Giri Devanur
Founder & CEO
Technology, Entrepreneur
New York, NY, USA
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Giri Devanur is the CEO and founder of reAlpha, a real estate investment firm.
Giri Devanur is the CEO and founder of reAlpha, a real estate investment firm based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on democratizing the $1.2 trillion short-term rental market. Originally from Chikkamagaluru, India, Giri led Ameri100 Inc. to a successful IPO on Nasdaq, scaling the company to $50 million in revenue in just four years. He was awarded the 2017 E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year for his achievements.
Giri Devanur holds a Master’s in Technology Management from Columbia University and has completed executive programs at Harvard Law School and MIT. A mentor at Columbia University since 2015, he is also an author and blogger, with contributions featured in Forbes. His book, “Nothing to Nasdaq,” chronicles his journey from arriving in America with just sixty-five dollars to leading a Nasdaq IPO. Giri hosts the “How to Who” podcast, interviewing experts across various fields. With 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, he has founded multiple companies, including Ivega Corporation and WinHire Inc., focusing on technology and professional services.
Giri Devanur is also featured on our premiere Features Page, and you can read his podcast interview transcript.
