Avelo’s Bio

Avelo Roy started his entrepreneurial journey at 19 years of age (while studying at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago) and built his first million dollar business by the time he was 22. Avelo is a Tech Entrepreneur, Investor, TV Host & 4 times TEDx Speaker. He has built 8 Businesses in the US & India with multi-million dollars worth of products and services ranging from consumer electronics, artificial Intelligence systems, healthcare process automation, food science, wireless communications, wearable technology and graphical password applications.

As the great great grandson of Sarojini Naidu, Avelo continues the legacy forward by tirelessly serving the Indian youth through entrepreneurship education using lean startup methodology and principles of Bhagavad Gita. His efforts through Kolkata Ventures in the past 2 years have resulted in 550+ revenue generating startups responsible for around 4700 new jobs created in 10 states of East India.

Avelo Roy is currently:

MD, Kolkata Ventures (Kolkata)
Director, ECC Engineering Pvt. Ltd (Kolkata)
Former Startup Advisor, Prime Minister of Nepal
Guest lecturer: Illinois Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, IITs (Delhi, Kharagpur, Bhubaneswar and Guwahati)

Facts & Figures:
500+ speaking engagements in US & India, including White House Panel for Entrepreneurship Education, Startup America, Invest India @ Rashtrapati Bhavan, TEDx Talks, Josh talks and more.

150+ awards in India, US, Canada & China
1500+ startup mentees in India, US, Canada & China

Purpose of this blog

This blog covers the little-known hacks into building affluence by creating value, solving problems and leveraging relationships. Avelo writes from his experiences as an entrepreneur and his knowledge of the 5000 year old Vedic Philosophy given in the wisdom of Bhagavad Gita.

Why share all this for free?

Avelo strongly believes in the concept of gift economy. Here he is offering a gift of knowledge and experiences that helped him build his businesses. Nothing is expected in return, but any form of reciprocation is most welcome!!

Best way to reach Avelo

Avelo extends a hand of friendship to his readers and invites you to get in touch with him…

But before asking your question first watch his videos. Chances are he has already answered your questions.