Atul Kavitake

CEO

India12 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in innovation management.
Expert in driving cross-border startup collaborations.
Proven track record in corporate innovation initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Innovation and Startup ecosystem.

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Skills

Core Skills

Corporate InnovationInnovation Strategy And DeliveryInnovation ManagementProgram Management

Other Skills

Business InnovationCritical ThinkingEarly-stage StartupsGTMInnovation ConsultingInternational BusinessStakeholder ManagementStrategistStrategy and Business CaseThought Leadership

About

Driven by the spirit of innovation, I bring over a decade of experience navigating challenging roles as an entrepreneur and catalyst within the innovation ecosystem. I am passionate about driving innovation and delivering strategic solutions that elevate business performance.

Experience

Swissnex in india, consulate general of switzerland

Innovation Manager

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Driving Indo-Swiss collaboration by spearheading internationalization programs that enable Swiss and Indian startups to scale across borders.

International BusinessInnovation ManagementStakeholder ManagementCorporate InnovationInnovation Strategy and Delivery

T-hub

Innovation Manager

Sep 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Spearheaded corporate innovation initiatives for global clients across the Automotive, Aerospace, and Healthcare sectors.
Led cross-border programs in collaboration with the governments of the UK, Australia, and Armenia, facilitating market entry for 40 international startups into India.

Corporate InnovationInnovation ConsultingBusiness InnovationInnovation Strategy and DeliveryThought Leadership

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Innovation Program Manager

Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr

Managing end to end Innovation Programs for large corporations like Honeywell, L'Oréal, Decathlon, Adani Airports, etc.
Executing projects that utilize emerging technologies such as Web 3.0, Blockchain, Metaverse etc. across different verticals such as Aerospace, Retail, Life Science, Healthcare, etc.

Innovation ManagementProgram ManagementStakeholder ManagementCorporate Innovation

La french tech bangalore-india

Program Manager

Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr

Designed and executed startup exchange program between India and France with La French Tech Bangalore and MeitY Startup Hub. Supported 4 French and 4 Indian startups as a part of LINK innovations.

Deshpande startups

Incubation Manager

Feb 2021 – Sep 2021 · 7 mos

Provided strategic guidance and support to 25 early-stage startups, focusing on achieving Product-Market Fit (PMF) and refining Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies across various industries including Healthtech, Agritech, SaaS, Cleantech, and more.