Chidanandagouda Malipatil
Founder & Director at Draba Ventures — Agricultural exporter
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Sindhanur, Karnataka, India
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Joined May 2026
Summary
Founder focused on building a compliance-first, process-driven export business: He founded Draba Ventures Private Limited to create a structured exporter with full registrations (MCA, IEC, APEDA, GST, MSME) and documented order flows, emphasizing verifiable documentation and disciplined execution for international buyers. drabaventures+1
Sourcing and product specialization anchored in Sindhanur rice belts: Operations and sourcing are anchored in Sindhanur, Karnataka, with an export focus on rice varieties (RNR/Samba Masuri, Sona Masuri, IR-64 and Basmati) alongside other agricultural products, indicating hands-on involvement in quality checks and supply-chain coordination. drabaventures+2
Active public-facing educator and communicator about exports: Runs a company YouTube channel and posts blog guides and social updates aimed at explaining export processes, buyer requirements and founder experiences to international buyers and stakeholders. youtube+2
Has a technical/academic background in computer science with published research: Listed as a student of Computer Science & Engineering (RNS Institute of Technology) and as a co-author on a 2025 journal paper about virtualization and cloud computing, showing engagement with technical research in addition to export entrepreneurship. google+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Rice Export to Kenya from India: Complete Importer Guide
April 1, 2026A market guide for Kenyan importers covering preferred rice varieties, import duties, documentation (including PVoC, phytosanitary and fumigation certificates), shipping routes and MOQ/pricing considerations for importing Indian rice via Mombasa.
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
January 1, 2025Co-authored journal article describing virtualization origins, cloud service models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), deployment models, security challenges in virtualization, and emerging trends such as edge computing and AI in cloud technologies.