Ankur Jain, the founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, made headlines recently for his extravagant wedding celebration with ex-WWE star Erika Hammonds at the base of the Great Pyramids in Egypt. The couple shared details of their unique wedding in an interview with People magazine.
Jain, a Wharton Business School graduate, initially proposed the idea of getting married in space to his bride, but Hammonds, a former WWE wrestler, had concerns about the logistics. She jokingly said, “I don’t want to die on my wedding day!”
Aside from being the CEO of Bilt Rewards, Jain is also the founder and CEO of Kairos, a venture studio focused on tackling global challenges. Bilt Rewards is the first major loyalty program in the US that allows renters to earn points on rent payments, while Kairos focuses on building innovative companies.
In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Jain is a member of the X-Prize Foundation and the Pacific Council on Foreign Relations. He has also worked as the Vice President of Product at Tinder, a popular dating site owned by Match Group.
Jain has received numerous awards and recognitions for his achievements, including being named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and being featured in Inc. magazine’s “30 Under 30” list. His impressive track record and innovative approach to business have solidified his reputation as a rising star in the tech industry.