Deshpande Startups, a business incubator, has appointed Karthik Sankaran as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
In his new role, he will be leading all four programs of Deshpande Startups and spearheading collaboration efforts between the programs and industries, alongside taking care of the day-to-day responsibilities as the CEO.
Sankaran brings with him 30 years of experience in the software and semiconductor industries to his new role. He served in several executive positions during his 18-year-long tenure at Analog Devices, Bangalore, and played key roles at ATI Motors.
Commenting on his appointment, Sankaran said, “I have always advocated the usage of advanced technologies to solve challenges and achieve social and business objectives. Having been associated with a diversity of companies, over the last three decades, I have seen technology’s impact first-hand. I look forward to working with the talented teams at Deshpande Startups and the startup community to drive meaningful impact and help startups scale and succeed.”
Speaking about the appointment, Anand Bariya, CEO, Deshpande Foundation, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Sankaran as the CEO of Deshpande Startups. His remarkable experience and leadership in the semiconductor and software industry, coupled with his entrepreneurial background, will be invaluable in guiding our startup programs and strengthening our ties with industries. As we endeavour to contribute to economic and social growth in India by providing incubator support, mentoring, and industry guidance to startups, Sankaran’s expertise is going to add immense value to our efforts. I wish him all the best in his new endeavour.”
