Mission
Our mission is to provide ambitious companies with the tools, support and expertise they need to launch better, faster and more effective virtual events by recreating the in-person event experience for the web as closely as possible without tying them to complex licensing costs.
Vision
We envision going far beyond typical virtual event software by bringing a suite of robust products, bundled offerings and a diverse partner ecosystem to the enterprise, so multiple departments can collaborate and host unparalleled events, trade shows, conferences, webinars, job fairs and much more. We call our solution the “Web Office”, and it’s guaranteed to drive rewarding outcomes.
OUR STORY IS LARGELY LED BY YOUR STORY!
Yes, we saw a large gap between what our enterprise customers truly wanted and what was available. We built Virtrio to bridge the gap. Versatile, smart, flexible and easy to use, we have built a platform that understands your pain points and addresses them with a human-centred approach.
We go by the following principles:
Virtrio's Values
Leadership Team
Badari, the dynamic CEO and Co-Founder of Virtrio brings over two decades of unparalleled expertise in cloud adoption, digital transformation, and technical innovation. Under his leadership, Virtrio has emerged as a leading SaaS provider, offering seamless virtual events and webinars. With a rich history of steering projects across government, pharmaceutical, and finance sectors, Badari has a knack for leading diverse teams globally, ensuring timely and budgeted deliveries. His certifications in TOGAF, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Scrum methodologies underscore his commitment to excellence.
Badari is a devoted family man, cherishing every moment with his daughter and beloved wife. He is passionate about reading and eager to delve into new technologies. Having worked across the UK, India, Europe, Canada, and the USA, Badari's cross-cultural experiences fuel his drive for innovation and adapting to varied perspectives, positioning Virtrio at the forefront of technological evolution.
As the Head of Products and Co-Founder of Virtrio, Ram boasts over two decades of unparalleled expertise in the virtual industry. His profound understanding spans the comprehensive management of event campaigns, encompassing both virtual and hybrid formats. With a proven track record in pioneering new event strategies and product enhancements, Ram excels in operational and budgetary management. His proficiency with leading industry tools, such as WebEx and Cisco Systems, emphasises his mastery of unified communication and collaboration solutions.
Beyond his technical acumen, Ram's leadership is marked by his sharp analytical skills and adept problem-solving capabilities. He consistently demonstrates a commitment to setting and surpassing organisational objectives, positioning Virtrio as a leader in the virtual event space.
Krishna Balaraman, as the Head of Operations and esteemed Co-Founder of Virtrio, brings a unique blend of expertise from the financial and recruitment sectors. As the pioneering CEO and Founder of 9to6 Management Consultants Private Limited in Bangalore, he has been instrumental in offering specialised recruitment services to the investment banking industry since 2005. His invaluable experience extends to his tenure with Standard Chartered Bank, where he excelled as a customer service and financial fraud control manager.
At Virtrio, Krishna is the driving force behind 'Recruitment360', a cutting-edge product tailored for recruitment events, reflecting his deep commitment to innovation and excellence in the recruitment domain.
Sridhar Javagal, an esteemed alumnus of London Business School, is a pivotal advisor to Virtrio, guiding our company direction and business strategies. An accomplished Architect, Sridhar is renowned for designing high-performance, scalable solutions that stand the test of time. His track record of leaning geographically dispersed teams to deliver projects exemplifies his focus and results driven approach. With a rich finance, government, and insurance background, he brings a depth of business acumen. Sridhar's academic credentials, including a Master's in System Engineering and certifications like SCEA & TOGAF, complement his hands-on expertise. His analytical mindset and pragmatic commercial perspective fortify Virtrio's vision and growth trajectory.
Prabhu Siddaiah is the Head of Testing for HSBC in London, UK. Prabhu has an extensive background in quality control and troubleshooting, as well as portfolio/programme test development in a global banking and financial services environment. He has led test development and management teams in London, New York, Singapore, Sydney, Hong Kong, Toronto, Kuala Lumpur and India. He is also an Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM). In addition, he possesses a PMP Certification as a Project Management Professional. Prabhu is also certified in test strategy, test planning, estimation, budgeting, resource management and many QA and change management processes.
Ram Kashyap is the CSO (Chief Security Officer) at Virtrio and an information and cyber security leader.
Ram has been an IT security professional for over two decades with experience ranging from information security to enterprise and cyber strategy, compliance and implementation. During his career, Ram has held various leadership positions, including Senior Manager – Cyber Security for a Fortune 100 company where he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of enterprise security. In his current role at Virtrio, Ram supervises all activities related to cyber risk mitigation through cutting-edge technologies.
Prashanth has 15 years of work experience in Investment Banking/Capital Markets applications with 3+ years in UBS Investment Bank, 2 years in Deutsche Bank and 8 years in London Clearing House, part of the London Stock Exchange Group.
Prashanth is an expert in delivering successful QA programmes in a Global Delivery Model, with a strong background in international leadership and consulting
At Virtrio, Prashanth looks after ways that will improve not only businesses but also create a sense of humour in all aspects including marketing and branding efforts
Chitra Malolan is a highly skilled professional with a Master's degree in Professional and Technical Communication from NJITUSA. With over sixteen years of experience in healthcare communication and project implementation, she has honed her skills in content ideation, strategy, and communication for corporate branding. Chitra's expertise extends to writing for digital apps, and she has a proven track record in the conception and coordination of medical conferences and events. Her empathetic and ethical approach makes her a valuable asset to any team. In addition, she has a true passion for working with children. This love shines through in her commitment to all things related to kids. On top of her professional accomplishments, Chitra is also a trained singer and teacher in the art of Carnatic Music
