Bhanu Srivastav (born November 12, 1991) is an Indian entrepreneur, author, and the founder of the AI startup Infinity. [1] He is also known for his work in literature, having authored books such as Deified The Legacy of Yesterday. [2] [3] [4] His career spans various fields, including technology, literature, [5] and music, [6] as well as philanthropic initiatives. [7] [8]
Bhanu Srivastav was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and later transitioned into various professional fields, including technology and literature. [9]
Bhanu began his career in the banking sector, working with public sector banks like Syndicate Bank and Canara Bank. He managed Synd iNNOVATE, a national-level hackathon aimed at fostering innovation in the banking industry. [10] [11]
Bhanu Srivastav's debut novel, Deified The Legacy of Yesterday, addresses societal issues such as domestic violence. [12] [13] The novel integrates a musical component, with each chapter being accompanied by a song. [14] Proceeds from the book are donated to Childline India. [15] [16]
Bhanu Srivastav founded Infinity, an artificial intelligence startup. [17] [18]
Through his debut novel, Deified: The Legacy of Yesterday, Bhanu donates proceeds to Childline India, an organization dedicated to child protection. [19]
Bhanu has also created several educational apps aimed at facilitating learning for children who may not have access to formal schooling. [20] Additionally, he offers teaching services to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, seeking to make education more accessible. [21]
MEVAS Bank was a bank based in Hong Kong. It was established in April 2001 with a total investment of ¥300 million (US$46,511,627.91). Within the first two weeks of its opening, over a thousand people signed up for their banking services. The bank marketed itself as being Hong Kong's first virtual bank and publicised that customers could use it to do 24-hour online banking. MEVAS Bank's targeted clientele was young professionals.
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Bolwar Mahammad Kunhi is an Indian short story writer, novelist, playwright and scriptwriter. He writes in the Kannada language. He is the first Indian writer to introduce Muslim ethos and culture into creative Kannada prose. He is the only Indian writer conferred with Central Sahitya Academy twice for creative prose. He is the first ever Kannada writer conferred with Bala Sahitya Puraskar by Central Sahitya Academy.
Jeroo Billimoria is an Indian social entrepreneur and the founder of several international NGOs. Her work has been featured in several books. Her most recent initiatives include Child and Youth Finance International (CYFI), which Jeroo founded in 2011, Aflatoun, Childline India Foundation and Child Helpline International. Her most recent initiative is Catalyst 2030.
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