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=== Piqsol ===
=== Piqsol ===
Reddy founded Piqsol, a marketplace specializing in fractional NFT trades on the Solana blockchain. The platform aims to make NFT ownership more accessible<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-04-19 |title=PISQOL: The First-Ever Fractional Solana NFT Marketplace |url=https://zycrypto.com/pisqol-the-first-ever-fractional-solana-nft-marketplace/ |url-status=live |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=ZyCrypto |language=en-US}}</ref>. It is considered the world's first fractional NFT marketplace on the Solana blockchain <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-03-14 |title=Piqsol Inc. Announces The World's First Fractional NFT Marketplace for Solana, Along with A Token and NFT Collection |url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/piqsol-inc-announces-the-world-s-first-fractional-nft-marketplace-for-solana-along-with-a-token-and-nft-collection-822824413.html |url-status=live |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=www.prweb.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-09 |title=PIQSOL Holdings to Launch the First-Ever Solana-based Fractional NFT Marketplace |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/piqsol-holdings-launch-first-ever-140000254.html |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=https://finance.yahoo.com |language=en-US}}</ref>. The marketplace also offers zero-fee lazy minting to simplify NFT creation<ref>{{Cite web |title=Piqsol Fractional NFT Marketplace. Best Multichain Fractional NFTs. |url=https://piqsol.com/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=piqsol.com |language=en}}</ref>.
Reddy founded Piqsol, a marketplace specializing in fractional NFT trades on the Solana blockchain. The platform aims to make NFT ownership more accessible<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-04-19 |title=PISQOL: The First-Ever Fractional Solana NFT Marketplace |url=https://zycrypto.com/pisqol-the-first-ever-fractional-solana-nft-marketplace/ |url-status=live |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=ZyCrypto |language=en-US}}</ref>. It is considered the world's first fractional NFT marketplace on the Solana blockchain <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-03-14 |title=Piqsol Inc. Announces The World's First Fractional NFT Marketplace for Solana, Along with A Token and NFT Collection |url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/piqsol-inc-announces-the-world-s-first-fractional-nft-marketplace-for-solana-along-with-a-token-and-nft-collection-822824413.html |url-status=live |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=www.prweb.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-09 |title=PIQSOL Holdings to Launch the First-Ever Solana-based Fractional NFT Marketplace |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/piqsol-holdings-launch-first-ever-140000254.html |url-status=live |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=Finance.Yahoo |language=en-US}}</ref>. The marketplace also offers zero-fee lazy minting to simplify NFT creation<ref>{{Cite web |title=Piqsol Fractional NFT Marketplace. Best Multichain Fractional NFTs. |url=https://piqsol.com/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=piqsol.com |language=en}}</ref>.


=== Ararkis Automobili ===
=== Ararkis Automobili ===

Revision as of 09:17, 14 March 2024

Priven Reddy
File:Privenreddy.jpg
Reddy in 2023
Born (1982-06-08) June 8, 1982 (age 41)
Durban, South Africa
OccupationEntrepreneur

Priven Reddy, (born on June 8, 1982), in Durban, South Africa, is a prominent technology entrepreneur currently based in the United Arab Emirates. He is a renowned founder and CEO of various successful business enterprises including the Kagiso Interactive, specializing in mobile app development; EON Aerospace, focusing on supersonic transport aircraft development; Dryvar, an innovative e-hailing platform and Dryvar Foods, introducing the concept of cloud kitchens. Reddy's latest venture, the notable Ararkis Automobili, is the one in which he holds the positions of founder and CEO, spearheading the development of the exclusive electric hypercar, the Ararkis Sandstorm.

Early life

Details about Reddy's early life are limited. However, in a 2022 interview[1] with Top Billing, Reddy attributed his strong work ethic to the influence of his father during his childhood. He began working by collecting cardboard boxes to sell to a recycler[2][3]. After a negative experience while waiting tables, Priven decided to chart his own path[4]. With no backing, he immersed himself in web design and graphics, eventually landing his first client[5]. His dedication to this initial client led to a growing customer base and the foundation of his successful businesses.

Guiding principles

Reddy has attributed his entrepreneurial drive to a strong belief in perseverance and manifestation.[6][7] He is a proponent of goal visualization, believing it has played a role in his achievements. He emphasizes the following eight codes[8] that guide his approach:

  • Find your inner drive and keep feeding it
  • The biggest opportunities are found where things are the most difficult
  • There's no substitute for hard work
  • Perseverance always pays off
  • Don't be afraid to leave your comfort zone
  • Believe in your product, always
  • Mind power is real
  • Never stop learning

Career

Kagiso Interactive

Reddy's initial success came with the Kagiso Interactive[9]; recognized as one of South Africa's leading mobile application developers.[10] A major turning point in Reddy's career came when he received a call to develop an app for a global company. His team's exceptional work on the project led to a prestigious client list that includes major names in entertainment, airlines, and even the world's leading search engine[11].

