Venkatesh Varma Mandapati

Venki Mandapati is the co-founder of UpSquad, a B2B SaaS platform that connects individuals with career and education opportunities using AI-powered tools. He leads product innovation and strategic partnerships. With over 12 years as a data scientist for companies like FedEx and AutoZone, his expertise lies in predictive analytics, workforce solutions, and entrepreneurship. He holds a Master’s in Entrepreneurship (University of Pennsylvania), an M.S. in Information Systems and an MBA from the University of Memphis. He was named one of the University of Memphis’s Top 20 Under 30 and received the Growth Driver Award from the Nashville Entrepreneurship Center.