Karthik Krishnamurthy
Karthik Krishnamurthy (KK) is founder and CEO of Ascendion, an AI-native software engineering firm. With more than 20 years’ experience in various leadership positions, he consistently demonstrates his ability to drive innovation and deliver outcomes. His expertise in data, business transformation, and analytics consulting, position him as a trusted authority in technology and software. He frequently shares insights on emerging technology trends, AI’s role in enterprise transformation, and the future of business in global forums, industry panels, and media platforms. Prior to Ascendion, KK led large scale digital transformation at Cognizant. He is a member of the Wall Street Journal CEO Council and the Economic Club of New York.
Company profile
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with global F100 clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.