Madhu Venkatesan
About Madhu Venkatesan
Madhu Venkatesan is a co-founder of FloSports and currently serves as President and Managing Director at Automation24, Inc. He has extensive experience in technology products and advertising operations, along with a strong academic background in engineering and business administration.
Work at FloSports
Madhu Venkatesan serves as Co-Founder at FloSports, a position he has held since 2006. In this role, he has been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of technology products, advertising operations, and post-sales operations. His work has involved collaboration with major sports brands, including Nike, Under Armour, and Got Milk, enhancing the company's market presence and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Madhu Venkatesan has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from SRM Engineering College from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his studies with a Master's in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois System from 2004 to 2006. Venkatesan also holds a Global Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen, completed between 2013 and 2015, and an MBA from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management during the same period.
Professional Background
Venkatesan has held various positions throughout his career. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Savage Bros. Co. for nine months in 2005-2006. He later served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His experience includes a role as a Consultant in Digital Transformation at Endress+Hauser Group from 2015 to 2016 and as Managing Director at Visaya from 2016 to 2021. He has also been involved in board roles, including serving as a Board Member at ProcessOne AG from 2016 to 2019.
Achievements and Recognition
Madhu Venkatesan received the OMNIUM Fellowship Award for Entrepreneurs in 2013, recognizing his contributions to entrepreneurship. He is also active in advising startups across Switzerland, Germany, and India, sharing his expertise to foster innovation and growth in emerging businesses. Additionally, he serves on the board of an enterprise software company in Switzerland, further extending his influence in the technology sector.
Current Roles and Interests
Currently, Venkatesan holds the position of President at Automation24, Inc. since 2021, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and also serves as Managing Director at Automation24 in Berlin, Germany. He has a passion for photography and has shared his knowledge as a speaker at Product Camp in Vancouver, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and community engagement.