Suresh Vanukuru

Suresh Vanukuru has an extensive work experience spanning several industries. In 2004, they worked as a Director of Product Planning & Strategy at Motricity, where they played a crucial role in launching the Fuel WAP Portal and Video on Demand products. From 2005 to 2007, they served as the Director of Product Management (Mobile Content and Search) at Virgin Mobile. Subsequently, at Virgin Mobile, they held the position of VP of Product Management (Mobile Data Services) from 2007 to 2008, overseeing the overall P&L management and building and managing a team of professionals.

Following their time at Virgin Mobile, Suresh founded Yaarlo in 2014, a mobile payments and loyalty aggregation platform. As the Founder, they built the company and developed a unique earning rewards system for users. Suresh continued to lead Yaarlo until 2017.

In 2011, Suresh became a Franchise Owner at Great Clips Inc. In 2019, they expanded their franchise ownership by becoming a Multi-unit Franchise Owner in the NC and FL markets for Amazing Lash Studio, specializing in eyelash extension services. Suresh also became a Multi-unit Franchise Owner in the MD and GA markets for Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, a brand with over 500 locations across the US and Canada.

Suresh further expanded their entrepreneurial ventures by becoming a Founder at Tejvi Holdings Franchise Group in 2019, where they took on the role of Founder. Additionally, in 2021, they became a Franchise Owner at Drybar, a well-known hair salon brand. Most recently, in 2022, Suresh became a Franchise Owner and Area Developer of VIO Med Spa.

Overall, Suresh Vanukuru has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in franchise ownership, product management, and strategy development across various industries.

Suresh Vanukuru completed their MBA in Product Strategy & Marketing from The Ohio State University from 1999 to 2001. Prior to that, they obtained an MS in Computer Engineering from the University of South Carolina from 1992 to 1994.