Purna Veer
Co-founder/President
Purna Veer, a first-generation immigrant from India, is the co-founder and president of V-Soft Consulting, an advanced technology solutions company specializing in staffing, digital transformation, and technology infrastructure. Since beginning in 1997, V-Soft has established offices across North America, Canada, and India, with its headquarters located in Louisville, Kentucky.
As V-Soft Consulting continued to expand solutions and flourish, Purna simultaneously followed other interests and opened Tandoori Fusion in 2017, a successful Indian Fusion Restaurant in Louisville, and Veering Creek Farm; the source of many fresh ingredients for Tandoori Fusion and the home of Pravasa Vineyard and Winery.
The locations of Purna’s business interests set the stage for his commitment to the community. His investments and involvement extend to every market through employee sponsorships, philanthropic support through V-Soft Cares, and board leadership for economic development. Purna is the past Chair for the Greater Louisville Inc. board and currently serves on boards for the Hindu Temple of Kentucky, YMCA, Louisville Urban League, the Kentucky Chamber, Home of the Innocents as well as the Waterfront.
Purna’s success in his business and community has been acknowledged through many awards over the years. Most recently in 2022 and 2023, he was an honored member of the Louisville Business First Power 50 as one of the most influential people in Greater Louisville. He was named Volunteer of the Year in 2022 by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives. Recognition has also come in the form of Most Admired CEO by Business First, the Mosaic Award Celebrating International Americans, and Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.
Purna graduated from Shivaji University in India with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He continued his studies in the United States, pursuing a master’s degree from Texas A & M University in Environmental Engineering and a Master of Business Administration and Management from Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management.