Building the Future, One Step at a Time: Peachscore + Dealum, and LvlUp Labs

 

Building a technology startup is a journey of continuous learning, experimentation, challenges, and incremental progress.

Today, I am pleased to share two encouraging developments in my entrepreneurial journey: my progress within the Peachscore + Dealum startup ecosystem and invitation to LvlUp Labs, an initiative powered by LvlUp Ventures.

For ALight Technology And Services Limited (United Kingdom) and ALight Technologies USA Inc (United States), these opportunities represent valuable steps toward strengthening my businesses, refining my strategies, and connecting with the wider global startup community.

Above all, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the organizations supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage technology companies.

My Journey With Peachscore + Dealum

The Peachscore + Dealum Data-Driven Accelerator brings together startup evaluation, business intelligence, mentorship, and investor engagement.

Unlike traditional accelerator models, the program emphasizes measurable progress, data-driven decision-making, and structured learning while allowing participating founders to retain ownership of businesses.

Its accelerator framework includes a 12-week curriculum and extended support through a 12-month ecosystem designed to help founders strengthen business models, understand markets, and prepare for growth.

My focus remains on learning, refining my market positioning, understanding customers, and building commercially viable technology products.

I appreciate Peachscore and Dealum's efforts to make startup education, benchmarking, and growth resources accessible to entrepreneurs worldwide.

An Invitation to LvlUp Labs

I am also grateful to have received an invitation to LvlUp Labs, a startup program powered by LvlUp Ventures.

LvlUp Labs provides founders with opportunities to engage with a broader entrepreneurial ecosystem, including mentorship, industry expertise, strategic resources, and professional networking.

For a technology startup, access to experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals can provide valuable perspectives that complement technical expertise.

I look forward to learning from the LvlUp ecosystem, exchanging ideas with fellow entrepreneurs, and exploring opportunities for meaningful collaboration.

My sincere thanks to the LvlUp Labs and LvlUp Ventures teams for the invitation and encouragement.

Two Products, One Commitment to Innovation

My startup journey currently focuses on developing two technology products that address different challenges in the digital world.

WebVeta — Making Website Search More Intelligent

https://webveta.alightservices.com/

WebVeta is an AI-powered internal search solution designed to help websites deliver more intelligent and relevant search experiences.

By combining traditional keyword search with semantic search and AI-powered capabilities, WebVeta helps users discover information more efficiently.

My objective is to make advanced search technology accessible to businesses without requiring complex infrastructure or extensive technical expertise.

WebVeta supports straightforward website integration, helping organizations improve information discovery and user experiences.

ALightVPN — Preparing Digital Privacy for the Post-Quantum Era

https://vpn.alightservices.com/

ALightVPN focuses on digital privacy, secure connectivity, and the evolving challenges of post-quantum cryptography.

As cryptographic technologies evolve, businesses and individuals must prepare for emerging security challenges.

ALightVPN is being developed with an emphasis on hybrid post-quantum cryptography, stronger authentication, and practical solutions for different customer segments.

Our product roadmap includes:

• Personal VPN: Secure connectivity with hybrid post-quantum cryptographic capabilities.
• TravelPass: Flexible, short-term VPN access for international travelers.We believe meaningful innovation comes not simply from introducing new technologies but from making them reliable, accessible, and useful to customers.

Why These Opportunities Matter

Building technology is only one part of creating a successful business.

Equally important are understanding customer needs, validating market opportunities, establishing sustainable business models, and communicating a clear value proposition.

I am interested in improving my approach to customer acquisition, partnerships, business strategy, and investment readiness.

Success must ultimately be earned through customer trust, consistent execution, product quality, and measurable value.

A Heartfelt Thank You

I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to:

Peachscore and Dealum — For developing a data-driven startup ecosystem that encourages entrepreneurs to evaluate their businesses, learn continuously, and pursue sustainable growth.

LvlUp Labs and LvlUp Ventures — For extending an invitation and creating opportunities for founders to connect with experienced professionals and the broader startup community.

Looking Ahead

My priorities remain straightforward:

Build useful products. Strengthen security. Improve continuously. Earn trust.

Through WebVeta and ALightVPN, I will continue working to address practical challenges in AI-powered information discovery and digital security.

I look forward to the next stages of our entrepreneurial journey and the opportunity to learn from the startup communities around us.

Thank you, Peachscore, Dealum, LvlUp Labs, and LvlUp Ventures, for supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

I appreciate the opportunities.

