Biography
Venkatesha S Kulkarni is a computer applications professional, digital branding strategist, and growth-oriented entrepreneur based in Udupi, Karnataka. He is the founder and chief architect of EaseToFind.online — Udupi District's hyperlocal search engine, business directory, and local news platform. Driven by a passion for traditional wellness, local economies, and sustainable business, he also founded the organic wellness brand Gau-Vrind, focusing on natural personal care lines and traditional wellness goods. As a hands-on developer, he manages end-to-end digital infrastructure, specializing in custom WordPress optimization, WooCommerce storefront integrations, and full-stack web application development. His technical experience covers secure local payment gateways, hardware diagnostics, and professional audio-visual live streaming setups. With deep knowledge of the transport routes, market trends, and heritage landmarks of coastal Karnataka, he engineered the architectural vision for EaseToFind.online — a mobile-first, lightweight platform that values local accuracy above everything else.
Early Life
Venkatesha Kulkarni grew up in Udupi, Karnataka, deeply connected to the traditional roots, commerce, and daily rhythms of the coastal belt. He pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications from Mangalore University and a foundational Commerce degree from Pre-University College, Udupi. From an early age, he was drawn to technology and local business, observing firsthand how fragmented regional data was and how local merchants struggled without affordable digital tools.
Career
Kulkarni began his career as a hands-on developer and digital branding strategist, specializing in WordPress optimization, WooCommerce storefront integrations, and end-to-end e-commerce infrastructure. He also founded Gau-Vrind, an organic wellness brand focused on traditional personal care products. In 2024, he channeled his technical expertise and deep knowledge of coastal Karnataka into founding EaseToFind.online — a mobile-first hyperlocal search engine and business directory for Udupi District. The platform provides commission-free digital storefronts for local merchants, digitized bus timetables, a cultural heritage encyclopedia (EasePedia), a short-video platform (EaseClips), and a gamified citizen reporter network.
Key Achievements
- Founded EaseToFind.online — Udupi District's first hyperlocal search engine and business directory
- Built a commission-free digital storefront system for local hotels, restaurants, and shops
- Digitized private city bus loops and KSRTC outstation routes into mobile-optimized timetables
- Created the EasePedia cultural heritage layer cataloging Udupi's historical monuments
- Launched EaseClips — a short-video platform for local content creators in coastal Karnataka
- Developed a gamified citizen reporter ecosystem with rewards for verified civic alerts
- Founded Gau-Vrind — an organic wellness brand focused on traditional personal care products
- Built geolocation-aware "Near Me" tracker for auto-rickshaw stands across Udupi District
Notable Works
- EaseToFind.online — Udupi hyperlocal search engine and business directory (2024–present)
- EasePedia — Cultural heritage and notable personalities encyclopedia for coastal Karnataka
- EaseClips — Short-video platform for local content creators
- Smart Transit Engine — Digitized private city bus loops and KSRTC timetables for Udupi District
- Gau-Vrind — Organic wellness brand for traditional personal care products
Honors & Awards
- Pioneer of hyperlocal digital infrastructure in Udupi District
- Champion of commission-free digital storefronts for independent local merchants
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See Also
References
EaseToFind.online official website; Founder profile at easetofind.online/p/venkatesha-kulkarni-founder-easetofind