Meet Ankur Jain, Indian-Origin Tech Billionaire, married to Ex WWE star Erika Hammond
Ankur Jain: Indian-origin tech billionaire, Ankur Jain married ex-WWE star Erika Hammond in an unconventionally opulent wedding with 130 guests. The wedding took place on 26 April, set against the backdrop of Egypt’s ‘The Great Sphinx’ skipping not just the anomaly wedding destination but also wedding elements like a traditional wedding cake.
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Ankur Jain Biography
Ankur Jain, is the founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards and Kairos. The former has been described as “the first major loyalty program that allows renters to earn points on rent and build a path towards homeownership. The loyalty program was developed in partnership with an alliance of the nation's largest multifamily owner/operators, representing 2 million units across the US.” on his LinkedIn account.
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Kairos is a studio, building company aiming to make essential services like housing and healthcare more affordable.
Ankur Jain Family
Ankur was born in Washington, to Naveen and Anu Jain on 10 February 1990. For his graduation, he opted for the esteemed Wharton School of Business where he pursued a degree in Bachelor’s of Science in economics.
Ankur Jain Career and Achievements
Before taking the reins of Bilt or Kairoz, Ankur boasted of a Vice-presidential post in Product of Tinder, an online dating app.
Currently, he is also a part of the X-Prize Foundation, a non-profit aiming to encourage technological development by designing and hosting public incentivized competitions.
Amongst his numerous achievements, some noteworthy include ‘Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum’, ‘Best Connected 21-Year-Old in the World’ by Inc. Magazine, and ‘30 under 30: Solution Broker’.
Ankur Jain and Erika Hammond's Wedding
From the first meeting to the ‘I do’ moment, Jain and Hammond's love story has been creatively unique. The two first met at Rumble Boxing, a celebrity-favored gym where Erika worked as a fitness instructor.
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For the wedding ceremony, the two ditched the regular aisle for a breathtaking backdrop of an Egyptian pyramid with sun, camel, and fireworks.
Some prominent names from the business industry, entertainment industry, and beyond attended the dreamy affair. The guest list was headed by Lance Bass and Michael Turchin, Robin Thicke, April Love Geary, Kevin O'Leary and Linda O'Leary, Serena Kerrigan, Rick Perry and Anita Perry, Brian Kelly, and many prominent business and political figures.
