Sandeep Nijhawan
About Sandeep Nijhawan
Sandeep Nijhawan is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in the cleantech and electronics sectors, currently serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of a technology firm.
Sandeep Nijhawan: Co-Founder & CEO
Sandeep Nijhawan is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, bringing significant leadership experience to his role. He has a strong background in electrochemistry-focused cleantech startups, having served as president of AquaHydrex and Staq Energy. With a history of driving innovation, Sandeep has led multiple ventures towards success.
Sandeep Nijhawan's Education and Expertise
Sandeep Nijhawan holds a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur, India. He further enriched his technical knowledge by earning a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. Complementing his technical background, Sandeep completed an MBA from the International Institute of Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland, equipping him with a strong foundation in business management.
Sandeep Nijhawan's Background
Sandeep Nijhawan has a diverse and impactful professional background. Before becoming CEO, he was an operating partner at True North Venture Partners. He also held a senior vice president role at Intermolecular, where he specialized in accelerating R&D for innovative materials in the electronics industry. Earlier in his career, Sandeep incubated and commercialized the LED business at Applied Materials.
Sandeep Nijhawan's Cleantech Leadership
Sandeep Nijhawan has demonstrated strong leadership in the cleantech industry. As president of AquaHydrex and Staq Energy, he focused on advancing electrochemistry technologies. His experience in managing and growing these cleantech startups has established him as a key figure in the industry, driving sustainable innovation.
Founder of LED Startup Siorah Incorporated
Sandeep Nijhawan founded and served as CEO of LED startup Siorah Incorporated. His leadership and vision incubated Applied Materials' LED business from concept to commercialization, showcasing his ability to turn innovative ideas into marketable products.