About me

Ritesh Bonthalakoti is a 17-year-old innovator and entrepreneur-in-the-making, currently pursuing Electronics and Communication Engineering at Sanketika Polytechnic College, Visakhapatnam. Passionate about the fusion of AI, hardware, and entrepreneurship, he is building a path that bridges technology with real-world impact. Ritesh serves as the Campus Ambassador for IIT Bombay’s E-Cell, representing SVPEC under the National Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025 (Advanced Track) — where he leads initiatives to promote startup culture and innovation on campus. He is also an AI & Hardware Engineer at Pusula, contributing to projects that explore intelligent automation and the next wave of agentic AI systems. His journey includes working with organizations such as AGEI, VaultofCodes, and Wission Axis, balancing roles in social media strategy, project administration, and AI research. He has represented his college in several national programs including the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, Code for Bharat Hackathon, and Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (2026) hosted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. Recognized for his leadership, Ritesh was instrumental in establishing E-Cell SVPEC, linking Sanketika Polytechnic College with IIT Bombay’s innovation ecosystem. He continues to mentor peers, organize tech events, and drive interdisciplinary collaboration among young innovators. Blending creativity with engineering precision, Ritesh believes that real innovation happens where technology meets purpose. His long-term vision is to found a startup that unites AI, hardware, and human-centered design to build solutions for a smarter, more connected Bharat.