Founder, Fractional CTO, Product Builder

Rakesh Kamath is a seasoned technology executive and builder with over two decades of experience, guiding companies of all sizes through critical stages of growth and transformation. His career spans leadership roles at large financial institutions, rapidly scaling tech companies, and dynamic startups—each experience highlighting his commitment to innovation, engineering excellence, and product-focused thinking.

Rakesh’s leadership journey begins with leadership roles at BMO Financial Group, where he spearheaded the bank’s pivotal digital transformation initiatives. He played a key role in launching BMO’s first mobile strategy and digital marketing platform, significantly improving the customer experience and driving business growth. His ability to combine technology with business strategy earned him a reputation for delivering impactful results at scale.

At Acuity Insights, a rapidly growing SaaS company, Rakesh served as Director of Engineering, leading teams through pivotal growth phases. He was instrumental in aligning the company’s engineering strategy with its business goals, successfully managing a post-acquisition integration and scaling teams to meet aggressive revenue targets. His work at Acuity highlighted his ability to navigate the challenges of growth-stage companies while maintaining a focus on product quality and engineering innovation.

As the Co-founder and CTO of JoeZoo, Rakesh built the company's technical foundation from the ground up, developing a scalable architecture that supported its expansion across North America before selling the company. His technical leadership and product-driven mindset led to JoeZoo’s successful exit through acquisition. Currently, as Head of Engineering at Shoelace Learning, Rakesh is driving the company's product evolution, helping it scale and prepare for Series A funding while maintaining a strong focus on educational impact.

Throughout his career, Rakesh has consistently blended product thinking with engineering leadership, helping organizations innovate, scale, and deliver meaningful technology solutions. His diverse experience across startups, growth-stage companies, and large enterprises has shaped his approach to solving complex business challenges with technology.