Building technology with purpose, one step at a time.

 

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Best regards,

Mr. Kanti Arumilli 

I don’t have any fake aliases, nor any virtual aliases like some of the the psycho spy R&AW traitors of India. NOT associated with the “ass”, “es”, “eka”, “ok”, “okay”, “is”, erra / yerra karan, kamalakar, diwakar, kareem, karan, erra / yerra sowmya, erra / yerra, zinnabathuni, bojja srinivas (was a friend and batchmate 1998 – 2002, not anymore – if he joined Mafia), mukesh golla (was a friend and classmate 1998 – 2002, if he joined Mafia), erra, erra, thota veera, uttam’s, bandhavi’s, bhattaru’s, thota’s, bojja’s, bhattaru’s or Arumilli srinivas or Arumilli uttam(may be they are part of a different Arumilli family – not my Arumilli family)

 

ALightVPN Premium and Business: What I’m Building Next

 

I’m sharing the next direction for ALightVPN: ALightVPN Premium for individuals and professionals, and ALightVPN for business and small teams.

   I thank Microsoft for Startup Founders, Corporate Vision Magazine, Government of U.K, Perplexity, NASSCOM 10000, LvlUp Ventures, my parents, my elder sister.

Both are in development. This announcement introduces the features I’m planning and the problems I want to solve. Availability, supported platforms and final feature coverage will be announced as development happens.

For an individual, the goal is greater control over their VPN environment and access to private resources. For a business, it is giving the right people access to the right resources—and closing that access when it is no longer needed.

Premium starts with stronger isolation.

I’m designing Premium around an isolated VPN runtime for each active connection, with one client per instance and separate key material. The aim is to keep each customer’s VPN environment separate, even when customers share the same public internet address.

Sensitive VPN keys, profiles and runtime state are planned to remain in RAM rather than being stored on server disks. That also changes recovery: after a server reboot, affected connections will need fresh VPN material instead of restoring old secrets from disk.

Post-quantum protection is another part of the plan. The Premium design targets hybrid key establishment using ML-KEM-1024 alongside classical cryptography.

For business, the focus expands to people, permissions and offboarding.

The business roadmap builds on the same access-control foundation, adding capabilities planned for small and medium-sized organizations.

Premium pricing is planned at:

• $24.99 per month
• $150 per year, charged for the annual term
• $240 for two years, charged for the two-year term

All prices are in USD. Early-adopter discounts are planned; eligibility and terms will be shared separately. Business pricing will be announced separately too.

The initial Premium offering will use a shared public egress IP. A dedicated IP is planned as a later paid Premium add-on and is excluded from the base subscription prices. An isolated VPN runtime and an exclusive public IP are separate features.

I’ll develop this in stages: establish the Premium foundation, validate it through a limited pilot, then expand into business administration and automation. I’m keeping some of the wider roadmap for future announcements, and I’m not announcing a launch date yet.

Register your interest in ALightVPN Premium for availability and product updates. Joining the interest list is free and does not start a subscription or take a payment. For business requirements, please send email to admin@alightservices.com .

ALightVPN has regular subscription and a huge discount of $23.76 for 2 years.

ALightVPN TravelPass starts at $1.49 and $0.49 for each day when you travel.

Choose the right VPN for your purposes.

 

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Best regards,

Mr. Kanti Arumilli 

I don’t have any fake aliases, nor any virtual aliases like some of the the psycho spy R&AW traitors of India. NOT associated with the “ass”, “es”, “eka”, “ok”, “okay”, “is”, erra / yerra karan, kamalakar, diwakar, kareem, karan, erra / yerra sowmya, erra / yerra, zinnabathuni, bojja srinivas (was a friend and batchmate 1998 – 2002, not anymore – if he joined Mafia), mukesh golla (was a friend and classmate 1998 – 2002, if he joined Mafia), erra, erra, thota veera, uttam’s, bandhavi’s, bhattaru’s, thota’s, bojja’s, bhattaru’s or Arumilli srinivas or Arumilli uttam(may be they are part of a different Arumilli family – not my Arumilli family)

 

A Grateful Next Step: Invited into LvlUp Labs

 

I am pleased and grateful to share that ALight Technology And Services Limited (U.K.) and ALight Technologies USA Inc (U.S.A.) have been invited into LvlUp Labs, an equity-free program.

