Venkatesh Murthy is the founder, National Organizing Secretary of ‘Youth for Seva’.
After completing B.Tech (Computer Science) from KREC (now NIT), Suratkal, Venkatesh worked for 15 years in IT industry both in US and in India, last employer being EMC2. Apart from professional engagement, he was actively involved with many voluntary organizations in USA like Seva International and Balagokulam. He took time off for two years (1997-1999) and volunteered full time in West Indies(Trinidad and Guyana) working with children and youth.
Since May 2008, he is volunteering full time with Youth for Seva.
He has keen interest in music.