Hasan Sukkar is stepping aside as chief executive of artificial intelligence company 11x, AI startup, revealing the transition in a LinkedIn announcement. The company’s chief technology officer, Prabhav Jain, has now been tapped to fill the CEO position effective immediately.
Sukkar takes on the role of non-executive chairman, where he says he will focus on broader strategies, refining the product vision, and expanding external partnerships. He expressed his enduring belief in 11x’s mission, writing that his greatest strength lies in building companies from the very beginning.
“I realized that if you love your company, sometimes you have to pass the leadership baton to fully support its growth,” Sukkar commented in his statement. He remains committed to guiding Jain and contributing to 11x, AI startup’s future in any way possible.
Leadership Changes Follow Company Challenges
Earlier this year, scrutiny mounted after it was discovered that 11x had displayed client logos on its website belonging to organizations that were not actively using the platform. At least one of these companies had threatened legal action, and insiders revealed struggles with both product issues and the ability to retain customers.
Some staff described the workplace as highly demanding, raising further questions about the company’s culture and growth strategy. Still, 11x managed to gather substantial financial support, attracting over seventy million dollars in venture capital from major backers.
Sarah Tavel of Benchmark led a notable twenty four million dollar Series A round, with Andreessen Horowitz committing fifty million in Series B funding. Both Tavel and Andreessen Horowitz partner Joe Schmidt reaffirmed their faith in 11x this spring, praising its team and the progress the business has made.
Recently, Tavel stepped into a new position as a venture partner, signaling a less involved but still committed role at Benchmark. Requests for direct comments from Benchmark and Andreessen Horowitz were not immediately answered.
A spokesperson for 11x underscored that the leadership shift is designed to match the company’s next phase, describing Jain as the right executive to lead as the platform broadens. Jain, previously a Brex executive with experience scaling startups, steps in during a period when 11x has transformed from focusing on one core product to powering hundreds of global go to market teams.
The leadership transition was positioned internally as a natural move for a business on the verge of significant expansion. As 11x adapts to new opportunities, its long-term direction will be shaped by the evolving partnership between Sukkar and Jain.
