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Venu CV (Venugopala CV) is the Managing Director of Venu CV Leadership Nexus, a platform dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through transformative mindset and productivity strategies. An accomplished Author, Mind Coach, Productivity Specialist, and Certified Memory Trainer, his mission is to help people unlock their true potential and achieve excellence in both personal and professional spheres.

With over 21 years of leadership experience at global giants such as IBM, Verisign, and HCL Perot Systems, Venu’s journey began as a mechanical engineer and small-scale entrepreneur before transitioning into the IT industry. After a fulfilling corporate career, he made a conscious shift to become a lifestyle engineer, dedicating the last decade to training, coaching, and enabling personal transformation.

Honoured with the prestigious title of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) - the highest recognition from Toastmasters International. Venu also serves the community as an active Rotarian, contributing his expertise and leadership to social impact initiatives.

About Venu CV

A passionate lifelong learner, Venu CV holds multiple professional certifications, including:

  • Certified Memory Trainer – World Memory Sports Council for India
  • Certified NLP Practitioner – BASIX Centre for Human Excellence, affiliated with ABNLP
  • Life Skills Trainer – AMCAD, affiliated with the American Council of Training and Development
  • Keynote Speaker Certification – District 92, Toastmasters International
  • Certified Memory Arbiter – Indian Memory Sports Council
  • Science of Yoga – Yoga University of the Americas
  • Former Project Management Professional (PMP)

He has been honoured with the Karnataka Shreshta Trainer Ratna award by Karnataka State Teachers Pratibha Parishad (R), Surya Foundation (R), Spark Academy (R), and Indoglobe Institutions Bangalore.

Venu currently serves as a Trustee of the Kariyappa Memorial Education Trust and advises organizations on leadership, learning, and performance. He is also an Esteemed Member of the Board of Studies for Development and Learning at Presidency University.

About Speaker

As a public speaker, Venu CV delivers sessions across schools, colleges, and corporate platforms – ranging from concise mind-training talks to full-day transformational workshops. He mentors students and professionals in accelerated learning, leadership, public speaking, and personal mastery. In addition, he conducts exclusive workshops at the Venu CV Leadership Nexus, offering a focused and immersive learning experience for individuals and teams.

About Books

Venu CV has authored four books that capture his journey, wisdom, and practical strategies for growth:

  • Master Your Skill to Succeed
  • Empower Your Mind to Succeed
  • Pearls of Vedic Wisdom to Succeed (Co-author)
  • Your Success Blueprint
Venu CV

In addition, Venu CV runs a YouTube channel sharing practical solutions on learning, mindset, and productivity – helping people thrive in a fast-changing world. He also shares short, impactful insights on social media under the banner “Wisdom Punch” – bite-sized lessons designed to spark thought and inspire action – and “Success Mantra: Secret to Success”, a series offering powerful principles for personal and professional achievement.

In His Own Words

It is incredible how turning points in life act as gateways to unleashing one's potential. My life stands testament to this.

Started With

Started With

Being a Mechanical Engineer, I commenced my career as a production engineer in a factory. Simultaneously, I operated my own small press component unit and a taxi service. During a factory lockout period, I diversified my skills by working as a CNC machine operator, CAD designer, and purchase officer, alongside my role as a production engineer.

Turning Point 1

Turning Point 1

After gaining over 5 years of experience in a factory, I transitioned to the IT industry after completing a full-time Mainframe course. As a software engineer, I held positions ranging from test manager to software delivery manager at renowned multinational companies such as HCL Perot System, Verisign, and IBM. I have travelled to the USA, Portugal, and Vietnam for onsite assignments.

However, despite these accomplishments, I faced setbacks due to my lack of communication skills. Having studied in a Kannada medium school, I lacked good English-speaking skills. These incidents ignited me to pursue public speaking.

Turning Point 2

After working over 16 years in the IT industry, I resigned to pursue public speaking and entrepreneurship. I began by advising companies, assumed a directorial role in a cooperative bank, and started teaching soft skills in government schools. However, my aspiration extended beyond this—I aspired to become an international speaker.

I attended workshops, completed certification courses, and joined Toastmasters to refine my public speaking skills.

Turning Point 2

Today, my regret has transformed into my greatest reward.

I am now an author, mind coach, and memory trainer. I have achieved the Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) recognition and conducted sessions for students, professionals, and corporates across India and abroad.

"The Best Advisor is Self-Talk! The Greatest Mentor is Self-Enquiry! The Strongest Motivator is Self-Belief! Surprisingly all are free & available all the time!"