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Priven Reddy
Born (1982-06-08) June 8, 1982 (age 42)
Durban, South Africa
OccupationEntrepreneur

Priven Reddy, (born June 8, 1982, Durban, South Africa) is a South African technology entrepreneur[1] currently based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.[2][3] He is known for founding several successful companies.[4]

Early life

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In a 2022 interview with Top Billing (TV programme), Reddy stated that he began working by collecting cardboard boxes to sell to a recycler.[5][6] After a negative experience while waiting tables, Reddy learned web design and worked freelance.[7]

Career

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Reddy's first development was Kagiso Interactive, a mobile app development company.[8] In 2020, Reddy started Dryvar, an ridesharing company.[9] In 2021, he started EON Aerospace, a company specializing in supersonic transport.[10][11][12]

Reddy also owns Ararkis Automobili, a supercar company.[13][14] Ararkis Automobili is releasing the Ararkis Sandstorm, an electric hypercar[15][16][17] of which only 20 units are planned to be produced.[13][18]

References

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  1. ^ "An SA businessman hopes to import an R37 million electric hypercar". Africa Talks Business. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  2. ^ SLG Meetup E143: Priven Reddy, Software & Tech Entrepreneur based in Dubai, retrieved 2024-03-19
  3. ^ Bhat, Divsha (2022-09-07). "Metaverse Holdings choose Dubai, Abu Dhabi as first cities in global metaverse launch". Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  4. ^ "The Metaverse: Dubai Set to Be the World's First Virtual City in Global Metaverse Launch". Globe Newswire (Press release). 2022-09-13. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  5. ^ "Top Billing features businessman and entrepreneur Priven Reddy". www.topbilling.com. 2019.
  6. ^ Priven Reddy : Car Guard to CEO. Mela SABC. 2018-09-17. Retrieved 2024-03-14 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Albertyn, Diana (2019-06-11). "7 South African Self-Made Millionaires Who Started With Nothing". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  8. ^ "South Africa's Best App Developers Kagiso Interactive: Improving Business Practices by Using AR/VR". 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  9. ^ "Food delivery service Dryvar Foods launches in SA". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  10. ^ "When Will Supersonic Passenger Planes Come Back?". Yahoo Life. 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  11. ^ "Tech Mogul Priven Reddy, launches Leap Aerospace to connect the world faster". AVIATOR. 2021-08-26. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  12. ^ "Top 10 supersonic jets to look out for in the future". 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  13. ^ a b Moyo, Admire (2024-03-13). "SA entrepreneur wants to bring R37m electric hypercar home". ItWeb. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  14. ^ "Компания Ararkis Automobili анонсировала дорожный электрогиперкар Sandstorm с разгоном до 100 км/ч за 1,5 секунды - Автомобильное издание Клаксон. Ararkis. Ararkis Sandstorm. Новости. Новости сегодня. Последние новости". Автомобильное издание Клаксон (in Russian). 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  15. ^ Rampersaud, Tyler (2024-03-13). "New South African EV Hypercar Ararkis Sandstorm Claims 1.5-Second 0-60". duPont REGISTRY News. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  16. ^ Rayya, Hosam (2024-03-16). "Ararkis Automobili's 'Sandstorm' Combines Zero-Emissions Hypercar Power with the Allure of Internal Combustion". Cars of Arabia. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
  17. ^ Pappas, Thanos (February 20, 2024). "Ararkis Sandstorm Wants To Become The World's Quickest Electric Hypercar, But It's All Renders". Car Scoops.
  18. ^ "That EV Hypercar with a Tailpipe… Sounds Alright! - AfricaBusiness.com". 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
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