Pravin Pranav is a global entrepreneur with extensive experience in accounting, hospitality, and human capital management. Mr. Pranav founded Abacus Payroll in 1992. Abacus is a full-service payroll and comprehensive workforce solutions company servicing over 10,000 employees across the United States. Pravin was admitted to the Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales in 1978. He has owned and managed several flagship hospitality brands and commercial, retail properties across the United States. Pravin has been actively investing in hospitality and real estate properties, and technology startups since 1990.Mr. Pranav serves on various boards across different industries. Pravin is one of the founding Directors of First Choice Bank (FCBK: OTC US) and has held this position since 2005. Pravin is also on the Board of Directors of the California Lodging Industry Association (CLIA). Pravin is an active philanthropist, engaged community member, and supports several non-profit causes. He is an active member of the Bellflower Rotary Club (Dist. 5280) and Advisory Board at Akshaya Patra Los Angeles. He has helped raise upwards of $10mn to eradicate poverty, hunger, and educate underserved children. Pravin is a competitive racquetball player. He is also an avid road-cyclist and has several 100k rides under his saddle.