   I thank Microsoft for Startup Founders, Corporate Vision Magazine, Government of U.K, Perplexity, NASSCOM 10000, LvlUp Ventures, my parents, my elder sister.

This is a meaningful moment in my of journey of building WebVeta and ALightVPN, my two SaaS products. I welcome the opportunity to learn, gain fresh perspectives, and keep improving what I offer for users.

LvlUp Labs team, thank you for the invitation and for considering what I am building. I approach this opportunity with humbleness, curiosity, and a willingness to do the work.

My two products address different needs, but both start with practical problems.

WebVeta helps website visitors find the information they need through an embeddable internal search experience. My aim is to help businesses make their website content easier to discover and more useful to their visitors.

ALightVPN focuses on secure connectivity, with post-quantum cryptography central to its development. My aim is to make stronger protection accessible while earning users’ trust through careful engineering and clear communication.

Both products continue to evolve. There is more to build, and much more to learn from the people who use them.

As a solo founder, I am especially grateful for opportunities to gain perspective, challenge assumptions, and become a better entrepreneur. The equity-free nature of LvlUp Labs makes this invitation particularly welcome as I continue developing both products.

I look forward to listening carefully, asking questions, and turning what I learn into practical improvements for users.

LvlUp Labs, thank you for opening this door. I honestly appreciate the opportunity and look forward to learning and contributing along the way.

There is plenty of work ahead. I am thankful for this opportunity and ready, one thoughtful step at a time.

With gratitude,
Kanti Arumilli
Founder & CEO
ALight Technology And Services Limited (U.K.)
ALight Technologies USA Inc (U.S.A.)
Building WebVeta and ALightVPN

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Best regards,

Mr. Kanti Arumilli 

I don’t have any fake aliases, nor any virtual aliases like some of the the psycho spy R&AW traitors of India. NOT associated with the “ass”, “es”, “eka”, “ok”, “okay”, “is”, erra / yerra karan, kamalakar, diwakar, kareem, karan, erra / yerra sowmya, erra / yerra, zinnabathuni, bojja srinivas (was a friend and batchmate 1998 – 2002, not anymore – if he joined Mafia), mukesh golla (was a friend and classmate 1998 – 2002, if he joined Mafia), erra, erra, thota veera, uttam’s, bandhavi’s, bhattaru’s, thota’s, bojja’s, bhattaru’s or Arumilli srinivas or Arumilli uttam(may be they are part of a different Arumilli family – not my Arumilli family)

ALightVPN Announces a Post-Quantum Security Upgrade: ML-KEM-1024, NIST Category 5

 

                                                   ALightVPN now uses SecP384r1MLKEM1024, advancing my hybrid post-quantum VPN key agreement to combine the P-384 elliptic curve with ML-KEM-1024. 15 testers can get 2 years of VPN for free for helping submit SecSMS, ALightVPN profile downloader in Android store. Contact admin@alightservices.com.

   I thank Microsoft for Startup Founders, Corporate Vision Magazine, Government of U.K, Perplexity, NASSCOM 10000, my parents, my elder sister.

For customers, the central change is adoption of ML-KEM-1024—the NIST Security Category 5 parameter set standardized in FIPS 203. This is the highest security category among the three ML-KEM parameter sets in that standard.

Focus remains straightforward: building a VPN service around security and making the technology behind that protection understandable.

What has changed?

ALightVPN previously used SecP256r1MLKEM768. Now moved to SecP384r1MLKEM1024.

Component	Previous configuration	New configuration
Hybrid key agreement	SecP256r1MLKEM768	SecP384r1MLKEM1024
Traditional component	P-256 ECDHE	P-384 ECDHE
Post-quantum component	ML-KEM-768	ML-KEM-1024
NIST category of the ML-KEM component	Category 3	Category 5

The upgrade changes both components of the hybrid key agreement. It brings a higher-category post-quantum parameter set into the process used to establish connection secrets.

Understanding FIPS 203 and “Level 5”

FIPS 203 is NIST’s standard for ML-KEM, a mechanism for establishing a shared secret over a public network. It specifies ML-KEM-512, ML-KEM-768 and ML-KEM-1024, associated with Security Categories 1, 3 and 5 respectively.

You may see Category 5 described informally as “Level 5.” The precise description of this announcement is:

ALightVPN now uses hybrid key agreement incorporating FIPS 203 ML-KEM-1024, a NIST Security Category 5 algorithm.

Here, “203” identifies the standard and “5” identifies the security category of the ML-KEM parameter set. The designation applies to that cryptographic component; it does not assign one security rating to every part of a VPN.

