FOUNDERS

Founder-led execution with deeptech, research, and operational depth.

SelfyBook is led by a technical founder with strong AI research credentials and a co-founder focused on finance, operations, execution, and scalable business discipline.

Founder & CEO
Nanjesh Bennur
Founder & CEO
Nanjesh B R

Nanjesh Bennur

Research
26+ papers
Innovation
3 patents
Experience
10+ years
Community
40,000+ users

Nanjesh B R is a researcher, technologist, educator, and entrepreneur with a strong foundation in artificial intelligence, scalable systems, and digital platform development. He holds a B.E. in Information Science and an M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from VTU, and is currently pursuing a PhD focused on Machine Learning and AI-driven systems.

With more than 10 years of academic and research experience, he has published 26+ research papers across reputed international platforms including IEEE, Elsevier, and Springer. His core expertise spans Artificial Intelligence, Parallel Computing, Image Processing, and scalable digital architectures.

He holds three patents across India and Australia, along with a Canadian copyright, reflecting a consistent record in applied innovation and research commercialization. He has also secured government-backed innovation and research grants, including support from the Government of Karnataka through VGST.

Beyond research, he has built and scaled real-world ventures, including publishing and technology initiatives under Iterative International Publishers. These ecosystems served thousands of creators and users, supported 3000+ published book titles, and built communities exceeding 40,000 users.

At SelfyBook, he leads the AI/ML roadmap, engagement architecture, monetization systems, trust-scoring infrastructure, and long-term deeptech vision. His blend of research, product thinking, creator economy insight, and scalable platform strategy positions SelfyBook as a deeptech startup built on strong technical foundations.

Key Highlights

10+ years in teaching, research, and technology
26+ international research publications
3 patents and 1 international copyright
Government research grants including VGST support
Author of university-prescribed technical books
Built communities with 40,000+ users
Experience across product, AI, publishing, and platform ecosystems
Founder leading SelfyBook's AI-driven engagement economy infrastructure
Co-Founder
Business Operations

Lepana T N

Finance
B.Com / M.Com
Execution
Operations
Scaling
Growth planning

Lepana T N is the Co-Founder of SelfyBook and plays a key role in operational strategy, financial planning, and execution management. She holds B.Com and M.Com qualifications, bringing a strong foundation in finance, business administration, organizational management, and operational systems.

At SelfyBook, she oversees business operations, financial structuring, execution workflows, compliance coordination, and growth planning. Her role helps ensure that the platform scales with operational efficiency and sustainable business discipline.

She contributes to scalable operational frameworks for creator ecosystems, business engagement systems, and platform monetization models. She also supports strategic planning for partnerships, investor coordination, resource management, and ecosystem expansion.

As SelfyBook evolves into an AI-powered engagement and monetization platform, Lepana T N brings operational stability and execution-focused leadership that complements the company's deeptech and product innovation vision.

Key Highlights

Co-Founder of SelfyBook
Expertise in finance and business operations
Leads execution and growth planning
Supports strategic scaling and business expansion
Focused on operational efficiency and ecosystem growth
Drives business coordination, planning, and administrative systems
Co-Founder
Lepana T N
Chief Operating Officer
Kalyan Kumar K K
Chief Operating Officer
Managing Director, Isiri Group

Kalyan Kumar K K

Leadership
COO
Industry
Diversified sectors
Growth
Strategic expansion

Kalyan Kumar K K, Managing Director of Isiri Group of Companies, is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and industrialist with extensive experience across multiple business sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, media, banking, technology, hospitality, energy, and community development.

Through his leadership, Isiri Group has successfully established and expanded diversified businesses that contribute significantly to regional economic growth, employment generation, and technology-driven transformation. His strong business acumen, strategic leadership, and long-term vision have positioned him as one of the emerging business leaders from Karnataka.

With a deep interest in innovation, scalable digital platforms, and startup ecosystems, Kalyan Kumar K K actively supports technology-oriented ventures and future-ready business models. Selfybook.ai is honored to have such a highly experienced and diversified business leader join the organization as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

His vast industry expertise, operational leadership, and entrepreneurial vision are expected to play a crucial role in strengthening Selfybook.ai's growth, strategic expansion, and long-term business development journey.

Key Highlights

Managing Director of Isiri Group of Companies
Entrepreneur, investor, and industrialist
Experience across manufacturing, infrastructure, media, banking, technology, hospitality, energy, and community development
Supports technology-oriented ventures and future-ready business models
Focused on strategic expansion, operational leadership, and long-term business development
Contributes to regional economic growth, employment generation, and technology-driven transformation
Chief Technology Officer
AI & Platform Architecture

D G Ashwin

Technology
CTO
Product
Innovation
Teams
Development leadership

D G Ashwin serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Selfy Book, leading the platform's technological vision, product innovation, and system architecture. With strong expertise in AI-driven solutions, scalable application development, and digital transformation, he plays a key role in building a seamless and future-ready user experience.

Along with driving the technical development of the project, he also manages and coordinates the core development teams, ensuring smooth collaboration, efficient execution, and the successful integration of multiple operational and technology divisions into a unified ecosystem.

Key Highlights

Chief Technology Officer of Selfy Book
Leads technological vision, product innovation, and system architecture
Expertise in AI-driven solutions and scalable application development
Builds seamless, future-ready user experiences
Manages and coordinates core development teams
Integrates operational and technology divisions into a unified ecosystem
Chief Technology Officer
D G Ashwin