Pocket Entertainment Elevates Umesh Bude to CTO, Accelerating Its Vision as an AI Entertainment Leader

Los Angeles, California - June 17, 2025 - Pocket Entertainment, the parent company behind Pocket FM [https://pocketfm.com/us], Pocket Toons [https://www.linkedin.com/company/pocket-toons/posts/?feedView=all], and Pocket Novel, has announced the elevation of Umesh Bude [https://www.linkedin.com/in/umesh-bude/] to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Previously Senior Vice President of Engineering, Umesh will now spearhead the company's technology vision, with a sharp focus on building the future of AI-powered storytelling.

As CTO, Umesh will lead the end-to-end tech strategy across all platforms under Pocket Entertainment, anchoring efforts to scale its global products through next-gen AI solutions. His mandate includes building seamless user experiences, advancing generative AI capabilities, and ensuring tech-led innovation across the board.

Commenting on his new role, Bude said, "It's a privilege to take on this responsibility at such an exciting time for Pocket Entertainment. I look forward to driving the next wave of innovation, where technology and AI are not just enablers, but storytellers in their own right."

Bude will continue reporting to Prateek Dixit [https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-dixit-08a80939/] as the company strengthens its position at the intersection of entertainment and technology.

"We are at a pivotal moment in our journey where technology and creativity are deeply intertwined. As we reimagine storytelling for the AI era, technology is the foundation," said Dixit, Co-founder of Pocket Entertainment. "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 close to two decades of experience across engineering, data science, and platform security, Umesh has been instrumental in scaling Pocket Entertainment's tech stack from the ground up. Under his leadership, the company will continue to pioneer responsible and disruptive innovations in AI, turning technology into a creative force that empowers both our storytellers and audiences.

About Pocket Entertainment

Pocket Entertainment is a global leader in digital storytelling, pioneering the future of immersive content experiences. As the parent company of Pocket FM, Pocket Novel, and now Pocket Toons, it is redefining entertainment across audio, literature, and visual storytelling. With a bold vision to unleash human creativity through AI, Pocket Entertainment empowers storytellers with cutting-edge technology that enhances, rather than replaces, artistic expression. By blending AI-driven efficiencies with human imagination, the company is revolutionizing how stories are created, distributed, and consumed at scale.

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