Ramasamy Venugopal is an engineer and space tech expert with 15+ years of cross-industry experience spanning software engineering, telecommunications, academia, and philanthropy.

In his role at the International Astronomical Union, Ramasamy collaborates closely with scientists and philanthropic founders to drive global impact through technology. Since 2016, he has empowered more than 150 founders across 100+ countries to turn early-stage concepts into real-world community solutions.

Having walked this road hand-in-hand with impact-driven teams - particularly in the Global South - Ramasamy witnessed firsthand the unique hurdles early-stage founders face. He learned that the ultimate differentiator for success is early, hands-on guidance that helps teams avoid costly missteps.

This collective insight inspired Vaanam: a dedicated founder-level support system for the startup world, aimed at the growing space ecosystems in Africa and Asia. By guiding early-stage founders through their journey and demystifying the complexities of Venture Capital, Vaanam actively strengthens the global startup ecosystem.