Raju “Raj” Samanthapudi founded ValueMomentum in 2000. He has been a leading force at ValueMomentum through its startup, growth, and stabilization stages as well as instrumental in positioning the company to scale. Previously, as CEO, Samanthapudi crafted ValueMomentum’s strategy, espouses and embodies its and consistently nurtures and encourages the development of its leaders. As Executive Chairman, he leads ValueMomentum’s efforts in social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and conservation. Prior to founding ValueMomentum, he spent decades in various IT leadership roles, including serving Wipro in both North America and India. His past experience includes positions in client and product management, near-shore delivery center management, vertical leadership, and national-level sales management. He holds a Master of Management Studies degree from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.