Kamal Budhabhatti – Visionary Innovator, Master of Many Hats
October 29, 2023Kamal Budhabhatti is a visionary entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the field of technology and innovation. He serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of two pioneering companies, Craft Silicon Ltd. and Little – Africa’s first innovative Super- App platform. Under Kamal’s leadership, Craft Silicon Ltd. has emerged as a global software development and services powerhouse based in Kenya. The company has expanded its reach with development centers in India and the USA, reflecting its recognition as one of the largest software houses in emerging markets.
Craft Silicon boasts a talented team of technology architects and domain experts who provide cutting-edge solutions to the banking, financial services, and insurance industries. Kamal’s commitment to ‘Innovative Thinking’ continues to drive groundbreaking solutions for Craft Silicon’s 300+ customers across 45+ countries in Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia.
In July 2016, Kamal launched Little, Africa’s first innovative SuperApp platform, which seamlessly combines mobility, delivery, daily essentials, payments, and technology. Under his visionary leadership, Little has become the preferred everyday everything platform in Kenya, offering comfortable, reliable, and affordable services to both individuals and corporates. With over 3.1 million+ individual clients and 5,000+ corporate clients, Kamal continues to champion ‘Innovative Thinking,’ delivering groundbreaking solutions to make Little the ‘Everyday. Everything App.’
Kamal Budhabhatti is not just a CEO; he’s a hands-on programmer skilled in C#, Java, and Mobile computing. Beyond technology, he finds solace in adventure sports and air piloting. With a diverse range of interests encompassing autobiographies, philosophy, technical literature, and management and success stories, he is also an avid reader. His motto, “Associates are the Assets of Craft Silicon and Little; with their commitment, even the impossible is possible,” reflects his belief in the power of people. Kamal’s exceptional leadership earned him the ‘Africa Award 2010 for Entrepreneurship,’ and he received recognition from the ICT Authority of Kenya for his technology innovation at Little during the Connected 2017 event.
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