Damodar is an Entrepreneur and Technology Innovator involved with Block Chain, E-Commerce, Fintech, IOT, AI, AR, Smart City and Digital Government technologies and developed innovative and leading-edge products based on these technologies. In addition, he is an accomplished Engineer in the areas of Control, Automation and Robotics with specific expertise in Power Plants including Nuclear. Damodar Arapakota founded technology firms, and managed both private and public companies. He was also involved with ventures in Silicon Processing, LED Lighting, and 3D Technologies. Damodar Arapakota has been a board member in both private and public companies and successfully raised funding from private investors, venture capital firms and public markets for his ventures. Damodar Arapakota is well connected internationally and has extensive international business development experience across North America, Asia, Africa and Europe. Damodar has spoken in many international forums and conferences. Damodar Arapakota is recognized as a thought leader and is extensively involved with Smart Government, Mobile Government and Smart City initiatives and is actively involved with organizations like Smart City Council, ICF and iCanada. Damodar Arapakota pioneered cutting edge Fintech solutions, including Canada's first e-billing and payment system for a major Canadian Bank back in 2002. He has been involved in digital inclusion and financial inclusion initiatives in developing countries. Damodar has extensive experience in Software Engineering, Quality and Reliability. Some of the innovative products under Damodar’s leadership include iGov - an eGovernment framework, iPay - an integrated multi-channel payment system, miGov - a mobile government framework, and iCity - a suite eServices for city governments. The goal of these products is to provide: Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device and Any Channel convenience to citizens. Specialties: Starting and managing companies, mentoring startups and young professionals, conceptualizing innovative products, managing development of new products and technologies.
Damodar Arapakota is currently the Chairman of Nuvis Ventures Inc., a firm focused o M&A and other business services. He is also the managing partner of Nuvis Capital, a venture capital firm with a mandate to invest in early-stage Vertical SaaS companies.
