MEET VIN

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Vin (Vinay) Kruttiventi is a husband, father, community leader, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. His passion for community service started early. He was heavily influenced by his grandfather in India, a former freedom fighter who worked beside Gandhi. Vin’s father instilled in him a deep sense of hard work, courage, and the need to give back. Growing up, Vin took after his grandfather and father, who was a leading journalist in India. Vin has always had a gut instinct to uncover the truth.

Vin founded several successful startups and currently runs A5 a global business and technology consulting firm and is on the board of many technology user groups. Vin is an advocate for job creation in the 13th District, providing skill-building opportunities to workers in the district and helping Fortune 500 companies across the globe problem solve and streamline processes.

Vin is an active member of his community. As Chairman of Vinay Kruttiventi Foundation, Vin helps bolster nonprofit organizations and small businesses in the Central Valley and Greater Bay Area Tri-Valley Region. The Vinay Kruttiventi Foundation equips nonprofits and small businesses with the tools they need to succeed and promote vibrant communities. Vin works hard to provide mentoring, community engagement, and financial support to small businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to the betterment of society. Vin is also an active member in the community working with over 40 cultural and non-profit organizations, helping bring people together and build cohesive and vibrant communities.

Whenever Vin finds a free moment in his schedule, he enjoys hiking, watching basketball and baseball with friends, and spending time with his beautiful wife and two daughters.

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