Bhushan Kulkarni

Bhushan Kulkarni is a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple companies over the past 30 years. Currently, he is CEO of two Ann Arbor area companies – GDI Infotech and InfoReady Corporation. Both companies have been recognized as America’s fastest growing privately held companies by Inc Magazine for several years. Bhushan has expertise in organizing, launching and funding technology companies, and scaling them up consistently over a period of time. His companies have maintained high client and employee retention over the years and have been recognized for Best HR Practices. GDI Infotech is a full-service talent matchmaking company helping clients build outstanding technology teams through their 360-degree matchmaking methodology. GDI caters to several sectors that include higher-ed, banking, insurance, government and retail industries, to name a few. InfoReady is a SaaS software company managing workflow around application, review and routing processes for 200 research organizations in higher-ed, pharma and other corporate sectors around the globe. InfoReady’s software platform is innovative, cloud-based, simple to configure, and easy to use. Bhushan has expertise in building solutions for solving business problems for information management, as well as executive-level skills in strategic visioning and team building. He is a recipient of several awards and recognitions. He has been named E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, Crain’s American Dreamer, Business Person of the Year, and 40 Under 40 to name a few. Bhushan is involved in community leadership and strongly believes in giving back to his community. He is involved in several non-profit organizations and is currently serving on the boards of Michigan Founders Fund, Saginaw Valley State University and Washtenaw Community College Foundation.