The Minds Behind the Music
A blend of pioneering research and seasoned industry expertise.
Our Leadership
Dr. Gopala Krishna Koduri
Founder & CEO
Driven by a passion to make quality music education accessible to all, Dr. Koduri founded Musicmuni. His journey began as a research student at the prestigious Music Technology Group (MTG) in Barcelona, where he led the foundational research that underpins our company's technology. As CEO, he guides the company's vision to elevate the art of singing through pioneering AI.
Prof. Xavier Serra
Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor
A world-renowned leader in sound and music computing, Prof. Serra is the founder and director of the Music Technology Group (MTG) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona. As Dr. Koduri's guide and a co-founder of Musicmuni, his unparalleled expertise provides the scientific backbone for our innovations.
Vasudevan Thrikkazhippurath
Head of Marketing & Growth
As Head of Marketing & Growth at Riyaz, Vasudevan has been instrumental in scaling the platform from 800,000 to over 4.5 million users globally. He leads strategic initiatives across product, partnerships, and performance marketing to drive user acquisition and monetization. With a rich background in marketing and entrepreneurship, including founding two startups, he brings a wealth of experience in growing consumer tech brands.
Our Investors
We are proud to be backed by visionary investors who believe in our mission to revolutionize the world of music technology.
Better Capital
An early-stage venture firm that invests in and supports the best founders building innovative companies.
Multiply Ventures
A venture capital firm that partners with early-stage technology companies to help them scale and achieve their vision.
Wellfound (formerly AngelList)
A leading platform for startups, connecting them with investors, talent, and the resources they need to grow.
Sellaratnam LLP
A private investment firm with a focus on supporting innovative companies in the technology and media sectors.
Angel Investors
Girish Gullapudi
Product & GTM
Girish is a seasoned product leader with a passion for building innovative solutions in the Generative AI, Web3, and mobile app spaces. He has a proven track record of leading product development from 0 to 1 and has held key positions at LocAI, Rizek, Landmark Hospitality, and Hungama.
Tom Varkey
Finance
Tom is a veteran in financial markets and is Principal at Stonehill Capital. Prior to this he has held positions with Lazard Asset Management & Fidelity Investments focusing on emerging markets and corporate debt. Tom is an MBA from Harvard Business School & has a MA in Quantitative Economics from Tufts University.