# Gurpreet “Sunny” Singh

> Gurpreet “Sunny” Singh is an Indian-born American entrepreneur and philanthropist based in Seattle. He founded Edifecs in 1996 and led it for 25 years before handing over the CEO role in 2021. He founded Roundglass in 2014 and supports projects spanning rural Punjab, football and other sports, conservation storytelling, and education, including Seattle University’s Roundglass India Center and Plaksha University.

- **Role:** Founder at Roundglass
- **Organizations:** Roundglass, Edifecs (founder and former CEO), Roundglass Foundation, Punjab FC, Roundglass India Center, Seattle University (advisory council chair), Plaksha University (founder and distinguished trustee)
- **From:** Patiala, India
- **Nationality:** American (Indian-born)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Two master’s degrees: industrial engineering and computer science, Montana State University
- **Known for:** Founded Edifecs in 1996 and led the company for 25 years., Rebuilt Edifecs through its early cash crisis and repaid debts by 2005-2006, according to his account., Founded Roundglass in 2014.

## Career timeline

- **1982-1986** — Undergraduate studies at IIT Delhi; student ventures included supplying tracksuits and organizing a concert.
- **1987-1990** — Graduate study at Montana State University; completed master’s degrees in industrial engineering and computer science.
- **Before 1996** — Worked at Computers Unlimited, Expeditors International, and Microsoft on software and business information exchange.
- **1996** — Founded Edifecs.
- **2000-2001** — Edifecs faced a cash crisis as expected revenue and funding failed to arrive.
- **2005-2006** — By his account, Edifecs completed repayment of its debts after a recovery lasting about five years.
- **2014** — Founded Roundglass.
- **2020** — Roundglass completed the acquisition of Punjab FC; Edifecs received investment from TA Associates and Francisco Partners.
- **2021** — Handed the Edifecs CEO role to Venkat Kavarthapu and became chairman.
- **2023** — Punjab FC earned promotion to the Indian Super League; a gift from Singh helped establish Seattle University’s Roundglass India Center.
- **2025** — Cotiviti completed its acquisition of Edifecs on March 31.
- **2026** — Continued publishing essays on leadership, Punjab, and conservation, including a September essay on funding time for conservation storytellers.

## Achievements

- Founded Edifecs in 1996 and led the company for 25 years.
- Rebuilt Edifecs through its early cash crisis and repaid debts by 2005-2006, according to his account.
- Founded Roundglass in 2014.
- Supported Punjab FC, the first club to earn promotion from the I-League to the Indian Super League, in 2023.
- Provided the founding gift for Seattle University’s Roundglass India Center, launched in 2023.
- Serves as a founder and distinguished trustee of Plaksha University.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Published “In Conservation, What You Are Really Buying Is Time” on September 2, arguing for sustained support of photographers and filmmakers.
- **2026-08** — Published “Leaving Should Not Be the Only Good Option” on August 19, addressing Punjab.
- **2025-07** — Commented on Punjab FC’s new lion-inspired identity, announced July 31.
- **2025-03** — Cotiviti completed acquisition of Edifecs, the company he founded and formerly led.

## Links

- Website: https://livingwithsunny.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnygpsingh/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SunnySingh
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnygpsingh/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunny.round.glass

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Last updated: 2026-10-23