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| Name | Arun Prabhudesai |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | March 12, 1975 |
| Birth Place | Pune, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | indian tech entrepreneur, YouTuber, and blogger |
| Channel Name | Trakin Tech |
| Subscribers | 14.6 million (as of September 2024) |
Arun Prabhudesai was (born on March 12, 1975), in Pune, India. He is a prominent Indian tech entrepreneur, YouTuber, and blogger, renowned for his influential role in the technology sector. He is best known as the founder of Trak.in, a leading business and technology news blog, and Trakin Tech, one of India’s fastest-growing technology YouTube channels. As of September 2024, he has about 14.6 million subscribers.
Early life and education
he pursued his higher education in Computer Science from DY Patil University in Navi Mumbai. Prabhudesai’s early career was marked by his role as an Internet Services Manager at Weikfield Mnemonics InfoNetworks, where he worked until September 2000. His educational background and initial work experience laid the foundation for his future ventures in the digital and technology sectors.
Career
Founding Trak.in
In May 2007, Arun took a significant career leap by leaving a promising IT consultancy career in the United States to return to India and launch Trak.in. This business and technology news blog quickly became a respected source for insights into government policies, stock markets, entrepreneurship, startups, and technological innovations. Over the years, Trak.in has published over 20,000 articles and garnered millions of views globally.
Establishing Armoks Interactive
In 2016, Prabhudesai founded Armoks Interactive, a media company that oversees several digital assets, including Trak.in. Armoks Interactive has become a major player in the Indian media landscape, managing a portfolio of successful YouTube channels such as:
Trakin Tech: A leading tech channel in Hindi with over 14 million subscribers.
Trakin Tech Marathi: A popular tech channel in Marathi with nearly 500,000 subscribers.
Trakin Auto: A growing auto channel in Hindi with 200,000 subscribers.
Trakin Ke Funde: A digital entertainment channel with 150,000 subscribers.
Trakin Shorts: A channel offering bite-sized tech content.
Trakin English: An English-language channel covering business, tech, and marketing.
Previous Ventures
Before launching Armoks Interactive, Prabhudesai co-founded Hover Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in April 2008. Hover.in was an innovative in-text advertising platform that was later acquired by a Mumbai-based digital media agency in 2011. Additionally, he was the Co-Founder and CTO of My Open Campus, a cloud-based collaboration platform designed for educational institutions, which he worked on from January 2011 to June 2016.
Personal life
Prabhudesai resides in Pune, Maharashtra. He has a pet dog named Duke and has previously lived in Los Angeles, United States. His interests include technology, gadgets, and digital media.
Awards and achievements
Prabhudesai’s work has been widely recognized in the tech community. His YouTube channel, Trakin Tech, boasts over 14 million subscribers and 2.5 billion views, highlighting his influence and success in the digital media space. Trak.in continues to be a leading source of business and technology news, further cementing Prabhudesai’s reputation as a key figure in the industry.
External links
Arun Prabhudesai on Instagram
Arun Prabhudesai on Youtube
References
- Trak.in – Exclusive Video: OnePlus Nord CE 4 5G Unboxing & Quick Review by Trakin Tech
- TechNode – India’s Swirl Secures $1.1M Seed Funding Round Led by Shastra VC
- Trak.in – India’s Biggest Tech Roundtable Exposes the Secrets of Biggest Tech Influencers
- Inside Sport – Esports Free Fire India Launch Date: Trakin Tech Drops a Hint on Release
- GizmoChina – iQOO Z7 5G Hands-On Video Emerges Well Before Launch, Reveals Key Features
- Punekar News – The Boost to Technology Amid the Pandemic Scenario
- Trak.in – Arun Prabhudesai Led Trakin Tech Becomes India’s #1 Tech YouTube Channel with 27% Market Share