Veerendra Patil brings over 20 years of expertise to the animation industry, having co-founded Paprikaas Animation Studios (now Technicolor India) and Xentrix Studios, each growing to over 1,000 artists. His work spans over 2,000 hours of TV, films, games, and more. Now leading Zebu Animation Studios, he is focused on creating three original IPs with Indian roots and global appeal.

In addition, Veerendra founded the Datsi Foundation and launched the Datsi School for Storytellers in July 2023. The school offers courses and workshops for artists of all levels, aiming to bridge the gap between industry and academia and establish itself as a global center for creative innovation.