-Acquisition & New Beginnings

    • Played a key role in AdPushup's $70M acquisition, contributing to its long-term success
    • Transitioned from operator to advisor & investor, shifting focus toward new opportunities
    2022

    Scaling to a Growth Engine

    • Scaled AdPushup to a $58M ARR run rate• Won AdPushup's People's Choice Award for Leadership for the second consecutive year
    2021

    Industry Recognition & Awards

    • Received People's Choice Award for Leadership at AdPushup for outstanding contribution• Nominated Ad Tech Rising Star Award by Exchangewire for driving monetization & AI-powered optimization
    2019

    AI & Product Evolution

    • Revamped the AdPushup offerings to achieve Product-Market-Fit• Launched AdPushup's first AI-powered ad optimization engine, shaping AI-driven monetization strategies
    2018

    Leadership & Specialization

    • Promoted to lead Product & Business Development, transitioning from a generalist to a specialist• Developed GTM strategies and revenue optimization models to drive business growth
    2016

    A New Beginning

    • Laid off from GoodService (Sequoia-backed startup), leading to a defining moment in his career• Joined AdPushup as a generalist, taking on multiple roles in product, sales, and operations to support early-stage growth
    2011-2015

    Engineering & AIESEC: The Foundation

    • Struggled with engineering but found passion in startups & leadership• Played a key role in establishing AIESEC's local chapter in Dehradun, gaining hands-on experience in talent management, Finance, team-management & operations

    Awards & Recognition

    AdPushup

    People's Choice Award for Leadership

    Won consecutively in 2021 and 2022 for outstanding contributions

    ExchangeWire
    Ad Tech Rising Star Nominee

    Recognized for innovation in monetization & AI-powered optimization

    Advisory & Speaking
    Riding the next wave of digital innovation
    Partnering with founders and teams to scale AdTech, SaaS, and AI-driven businesses by optimizing monetization, product strategy, and go-to-market execution.

    SaaS Growth Strategy

    Master product-market fit and scale your SaaS company with a hands-on approach, leveraging proven frameworks, growth strategies, and execution insights.

    Ad Tech Consultation

    Build the right monetization strategy and scale existing AdTech solutions to drive sustainable growth for publishers and app developers or unlock new markets.

    AI-Powered Growth

    Leverage Agentic and Generative AI to unlock automation, drive operational efficiency, and position your digital business for scalable growth in an AI-driven world.

    Ready to elevate your strategy?

    Schedule a consultation to discuss your specific challenges and opportunities in the digital space. Whether you're scaling a SaaS product, optimizing ad monetization, or exploring AI applications, let's work together to create actionable strategies for growth.

    Strategy session
    Insights & Industry Contributions
    Featured insights and contributions
    Publications in AdTech, monetization strategies, and open-source technologies.

    The Evolution of Prebid

    ExchangeWire

    A deep dive into how Prebid has evolved and its impact on the advertising technology landscape.

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    The Future of Advertising Should Be Open Sourced

    AdMonsters

    Exploring the benefits and challenges of open-source solutions in advertising technology.

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    How Can AdTech Aid Bid for Monetisation for Publishers

    afaqs!

    Insights on how publishers can leverage AdTech solutions to optimize monetization strategies.

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    Recent Events
    Events I recently attended
    Here are some recent industry events where I shared insights on AdTech, SaaS strategies, and AI applications. Let's connect to discuss what I learned.

    Game Developers Conference 2025

    Past

    March 17-21, 2025Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA

    About

    The largest event for game developers, featuring keynotes, networking, and insights into game design, development, and business.

    My Experience

    Explored the intersection of AI, AdTech, and monetization in gaming, networked with industry leaders, and gained insights from top sessions.

    Game Developers Conference 2025
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    The Future of Web Gaming Summit 2025

    Past

    March 19, 2025Google San Francisco, 121 Spear Street, CA

    About

    An invite-only summit hosted by Google, focusing on the evolution of web gaming, monetization strategies, and new gaming experiences on platforms like YouTube.

    My Experience

    Gained insights into ad monetization, gaming experiences on YouTube, and future trends in web-based gaming.

    The Future of Web Gaming Summit 2025
    Invitation only

    Interested in discussing my insights from these events?

    Testimonials & Collaborations
    What clients and partners say
    Feedback from the companies and individuals I've had the privilege to work with
    Sanjay Trehan

    "Dikshant is a razor-sharp professional, pivotal to AdPushup's success both in business and culture. As a Strategic Advisor, I've seen him drive growth at a frenetic pace while continuously upskilling in the evolving AdTech space. His deep expertise in ad yield optimization, hands-on leadership, and commitment to developing his team set him apart. A true knowledge seeker with humility, Dikshant has a bright future ahead."

    Sanjay Trehan

    Ex-Chief of Internet, HT Media and Ex-CEO, NDTV Convergence

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