Divyank Turakhia

Divyank Turakhia

Serial Entrepreneur, Technologist & Investor

       Indian Serial Entrepreneur & AI Visionary

Divyank Turakhia (born 29 January 1982) is an Indian-born serial entrepreneur, technologist, investor, and computer programmer. He is widely known as the founder of Media.net and Ai.tech, and as one of India’s most successful self-made technology billionaires. Over the course of his career, Turakhia has built large-scale global businesses across ad-tech, internet infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. His achievements include the acquisition of Media.net for approximately US$900 million and leading Ai.tech to unicorn status with a valuation of around US$1.5 billion in 2025.

Early Life and Background

Divyank Turakhia was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He grew up in a highly education-oriented household, with his father working in finance and his mother trained in law. Turakhia developed a strong interest in computers at the age of eight and began programming as a child. By fourteen, he was already working as an internet consultant for large organizations.

He completed his schooling in Mumbai and later pursued a commerce degree. His early exposure to programming, passion for technology, and curiosity for entrepreneurship laid the foundation for his future ventures. Turakhia’s unique ability to merge technical expertise with business strategy became a defining characteristic of his career.

Career

Directi (1998)

In 1998, at the age of sixteen, Divyank co-founded Directi with his brother, Bhavin Turakhia. Beginning with limited resources, Directi expanded into a suite of internet services including domains, hosting, enterprise products, and infrastructure technologies. Over the years, Directi evolved into a global family of technology companies operating across multiple international markets.

Skenzo and Media.net

In 2005, Turakhia entered the ad-tech industry by founding Skenzo, a domain monetization platform that rapidly became one of the largest in the world. Building on this momentum, he launched Media.net in 2010, which grew into one of the world’s leading contextual advertising companies.

Under his leadership, Media.net built large-scale operations across the United States, UAE, and India. In 2016, the company was acquired for approximately US$900 million, marking one of the biggest global ad-tech acquisitions in history. The deal positioned Turakhia among India’s youngest self-made billionaires. Following the acquisition, he served in advisory and strategic roles before stepping away to pursue deep-tech ventures.

Ai.tech and the AI Revolution

In 2022, Turakhia founded Ai.tech, a venture studio and technology company focused on building AI-native businesses. The company invests in and develops artificial intelligence products and machine-learning innovations across multiple industries.

By 2025, Ai.tech achieved a valuation of around US$1.5 billion, becoming one of India’s fastest startups to reach unicorn status. Turakhia continues to lead Ai.tech’s strategic vision, emphasizing responsible AI development and the creation of scalable AI-driven companies.

Achievements and Recognition

Divyank Turakhia has been featured in numerous global business publications and has appeared in rankings highlighting influential entrepreneurs across Asia. His accomplishments include:

• Founder of multi-billion-dollar technology ventures
• One of India’s youngest self-made billionaires
• Builder of large-scale global ad-tech and AI companies
• Recognized for innovation, startup scaling, and business leadership

He is widely respected for creating globally competitive companies without relying heavily on external funding.

Philosophy and Vision

Turakhia advocates long-term thinking, disciplined personal development, and efficient organizational structures. He often emphasizes innovation, sustainable growth, and building technology that creates real global impact.

His philosophy at Ai.tech centers on advancing artificial intelligence and building AI-driven companies that can influence future industries at scale.

Legacy

From a teenage programmer in Mumbai to the founder of multi-billion-dollar global technology ventures, Divyank Turakhia remains a defining figure in India’s modern tech evolution. His work across Directi, Media.net, and Ai.tech has positioned him at the forefront of internet, ad-tech, and AI revolutions. With Ai.tech, he continues to shape the future of deep-tech entrepreneurship and India’s position within the global AI landscape.

Personal Information

Full Name	Divyank Turakhia
Born	29 January 1982
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Founder of Ai.tech • Founder of Media.net • Co-founder of Directi
Known For	Ad-Tech Innovation, AI Ventures, Global Technology Companies
Awards	Multiple Global Entrepreneurial Recognitions
Website	www.ai.tech