Stanford Seed

Seed, the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies, is working to end the cycle of global poverty.

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seed.stanford.edu

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Kaustubh Dhargalkar Ph.D (Innovation Mgt)

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Design Thinking Trainer/Coach and an ‘Innovation & Strategy’ Consultant. Author of ‘It’s Logical: Innovating Profitable Business Models’ (Sage Publications) https://bit.ly/ItsLogical Serial entrepreneur since 1990. In 2006, sold commercial interests in his first 3 companies and plunged into academics and research. He calls himself ‘An Accidental Academic’ Kaustubh relishes the challenge of ‘Enhancing the Innovation Quotient’ of an organization, by helping create new offerings to tap existing as well as new markets . Visualising unique & sustainable Business Models is his forte. Associations: 1) Mercedes Benz 2) Daimler 3) Citibank 4) HP 5) Deloitte 6) Mahindra Group 7) YES Bank 8) Accenture 9) Amazon 10) L&T 11) ICICI bank 12) Syngenta 13) Eaton 14) CEAT 15) Honeywell 16) Shoppers Stop 17) IIT-Bombay, IIT-Mandi, ICT-Mumbai, Weschool-Mumbai etc. Awards/Honours: 1) Honoured as 'Entrepreneurship Educator & Mentor' Award by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship-Govt. of India, , INTEL, British Council, NEN, EDII. 2) Work in the field of ‘Unconventional User Research’ was acknowledged by The Wharton School of Business. Awarded the runner-up award in the global 'Wharton Innovation Tournament' in 2010 for an app for mining Consumer Pain Points 3) His proposal on clean energy integration with electric vehicles was adjudged as the top seven in the world at the Smart City World Expo Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. http://www.smartcityexpo.com/en/awards-2015 TEDx Events: 1) http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/Entrepreneurship-Kaustubh-Dharg 2) TEDx-Sanofi 3) TEDx-NICMAR 4) Mentor with Stanford Seed, a worldwide outreach program of Stanford University for nurturing startups Conducts Innovation Hackathons/ Design Sprints across domains and specializes in bringing out the Creative force in organisations. An acclaimed professor of Innovation, Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship. Currently, the Dean-Business Design & Innovation at WeSchool and a visiting faculty @ IIT-Bombay, IIM-Sirmaur, ICT-Mumbai. Mentor at various startup incubators, active on various startup forums s.a. IIT-Mandi Catalyst, ET-Power of Ideas, WF Global etc. At WeSchool, he has been responsible for imbibing the practice of ‘Prototyping’ among the students. His philosophy with students is, “Don’t show me PowerPoint presentations, show me Prototypes. Seek user-feedback, tweak them & achieve Product-Market Fit ‘Contributor at Knowledge@Wharton, published by the Wharton School of Business.

Gary Whitehill

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I specialize in solving complex challenges, unlocking untapped business value, and driving industry-defining innovation at the intersection of disruptive technologies, geostrategic foresight, and emerging market dynamics. Partnering with governments, enterprises, and Pre-IPO ventures, I help organizations navigate disruption and scale transformative innovation to unlock high-growth market opportunities. With hands-on leadership across 100+ countries, I have built and scaled innovation ecosystems, accelerated Pre-IPO growth, advised governments, Fortune 500s, and high-growth startups on navigating technological disruption, economic volatility, and regulatory complexities—positioning them to thrive in rapidly evolving global markets. 🚀 WHAT I DELIVER I architect and execute high-impact, future-focused strategies that: • Accelerate digital transformation—integrating AI, deep-tech, and frontier technologies into long-term planning • Enable adaptive resilience—preparing organizations to pivot rapidly in complex, chaotic environments • Align cross-functional teams & stakeholders—driving cohesion across political, social, and industrial landscapes • Unlock global expansion & market penetration—leveraging strategic partnerships, M&A, and supply chain optimization • Prepare organizations for IPO & capital markets—structuring scalable investment frameworks 📈 CAREER IMPACT • $7B+ in economic impact—leading global expansion, investment strategies, and transformation initiatives • $1B+ venture portfolio oversight—driving Pre-IPO funding, acquisitions, and public market readiness • 1,000+ startups launched & scaled—building venture ecosystems, accelerators, and innovation hubs • 10,000+ global jobs created—through strategic investments, public-private partnerships, and enterprise growth 💡 CORE EXPERTISE • Geostrategic Foresight & Emerging Market Intelligence | Navigating technological, economic, and political shifts • Disruptive Innovation & Digital Transformation | Leveraging AI, blockchain, and deep-tech for long-term growth • Global Business Models & Cross-Border Risk Mitigation | Aligning corporate strategy with adaptive readiness • Strategic CEO Coaching & Executive Advisory | Serving as a high-level sounding board for founders, executives, and policymakers 🧭 LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY: I believe in bringing strategic clarity, a unifying vision, and the ability to ignite momentum in the most turbulent times. If you’re looking to scale, transform, and lead with impact—let’s connect!