Dhaval Kakkad
Founder & CEO, Anglara
I’m Dhaval Kakkad, Founder & CEO at Anglara – an AI-first web and mobile development studio helping businesses turn complex ideas into reliable digital products.
Over the last decade, I’ve worked with marketing and product teams across the globe to build faster websites, smarter portals and automation that actually gets used.
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Short Bio
Dhaval Kakkad is the Founder & CEO of Anglara Digital Solutions, a technology studio based in India focused on AI-first web and mobile development.
Alongside running Anglara, Dhaval is also a community organiser with Google-backed programs and leads GDG Cloud Rajkot, where he helps developers and students learn about cloud, AI and modern web technologies.
Short Bio
Dhaval Kakkad is the Founder & CEO of Anglara Digital Solutions, a technology studio based in India focused on AI-first web and mobile development.
Alongside running Anglara, Dhaval is also a community organiser with Google-backed programs and leads GDG Cloud Rajkot, where he helps developers and students learn about cloud, AI and modern web technologies.
Since 2013, he has been working with SMBs.
Mid-market and enterprise teams to design and build reliable digital products.
From marketing websites and complex B2B portals to AI-powered chatbots and automation.
My Journey So Far
I started my career in IT back in 2013, working as a developer and getting a front-row view of how projects actually run – the good, the bad and the chaotic. Around the same time, I began leading a Google-backed community focused on helping local businesses understand how technology could grow their reach.
In late 2017, I founded Anglara with a simple idea: good technology doesn’t have to be unaffordable or over-complicated. I began as a freelancer, working from my home and have grown into a proper studio working with clients across the US, Europe and India.
Over the years, my focus has shifted from just “building websites” to helping companies create AI-first products, better user experiences, and more efficient internal operations – without losing the human touch that makes long-term partnerships work.
What I Do at Anglara
At Anglara, my work sits at the intersection of business, technology and people.
I work closely with founders, CMOs, product managers and tech leads to shape the product and technical direction of their web / mobile / AI projects.
I help our internal team think beyond “tasks” and focus on outcomes – faster websites, better conversions, cleaner architectures, and maintainable codebases.
I push us to stay AI-first: using AI in the products we build for clients, and also in how we design, code, test and run our own internal operations.
As a mentor, I spend time guiding the team on problem-solving, communication and ownership, so that every project feels like a partnership, not a one-time transaction.
Conferences, Talks & Community Work
Community has played a big role in my journey. For more than a decade, I’ve been involved with Google-backed communities and local tech groups, organising events and sharing what we learn at Anglara with others.
Some of the Ways I Stay Active in the Community:
Helping build a developer community focused on cloud, AI and modern web. From meetups to larger conferences, we bring students and professionals together to learn and collaborate.
On this page, you’ll soon see a small gallery of photos and highlights from conferences, panels and workshops where I’ve spoken or represented Anglara and GDG Cloud Rajkot.
Expertise & Topics I Care About
Over the years, my work has naturally gravitated towards a few core areas where I enjoy going deep:
Core Expertise
AI-first web and mobile development.
Building complex portals and SaaS platforms (travel, healthcare, B2B and more).
Generative AI, AI chatbots and AI agents for real business use cases.
Marketing tech and analytics – GA4, GTM, performance optimisation, CRO.
Product thinking – translating business goals into clean, buildable roadmaps.
What I Usually Write and Speak About
How AI is changing the way we build and market digital products.
Realistic, practical use of AI agents and automation for teams.
Lessons from building and scaling web apps for global clients.
Case studies and behind-the-scenes stories from Anglara’s projects.
Community, career growth and opportunities in cloud + AI for younger developers.
Selected Work & Outcomes
A lot of our work at Anglara happens quietly behind NDAs, but there are patterns that repeat across projects – and those tell the story of what I focus on.
Some examples of the kind of outcomes I help clients achieve:
Enterprise Website Transformation
Turning slow, cluttered enterprise marketing sites into faster, cleaner and conversion-focused experiences.
Enterprise Website Transformation
Turning slow, cluttered enterprise marketing sites into faster, cleaner and conversion-focused experiences.
Beyond Work: A Bit More About Me
Outside of work, I’m a firm believer that how you live outside the office shows up in how you show up at work.
A few things that define me beyond the laptop:
Cricket Lover
I love both playing and watching cricket. It’s my favourite way to unwind, compete a little and stay connected with friends.
Health-Conscious
I pay attention to my health, try to keep my routine balanced, and believe that a good founder or team member needs energy that lasts, not just late-night sprints.
Meditator
Meditation helps me think clearly, stay grounded and handle the ups and downs of running a business and leading a team.
Dance Enthusiast
Whether it’s traditional Garba or more western styles, I genuinely enjoy dancing. It keeps me active, happy and reminds me that life isn’t only about work and deadlines.
This mix of work, community and personal practices is what I try to bring back to Anglara – building a company that’s ambitious, but also human.
Articles & Resources
7 AI Agent Use Cases for Marketing You Can Actually Use Now
If a teammate quietly optimized every ad, email, and page while you slept, how much would you ship?
30+ AI Agent Use Cases Across Different Industries You Need to Know to Get Started
In 2025, 78% of organizations use artificial intelligence (AI) in at least one business function, driving productivity and cutting costs. It can help drive strategy and innovation while handling repetitive tasks across various departments, including customer support, sales, marketing, and finance.
AI Agent Use Cases for Legal Industry: Cut Costs, Work Smarter
Lawyers lose thousands of dollars in revenue due to inefficiency. Documents pile up, research drains hours, and contracts sit in endless review cycles.
Connect With Me
If you’d like to collaborate, discuss a project, or invite me to speak at your event, I’m always happy to explore the right opportunities.
You Can Find Me Here:
LinkedIn – ideal for collaborations and professional conversations.
X (Twitter) – thoughts on AI, web, product and community.
Dribbble – a look at some of the visual and product work from the Anglara team.
Or, if you already have a project in mind, you can directly.
