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What is the full name of Prasad V. Potluri?
Potluri Vara Prasad
When was Prasad V. Potluri born?
8 September 1970
Which educational institution did Prasad V. Potluri attend for Mechanical Engineering?
What company did Prasad V. Potluri found in 1996?
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Which company acquired Procon?
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Prasad V. Potluri co-founded _____ in 2001.
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What franchise did PVP Ventures secure in the Indian Badminton League?
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What political party is Prasad V. Potluri associated with?
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Who is the spouse of Prasad V. Potluri?
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Match Prasad V. Potluri's children with their names:
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Study Notes
Personal Information
- Potluri Vara Prasad was born on 8 September 1970 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- He is 53 years old and has two siblings.
- His parents are Potluri Raghavendra Rao and P Manga Taradevi.
- He attended NSM Public School, later pursued Mechanical Engineering at Nagarjuna University, and obtained a Master’s degree in Australia in 1994.
Career Highlights
- Founded Procon, an IT services company, in 1996, which was acquired by RCM Technologies in 1998.
- Launched Albion Orion Company in 2000, which merged with SSI in a $63.65 million transaction.
- Co-founded Irevna in 2001, a knowledge process outsourcing firm acquired by CRISIL in 2005.
- Established PVP Ventures in 2006, a publicly traded corporation focusing on media and entertainment.
- PVP Ventures initiated film production under PVP Cinema and secured the Hyderabad Hotshots franchise in the Indian Badminton League in 2013.
Current Roles
- Serves as Executive Chairman and Managing Director of PVP Ventures Ltd.
- Holds the position of Managing Director and Executive Director at Picturehouse Media Ltd.
- Engaged in strategic investments in Maven Corp, Karvy Consultants, and is a founding investor in CBay Systems.
Philanthropy and Community Involvement
- Chief patron of the Prasad V.Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology.
- Patron at the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute.
Family
- Married to Jhansi Sureddy.
- Has a daughter named Pearl V. Potluri and a son named Param V. Potluri.
Political Affiliation
- Member of the YSR Congress Party.
Online Presence
- Official website: PVP Global
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Explore the life and achievements of Potluri Vara Prasad, an Indian entrepreneur and founder of multiple successful companies. From his early education in Andhra Pradesh to his significant contributions in the IT and entertainment sectors, this quiz covers his notable ventures and current roles in the business landscape.
