Murali Bukkapatnam is an entrepreneur, investor, and leader with over two decades of experience driving innovation and fostering entrepreneurship across industries. As the Chair of the TiE Global Board of Trustees for 2025, he spearheads the strategic vision of TiE, a global nonprofit organisation committed to nurturing entrepreneurship through mentorship, networking, and education. In a historic milestone,
Murali becomes only the second India-based entrepreneur to hold this prestigious position in TiE’s 32-year legacy. `With his deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, Murali has been instrumental in bridging gaps between entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to create sustainable business growth.
The Founder and Chairman of Volksy Technologies, a venture development firm, he leads with a focus on growth strategy, finances, risk management, and compliance. Volksy Technologies serves as an incubator for promising ideas, transforming them into thriving ventures. Between 2017 and 2019, Murali Bukkapatnam successfully launched five ventures: Veekli.com, Prowidor.com, HouzKare.com, getdomestichelp.com, and TheSkillingcompany.com. In 2016, Volksy expanded its portfolio by acquiring the home services marketplace, Indikrew.com. Under Murali's stewardship, Volksy has successfully launched EHAM, an initiative with a strong emphasis on empowering women in technology.
