With a passion for innovation and a dedication to empowering students, Vivek Pawar is a visionary leader making significant contributions in the fields of technology, education, and social entrepreneurship.
Vivek has a diverse background, with over 30 years of experience in executive management roles within the Semiconductor Industry, Startup ecosystem creation, as well as mentoring/investing in startups. His career has spanned across India, the USA, and global reach with Sankalp Semiconductor growing from startup to world brand, providing him with invaluable insights into global markets and HiTech Industry.
Current Role & Responsibilities:
Currently, Vivek serves as the CEO of i4C (Innovation for Change), a not-for-profit organization founded to create and improve the innovation culture for students, enhancing their employability. He also plays a key role as Advisor and Trustee of the Deshpande Foundation, where he has been instrumental in creating rural transformation products and spearheading numerous programs in Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Prior Experience:
Managing Trustee and CEO of Deshpande Foundation, where he worked on creating rural transformation products from a range of programs.
Chairman Emeritus and Founder of Sankalp Semiconductor, a leading global analog semiconductor design service provider. Under his leadership, Sankalp Semiconductor has achieved significant milestones and global recognition.
General/Program Management in Texas Instruments in India and USA with 3 USA patents approved.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the College of Engineering Pune (COEP) and a master’s degree in Technology (MTech) from IIT Kharagpur.
