About

Thupten Chakrishar

Thupten at an Indian railway station
Thupten amidst the ebb and flow of a bustling railway station somewhere in India

Thupten Chakrishar is a seasoned social entrepreneur and technologist, with a rich background in software development and media production.

Thupten's technical journey began in 2001, with academic pursuits in 3D animation at Square Pixel Studios and coding at the Combit Institute of Information Technology, India. He then went on to study filmmaking at the New York Film Academy. This unique combination of technical and creative skills has been a hallmark of his career.

Dedicated to community service, Thupten co-founded the Himalayan Elders Project in New York in 2012, the largest non-profit in North America serving seniors from the Himalayan community.

He serves as the Founder and Lead Developer of GunkTech, a company that specializes in crafting bespoke software solutions. Previously he has worked as the CTO of MediaKite, and consultant for Ubisoft Montreal.

Thupten's career is characterized by a fusion of technological innovation, creative problem-solving, and a deep commitment to social and cultural engagement.

Throughout his professional journey, Thupten has collaborated with a diverse range of organizations, from influential industry leaders to innovative startups. Highlighted below is a curated showcase of some of the most notable companies that Thupten has had the honor of working with or continues to engage in ongoing partnerships:

RT Prabal Gurung AP BBC CBS Tibet Fund LA7 AlJazeera TVNZ France 2 7 news KSA 2 Shelly and Rubin Foundation RAI Arte MediaSet iTV Ubisoft 2DF Reuters Rigpa Sky Sports PBS Transistor Sky TV EuroVision NBC