In 1999, Kailas founded Zip Global Network, an independent payphone service provider. The firm designed and manufactured payphones that were assembled with computer components, and installed in major urban areas. In 2002, Kailas co-founded Xius Technologies, a telecommunications software company, and launched the world's first inter-operator prepaid roaming service. The same year, Kailas founded Altius Investment Trust, Since 2016, the Group has diversified into electric vehicles and deep tech. Kailas advocates for “open” philanthropy, where multiple sectors of society pool resources to tackle development challenges at scale.
The Myth of the Entrepreneur, a book about this subject, authored by Kailas in collaboration with Cathy Guo, is to be published by
HarperCollins in April 2019. == Recognition ==