About

Anil Rao is a passionate technologist, mobile app developer, and startup co-founder with over 7 years of relevant experience. He is fascinated by AI and deep learning and has published two research papers in the field of Computer Vision. Anil is currently the Co-Founder and CTO of vendi, a unique P2P marketplace that connects honest buyers and sellers. Working with Co-Founder and CEO, Pablo González-Iglesias, Anil launched vendi in 2019, and it has since disrupted the online marketplace sector and set to revolutionize #retailtech. On vendi, transactions are safe and transparent, and all products are verified, starting with mobile phones. Its key differentiator is its efficient, secure escrow payment and AI-led product verification systems. It presents a unique space, free from fake products and scam transactions. Anil's role as CTO involves overseeing the development of vendi's platform and ensuring that it remains at the forefront of technology. Anil is also the Director and Chief Technical Advisor at HealthBrahmi, where he applies his expertise in AI, mobile app development, and deep learning to enhance selling, detecting, and describing what they sell. Before HealthBrahmi, Anil founded a stealth-mode startup company, where he worked as a Deep Learning Researcher. Anil holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from RVCE, where he graduated in 2015. His tech stack includes Senior Software Engineer, P2P, AI, Mobile, Deep Learning, Research Scientist, and Computer Vision. With his passion for technology and AI, Anil is committed to driving innovation and revolutionizing the online marketplace sector.