Nanthakumar Muthusamy is a veteran technology leader with nearly two decades of expertise in product development, engineering, and entrepreneurship. He is the Co-Founder and Head of Engineering at Uprise, a company that focuses on building AI-driven financial advisory and tax planning solutions for small business owners. The company is supported by prominent investors, including Blank Ventures, Contrary, Hustle Fund, as well as founders and executives from Gusto, SoFi, and Stripe.

Prior to co-founding Uprise, Nantha led engineering teams at Meta (Facebook), Oracle, and Emerson Network Power, where he played a crucial role in developing enterprise and consumer products that have made a significant impact on millions of users worldwide. While at Facebook, he implemented Messenger Rooms - Facebook's video chat feature and other impactful products and tools that touched millions of users.

Beyond his professional achievements, Nantha is enthusiastic about developing impactful products that tackle real-world challenges. Nantha resides in the Bay Area with his wife and two daughters. In his free time, he enjoys reading books, listening to music, and watching awe-inspiring movies based on true events.