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Venky Swaminathan
Building a full stack digital agriculture platform to transform farming into a digital enterprise
Venky Swaminathan is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Trilogy Networks, Inc., a cloud-centric, SaaS-based digital transformation company focused on agriculture, food security, and sustainability.12 He has been in this role since May 2013, based in Boulder, Colorado.2
Professional Background
Venky has over 20 years of experience in high-tech industries, including internet, wireless/mobile, cloud, and connected devices.2 His career highlights include:
- VP of Product Development at GetLisa Information Services Inc. (2005-2011), where he helped grow the company's market share from 0% to 50%.2
- Consultant at Wireless Services Corporation (2004-2005), focusing on data services for wireless carriers.2
- Director of Access Technology Solutions and Director of Tech Services at Pinnacor Inc. (2001-2004), where he launched various products and implemented customized solutions.2
- Director of Tech Services at Stockpoint.com (2001-2003), which was later acquired by Marketwatch for over $300 million.2
Education and Skills
Venky holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics from Walchand Institute of Technology (1985-1989).12 His core skills include problem-solving, building lean startups, creating value for customers and investors, and developing go-to-market strategies and partnerships.2
Achievements and Recognitions
In May 2014, Venky's team was awarded first place in the 24-hour GovDev challenge organized by Google and the State of Colorado, developing a disaster management solution.2
Personal Traits and Beliefs
Venky describes himself as an entrepreneur, problem solver, mentor, and value creator.2 He is known for his "get it done" attitude, laser-like focus on outcomes, and belief in teamwork.2 His personal motto is "Give first, Good deeds <-> good outcomes," and he expresses a desire for a better world for everyone.2
At Trilogy Networks, Venky focuses on strategy, product development, and ecosystem expansion, contributing to the company's mission of delivering edge computing solutions to underserved markets.3
