Dr. Avinash Thakur — CEO
Global Innovation Facilitation & Startup Mentor Fostering a Culture of Innovation | My mission is to ignite a spirit of entrepreneurship among students, faculty, and alumni while bridging the gap between academia, industry, and government. I thrive on building international partnerships that expand horizons and foster collaborative innovation. Proven Leadership in Government Initiatives | Previously, I served as CEO of AIC Pinnacle, where I led critical government startup projects such as the MeitY Startup Hub, NITI Aayog initiatives, the MSME IPFC scheme, and Startup India. I scaled incubation and acceleration programs, drove impactful outreach initiatives, and built a vibrant ecosystem with government support. My expertise in intellectual property rights and quality assurance enhances the success of startups at every stage. Educational Background | Holding a Ph.D. and M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and a B.E. from the University of Pune, I blend academic rigor with practical experience. Passionate About Impact | I’m committed to enabling the next generation of innovators to tackle real-world challenges and create meaningful social and economic value. Let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate to drive innovation globally!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a strong focus on innovation and startup development.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 11 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Management
- Strategy
- Startup Development
- Innovation Management
- Technology Incubation
- Fundraising
- Government Programs
Career Highlights
- Led multiple government startup initiatives.
- Established successful incubation centers across institutions.
- Expert in bridging academia and industry for innovation.
Work Experience
Adivid Technologies Pvt Ltd
Independent Director (8 mos)
Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society
Executive Director (2 yrs 4 mos)
Atal Incubation Centre - Pinnacle Industries
Chief Executive Officer (1 yr 5 mos)
Padmashree Dr D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Head & CEO DPU Incubation center (1 yr 7 mos)
Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune
Assistant Proffesor & IPR Consultant (11 mos)
MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune
Assitant Professor & IPR Cell Coordinator (1 yr 1 mo)
Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune
Assistant professor & Startup & IP Facilitator (1 yr 4 mos)
K. J. College of Engineering, Pune
Assisstant Professor (6 mos)
Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Training & Placement Coordinator (8 mos)
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Lecturer & EDC Coordinator (1 yr 3 mos)
Education
Bachelor’s Degree at MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune
M.Tech at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
12th at Kendriya Vidyalaya
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Maharashtra Institute of Technology
M.Tech Computer Science at JNTU Anantapur
at MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune
