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By Entrepreneurs,
For Entrepreneurs

Founded in 2005, Veritra has positioned itself amongst the top software development firms in the world.

Headquartered in Chicago, we serve the next generation of software entrepreneurs at a global level. We deliver customized, cost-effective solutions upon which entrepreneurs build strong, profitable businesses.

WHO WE ARE

Early
Partners

We’re early-stage investors who love to fund seed- and prototype-stage projects.

Hands-on
Investors

We work closely with portfolio companies and are always on call for our founders.

Long-term
Commitment

We partner with you through thick and thin and back you throughout your journey.

MEET THE TEAM

At Veritra, we champion the advancement of entrepreneurs with unwavering passion.

Prasad Natu

President | Veritra

Prasad Natu is a seasoned independent advisor, startup investor, and board member, boasting three decades of experience in IT services. As the founder of a company dedicated to assisting IT service providers like ITC Infotech, MphasiS, and other esteemed business groups, he excels in market development, portfolio design, and deal structuring.

Balaji Reddymasu

Head of Operations | Veritra

Balaji is an accomplished operations leader with a background in IT services. Skilled in IT Strategy, Management, Project Coordination, Leadership, and Business Intelligence, he excels in driving efficiency and achieving organizational goals. With a keen eye for innovation and a results-driven approach, he significantly contributes to the operational team.

MEET THE ADVISORS

Our talented advisory team provides a level of service virtually unheard of in our industry.

RAVI
Achanta

CEO & Co-Founder | RSA AMERICA

Ravi is an entrepreneur, investor, technologist, and philanthropist driven to solve industry challenges through technology & innovation. He leverages his deep networks in people, technology, philanthropy, team building, development, and entrepreneurship to connect businesses, technologists, and innovators to solve business challenges and bring the best of solutions to businesses.

Mike Weaver

MIKE
Weaver

CIO | Schuff International

Mike is a seasoned IT leader with over 20 years’ experience leading and transforming IT organizations. Mike serves as CIO for Schuff Steel, the largest steel fabrication and erection company in the US, where he’s built a world-class IT organization and transformed Schuff’s business processes by initiating a complete overhaul of financial, ERP, ECM, and Infrastructure systems.

Steve Speidel

STEVE
Speidel

COO | Kudelski Security

Steve is a successful Fortune 500 COO with 25 years of management experience and widely admired for his integrity, business knowledge and interpersonal skills. Steve is currently COO at Kudelski Security, Inc., which he successfully transformed from a Switzerland-based startup into an international provider of innovative cybersecurity solutions and award-winning managed security services.

ROB
Belcore

CCO & Co-Founder | RSA AMERICA

Rob’s extensive background, experience, and success in digital marketing is considered one of RSA America’s “secret weapons.” He specializes in enhancing the marketing effectiveness of brands, stores, and products in conjunction with technology; improving both brand awareness and market penetration with each solution.

Praveen Moturu

PRAVEEN
Moturu

VP | Mars Digital Technologies

Praveen is an innovative, accomplished business and technology leader with strategic leadership experience in digital transformation, information technology optimization and enterprise change leadership at global and Fortune 500 multinational corporations. He delivers elite experience as CIO, CTO and VP Digital.

Rao Achanta

RAO
Achanta

CTO & Co-Founder | RSA America

Rao is a technology professional with 20 plus years of experience in architecting highly scalable IT solutions for solving business problems. As CTO, Rao is responsible for the product roadmap, development and delivering value to customers through our next generation solutions using machine learning and artificial intelligence at RSA America.

Venkat Gullapalli

VENKAT
Gullapalli, MD

CEO & Founder | Telisina

Venkat is a physician, marketer, and executive leader with 15+ years of experience in the data, analytics, and marketing technology space. Currently, Venkat is Founder and CEO of Telisina, data strategy consulting company. He holds a Medical Degree from the Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute.

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