Srinivasa Venkatappa

Srinivasa Venkatappa is an accomplished Entrepreneur 1.0 and a seasoned CEO & Managing Director with a rich background in the Indian Telecom Service sector.

He is a Qualified Independent Director and the innovative Founder of homepecked, a pioneering B2B Tech Startup aimed at revolutionizing the construction and real estate industry, starting in India but with a global vision.

With over 30 years of experience in the telecom field, Srinivasa has a strong technology-oriented mindset along with a passion for golf, active involvement in Rotary clubs, and a diverse cultural experience having worked in India, Indonesia, and Nigeria.

Throughout his career, he has navigated through various economic crises such as the S.E Asian crisis of 1997, the Global economic crisis of 2008, and the Oil shock of 2014, showcasing his resilience and leadership.

Srinivasa Venkatappa is also a dedicated mentor for technology researchers, guiding them on the commercialization of research projects. He notably served as an Industry Mentor for a research team in the NSF funded I-Corps Program.

His educational background is equally impressive, having completed programs at prestigious institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, National Law School of India University, and more.

He has held key positions in various organizations such as being the Founder & Director of homepecked e-Marketplace Services Pvt Ltd, Industry Mentor at NSF I-Corps Program, and occupying leadership roles in telecom companies like Visafone Communications Limited, PT Smartfren telecom Tbk., Reliance Communications Limited, and Dept. of Telecommunications.