A strategic business leader with nearly two decades of experience building and managing internet marketplaces around the globe, Vikas has known Somak since 1997 when they met at MIT. Vikas helps ASV evaluate new B2B marketplace companies and work with portfolio companies to scale products, technology solutions, and operations. Since 2019 Vikas has been Chief Operating Officer at ACV Auctions, where he manages tactical and strategic operations, and his teams are relentlessly focused on delivering the best customer experience every day. Prior to joining ACV, Vikas held several leadership roles in North America and Europe at eBay for over a decade, and prior to eBay, Vikas ran a technology program and sourcing strategy for Allstate’s independent agent business unit. Vikas received a bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Florida and two master's degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, including a degree in technology policy. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, reading, and a wide variety of sports.