Ravi Rao

Ravi Rao has over 27 years of executive management experience in the High Tech industries covering the following markets: Information Security (microchip technology –Vitalinx, USIS, Schlumberger Smart Cards, Secure Fabrics and multi-factor authentication -Akros TechLabs), Information Technology and Services – IndusRad, Shakti Solutions, MIMCO, Sports and Media Rights Management (Sports LED Media, MIC Electronics), Bollywood Film and TV Animation – Motion Pixel Corporation, Healthcare – Vitalinx, USIS, Axelo and Akros, Aviation – CAE, Axelo, Prescott Products, Telecommunications – Nortel Networks and Home Entertainment – Axelo. He is currently involved in real estate and investment capital deals in USA and Canada through SLM Investments and Sunvalley Capital Investments. His expertise lies in the following skillsets: business development and partnerships, operations, ROI growth strategies, profit maximization, capital funds raising, contract negotiations, start-up catalyst specialist, smart card and microchip technology expert (NIW) and mergers /acquisitions / joint ventures. Ravi is currently President and co-founder of Sports LED Media Inc. (SLM) and instrumental in creating a JV strategic partnership with Latin America Futbol Corporation (LAFC) and MIC Electronics Inc. to offer complete sports management and exploitation of rights from LED Perimeter stadium advertising, Sponsorships, Licensing and Merchandising of Team products. Created a 10 year revenue opportunity with two Ecuador Professional Soccer Teams (Barcelona SC and Emelec). He is also currently the COO / VP of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships of Axelo Inc. that has a patented 3D inertial sensing technology that spans multiple vertical markets – Home Entertainment, Military, Healthcare, Sports, Aviation and Simulation. He has provided strategic guidance to Axelo and SLM and developed strategic/tactical plans to drive worldwide revenue growth through an integrated approach to sales, marketing, alliance building, and product/services strategy. Ravi is on the board of several companies (Sports LED Media, Axelo, HumaniTV and Sulakshana Circuits). He has extensively traveled both in the USA, Canada and abroad to grow the business and grow vertical partnerships. Ravi has a Masters of Engineering (Electrical) and a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer) from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.