Arun Saigal
Founder of Thunkable
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder and CEO
2016 - Current
Thunkable is a no code platform that lets users build native mobile apps for every major operating system without having to write a single line of code. Our drag-and-drop interface makes it simple for creators to quickly bring their ideas to life, regardless of technical experience. With extensible integrations, open APIs, and advanced editing capabilities, users can create a powerful app in days, not months, and publish it directly to app marketplaces. Thunkable is changing the way people build apps by making native development accessible to everyone. We're hiring! Come join us!
Thunkable makes a drag-and-drop programming tool to allow anyone to make beautiful, native mobile apps.
Raised $33,644,912.00 from PJC, Lightspeed Venture Partners, SuperStar DJ, Sky9 Capital, Owl Ventures, New Enterprise Associates and Thomas Pentz.
Music Director and Conductor
2015
San Francisco Civic Music Association is a place for musicians of all skill levels and experiences to play together.
Lead Android Developer
2013 - 2015
Quizlet is a learning platform that uses activities and games to help students practice and master what they’re learning.
Raised $62,000,000.00 from General Atlantic.
Research Assistant
2013 - 2013
Worked as a graduate research assistant in the Decentralized Information Group on information accountability. Advisor: Hal Abelson
MIT App Inventor Engineer
2010 - 2013
Algorithmic Trading Intern
2013 - 2013
Software Engineering Intern
2012 - 2012
Worked on exercise framework and in-video questions
Research Engineer
2012 - 2012
Worked on reducing erroneous conclusions drawn from Aspiring Minds Computer Adaptive Test (AMCAT)
Software Engineering Intern
2011 - 2011
Data visualization for PACO https://code.google.com/p/paco/ www.pacoapp.com
Google is a multinational corporation that specializes in Internet-related services and organizes the world’s information.
Raised $26,100,000.00 from Angel Investors LP, Kleiner Perkins, Signatures Capital, Sequoia Capital, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shaquille O'Neal, Henry Kissinger, Google and Tiger Woods.
Software Engineering Intern
2011 - 2011
Worked on Meego (Open source Android based OS)
An ecosystem of software & hardware vendors, integrators and solution providers focused on adoption of NFV and SDN-based solutions.