Vasu Kakarlapudi, MD, MBA

Founder and Managing Partner

Passionate about medicine, Vasu Kakarlapudi is a dedicated ENT surgeon committed to providing empathetic care to his patients. He champions financial independence as the best vehicle that allowed him and his peers to reignite their purpose and passion, unifying them for the common good.

Early in his career, Vasu observed that the most positive and fulfilled surgeons had other income sources, inspiring his journey into real estate. With over 20 years of leadership and successful investing, he led his peers to work together to develop the largest ENT and Allergy practice in the area, including a surgical hospital and multiple medical offices. He owns and manages retail and multifamily assets, recently closing a $20M multifamily fund.

He founded Apta Investment Group to extend these passive investment opportunities to fellow surgeons seeking the same financial freedom. Apta Investment Group, along with its partners, has a proven track record of over $1B in real estate investments with 100% profitability through various economic cycles.

Committed to lifelong learning, Vasu encourages a fresh perspective on traditional investment mindsets, empowering individuals to seize opportunities in real estate. His mission is clear: build a community of investors who share valuable knowledge and empower each other to live life on their own terms.

When not working as an ENT Surgeon or on Apta, Vasu enjoys mountain activities like hiking and skiing, meditation and cheering on his hometown Kansas City sports teams with his kiddos.