Pavan Katepalli

Founder and CEO at Yomi Games

Pavan Katepalli has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Pavan is currently the Founder and CEO of Yomi Games, a company specializing in Web3 hybrid casual mobile games. Under their leadership, Yomi Games has launched its first game called Yomi Gardens and raised $2 million in seed funding. In addition to their role at Yomi Games, Pavan is an Investor at Gaggle Studios, where they are actively involved in the development of the game Goose Goose Duck.

Prior to their current roles, Pavan has had significant experience in the technology and education sectors. Pavan worked as a Blockchain Solutions Architect at ConsenSys from 2018 to 2020 and served as Chief Learning Officer at Trilogy Education from 2015 to 2019. Pavan also has experience as an Adjunct Instructor at various universities, including UC Berkeley Ext, Northwestern School of Professional Studies, Rutgers Continuing Studies, General Assembly, and Barnard College.

Pavan's passion for social activism is evident in their role as an Animal Rights Activist, where they volunteered as a lobbyist for the California Fur Ban Law, which successfully passed in 2019. Pavan also has a history of speaking at various conferences, organizations, and universities on topics such as crypto gaming, product-market fit, decentralized finance, and digital currency.

Additionally, Pavan co-founded INRTracker, a personal health management tool designed for Warfarin patients, where they served as the Co-Founder and CTO. Pavan successfully raised $50,000 in angel funding for the venture. Prior to that, Pavan worked as a Developer on the Global Business Systems Team at MediaMath.

Overall, Pavan Katepalli's extensive work experience showcases their expertise in the gaming industry, technology, education, and social activism.

Pavan Katepalli completed a Certificate of Completion in Blockchain & Bitcoin from Programming Blockchain in 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Economics from Rutgers University between 2005 and 2009. Their earliest education was at East Brunswick High School, where they attended from 2001 to 2005. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for their high school education.

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  • Founder and CEO

    September, 2021 - present