Sidu Ponnappa

Sidu Ponnappa is the founder of realfast, a stealth mode generative AI startup focused on transforming IT services.1 Here are some key details about his background and experience:

Professional Experience

Current Role: Sidu is currently building realfast, a generative AI startup aiming to reimagine IT services with AI at its core. The company is targeting a $1.2 trillion market growing at 8% CAGR.1

Previous Roles:

• SVP of Internal Products at Gojek (July 2019 - January 2022)
• Managing Director of Gojek India (October 2015 - September 2019)
• Member of Gojek's Board of Directors (October 2015 - September 2019)
• Head of Marketing for Gojek in India (October 2015 - September 2019)1

Entrepreneurial Background

Sidu has founded several companies before realfast:

• TrustedRishta (August 2013 - March 2014)
• CodeMonk (February 2013 - March 2014)
• Activ (September 2006 - December 2008)1

Other Ventures

• Angel Investor (January 2018 - Present), investing in companies like Anar, Binks, Bizlog, and others
• Founder and Organizer of RubyConf India (March 2009 - April 2010)
• Founder and Organizer of DevCamp India (January 2008 - January 2010)1

Skills and Interests

Sidu has shown a keen interest in AI and its applications. He has mentioned that ChatGPT helped him onboard onto Python very quickly.2 He's also discussed applied enterprise AI and its challenges.4 Additionally, he has experience in product leadership and mentoring.3

Sidu Ponnappa's diverse background in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership positions him well for his current role at realfast, where he's working on innovative AI solutions for the IT services industry.