Pradeep {Pradeepbv.Eth}

Pradeep Varadaraja Banavara is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience as an engineer, entrepreneur, and executive, specializing in building and scaling platforms, products, and organizations.

His diverse background includes work in various sectors such as government, academia, startups, and multinational corporations, with a broad spectrum of experience ranging from education, mapping, consumer internet, real-estate, e-commerce, mobility, and deliveries.

Throughout his career, Pradeep has excelled in leading high-performance cross-functional teams across different geographies, cultures, and time zones, showcasing his expertise in successful fundraising, business acquisitions, joint ventures, and managing multi-million dollar P&Ls.

He is deeply passionate about creating products that resonate with customers, building cohesive teams, and driving essential business value.

Pradeep's educational journey includes a BE in Electronics and Communication from The National Institute of Engineering in Mysore, Executive General Management Programme from the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore, and an Executive Leadership Programme from Harvard Business School Executive Education.

His career highlights include being a Co-Founder at Obvious Technology, Vice President Of Products, Marketplace and Fulfillment at Swiggy, Head of Product, Geo at Grab, and various product management roles at renowned companies like Ola, Flipkart, CommonFloor, and Yahoo! among others.

Additionally, he has been involved in several notable positions like Co-founder of Mapunity, Cofounder of Startup Saturdays at HeadStart Network Foundation, and roles in organizations like NSRCEL, Outdu Media Tech Pvt Ltd, eGovernments Foundation, and Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Center.

Pradeep's dedication to the tech industry and his extensive experience make him a valuable asset in the realms of web3 development, product management, team leadership, and business strategy.