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Utkars J.

Utkars J.

Forbes 30 Founder: AI Strategy & Fundraising

I bridge the gap between deep-tech innovation and business execution. As a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree with a Wharton MBA and Engineering Ph.D., I bring 9+ years of experience building high-growth ventures and advising Fortune 100s. I specialize in helping founders secure capital and assisting investors with technical due diligence on complex AI/ML assets. My Expertise: Fundraising & Strategy: Founder of HEARTio ($26M valuation). I personally secured $6M+ in venture capital and grants, navigating volatile markets and leading M&A advisory. Technical Due Diligence: I evaluate AI pipelines, IP portfolios, and regulatory risks. My background includes securing FDA Breakthrough Device Designation and obtaining U.S. patents for AI diagnostics. Enterprise AI Implementation: I have advised Fortune 10 companies on digital transformation, operationalizing Generative AI, and risk-adjusted return strategies. Education: MBA: The Wharton School (Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship & Innovation) Ph.D.: Bioengineering & Machine Learning, University of Pittsburgh Whether you need to prepare for a Series A raise or assess the technical viability of an investment target, I provide executive-level guidance to accelerate your goals.

🇺🇸Pittsburgh, United States$250/hr100% JSS4.09 (8)Since Sep 2018

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$0

An estimate from an earlier read

World#44,142 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,795 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0
Total earnings
$90k
World#44,142 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,795 / 62.1k
Per project
$7.5k
Projects, last 6 months
0
World#209,854 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#27,405 / 62.1k
Projects in all
12

Across 16 contracts

19% fixed81% hourly
World#183,651 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#26,220 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$89.7kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$88k$89k$90k$91kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

No data since Nov 5, 2026.

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