Tech billionaire Ankur Jain has started a new chapter in his life. The CEO of Bilt Rewards and Kairos married former WWE star, Erika Hammond on April 26 in the presence of 130 guests. The Indian-origin techie tied the knot with his ladylove in the exotic sandy dunes of Egypt. Pictures and videos of the extravagant ceremony are circulating widely on social media. The couple said “yes” against the backdrop of The Great Sphinx limestone statue. Ankur Jain and Erika Hammond’s four-day pre-wedding celebrations came with a three-night South African safari for the attendees, costing $2,000 (over Rs 1.65 lakh) per night.
Who is Ankur Jain?
Ankur Jain, 34, is the founder of Blit Rewards company and the Kairos organisation. As per his LinkedIn account, Blit Rewards is “the first major loyalty program enabling renters to earn points on rent payments, paving the way towards homeownership”. The rewards program was created in collaboration with a group of the biggest multifamily owners and operators in the US, who together own or manage two million units.
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Meanwhile, Kairos is “a venture studio dedicated to creating companies that address the world’s most pressing challenges”. The firm is working towards making housing and healthcare services more affordable to the masses.
Ankur Jain, a Bachelor Of Science student, obtained a degree in Economics from the Wharton School of Business, Pennsylvania in 2011. In 2017, Jain joined Kairos after serving as Tinder’s Vice President of Product. He currently heralds on the innovation board of the non-profit X-Prize Foundation, which creates and conducts open competitions to promote technical advancement. Ankur belongs to the Pacific Council on Foreign Relations as well.
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In April 2024, Forbes estimated that Ankur Jain’s net worth is approximately 1.2 billion dollars (Rs 120 crore).
The start-studded invitees at the lavish wedding were Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary and his wife Linda, singer Robin Thicke with wife April Love Geary, singer Lance Bass and his partner Michael Turchin, social media personality Serena Kerrigan and more.
Ankur Jain met Erika Hammond for the first time at Rumble Boxing, reports Page Six. Besides being a founder, Erkia was a fitness instructor there.
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