Founder | Sreenivasulu K (Shree Kistam)

Sreenivasulu K (Shree Kistam) Founder & Visionary, HSL AI Academy

The Founder

A Lifetime of Building Businesses — Now Building People

Sreenivasulu K, fondly known as "Sree" (Shree Kistam), is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 31 years of experience in end-to-end project and delivery management, profit-centre operations, retail business, CRM, and people management. He has led large onsite-offshore teams of over 1,000+ associates and managed multimillion-dollar projects across retail, healthcare, banking & finance, insurance, manufacturing, logistics, and e-Governance verticals.

As CEO and Managing Director of ventures spanning India, USA, UK, Europe, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, and the Gulf countries, he has spearheaded 9+ international branches, travelled to 30 countries on more than 1,000 business visits, and built businesses across software, hardware, exports & imports, and digital media.

"Artificial Intelligence is not just a technology revolution; it is a human opportunity revolution. Through HSL AI Academy, we aim to create future leaders, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals who will shape tomorrow's world." — Founder's Message

🌟 Life Mission — "Each One, Reach One"

To generate 100,001 jobs and support the education of 100,001 students in bachelor degrees like Engineering, MBA and more — through his unique "Each One, Reach One" concept.

Journey & Achievements

Milestones of an Entrepreneurial Life

🏆 Recognition & Achievements

Nominated for the Sahara India Pariwar Award (1998) by the Social Economic Forum for emerging young entrepreneurs in IT in South India — honoured by Shri Subroto Roy
Vasanth Video World recognised by the Government of India among the top ID-card industries (1992–1998), executing Election Photo ID (EPIC), ration card and electoral printing orders worth nearly ₹10 crores
Managed operations in over 10 branches across the world; launched HDD players and set-top boxes under his own brand, Q2 Digital Group
Among the first Indian companies with an Asia-Pacific partnership licence for training and implementation; co-development agreements with South Korean companies
Established a Centre of Excellence for VoIP and computer hardware
Interviewed by a leading IT publication on trends in the Indian IT industry
AVIVA Life Insurance "Jewel Club Emerald" — a national record, achieved in just 40 days

💼 Career Contour

Emart Digital Limited — Director & CEO (2011 – present)
Bountifulimpex Pvt Ltd — Director & CEO (2003 – 2011)
Sri Images Inc (USA) — Director & CEO (1999 – 2002)
Vasanth Video World / VMS Associates — Software Engineer cum Owner (1978 – 1993)

🎓 Credentials

Computer Software Engineering — Idaho State University, USA (1998)
Performance Analyst — Idaho State University, USA (2002)
PMP & Six Sigma Green Belt certified; hands-on with CMM/PCMM Level 5, ISO 9000 & SDLC
Certified International Trust Pass member, China

Moments & Milestones