For Kids.
For Parents.
For the Journey Together.
Sirisha Cheruvu
Founder and CEO
Inspired by her own experiences as a mother, Sirisha founded VELP to create a simpler, more connected way for families to navigate the challenges of modern life. Her leadership is grounded in empathy, resilience, and a deep commitment to community building. Through VELP, she is working to strengthen the support systems that help parents and families feel empowered, connected, and confident, while fostering a greater sense of belonging within the communities they call home.
A community-driven platform dedicated to helping families access the resources, support, and connections they need to thrive. With a career built around leading global programs, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving meaningful impact, Sirisha believes that innovation is most powerful when it is guided by purpose and focused on improving everyday lives.
Sirisha Cheruvu
Founder and CEO
Gaurav Prabhu
Co-founder and CTO
Gaurav Prabhu
Co-founder and CTO
Gaurav Prabhu leads the company’s technology vision and product development efforts. With more than a decade of experience in the IT industry, Gaurav has evolved from a hands-on front-end developer to a technology leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong project and team management skills. His ability to understand both engineering complexities and business objectives enables him to translate ideas into scalable, user-focused solutions.
At Velp, Gaurav is passionate about building technology that creates meaningful impact for families and communities. He is driven by collaboration, clear communication, and creating environments where teams can do their best work. Known for his calm, solutions-oriented approach, he works closely with stakeholders, engineers, and partners to deliver innovative products that make everyday life simpler, more connected, and more empowering for the people Velp serves.
Divya Iyer
Fractional CFO
Divya Iyer serves as the Fractional Chief Financial Officer at VELP (The Village That Helps), bringing nearly two decades of experience in financial leadership across the Information Technology, Services, and Pharmaceutical sectors. Throughout her career, she has specialized in Financial Planning and Analysis, helping organizations drive sustainable growth through strategic financial management, robust forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
With deep expertise in management reporting, sales forecasting, and business transformation initiatives, Divya provides VELP with the financial insight and operational discipline needed to scale effectively while staying focused on its mission. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, where she earned her management degree with a specialization in Finance, she combines analytical rigor with a practical business perspective to support long-term value creation and organizational success.
Divya Iyer
Fractional CFO
your project into a success story.