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'''Akhil J Madhu''' (born 4 August 1995) is an Indian entrepreneur and technology executive. He is the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of [[Comet Web Solutions LLP]], a design and development agency based in Kochi, India. He also founded [[Comet Visa Consultants]] and [[Techvater Pvt Ltd]]. Since 2023, he has served as '''AI Chief of Staff (Co-Lead)''' at the [[Artificial Intelligence Business Council]] of the [[International Trade Council]].<ref name="ITC">{{Cite web|url=https://tradecouncil.org/itcbc-dr-akhil-jayalekshmi-madhu/|title=ITCBC: Dr. Akhil Jayalekshmi Madhu|website=International Trade Council|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
'''Akhil J Madhu''' (born 4 August 1995) is an Indian entrepreneur and technology executive. He is the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of [[Comet Web Solutions LLP]], a design and development agency based in Kochi, India. He also founded [[Comet Visa Consultants]] and [[Techvater Pvt Ltd]]. Since 2023, he has served as AI Chief of Staff (Co-Lead) at the [[Artificial Intelligence Business Council]] of the [[International Trade Council]].<ref name="ITC">{{Cite web|url=https://tradecouncil.org/itcbc-dr-akhil-jayalekshmi-madhu/|title=ITCBC: Dr. Akhil Jayalekshmi Madhu|website=International Trade Council|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Madhu was born on 4 August 1995 in Punalur, Kerala, India.<ref name="BusinessOutreach">{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessoutreach.in/dr-akhil-j-madhu-nurturing-leadership-and-innovation/|title=Dr. Akhil J Madhu: Nurturing Leadership and Innovation|website=Business Outreach|date=2024-06-05|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
Madhu was born on 4 August 1995 in Punalur, Kerala, India.<ref name="BusinessOutreach">{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessoutreach.in/dr-akhil-j-madhu-nurturing-leadership-and-innovation/|title=Dr. Akhil J Madhu: Nurt
He studied mechanical engineering at [[Anna University]] and later earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from [[Sikkim Manipal University]].<ref name="BusinessOutreach" /> Before launching his companies, he worked as a freelance web designer.<ref name="BusinessOutreach" />
== Career ==
=== Comet Web Solutions LLP ===
In 2018, Madhu founded [[Comet Web Solutions LLP]], a digital design and development company.<ref name="Crunchbase">{{Cite web|url=https://www.crunchbase.com/person/akhil-j-madhu|title=Akhil J Madhu – Crunchbase|website=Crunchbase|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref> The company later expanded into visa services through [[Comet Visa Consultants]], which assists Indian citizens with U.S. and Canadian visa appointment scheduling.<ref name="CometVisa">{{Cite web|url=https://cometvisa.in/|title=Comet Visa Consultants|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
=== Techvater Pvt Ltd ===
In April 2023, Madhu established [[Techvater Pvt Ltd]], focusing on artificial intelligence and digital transformation solutions.<ref name="Crunchbase" />
=== Industry roles ===
Madhu was appointed as AI Chief of Staff (Co-Lead) at the [[Artificial Intelligence Business Council]] of the [[International Trade Council]] in 2023.<ref name="ITC" />
He has also been listed as a member of the [[Forbes Technology Council]].<ref name="Forbes">{{Cite web|url=https://forbestechcouncil.com/|title=Forbes Technology Council – Members|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
== Recognition ==
Madhu and his companies have received several awards and recognitions:
* '''Asia Prestige Awards''' – Web Design Agency of the Year (2022/2023, 2024/2025) for Comet Web Solutions LLP<ref name="AsiaPrestige">{{Cite web|url=https://www.asiaprestigeawards.com/|title=Asia Prestige Awards – Winners|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
* '''Icons of Asia 2022''' – Emerging Startup of the Year<ref name="Icons">{{Cite web|url=https://iconsofasia.org/|title=Icons of Asia – Awards 2022|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
* '''Go Global Awards 2021''' – Top Placer in Information Technology by the International Trade Council<ref name="ITC" />
* '''Bharat Startup Awards 2023''' – Young Startup Leader Award<ref name="ANI">{{Cite news|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/dr-akhil-j-madhu-received-the-young-startup-leader-award-at-a-prestigious-event-held-in-bangalore-on-national-startup-day-202320230121164128/|title=Dr Akhil J Madhu Received the Young Startup Leader Award|work=ANI|date=2023-01-21|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
* '''IIMA – Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2022''', presented by MTTV<ref name="MTTV">{{Cite news|url=https://www.mttv.in/news/akhil-j-madhu-iima-young-entrepreneur-award-2022|title=IIMA Young Entrepreneur Award 2022|work=MTTV|date=2022-09-12|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
* '''Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration''' awarded by WHRPC (2022)<ref name="Print">{{Cite news|url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/keralas-young-entrepreneur-akhil-j-madhu-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-whrpc/1055974/|title=Kerala's young entrepreneur Akhil J Madhu receives honorary doctorate from WHRPC|work=The Print|date=2022-07-18|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
* '''Globee Business Awards 2024''' – Bronze Winner (Business Philanthropist of the Year)<ref name="Globee">{{Cite web|url=https://globeeawards.com/business-awards/winners/|title=Globee Awards – Winners 2024|access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>
Madhu has been profiled in business publications, including ''Business Outreach'', which highlighted his entrepreneurial activities and leadership approach.<ref name="BusinessOutreach" />
== See also ==
* [[International Trade Council]]
* [[Artificial Intelligence Business Council]]
* [[Comet Web Solutions LLP]]
== External links ==
* [https://cometwebsolutions.com/akhiljmadhu Official profile]