Why prepare for quantum threats now?

Some information needs to remain private long after it is transmitted. NIST describes a threat known as “harvest now, decrypt later”: an adversary collects encrypted data today and retains it in the hope that future quantum capabilities will make decryption possible.

Post-quantum key establishment is designed to address that future threat to connection secrecy. For ALightVPN, adopting ML-KEM-1024 reflects our decision to invest in that protection now, alongside the security needs customers already have today.

Why use a hybrid approach?

SecP384r1MLKEM1024 brings together two different cryptographic foundations:

• P-384 ECDHE: the traditional elliptic-curve component.
• ML-KEM-1024: the post-quantum component.

Their shared secrets are combined within the TLS key schedule. The purpose of this hybrid design is to preserve protection if one component is broken while the other remains secure, subject to correct implementation and the protocol’s security assumptions.

This gives ALightVPN a way to adopt post-quantum key establishment while retaining traditional cryptography alongside it. We see that combination as a practical approach to evolving our security architecture.

Key establishment and traffic encryption have different jobs

The new algorithm’s name describes how connection secrets are established. It does not mean every packet is encrypted directly with ML-KEM-1024.

ALightVPN continues to use AES-256 or ChaCha20-Poly1305 for VPN traffic encryption. The hybrid key agreement protects a different part of the connection: the establishment of secret material used by the secure channel.

For customers comparing VPN services, that distinction matters. A meaningful security description should explain both the handshake and the protection applied to traffic, rather than relying on a single impressive number.

What this announcement means for customers

For people choosing ALightVPN because security matters to them, this upgrade is another concrete step in the direction we have chosen for the service.

It is particularly relevant when evaluating post-quantum VPN technology: customers can identify the exact hybrid group and the exact ML-KEM parameter set being used.

Compatibility also matters. A connection must actually negotiate SecP384r1MLKEM1024 to receive the protection described here. Customers should use an ALightVPN configuration and client version that support the upgraded group.

Clear claims are part of security

Using a standardized algorithm does not, by itself, establish FIPS 140-3 validation of a product. This announcement describes ALightVPN’s cryptographic upgrade, rather than claiming certification of the whole service.

Likewise, post-quantum key agreement and post-quantum certificate authentication are separate capabilities. Changing the key agreement does not automatically change the certificate signatures used to authenticate a connection.

I believe customers deserve this level of clarity when choosing a security service.

ALightVPN now combines P-384 with ML-KEM-1024, bringing NIST Category 5 post-quantum key establishment into our hybrid VPN configuration.

If you don’t need a VPN at home, not a frequent traveller – use ALightVPN TravelPass starts at $1.49, $0.49 per day for upto 10 days, $4.99 for 30 days and no subscription or cancellation or any unexpected renewal. If you need VPN at home or plan to travel for more than 50 days in 2 years, get the subscription (renews at same price) for a discount - $23.76 for 2 years. ALightVPN

Explore ALightVPN and get started at vpn.alightservices.com.

 

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Best regards,

Mr. Kanti Arumilli 

I don’t have any fake aliases, nor any virtual aliases like some of the the psycho spy R&AW traitors of India. NOT associated with the “ass”, “es”, “eka”, “ok”, “okay”, “is”, erra / yerra karan, kamalakar, diwakar, kareem, karan, erra / yerra sowmya, erra / yerra, zinnabathuni, bojja srinivas (was a friend and batchmate 1998 – 2002, not anymore – if he joined Mafia), mukesh golla (was a friend and classmate 1998 – 2002, if he joined Mafia), erra, erra, thota veera, uttam’s, bandhavi’s, bhattaru’s, thota’s, bojja’s, bhattaru’s or Arumilli srinivas or Arumilli uttam(may be they are part of a different Arumilli family – not my Arumilli family).

ALightVPN Travel Pass: A VPN for Your Next Trip

 

A flight booked. A hotel confirmed. A laptop packed.

There is one more thing worth planning before you leave: how you will connect when you arrive.

A weekend away can involve airport Wi-Fi, a hotel network, a café hotspot, and a few work calls squeezed between activities. You may want a VPN for that journey without making it another recurring expense.

  I thank Microsoft for Startup Founders, Corporate Vision Magazine, Government of U.K, Perplexity, NASSCOM 10000, my parents, my elder sister.

