Avinash Mudaliar is the Co-Founder and CEO of HT Labs, a digital innovation hub driving product development across content, tech, and consumer experiences. Since 2020, he has led HT Labs in launching platforms like OTTplay, Slurrp, HT School, Mint Genie, and Upublish, covering sectors from OTT and FoodTech to FinTech and digital publishing.

OTTplay, India’s leading OTT aggregator, evolved from a content discovery engine into a subscription platform with 32+ partners. Under Avinash’s leadership, it has won multiple awards including at WAN-IFRA, INMA, and afaqs! Digies. Slurrp, a food and drinks platform, has also received recognition for its native advertising, newsletter, and digital engagement strategies. OTTplay was recognised as one of the Top 10 Entertainment Tech Startups of 2025 by Silicon India Magazine.

Previously, Avinash was Chief Product Officer at Network18, where he redefined Moneycontrol, launched CNBCTV18.com, and spearheaded initiatives with Jio. He also played a pivotal role at Saregama, creating the iconic Carvaan and boosting their D2C and digital business. Invented Saregama Carvaan, a landmark product that delivered over 200% topline growth and sold 4 million+ units

Earlier, as Co-Founder and Business Head of Gaana, he helped shape India’s music streaming ecosystem. His work spans roles at Times Internet, Radio Mirchi, In.com, and partnerships with Microsoft and BPL.

Avinash continues to influence India’s digital media future with bold innovation, product vision, and market insight.