About

Sandesh B Suvarna is a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. He is the founder of bandit, a community-owned and truly decentralized INO (Initial NFT offering) platform. Prior to this, Sandesh was the Vice President of WazirX, India's largest cryptocurrency exchange with a yearly trading volume of $43bn. At WazirX, he spearheaded the NFT initiative, bringing value to artists, musicians, creators, influencers, studios, sports clubs, and brands in the crypto space. Sandesh is also the CEO and Co-Founder of 4Five Labs Inc, a company that helps creators engage their community at scale. 4Five Labs was accelerated by Next Canada and later acquired by WazirX India (a Binance company). Sandesh is a tech enthusiast with a strong understanding of NFT, senior software engineering, decentralization, Bitcoin, and Web3. He has a Master's degree in Engineering Management from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engg., Mysore, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Nitte Mahalinga Adyataya Memorial Institute of Technology. Sandesh's achievements include being featured on CNET.com for "Building $1.4 Million worth app within 4 Minutes," and building India's first and largest NFT marketplace. He is currently spearheading WazirX's NFT initiative and is committed to driving innovation in the crypto space. With over 10 years of relevant experience, Sandesh is a valuable asset to any organization looking to leverage NFT and blockchain technology.