ALightVPN Travel Pass gives occasional travellers a prepaid way to use ALightVPN. You can choose the longer 2 year plan at huge discounts, if you think you plan to travel for more than 50 days in the next 2 years and use VPN throughout 2 years. Choose a trip length, decide when access begins, and make a single payment, or choose the $23.76 for 2 years subscription.

How much does ALightVPN Travel Pass cost?

Selected trip length	One-time price in USD	Access included
1–3 days	$1.49 flat	3 days
4–10 days	$0.49 per day	Selected duration
11–30 days	$4.99 flat	Full 30 days

The longer pass covers 30 consecutive days, rather than a calendar month.

There is no subscription to cancel and get charged for forgetting. The pass expires automatically without a renewal charge.

For an occasional traveller, that makes the purchasing decision straightforward: choose the option that fits the journey and see the cost before paying.

Choose when your access begins

Travel preparation often happens well before departure. Your VPN access does not need to begin just because you are ready to organise it.

Travel Pass offers three activation choices:

• Immediate: begin after payment confirmation.
• Manual: activate later when you are ready.
• Scheduled: choose a start date and time in UTC.

Start and expiry information is displayed in UTC. If you schedule activation, compare it with your local departure time so the pass begins when you intend.

Before leaving, allow time to complete installation and check your device setup. Getting familiar with the connection process at home is easier than troubleshooting while boarding is announced.

Where a VPN fits into travel security

Travelling changes your network environment. At home, you may recognise the router, know who manages it, and have time to check a connection problem. On the road, you often have less information.

A VPN encrypts the traffic routed through its tunnel between your device and the VPN server. That can add protection on networks outside your control.

HTTPS remains essential: it protects connections to websites that use it. A VPN is an additional layer for network traffic; it does not remove the need to check website addresses, respect certificate warnings, or secure your device.

For a traveller, the useful habit is simple: prepare your connection before you need it, then use it consistently alongside normal account and device security.

Who might find Travel Pass useful?

The short-break traveller

You are away for a few days and expect to use shared networks for bookings, messages, and everyday browsing. A limited-duration pass gives you a purchase tied to that specific break.

The conference attendee

Your schedule includes presentations, meetings, travel, and perhaps some work from the hotel. Add VPN setup to the same checklist as your event registration and laptop charger.

The occasional remote worker

You usually work from a familiar location, but this month includes time away. Before using a personal VPN for work, check your organisation's requirements and use any mandated corporate connection.

The holiday planner

You like arranging essentials ahead of time. Preparing account access, software updates, and connectivity before departure leaves fewer technical decisions for the trip itself.

A short digital checklist before departure

A VPN works best as part of a few sensible habits:

1. Update your operating system, browser, and applications.
2. Enable multifactor authentication for important accounts.
3. Install and test the VPN software before relying on it abroad.
4. Confirm network names with the venue and disable unnecessary automatic connections.
5. Keep using HTTPS and stop if a browser displays a certificate warning.
6. Check your pass timing, especially if your itinerary crosses time zones.

Also keep recovery options available for essential accounts. Losing access to an email account while travelling can be more disruptive than forgetting a charging cable.

Buy access for the journey ahead

Travel involves enough decisions already. Your VPN purchase should be easy to understand.

ALightVPN Travel Pass is built around an occasional need: arranging VPN access for the time you plan to be away.

Whether your next journey is a city break, a conference, or a longer visit, you can prepare your connection alongside the rest of your itinerary.

If you don’t need VPN at home and not a frequent traveller Choose your ALightVPN Travel Pass.

If you need VPN at home or frequent traveller buy 2 years for $23.76! ALightVPN

 

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/alight-technology-and-services-limited/

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Best regards,

Mr. Kanti Arumilli 

I don’t have any fake aliases, nor any virtual aliases like some of the the psycho spy R&AW traitors of India. NOT associated with the “ass”, “es”, “eka”, “ok”, “okay”, “is”, erra / yerra karan, kamalakar, diwakar, kareem, karan, erra / yerra sowmya, erra / yerra, zinnabathuni, bojja srinivas (was a friend and batchmate 1998 – 2002, not anymore – if he joined Mafia), mukesh golla (was a friend and classmate 1998 – 2002, if he joined Mafia), erra, erra, thota veera, uttam’s, bandhavi’s, bhattaru’s, thota’s, bojja’s, bhattaru’s or Arumilli srinivas or Arumilli uttam(may be they are part of a different Arumilli family – not my Arumilli family).