Ashwin Parupalli

Ashwin Parupalli is a seasoned professional in consumer technology and media, currently serving as Principal at Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp. since 2023. With a strong entrepreneurial background, Ashwin co-founded Dropverse, which was acquired by Transmira in 2023. Previous experience includes roles as a Venture Capital Investor at North Base Media, focused on media and technology in emerging markets, and Corporate Investments and Partnerships at NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Early career experiences include positions at The Blackstone Group, J.P. Morgan, Prudential Capital Group, and Morgan Stanley. Ashwin holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, supplemented by education at City, University of London.