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Murali Bukkapatnam

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Founder & CEO at Volksy Technologies
📍 Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Murali Bukkapatnam is the Chairman of TiE Global, the worlds largest entrepreneur network, and the Founder of Volksy Technologies, a venture studio. He focuses on scaling startups that tackle real-world challenges in sectors like workforce development and healthcare. People he works with describe him as a transformative and outstanding leader.

Outside of his primary roles, Murali is passionate about mentoring the next generation of founders and teaches business plan development at IIT Hyderabad. He is a multifaceted individual who enjoys sports, fine dining, and reading inspirational literature, particularly autobiographies. He has dedicated over 800 hours to mentoring young entrepreneurs.

Interesting fact: Murali was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the ISF JUNICORN Global Platform for his contributions to the startup ecosystem.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Priorities

Topics Murali cares about

Global Entrepreneurship
As Chairman of TiE Global, he guides the world's largest network of entrepreneurs, focusing on cross-border mentorship and fostering innovation worldwide.
Startup Incubation
Through his venture studio, Volksy Technologies, he is operationally involved in building startups from the ground up to solve real-world challenges.
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Career

Work history

9-2012
Founder & CEO
Volksy Technologies
1-2025 - 1-2026
Chairman, Global Board of Trustees
TiE
1-2022 - 1-2023
Vice Chairman
TiE
1-2016 - 12-2017
Board of Trustee
TiE
1-2013 - 12-2014
President
TiE Hyderabad
In the press

Media appearances

Murali Bukkapatnam elected TiE Global Chair. Featured in The Hindu BusinessLine
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We are pleased to welcome Mr. Murali Bukkapatnam, Founder & CEO, Volksy Technologies. Featured in TiE Chandigarh (Facebook)
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Education
Master of Science - MS
Southeastern University
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