Swapnil Nelapati - Founder, Neurelios

Swapnil Nelapati

Founder, Neurelios
  • Hyderabad, India

Swapnil Nelapati is a visionary young entrepreneur from Hyderabad, India, known for his deep curiosity, bold thinking, and relentless drive to solve real-world problems using technology. At just 17, Swapnil has demonstrated a maturity and foresight well beyond his years, combining ground-level empathy with a future-focused mindset to build meaningful impact through innovation.

What sets Swapnil apart is not just his age, but his clarity of purpose and hands-on approach to building. He operates at the intersection of technology, social impact, and systems thinking — identifying invisible gaps that affect millions and daring to reimagine how things should work. His strength lies in translating big-picture challenges into structured, scalable, and human-centered solutions.

Swapnil leads with curiosity, not ego. He believes in listening more than talking, solving more than selling, and designing products that aren’t just smart — but emotionally intelligent. Surrounded by mentors, experienced co-builders, and academic advisors, he brings a unique ability to align youthful intuition with operational execution.

He is deeply committed to uplifting underserved communities, especially those in India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions, by leveraging technology as a bridge — not a barrier. His leadership style is grounded in empathy, guided by ethics, and fueled by an unshakable belief that the next revolution in India won’t come from metros, but from the margins.

Recognized and supported by India’s top startup initiatives, Swapnil is already gaining attention in early-stage entrepreneurial circles for his bold yet grounded approach to building. Whether it’s shaping ideas, raising capital, building teams, or communicating vision — he carries himself with professionalism and clarity rare for his age.

Swapnil’s long-term mission is simple but powerful: to build for those who are too often overlooked, and to do it with intelligence, humility, and purpose. His journey is just beginning, but his direction is already clear — towards impact, scale, and lasting change.

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