Drvar and Dryvar Foods

This was followed by the Dryvar, an e-hailing service and its expansion, Dryvar Foods, a cloud kitchen venture[12]. Reddy's other notable ventures include Dryvar, an e-hailing service, and its expansion, Dryvar Foods, a cloud kitchen venture launched in 2020. The service utilizes an asset-light model, focusing on food preparation without owning physical restaurant locations[13]. Dryvar Foods saw increased demand during COVID-19 lockdowns.

EON Aerospace

His ambitious endeavor, EON Aerospace, aims to revolutionize air travel by developing the next - generation, supersonic transport aircraft.[14] The company's focus is on creating faster travel options for business travelers, with the goal of significantly reducing travel times between major cities. [15] [16]Its concept designs have garnered significant attention within the aviation industry.[17]

Piqsol

Reddy founded Piqsol, a marketplace specializing in fractional NFT trades on the Solana blockchain. The platform aims to make NFT ownership more accessible[18]. It is considered the world's first fractional NFT marketplace on the Solana blockchain [19][20]. The marketplace also offers zero-fee lazy minting to simplify NFT creation[21].

Ararkis Automobili

Reddy's latest venture is the Ararkis Automobili.[22][23] With this company, he is introducing the Ararkis Sandstorm, a limited-edition electric hypercar.[24] Only 20 units of the Sandstorm will be produced.[25]The Sandstorm boasts impressive performance claims and is positioned as an exclusive status symbol.[26]

Recognition

Having been featured in publications like the Dubai Daily[27] and the Entrepreneur Magazine, Reddy has been compared to Elon Musk due to his bold, technology-driven ventures.

References

  1. ^ "Top-Billing-features-businessman-and-entrepreneur-Priven-Reddy". www.topbilling.com. 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Da Costa, Wendy (February 18, 2024). "durban-man-unveils-ev-hypercar". www.iol.co.za.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Priven Reddy : Car Guard to CEO, retrieved 2024-03-14
  4. ^ Albertyn, Diana (2019-06-11). "7 South African Self-Made Millionaires Who Started With Nothing". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  5. ^ Priven Reddy : Car Guard to CEO, retrieved 2024-03-14
  6. ^ Thomas (2021-11-18). "Tech Billionaire Priven Reddy Shares The Importance Of Not Giving Up As An Entrepreneur". StartUp Magazine South Africa. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  7. ^ Albertyn, Diana (2019-06-11). "7 South African Self-Made Millionaires Who Started With Nothing". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  8. ^ Albertyn, Diana (2019-06-11). "7 South African Self-Made Millionaires Who Started With Nothing". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  9. ^ "kagiso-interactive". www.crunchbase.com. 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "South Africa's Best App Developers Kagiso Interactive: Improving Business Practices by Using AR/VR". 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  11. ^ "Kagiso Interactive Filling the Void in Mobility Space". siliconindia. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  12. ^ "Food delivery service Dryvar Foods launches in SA". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  13. ^ "Food delivery service Dryvar Foods launches in SA". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  14. ^ Scott, Victoria (2022-11-06). "When Will Supersonic Passenger Planes Come Back?". Jalopnik. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  15. ^ "When Will Supersonic Passenger Planes Come Back?". Yahoo Life. 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  16. ^ "Top 10 supersonic jets to look out for in the future". 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  17. ^ Venckunas, Valius (2023-07-05). "Top 10 supersonic business jets to look out for in the future – AeroTime". Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  18. ^ "PISQOL: The First-Ever Fractional Solana NFT Marketplace". ZyCrypto. 2022-04-19. Retrieved 2024-03-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ "Piqsol Inc. Announces The World's First Fractional NFT Marketplace for Solana, Along with A Token and NFT Collection". www.prweb.com. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ "PIQSOL Holdings to Launch the First-Ever Solana-based Fractional NFT Marketplace". Finance.Yahoo. 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2024-03-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ^ "Piqsol Fractional NFT Marketplace. Best Multichain Fractional NFTs". piqsol.com. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  22. ^ Da Costa, Wendy Jasson (February 18, 2024). "Durban Man Unveils EV Hypercar".
  23. ^ "SA entrepreneur wants to bring R37m electric hypercar home".
  24. ^ "Ararkis". www.ararkis.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  25. ^ Moyo, Admire (2024-03-13). "SA entrepreneur wants to bring R37m electric hypercar home". ITWeb. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  26. ^ Woosey, Jason (February 14, 2024). "0 to 100kmh in 15 sec SA Tech Entrepreneur Reveals Sandstorm Hypercar". IOL.
  27. ^ "Meet the next Elon Musk, Priven Reddy - Get the latest update on UAE, business, life style, UAE jobs, gold rate, Exchange rate, UAE holidays, Dubai police, RTA and prayer times from UAE's largest news portal". dubaidaily.ae. 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
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