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'''Sashi Parvatha Reddi''' (born 27 May 1965) is an [[entrepreneur]], [[venture capitalist]]<ref>{{cite news | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/veteran-angel-investor-sashi-reddi-launches-100-million-fund/articleshow/64955218.cms | title=Veteran angel investor Sashi Reddi launches $100-million fund | date=12 July 2018 | first=Biswarup | last=Gooptu | newspaper=The Economic Times | accessdate=10 January 2019 }}</ref> and a [[philanthropist]]. Sashi Reddi was the [[CEO]] and founder of AppLabs. | '''Sashi Parvatha Reddi''' (born 27 May 1965) is an [[entrepreneur]], [[venture capitalist]]<ref>{{cite news | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/veteran-angel-investor-sashi-reddi-launches-100-million-fund/articleshow/64955218.cms | title=Veteran angel investor Sashi Reddi launches $100-million fund | date=12 July 2018 | first=Biswarup | last=Gooptu | newspaper=The Economic Times | accessdate=10 January 2019 }}</ref> and a [[philanthropist]]. Sashi Reddi was the [[CEO]] and founder of AppLabs. Sashi Reddi was born in [[Madras]], India and later migrated to the US.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bilt215: Sashi Reddi — Founder and CEO of AppLabs and SRI Capital on Apple Podcasts |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sashi-reddi-founder-and-ceo-of-applabs-and-sri-capital/id1467377928?i=1000453728464 |access-date=2022-06-20 |website=Apple Podcasts |language=en-US}}</ref> He grew up in [[Guntur]] but attended [[boarding school]] at [[Lawrence School, Lovedale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/article2896728.ece |title=Serial entrepreneur turns investor}}</ref> He is a recipient of the Louis Braille Award from the Pennsylvania Council for the Blind, for the year 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.asb.org/news-events/special-events/louis-braille-awards-ceremony.html |title=Louis Braille Awards Ceremony - Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired |website=www.asb.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121210003552/http://asb.org/news-events/special-events/louis-braille-awards-ceremony.html |archive-date=2012-12-10}} </ref> He currently sits on the advisory board of the Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs and the advisory board of [[IIT Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sashi Reddi {{!}} Gabriel Investments |url=http://gabriel-investments.com/sashi-reddi/ |access-date=2022-06-19 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Sashi secured a [[Bachelor of Technology]] in [[Computer Science and Engineering]] in 1987 from [[Indian Institute of Technology Delhi]]. He did his [[Master of Science|MS]] in [[Computer Science]] from [[Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences]] at [[New York University]]. He obtained a [[PhD]] in Operations and [[Information Management]] from [[University of Pennsylvania]] – [[The Wharton School]] | Sashi secured a [[Bachelor of Technology]] in [[Computer Science and Engineering]] in 1987 from [[Indian Institute of Technology Delhi]]. He did his [[Master of Science|MS]] in [[Computer Science]] from [[Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences]] at [[New York University]]. He obtained a [[PhD]] in Operations and [[Information Management]] from [[University of Pennsylvania]] – [[The Wharton School]]. | ||
==Entrepreneur== | ==Entrepreneur== | ||
He established a web content management company, EZPower Systems, in 1994. This was acquired in 1998 by DocuCorp (Nasdaq: DOCC) which is now a part of Oracle.<ref>http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/consumer-tech-space-catches-this-serial-entrepreneur-s-fancy-115061800014_1.html</ref> Sashi | He established a web content management company, EZPower Systems, in 1994. This was acquired in 1998 by DocuCorp (Nasdaq: DOCC) which is now a part of Oracle.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/consumer-tech-space-catches-this-serial-entrepreneur-s-fancy-115061800014_1.html|title = Consumer tech space catches this serial entrepreneur's fancy|newspaper = Business Standard India|date = 18 June 2015|last1 = Kanth|first1 = K. Rajani}}</ref> Sashi was founder and CEO of AppLabs, a software testing company based out of Philadelphia, the US, which was acquired by Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC) in September 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sashi Reddi {{!}} Gabriel Investments |url=http://gabriel-investments.com/sashi-reddi/ |access-date=2022-06-19 |language=en-US}}</ref> Post acquisition, Reddi took over the leadership of the Independent Testing Services division within CSC and in September 2012 was elevated to lead CSC's big data and analytics business.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/capgemini-csc-line-up-for-applabs-111091000038_1.html|title=Capgemini, CSC line up for AppLabs|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=10 September 2011|last1=Rajanikanth|first1=K.}}</ref> | ||
==Investments and | ==Investments and funding== | ||
SRI Capital is among the first few institutional investors<ref>https://www.livemint.com/Companies/4i2i6RS7paI0DgwwNjTXWP/SRI-Capital-launches-100-million-tech-fund-for-American-and.html</ref> in various technology and media [[start-ups]] in [[India]] and [[United States]], with over 20 investments. | SRI Capital is among the first few institutional investors<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/4i2i6RS7paI0DgwwNjTXWP/SRI-Capital-launches-100-million-tech-fund-for-American-and.html|title = SRI Capital launches $100 million tech fund for American and Indian markets|date = 13 July 2018}}</ref> in various technology and media [[start-ups]] in [[India]] and [[United States]], with over 20 investments. | ||
