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Sunil Nair
Co-Founder
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Co-Founder · Clairva
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Industry Innovator | Thought Leader in AI Infrastructure, Digital Media, Live Commerce, OTT, and Strategic Growth
I build at the intersection of media, AI, and digital commerce, with a focus on scalable infrastructure, intelligent engagement, and sustainable monetisation.
As Founder of Clairva, I’m leading the creation of a Singapore-based AI data infrastructure company that helps video-forward AI models become safer, smarter, and more useful. Clairva works with creators, platforms, and enterprises to build authenticated datasets that power the next generation of video intelligence. Our mission: to make video AI trainable, trustworthy, and commercially viable - by design.
Alongside Clairva, I serve as Advisor and Co-Founder at Mela, an India-focused company delivering AI-powered visibility, engagement, retention, and monetisation solutions for brands and publishers. From shoppable video to creator-led campaigns and platform workflows, Mela bridges commerce with content: turning attention into action across e-commerce and digital ecosystems.
Prior to these ventures, I led Firework’s APAC expansion as Managing Director and launched its India operations as CEO, helping pivot the company to a scalable B2B SaaS platform serving global brands and media houses. Earlier, as COO of ALTBalaji, I helped build one of India’s most influential OTT platforms, growing its subscriber base past 15 million and helping shape the creative and business strategy that has since inspired global players in the market.
Core Expertise
AI-ready video infrastructure and dataset licensing
Building and scaling digital media and live commerce platforms
India-APAC go-to-market strategy and product innovation
Creator economy, monetisation, and platform workflows
Strategic growth, team building, and operational leadership
Career Highlights
Leading Clairva’s AI infrastructure play from Singapore
Building Mela’s hybrid video commerce and retention engine for India
Spearheaded Firework’s pivot to SaaS across Asia
Scaled ALTBalaji’s OTT business through direct and partnership channels
Recognised across the industry for innovation, storytelling, and impact
I am passionate about building systems that turn content into infrastructure and audiences into outcomes. Always open to conversations on the future of media, AI, and commerce.
- Business Growth & Go-to-Market Strategies
- Talent & Team Building
- Investment & Funding Opportunities
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