==Awards and recognitions== | ==Awards and recognitions== | ||
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| ''[[TalentSprint]] | | ''[[TalentSprint]] [[Special Recognition Award]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.talentsprint.com/newsroom/talentsprint-awards-2012|title = Deep Tech Expertise for Professionals and Graduates - TalentSprint}}</ref>'' | ||
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| ''Honorary Chair 57th Annual Louis Braille Awards <ref>https://www.asb.org/news-events/special-events/louis-braille-awards-ceremony.html</ref>'' | | ''Honorary Chair 57th Annual Louis Braille Awards<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.asb.org/news-events/special-events/louis-braille-awards-ceremony.html |title=Louis Braille Awards Ceremony - Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired |website=www.asb.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121210003552/http://asb.org/news-events/special-events/louis-braille-awards-ceremony.html |archive-date=2012-12-10}} </ref>'' | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*<ref>{{cite web|title=Sashi Reddi invested Hello Curry acquires The First meal food delivery Startup|url=http://venturejoy.com/hyderabad-food-chain-hello-curry-acquires-food-delivery-start-first-meal.html|website=www.venturejoy.com}}</ref>{{Reflist}} | *<ref>{{cite web|title=Sashi Reddi invested Hello Curry acquires The First meal food delivery Startup|url=http://venturejoy.com/hyderabad-food-chain-hello-curry-acquires-food-delivery-start-first-meal.html|website=www.venturejoy.com}}</ref> | ||
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http://sricapital.com/ | http://sricapital.com/ | ||
Latest revision as of 07:55, 28 June 2022
Sashi Reddi | |
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| Born | 27 May 1965 Madras, India |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | IIT Delhi New York University Wharton School of Business |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur Technology Visionary Angel Investor, Venture Capitalist SRI Capital |
| Spouse(s) | Ashwini Reddi |
| Children | Adith Reddi |
Sashi Parvatha Reddi (born 27 May 1965) is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist[1] and a philanthropist. Sashi Reddi was the CEO and founder of AppLabs. Sashi Reddi was born in Madras, India and later migrated to the US.[2] He grew up in Guntur but attended boarding school at Lawrence School, Lovedale.[3] He is a recipient of the Louis Braille Award from the Pennsylvania Council for the Blind, for the year 2017.[4] He currently sits on the advisory board of the Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs and the advisory board of IIT Hyderabad.[5]
Early life and education[edit]
Sashi secured a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering in 1987 from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He did his MS in Computer Science from Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University. He obtained a PhD in Operations and Information Management from University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School.
Entrepreneur[edit]
He established a web content management company, EZPower Systems, in 1994. This was acquired in 1998 by DocuCorp (Nasdaq: DOCC) which is now a part of Oracle.[6] Sashi was founder and CEO of AppLabs, a software testing company based out of Philadelphia, the US, which was acquired by Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC) in September 2011.[7] Post acquisition, Reddi took over the leadership of the Independent Testing Services division within CSC and in September 2012 was elevated to lead CSC's big data and analytics business.[8]
Investments and funding[edit]
SRI Capital is among the first few institutional investors[9] in various technology and media start-ups in India and United States, with over 20 investments.
Awards and recognitions[edit]
| Year | Award category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TalentSprint Special Recognition Award[10] | Won |
| Year | Award category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Honorary Chair 57th Annual Louis Braille Awards[11] | Won |
References[edit]
- ↑ Gooptu, Biswarup (12 July 2018). "Veteran angel investor Sashi Reddi launches $100-million fund". The Economic Times. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- ↑ "Bilt215: Sashi Reddi — Founder and CEO of AppLabs and SRI Capital on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ↑ "Serial entrepreneur turns investor".
- ↑ "Louis Braille Awards Ceremony - Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired". www.asb.org. Archived from the original on 10 December 2012.
- ↑ "Sashi Reddi | Gabriel Investments". Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ↑ Kanth, K. Rajani (18 June 2015). "Consumer tech space catches this serial entrepreneur's fancy". Business Standard India.
- ↑ "Sashi Reddi | Gabriel Investments". Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ↑ Rajanikanth, K. (10 September 2011). "Capgemini, CSC line up for AppLabs". Business Standard India.
- ↑ "SRI Capital launches $100 million tech fund for American and Indian markets". 13 July 2018.
- ↑ "Deep Tech Expertise for Professionals and Graduates - TalentSprint".
- ↑ "Louis Braille Awards Ceremony - Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired". www.asb.org. Archived from the original on 10 December 2012.
- ↑ "Sashi Reddi invested Hello Curry acquires The First meal food delivery Startup". www.venturejoy.com.